never mentioned that he was going to hijack an airerart and
SubQ
never mentioned the fact that a plane or an airlines would bo 164-81-4721
Interviewed an 5/15/73
at Anchorage, Alaska
File #
AN 164-59
by SA
Dale dictaled
SERIALIZED.
tto
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MAY 2 4 1973
This document'conlains nellher recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, I Is the property of the FBI ond is loaned lo your agency; il ond ils contents are not to be distributed aviside your agancy. FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-30956
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advised that he believes has been released from all charges and that he is presently located in the area of Portland, Oregon, and/or Seattle, Washington. He stated that apparently has
in that area. He had no further details concerning this.
advised that at the time
Was
he was sporting a gray van dyke beard, full length, and he had a gray thick moustache at the tino. smoked cigarettes but to his recollection he did not consider to be a heavy smoker and he could not recall the brand of cigarettes that Smoked at the time.
smoked cigarettes but to his recollection he did not consider to be a heavy smoker and he could not recall the brand of cigarettes that Smoked at the time.
It is his recollection that had very little money and could not afford cigarettes. He stated that wore reading glasses but he does not know if they were prescription or whether personally owned them
or that they were furnished by him.
to
;
advised that to his recollection combed his hair straight back and he cannot recall any part in the lair. He stated that was very calm
and very cool and very self assured.
added that had no accent. stated that with reference to felt
that never mentioned any guns or bombs or incendiary devices or the use of same in the accomplishhent of what had planned to gain notoriety.
advised that he has no background
information on other than the belief that may be from the East Coast of the United States.
DB Cooper-30958
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advised that
4
AN 164-59
advised that
was also
and was also a 1
witness to the conversation of concerning his . plan to do something that would make newspaper headlines.
advised that on May 11, 1973, he knows
for a fact that departed Anchorage, Alaska, with two female companions for Seattle, Washington. He stated that is violently opposed to law enforcement officers and he knows for a fact that would decline interview or if interviewed would knowingly and intentionally furnish false information.
advised that he is self-employed in the in Anchorage, Alaska.
identified a photograph of
FBI number as being identical to the
who was and about whom the above information was furnished.
C
DB Cooper-30959
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៛ ₡ FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Date of transcriplion
4/5/73
ux-G
Ohio, was contacted at
Canton, b6 b7C b7D
4 Canton, Chio. He was appropriately advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and that the agent wished to speak with him about possible
He was appropriately advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and that the agent wished to speak with him about possible knowledco he may possoos regarding the identity of "D. B. COOPER", the individual who hijacked a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 during November, 1971.
related that he did not have any infor- mation concerning the possible identity of that individual, nor did he possess any information concerning the hijacking. emphatically denied statements to any individual relative to knowledge he may poscoss concerning such identity or information.
did admit, however, that he is und was formerly Alliance, Ohio.
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SulQ 164-81-4739
SERIALITES SIN 2 1973 ITLEBATTLE
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Interviewed on, 3/1/73
ot Canton, Ohio
File #
Cleveland 164-88
by SA
Date dictated
3/7/73
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This document conloins neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il and its contents are not to be distributed oulside your agency.
DB Cooper-30960
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It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il and its contents are not to be distributed oulside your agency.
DB Cooper-30960
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b6 b7C b7D FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
4/4/73
Dote of tronscriplion
Sub Q b6
Canton, ohio, voluntarily appeared at the Canton, Ohio Resident Agency. Upon arrival informed that during previous b7D
b7C contact with Bureau Agents regarding "D. B. COOPER" he had lied in that he does have a strong feeling as to the identity of 'COOPER" .
related that prior to 1964 he,
was b6 associated with a group of parachutists in Canton, Ohio, who performed with known He stated that through he became acquainted with
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an
experienced parachutist and
informed that was a skilled paratrooper, although somewhat of a loner.
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Canton, Ohio. stated that
during the telephone conversation he told
Thereafter,
visit
in. person.
and that he would stated that later that day, visited him at his residence.
stated that
during the telephone conversation he told
Thereafter,
visit
in. person.
and that he would stated that later that day, visited him at his residence.
He stated that during their visit which last approximately 2 hours, they discussed "old times" and also the aforementioned hijacking. commented that did not specifically admit involvement in the hijacking, but made an off-hand com- ment as He stated
that he was afraid to ask
commented also that at the time he saw similar to those depicted Sub Q
in the composite drawing of "D. B. COOPER". : 164-81-4738
EZARCHÉ?
Interviewed on 3/22/73 al Canton, Ohio
STATALIZED
164-88 b6
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JUN N: 1973
by SA
Dale dicloled #143/20/73
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il and ils contents are, nol .to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30961
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advised that subsequent to the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727, he observed a composite of the individual known as "D. B. COOPER". He stated immediately after observing this photograph in a local newspaper, he felt that it was an
He stated immediately after observing this photograph in a local newspaper, he felt that it was an "excellent" likeness of the aforementioned FD-302 [REV. 11 -27.70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Repository" (newspaper), 500 Market Street, South, made available a photographic negative which was taken in June, 1963 by photographer This photograph depicts
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in the SE The photograph was a portion of an article written by "canton Repository" reporter re- cardine
The article is entitled
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164-81-4740 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZ JLED. JUN 9. 1973
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- Interviewed. on 3/29/73
Canton, Ohio
File #
Cleveland 164-88
by 94 0
Date dictaled 3/30/73 b6
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Date dictaled 3/30/73 b6
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DB Cooper-30963 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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3/27/73
1
Date of transcription
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appeared at the Canton, Ohio Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and informed that he had substantial idea as to the identity of "D. E. COOPER, " the individual who hijacked Northwest Airlines, Flight #305 on November 24, 1971.
related that during his previous contact with FSI Agents at Canton, Ohio, he had denied any knowledge or assumptions regarding the identity of D. E. COOPER, as he was afraid that if his assumptions werc. incorrect he would thereafter provided the following information, and requested that as far as possible the information be main- tained confidential:
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related that prior to 1964 he was associated b6 with a group of parachutists in Canton, Ohio who performed b7C b7D
He stated through
he became acquainted with
also known as
an experienced parachutist and
characterized as a
the information be main- tained confidential:
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related that prior to 1964 he was associated b6 with a group of parachutists in Canton, Ohio who performed b7C b7D
He stated through
he became acquainted with
also known as
an experienced parachutist and
characterized as a skillful paratrooper, however, somewhat of a loner.
advised that subsequent to reading an b6 article in a local newspaper regarding the aforementioned hijacking of the Northwest Airlines Flight #305 on b7D
November 24, 1971, he observed a composite of "D. E. COOPER" and immediately felt that it was excellent in likeness with
related that during September or October,
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stated that he indicated to
that he was
surprised that he,
stated according to him, informed that he did not wish to
became upset and Sub-Q
164-81-4741. File # Cleveland 164-88
Interviewed on' 3/22/73 al Canton, Chie
.by 42!
SEARCHED INDEXED.
SCALALINE
Dale dicloled
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ned lo your agency:
This document contains . neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30964
b7CFD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
t
Sub CP 3/6/73
Dale of transcription.
telephone
number
informed that
who residos
at
Canton, Ohio, has told her that he had an idea as to the identity of "D. B. COOPER" the individual who hijacked a Northwest Airlines Plane during 1971.
informed that
Supra, has
stated that
which was
Alliance, Ohio,
In addition,
informed that recently indicated that during tho cummer of 1972 "COOPER" which time he at Canton, Ohio, at in the hijacking of the aforementioned Northwest Airlines Plane.
characterized
as a stable
individual and
, Canton, Ohio. Sho further stated
Chat
indicated her willingness to further cooperate with the FBI, but requested that ter name be topt confidential.
SulQ 164-81-4742
SARCHED STRUALLER
1
TRI-SEATTLE --
-
Interviewed on 2/22/73 at Louisville, Ohio
File #
Cleveland 164-88
by SA
Dote dictated
2/27/73
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
SulQ 164-81-4742
SARCHED STRUALLER
1
TRI-SEATTLE --
-
Interviewed on 2/22/73 at Louisville, Ohio
File #
Cleveland 164-88
by SA
Dote dictated
2/27/73
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the F&! and is loaned to your agency: it and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30966
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437
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
7/20/73
ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY appeared at the Glenwood Springs Resident Agency on the morning of July 11, 1973, and was immediately furnished a "Waiver of Rights" form which he read, advised he understood but refused to sign.
HARTLEY again emphasized that he had nothing to do with the hijacking of Northeast Airlines Flight #305, again stating that at that time he had suffered a broken left wrist and at this particular time was in a cast. It was pointed out to HARTLEY that investigation with Las Vegas, Nevada, reflected that he had appeared at the doctor's office on May 31, 1973 with a broken left wrist.
It was pointed out to HARTLEY that investigation with Las Vegas, Nevada, reflected that he had appeared at the doctor's office on May 31, 1973 with a broken left wrist. It was further pointed out to HARTLEY that the doctor had indicated he had changed the cast only on two occasions while HARTLEY had previously mentioned that he had changed the cast approximately four to five times. HARTLEY advised he did not care what the records at the doctor's office showed and that he had only gone to the one doctor and that he did have at least four separate casts replaced on his broken arm. He advised he kept the cast on through January and February of 1972.
HARTLEY advised that he had had back surgery the summer of 1960 by at the Southern Nevada Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada. He stated he is currently able to do fairly strenuous exercise but he personally would not feel capable of jumping from an aircraft and would feel he would seriously damage his back.
It was pointed out to HARTLEY that the simplest procedure for eliminating him as a suspect in this case was for him to furnish elimination major case prints which he agreed to do.
It was pointed out to HARTLEY that the simplest procedure for eliminating him as a suspect in this case was for him to furnish elimination major case prints which he agreed to do. HARTLEY was taken to the Glenwood Springs Police Department where he was major case printed.
Interviewed on 7/11/73 al Glenwood Springs, Coloradde
DN 164-98
by SA CLIFTON BROWNING JR
Date dicialed
7/16/73
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Ouir Gi
164-01-4872 DB Cooper-30967
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x2 (REV. 11 -27.70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Dale of Transcription
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9/11/78 ot
File # NY 1.4-627
SEARCHED SERIALLES
INDEXE b6
by SAZ
dictated
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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 brand il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your brand il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30968 /64-81-47600
Julia
no infarmed by Special agent (!) of the b7CNY 104-527 it
Ho statcu
he has
on that occasion; however, other than that inetanco, *
Ho stated he would voluntarily submit palu prints to Special Agents of the Federal bureau of Investigation (FBI) if requested.
The following description of through observation and interview:
was obtained

Note
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Racc	Whi bo
Sox	Malo
Date of birth l'loco of birth
Hoight	Five feet, nine inches
Weicht	173 pounds
Build	Medium
Tyco	Brown
Hair	Dark brown: high, recdin; forchond
Complex :. on	Modium
Military Service	Nonc
Coars and marks Social
The following description of through observation and interview:
was obtained

Note
Ali00
Racc	Whi bo
Sox	Malo
Date of birth l'loco of birth
Hoight	Five feet, nine inches
Weicht	173 pounds
Build	Medium
Tyco	Brown
Hair	Dark brown: high, recdin; forchond
Complex :. on	Modium
Military Service	Nonc
Coars and marks Social Security	Hond
Numbor

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DB Cooper-30969 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
7/30/73
Sumner, Washington, phone , furnished the fol- lowing information concerning a man whom he phonetically knew as residing at Sumner (by description of the location and the above phonetic name it was determined that the true name of the suspect is Sumner) :
SWETT
explained that he was with the Pierce County Sheriff's
(by description of the location and the above phonetic name it was determined that the true name of the suspect is Sumner) :
SWETT
explained that he was with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office and starting ap- proximately six months before Thanksgiving of 1971 he had They were having trouble with the stop and go at 120th Street East and 214th Avenue East, jand in connection with this he asked who if he could park his car in this to observe the activity at this stop and go. Because he did this frequently at night, he struck up several con- versations with and ascertained over a period
of time that was previously at Boeing Aircraft. Further,
In his yard at the back
was
He did not recall that it had
lived in a mobil home and he had occasion to go into the home where
They had a modest home and explained that he desired to get money to build a home on the prop- erty but it probably would be a long wait. He had con- tact with up to about the time of the hijack and then there was a period he did not see him. . Sometime about the time of the hijakk he had
p
Sheriff's Office investigated
from the Pierce County At the
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164-81-4895
Interviewed on 7/20/73 al Tacoma,
Sometime about the time of the hijakk he had
p
Sheriff's Office investigated
from the Pierce County At the
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164-81-4895
Interviewed on 7/20/73 al Tacoma, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
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by SA
Date dictated
71247:13
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This document contains naither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is looned-to- your- It and ils contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30970
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Date of transcription. 8/2/73
although $ unlisted phone number
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advised that
she also was and in absence she would furnish the following information :
Sub g
is alleged to have been raised in the Woodland, Washington area, He is and also
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.
He was a parachutist in the Army and is believed presently to be a skydiver. After he came out of the Army, he went to work for Boeing. He then left Boeing and was around the Enumclaw area at about the time of in- stant hijacking.
stated that she was at Greenwater at the time of lived in a house who worked with him.
He then left Boeing and was around the Enumclaw area at about the time of in- stant hijacking.
stated that she was at Greenwater at the time of lived in a house who worked with him.
the hijackimg and
At that time he was
(name unknown).
Enumclaw, Washington.
continued that just prior to was in grave financial difficulty
the hijacking and : further, and
in Enumclaw had
On the day before Thanksgiving, 1971, was going to In fact,
remembers that
After the hijacking, he did not show up At that time which had an Oregon license on it. . He
immediately flew to
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Interviewed on
7/26/73
at Sumner, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
Sub Q
164-81-4899
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by SA
Dafe dictated SONAE 7727773 KDEX3D
SARDLien
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and' Is loaned to yo Il and its contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30972FD-302 (REV. [1-27-70]
--
DERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dole of transcription .:
1/8/73
Sub Q
Susanville,
California, was interviewed at his residence and advised of the identify of the interviewing Agent with credentials.
:
1/8/73
Sub Q
Susanville,
California, was interviewed at his residence and advised of the identify of the interviewing Agent with credentials. Prior to any questioning, SA KRAJNIAK advised of his rights using a "Interrogation; Advice of Rights" form, which read, stated he understood, and signed. was advised of the purpose of the interview and furnished the following information:
said that he has been residing in Susanville since his youth and has been located at his residence since the latter part of 1971, to include November 24, 1971. said he had taken a trip to Seattle, Washington, in the latter part of 1971, sometime in December. He had been unemployed for the period of time to include the latter part of 1971 to date.
stated that he believes in the simple life, consisting of vigorous physical activity and not necessarily monetary worth. He. reportedly financially supports himself with at. Susanville
and with his friend and business associate in Southern California. said that most of his income is from
in the Susanville area as well as some money from his business dealings with his friend in Southern California.
said that most of his income is from
in the Susanville area as well as some money from his business dealings with his friend in Southern California. said that this friend
had made
said that he knew nothing of the hijacking or extortion of Northwest Flight 305 from Portland to Seattle". on November 24, 1971.
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stated that he had been a member of the and had been qualified as a military parachutist although he had never conducted any free falls. 164-81-4957
Susanville, California. File # SC 164-50-349
Interviewed on 12/27/72
SA ES A. KRAJNIAK
1/2/07/89
by
Dale dictated
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the EBLand is looned to y Il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
ncy:
DB Cooper-30974
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
8/1/73
1,
Lamar,
Colorado, was contacted by SA who advised of his rights as per the "Interrogation; Advice or Rights" form, as provided by the FBI and advised of the
Date of transcription,
8/1/73
1,
Lamar,
Colorado, was contacted by SA who advised of his rights as per the "Interrogation; Advice or Rights" form, as provided by the FBI and advised of the fact that he was being interviewed with regards to an airplane hijacking incident.
acknowledged understanding of his rights and waived his rights to an attorney advising he would speak with the Agent at this time and provided the informa- tion:
advised that he had been a U. S. Marine during World War II, and that he was presently a disabled veteran out of work, living basically off of his Veterans Administration pension of and that he was making up the rest of the cost of living by selling off personal items. further advised that he has been employed for the past 20 years in the newspaper reporting business and that from 1960 to 1970, he was for the Billings Gazette in Billings, Montana: and that from 1970 to 1971, he had been employed at Carson City, Nevada.
advised that the reason he moved to Lamar, Colorado, was to
advised that he is a Veterans Administration out patient from the Veterans Administration Hospital at Denver, and has been in such a category since June 1,
the reason he moved to Lamar, Colorado, was to
advised that he is a Veterans Administration out patient from the Veterans Administration Hospital at Denver, and has been in such a category since June 1, 1973. further advised that he had first entered the Veterans Administration Hospital in March, 1973, for treat- ment of various illnesses. advised that he had never flown from any airport in Oregon, to Seattle, and that he had never in any 164-81-4995
Interviewed on 7/19/73 al Lamar Colorado
SEARCH SERIAL
UGT 151973
by SA
Dote dictated
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This document conlains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. it is the properly of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,
DB Cooper-30976 FD-302 (Rev. 4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Dote
Subq
who regides at
San Antonio (phone
viewed at the
-San Antonio, Texas.
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and of the reason for the interview after which he was furnished an Interrogation; Advice of
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and of the reason for the interview after which he was furnished an Interrogation; Advice of Rights form which he read, stated he understood, and voluntarily signed. thereafter
furnished the following information:
Full Name
Race
Sex
Born
Height Weight Build Hair
6'2" 170 Lbs. Slender
Medium brown, curly Blue, wears glasses, has
Eyes
Fair
Complexion Visible Scars and Marks
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Disability Arrests Marital Status
None None Married
Occupation Employment Automobiles
1971 Chevrolet Impala 1973 Texas license
Jul Q
164-81-5012
SEARCHE
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On 10/4/73 at SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
File # SA 164
FOI . SE
by SA
Date dictated
10/10/73
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30978
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White Male
10/16/73
), was inter-
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SERIALIZFD-302 (REV, 1 1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
437
Date of Iranscription
October 11, 1973
Aurora, Colorado, telephone upon observing photographs of ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY, subject 437
DB Cooper-30978
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White Male
10/16/73
), was inter-
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
437
Date of Iranscription
October 11, 1973
Aurora, Colorado, telephone upon observing photographs of ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY, subject 437 advised that neither one P
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of these individuals was identical with the person who skyjacked the Northwest Orient flight.
Interviewed on
9
of Aurora, Colorado
File # DN 164-98
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by SA
Dale dictoled
10/4/73
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: il ond its contents are nol lo be distributed outside your agency.
164-11-4996 DB Cooper-30980FD-302 {REV. ].1-27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency; il and its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30981 FD-302 (REV. '4 -27-70}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription99 7, 1979
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164-81-5073
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SERIALIZED
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Fel - SEATTLI:
# 164-
Interviewed on 1/9/0 Andersen Zadiana
File #
ID 104-62
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Date.
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SERIALIZED
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# 164-
Interviewed on 1/9/0 Andersen Zadiana
File #
ID 104-62
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by CRAY
Date. dictated
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This document contains neither recommendations not conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency; Il ond its contents are not to be distribuled outside your ogency.
DB Cooper-30982 FD 302 (REV 11 7/-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
Dato of transcription
11/15/73
Bellevue, Washington, was contacted at at The Boeing Company, Seattle, Washington, and he advised as follows:
He recalls that visited him over Thanksgiving holiday, 1971. He specifically recalled that they had Thanksgiving dinner at the Mannings Cafeteria in the University District, Seattle, Washington.
He stated that he did not specifically recall how travelled to Bellevue, Washington, but he was of the opinion that he possibly drove his car since that is the
way generally comes to visit him. He recalled, however, that when he got home from work at approximately 5:00 PM on the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving, 1971, He explained that and when
He recalled, however, that when he got home from work at approximately 5:00 PM on the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving, 1971, He explained that and when he
visits in Bellevue, Washington, he generally
(It should be noted that Thanksgiving in 1971 was on November 25, and that the Wednesday before Thanksgiving was November 24. It should further be noted that the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines plane was on the evening of 11/24/71).
He recalls that
is still in his possession. He stated that he did not recall the serial number but that he will permit any law enforce- ment agency to examine it at any time. He has no information relative to where
He did not recall how many days Seattle on that trip but that he recalled that he was possibly there several days. He does not know what did during the day time since he, was working and even during the evenings they would each go their own way. He stated, however, that he is certain could not have been involved in the hijacking since he could not have been gone without him knowing it.
was in
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Interviewed on 11/9/73
al Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
SA
by SA RUBAIYAT B.
He stated, however, that he is certain could not have been involved in the hijacking since he could not have been gone without him knowing it.
was in
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Interviewed on 11/9/73
al Seattle, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
SA
by SA RUBAIYAT B. CASTELLOW/
Dalo dictated
11/14/73
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This document contains neither recommendolions nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; it and its contents are not to be distribuled outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30983 2
SE 164-81
further stated that he recalls that have discussed the
hijacking of an airplane by the man generally referred to as "D. B. COOPER" and he recalls commenting to the effect that some person would be happy if he found the money lying in the woods in a sack. He said was aware of the hijacking from newspaper publicity which followed the hijacking. He said never gave any indication at all that he had any knowledge of the hijacking from any source but the newspapers.
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He explained that airplanes and he explained that would even take a bus to visit relatives in such distant places as Memphis, Tennessee, rather than to fly.
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He explained that airplanes and he explained that would even take a bus to visit relatives in such distant places as Memphis, Tennessee, rather than to fly. He stated that in the Air Force, was in the Finance Section and had no connection with flying. Further he has never known to make a parachute jump or express an interest in parachutes.
did not like b6 b7C
He stated he can not recall any person who might corroborate his recollection that was in b6 b7C
on the evening of 11/24/71.
DB Cooper-30984FD-302 (REV. 1 1-27.70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Iranscription
12/7/73
Town of Tonawanda, New York, was interviewed and after being advised of the identities of the interviewing Agents and that this interview concerned his writing to the buffalo FBI Office regarding information on how to play the D. B. Cooper game, he provided the following information:
advised that he saw a newspaper article about the Northwest Airlines highiscking in the local paper the "Tonswanda Nous," advised he did not have a copy of this article presently but the article stated that if a wonder wished to help find any $20 bills used in the ranscu that the
the local paper the "Tonswanda Nous," advised he did not have a copy of this article presently but the article stated that if a wonder wished to help find any $20 bills used in the ranscu that the reader merely was to contact his nearest FBI Office for a list of the serial mmbers of the $20 bills in question. stated that the "Tonawanda News" referred to finding this ransom money as the "D. B. Cooper Game."
The following description of obtained through observation and interview:
WAS
Race
Chite
Sex
Male
Date of Birth
Height
5 74
Weight
135 pounds
Hair
Dark brown
Eyes
Hazel
164-81-6002
Interviewed on 12/4/73 at Town of Tomando, IhY.
File #
Dussolo 164-46
by SA
Dale dictated
12/6/13
i.
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned lo your agency; It and its contents are not lo be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30985
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Sala 9
Date of transcription
12/16/73
was contacted at Western College. oxford, Ohio, and advised of the identity of the Special Agent and the nature of the interview,
furnished the
oxford, Ohio, and advised of the identity of the Special Agent and the nature of the interview,
furnished the following information: b6 b7C
advised that as best she could remember during November, 1971, she was residing
Cleveland, thio. She stated that b6 b7C
during this period of until ochot site
ES Wat during December, 1971, at which time
she stated that was working averyday at that time, although she does not recall where he was employed as he changed employments rather frequently.
She stated that at no time was he absent from her presence during the evening hours, nor vas he out of the cleveland, thic area, to the best of her knowledge.
advised that was in the nevy, and she did not believe that He had any paratrooper training while in the service.
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became very emotionally upaet when posted dr Nr. to furnish a physical description and and stated Mw Slutat Hareau of Investigation (rol) should have A description of him as she had seen his photograph in many different police stationa.
to furnish a physical description and and stated Mw Slutat Hareau of Investigation (rol) should have A description of him as she had seen his photograph in many different police stationa.
Sub Q
At this time she terminated the interview
abruptly. 164-81-6056
IMDEYER
SERIALIZE
FILE
Interviewed on af
[File] # 2 :3 b6 b7C
FBI -- SEATTLE
by 12/14/73
Cxford, chio
Dote dictated
164-5
12/15/73
This document co ions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI ond'is loaned lo your agency;
it and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30986
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b6 b7CFD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Sub Q
Dale of fronscriptionDecember 26 1973
1
was advised of the identity of SA and that this interview concerned his locating a parachute in the mountains near Sheridan, Oregon. is employed by the
State of Oregon Military Department, 2150 Fairground Roads, Salem, Oregon telephone . His residence is
, Salem, Oregon
telephone ,
He advised he saw a parachute hanging over a large fallen tree, approximately December 1, 1973, while deer hunting. It was located near the which is
of Sheridan, Oregon.
is
, Salem, Oregon
telephone ,
He advised he saw a parachute hanging over a large fallen tree, approximately December 1, 1973, while deer hunting. It was located near the which is
of Sheridan, Oregon.
The parachute was retrieved by SA and and the immediate area was searched for evidence of a body or other gear. There was no evidence located in the near vicinity. The parachute was maintained in the custody of SA and returned to FBI Office, Portland, Oregon.
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16481-6079
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Interviewed on
12/11/73
of
Sheridan, Oregon
File #
PD 164-41
by SA
Date dictated
12/18/73
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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: # and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30987OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1052 EDITION GSA FPMnt (4) CFR) :01-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 1/16/74
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (00:Seattle )
5W. D
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Re Portland letter to Seattle, dated 12/11/73.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of an FD-302 concerning recovery of a parachute from a mountainous area
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of an FD-302 concerning recovery of a parachute from a mountainous area near Sheridan, Oregon, on 12/11/73. Parachute was previously transmitted to Seattle as set forth in referenced letter.
-Seattle (Encs. 2-Portland
2)
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Sub Q 164-81-6080
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED .FD.
JAN 2 1 1974 FBI . SEATTL
5010-108-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-30988
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DERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Dolo of Ironscription 1/15/74
Sub Q
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California was interviewed. He stated that he was the individual who wrote a letter to the Portland, Oregon Police Department concerning observations regarding the airline hijacking in that area during the Thanksgiving holidays, 1972. He stated in the Seattle area and were returning to Campbell, California via Greyhound Bus.
Somewhere near the army base in the Seattle, Wash- ington area, an individual who he described as a white male, approximately 40 years old, 5'8", stocky build, carrying a
Somewhere near the army base in the Seattle, Wash- ington area, an individual who he described as a white male, approximately 40 years old, 5'8", stocky build, carrying a duffle bag, boarded the bus. He stated as this individual passed his seat, he made the comment, "I just robbed that plane tonight". He stated the individual departed the bus somewhere north of Portland, exact area not recalled. He stated he had been dozing and the individual must have depart- ed the bus prior to Portland because he did not observe him after that stop.
stated that he had been concerned that this information might be of some value in identifying or locating the Subject so he decided to write the letter. He stated he could provide no further identifying information concerning this individual.
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INDEXEN
SERIALIZ FILED
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F.S: 1973 FRI .__ SFATTI!
Interviewed on 1/7/74 et Campbell, California
File #
SF 164
by SA
Date dicloled
1/10/74
This document contains nellher recommendallons nar conclusions of the FBI. 0 is the property of the FBI ond is looned to your agency; il end its contents are not to be distributed outside your
0 is the property of the FBI ond is looned to your agency; il end its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30989
b6 b7C FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FED KAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Juli Q
Dota of transcription
2/8/74
Dayton, Oregon, b6 b7C
home phone was located and interviewed at the Oakland, California.
stated he was now in Oakland for the purpose
of obtaining a
Oakland
stated a year ago he purchased which had been given to him has known all his life. Bank of Portland, Oregon, was given to him
is employed by the First National The
and
and of sale explained and that he has an agreement
The bill He
He explained again that
given to him
at that time, which he did. The purpose of. this trip was explained as to
The following description of obtained through observation and interview:
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Sex
Race
Male Caucasian
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Height
5'10"
Weight
190
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Blue
Complexion
Fair
Peculiarities
Driver's License Oregon -
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Interviewed on
2/7/74
c1 Oakland, California
File #
- SF 164-220
SAS
164-81-6114A b6 .
Birth
Height
5'10"
Weight
190
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Blue
Complexion
Fair
Peculiarities
Driver's License Oregon -
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Interviewed on
2/7/74
c1 Oakland, California
File #
- SF 164-220
SAS
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by
Date dictated
2./8/74
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI your agency: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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DB Cooper-30990
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SubQ
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Date of transcription
January 3, 1074
was contacted nad auvisco of the identity of the interviewing Agent as well as the nature of the inquiry. Subsequent to this, ho frcely and voluntarily furnished the following information:
Prior to coming ho had been
prior to and after a hijacking occurred in the northwest pretion of the United States, approximately 16 years ago, in which a man known os D. D. COOFEE is responsible for that bijaching. advised that there was a
# and who prior to the hijacking in which D. B. COOPER is suspected of committing, was frequently This man by the name of
stated that bo
is positive that this just before this hijacking occurred and
COOPER is suspected of committing, was frequently This man by the name of
stated that bo
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£160
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done prior to
remembers that ho
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what ho was going to do when he went on
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164-81-618
Interviewed on 12/27/73 al Fort Bliss, Texas
File #
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1/2/
by
Date dictoted
This document conloins neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the F81 and Is looned to your agency; it and its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30992
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date. 1/11/74
1
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home residence
Concord, California, was contacted at the Pleasant Hill Police Department, Pleasant Hill, California. was exhibited three artist's conception photographs (one black and white, two color) depicting hijacker of Northwest Airlines, Flight 305, which occurred on November
24, 1971.
was exhibited three artist's conception photographs (one black and white, two color) depicting hijacker of Northwest Airlines, Flight 305, which occurred on November
24, 1971. after viewing the above three photographs, stated that there were many physical similarities between the description of
and the artist's conception photos of the hijacker. after carefully studying the three artist's conception photos, stated in his opinion the following were similarities between the description and hijacker as follows:
1. Great similarity in hairline and thickness of hair
2. Similarities in facial lines and high forehead
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4. Similarity in broad cheekbones and extension and length of projection of ears
5. Similarities in bagginess under eyes and facial lines around chin, cheek area and facial lines around nose
also added that and although the eyes are somewhat similar,
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stated with respect to dissimilarities between artist's conception photos
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164-81-6121
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED
FILED
JAN 1 41974
On 1/10/71 of Pleasant Hill, California File # SF 164-220B1 - SEATTLE
by SA 1
Date dictated
to dissimilarities between artist's conception photos
fale Q
164-81-6121
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED
FILED
JAN 1 41974
On 1/10/71 of Pleasant Hill, California File # SF 164-220B1 - SEATTLE
by SA 1
Date dictated
1/11/74
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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 ogoncy: it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-30996 FD-302 [ROT. 4150}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Sub Q
was interviewed at the Police Department. b6 b7C b7D
He is emploved Pittsburg, California.
He resides , Concord, California.
He believes he has information regarding the identity of D. B. COOPER the individual who skyjacked a jet liner after it left Portland, Oregon, Thanksgiving Eve, November 1971. explained that shortly after this skyjacking occurred, he read a detailed account about it in Time Magazine. He recalled that at that time from reading the article that the skyjacker said to the pilot of the skyjacked aircraft "Lets Get This Show On The Road".
He recalled that at that time from reading the article that the skyjacker said to the pilot of the skyjacked aircraft "Lets Get This Show On The Road". He also recalled the skyjacker carried a satchel of some sort and exhibited what appeared to be a make shift bomb to the pilot.
desired that his identity regarding the furnishing of this information be protected and not. b7C b7D
revealed as the suspect he has in mind who is possibly D. B. COOPER
He stated that
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/ Washington, street address not known. He is presently employed as Longview, Washington. stated that
in in Tacoma, Washington from
During this time,
was employed as an
He recalled
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SOV.CFED
INDEXED
On 1/2/74 at Pleasant Hill, California
SFRRINE
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FBI-SEATILL
1/2/74
by SA
Dato dictatod
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-31000
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at Tacoma, Washington.
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-31000
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the Tacoma, Washington area.
this time he was employed
in Seattle .During
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mentioned this because this indicated to
He also stated that
stated approximately five years before the skyiscking occurred. He stated, however, that
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stated that He recalled
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Washington/Oregon Border
DB Cooper-31001
2
SF 164-2201/11/74
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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FROM:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (₽)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00 :
Seattle
Re :
Enclosed herewith for the Seattle Division are two FD 302s, two copies each, reflecting interviews of at Pleasant Hill, California, on 1/2 and 1/10/74, respectively.
It would appear that from information b6 b7C b7D
furnished by whose identity should be protected, should be considered a logical suspect. Office of origin should note, however,
and therefore is unable to provide any pertinent information as to suspect's
Office of origin should note, however,
and therefore is unable to provide any pertinent information as to suspect's activities and/or financial status in recent years.
Consideration should be given to obtaining recent driver's license photo of suspect and interview
who is believed
to be close associate of person knowledgeable regarding suspect. ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 - Seattle (Encl 4) 2 - San Francisco
(4) C3
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Sub Q
Date of transcription,
4/12/74
On April 4. 1974.
telephone
was interviewed prior to interview of on this date. They have was in the U. S. Navy from one year, and then in the U. S. Air Force from After leaving the Air Force he started
out
They were living at
Oak Harbor at that time, and they were there for about two months, and then moved to a rented house in Lynden, Washington. at Marietta, Washington on the Indian Reservation there.
They were living at
Oak Harbor at that time, and they were there for about two months, and then moved to a rented house in Lynden, Washington. at Marietta, Washington on the Indian Reservation there. is a company that
They lived at the Lynden address until September, 1972, when they moved to their present address at Custer, Washington. This present address is located
They live in a mobile home
They
have
He has
present time, having acquired week. He has another individual that actually
She recalls definitely the occasion in November, 1971, when the individual known as D. B. COOPER hijacked an airplane in Seattle. At that time they were living in Lynden and was at Marietta on the Indian Reservation. She recalled first hearing news re- ports of this and she recalls she that evening were watching T.V. when various news programs Sul Q were interrupted and gave bulletins regarding the hijacking.
Interviewed on 4/4/74 Custer, Washington
File #
SE 164-81
This document contains neither recommendolions nor conclusi Il and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
he FBI, Il is the property of the FRiland is toaned lo your agen
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by SA
Date dicialod
4/8/74
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transportation
4/12/74
Sule Q
On April 4: 1974, Custer, Washington, telephone
furnished the following information:
He definitely recalls the date the hijacker known as D.B. COOPER was involved in his caper with Northwest Air- lines. He first heard of this on radio messages that day and evening. He, at that time, lived in Lynden and operated on the Lummi Indian Reservation near Marietta, Washington. He was in this area at the time working, and had no connection with this crime, or knowledge of it, and has never come up with any suspects in connection with his He was definitely at home and at work during the time of this skyjacking and he visited with one of the other on the following day, Thanksgiving, as they do each year.
Shortly after this took place, just how long he cannot now recall, he was visited by some FBI Agents and interviewed as to his knowledge of any
Shortly after this took place, just how long he cannot now recall, he was visited by some FBI Agents and interviewed as to his knowledge of any possible suspects. At that time he was exhibited an artist's photograph show- ing the individual wearing dark glasses.
is an experienced
He first started to jump while he was in the Navy, and he later started to fly while in the Air Force. However, he never jumped or flew in his assignments in the services, but learn to do these things on his own and at his own expense because of his interest in the sport.
He was in the Navy from and in the Air Force from , Serial No.
Serial No.
, which is his Social Security No. also. The only times he has been fingerprinted were in connection with his enlistments in the military.
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Los Angeles, California, was interviewed Los Angeles, who was
the Office of Attorney present.
SA'S C. ROBERT STRANGER and
identified themselves to as Special Agents of the FBI and was furnished an 'Interrogation; Advice of Rights" form by SA STRANGER. Upon reading the contents of the form deferred to his attorney who advised him not to sign, however, Attorney added that his client would answer questions concerning his whereabouts during the hijacking of a Northwest Orient plane in November 1971.
stated that on or about November 21, 1971,
He had decided to get away from everything, having first thought he would go south, perhaps to Texas, but then decided to return to the general arse of the "old stamping grounds" in Oregon and Washington. He added that he had no specific destination in mind but had decided to pass on through Medford,
perhaps to Texas, but then decided to return to the general arse of the "old stamping grounds" in Oregon and Washington. He added that he had no specific destination in mind but had decided to pass on through Medford, Oregon, where he was well known since in that area
in He had thought of driving directly to Seattle, Washington, but later decided to try to get a job in the Eugene or Portland, Oregon area.
He stated that on the day
just south of Redondo Beach,
California, he had taken to the
located
near Victory and Olive in Burbank, California. This is the dealership where he had purchased this car several days earlier. While the car was being serviced he had stayed at a motel in Burbank, name unrecalled, but believes located at the corner of in Burbank, He stated he would have registered under the name of at this motel the night prior to departing for the Washington-
Oregon area. He believes this would have been the night of November 21, 1971.
Interviewed on 4/10/74 of Los Angeles, California_File # Los Angeles 164-497
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The following investigation was conducted by SA at Tucson, Arizona :
On January 4, 1974, Pima County both advised SC departments contain no record of
Negative efforts were made on January 18 and 28, 1974, to contact
Tucson,
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On February 14, 1974, advised he
His records are incomplete and he has no record of, nor does he remember, It is to be noted appears to be an motel caters to itinerate clientele.
On March 4, 1974, of' Brodens Motel, 230 East 33rd Street, South Tucson, Arizona, advised that
residence of
South Tucson, another
is currently being managed by the Lincoln Trust Realty Company, 2308 South Craycroft, Tucson, and the only has itinerate clients who do not stay more than a week at a time.
advised that
residence of
South Tucson, another
is currently being managed by the Lincoln Trust Realty Company, 2308 South Craycroft, Tucson, and the only has itinerate clients who do not stay more than a week at a time.
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On March 15, 1974, Lincoln Trust Realty Company, supra, advised that her company would no longer have records that would reflect who rented motel queried and he advised
rooms at
he does not recall
On March 29, 1974, Chief of Police GEORGE CORTI, South Tucson Police Department, advised he had no record of
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EUGENE LEROY WATSON, 2615 Airlane, was advised of the identity of Special Agent , and of the purpose of the interview which was to secure information concerning his general background and whereabouts on or about November 24, 1971, in conjunction with a current investigation involving the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines flight out of Portland, Oregon, on November 24, 1971.
his general background and whereabouts on or about November 24, 1971, in conjunction with a current investigation involving the hijacking of a Northwest Airlines flight out of Portland, Oregon, on November 24, 1971. He then furnished the following information:
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WATSON stated that he is the owner of the Phoenix Aviation Company located at the Airlane address which consists of a Piper Cub dealership which includes charters, construction, rentals, leases, sales, and the maintenance and repair of aircraft. He advised that he also has a financial interest in a recreational railroad located in Chama, New Mexico. He advised that he normally spends his summers during the recreational season in Chama. He stated that he had in the recent past owned an interest in the Coherent Radiation Company in Palo Alto, California. He - has since disposed of his interest in that firm but is in the near future planning on going with the Diax Company which is located in Sunnyvale, California.
He - has since disposed of his interest in that firm but is in the near future planning on going with the Diax Company which is located in Sunnyvale, California.
WATSON furnished the following description and background information:
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6/18/74
Date of Iranscription
telephone of his attorney,
was interviewed in the presence
, Seattle, Washington.
stated he had some information concerning the "D. B. COOPER" case.
advised that some time in late 11/71 or early 12/71, attorney met him at at approximately 10:30 p.m.,
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because
was
stated he made
some calls in order to obtain help for but was unable to find anybody to help him. advised he contacted by phone at approximately 12:00 p.m. on that same night and told him he would not be able to do as he, , had asked.
advised that
provided by
stated had informed him that
"D. B. COOPER" was
who is currently serving at MoNeil. Island. stated
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stated that both knew the true identity of D. B. COOPER.
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was interviewed at his residence, telephone After being provided
advised of the nature of the investigation, the following information:
He stated
He advised that he has been employed as an
St. Louis, Missouri,
since August, 1971. He advised that he lived in Denver, Colorado until December, 1970, when he moved to St. Louis and resided at
O'fallon, Missouri, He resided there until May, 1972, when they moved to Bridgeton,
Missouri. This residence is a house and they rented the house until May, 1973, when moved to their current residence.
This residence is a house and they rented the house until May, 1973, when moved to their current residence. was employed with Samsonite Corporation of Denver, Colorado from
He was employed in and his employer assigned him to move to St. Louis, Missouri to in the St. Louis area. He advised that he quit Samsonite of his own volition and as far as he knows there was no hard feelings from the company and he carries no hard feelings toward the
company. advised that in the summer of 1971, he believes in August of 1971, he traveled to Camden, New Jersey and stayed for one week.
During this time period he was in-between jobs and was unemployed. He had an idea to attempt to borrow as much as $12,000 in order that he might go into a business of his own. His efforts were unsuccessful and he returned to St. Louis and considered going into business with
He had problems working with and finally went to work He is not positive where he stayed in New Jersey but he believes it was the in Westmont, New Jersey, near Camden.
going into business with
He had problems working with and finally went to work He is not positive where he stayed in New Jersey but he believes it was the in Westmont, New Jersey, near Camden. He stated he does not recall where he was on the day before Thanksgiving, November 24, 1971. He more than likely was visiting who resides at ,
Chesterfield, No.
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was interviewed aboard Continental Airlines Flight 988 at Stapleton International Airport, Denver, Colorado at approximately 3:25 p.m. on July 9, 1974. was immediately advised of the identities of the interviewing agents and the nature of the inquiry, advised that he presently resides at , Vancouver, British Columbia, andmas so resided
was immediately advised of the identities of the interviewing agents and the nature of the inquiry, advised that he presently resides at , Vancouver, British Columbia, andmas so resided there for a period of eight years. He stated that he and was, until a few months ago, employed by British Columbia Hydro, 700 West Pender, Vancouver, British Columbia; that he is presently unemployed and is seeking a position with an oil company which will be doing construction of the Alaska Pipeline. advised that he has never been a pilot or crew member of any aircraft nor had he ever been involved in any military activity involving parachuting nor does he belong to any skydiving organization.
was asked if he had ever been involved in any skyjacking and if he had any specific Inowledge regarding the skyjacking of the Northwest Orient Flight on November 24, 1971. advised that he was completely unfamiliar with that aircraft hijacking.
is described as follows:
Race
White Male Canadian
Sex
Nationality
Date of Birth Height 6 Weight 200 pounds
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Race
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Sex
Nationality
Date of Birth Height 6 Weight 200 pounds
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Marital Status
Single
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Lakewood, Colorado,
telephone appeared at the Denver Office of the FBI where he advised that he desired to talk about D. B. COOPER.
explained that he had recently read an article which had an artist's conception of D. B. COOPER in a magazine. stated that during the middle part of November, 1974, went on vacation in Gwayma, Mexico, which is located approximately ten miles from St. Carlos Bay, Mexico.
stated that during the middle part of November, 1974, went on vacation in Gwayma, Mexico, which is located approximately ten miles from St. Carlos Bay, Mexico. While he was there he met an individual by the name of
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During his conversation with he worked at the South Store, Diamond Lake, Oregon, during the summer months and that he vacationed in Mexico during the winter months. He said further told him that he had been going to Mexico for the past four to five years with said he only saw once and could not
describe. said that was living in a trailer in the Marina adjacent to St. Carlos Bay, Mexico. He noted that had a 14 foot aluminum boat with nine horsepower motor, either a } or 3/4 ton truck with a low profile camper, and a 21 foot air stream house trailer.
was displayed an artist's conception of D. B. COOPER and stated that the artist's conception was a
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File #
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COOPER and stated that the artist's conception was a
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File #
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DB Cooper-31025
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telephone appeared at the Denver Office of the IBI where he advised that he desired to talk about D. B. COOPER.
explained that he had recently read on article which had an artist's conception of D. D. COOPER in 2 magazine. stated that during the middle part of
November, 1974, went on vacation in Gwayma, Mexico, which is located approximately ten miles from St. Carlos Bay. Mexico. While he was there he met an individual by the name of
described as a White male American, age 40 - 45. 5 3 155 pounds, with black hair and olive complexion.
While he was there he met an individual by the name of
described as a White male American, age 40 - 45. 5 3 155 pounds, with black hair and olive complexion. explained that
sold a
certain type of fishing lure which wanted to purchase. that During his conversation with he worked at the South Store, Diamond Lake, Oregon, during the summer months and that he vacationed in Mexico during the winter months. He said further told him that he had been going to Mexico for the past four to five years with said he only saw once and could not
describe. said that was living in a trailer in the Marine adjacent to St. Carlos Bay, Mexico. He noted that had a 14 foot aluminum boat with nine horsepower motor, either a $ or 3/4 ton truck with a low profile camper, and a 21 foot air stream house trailer.
was displayed an artist's conception of D. B. COOPER and stated that the artist's conception was a
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address of Wasilla, Alaska.
information from JUNE HANSON.
JUNE HANSON was killed in an auto accident April, 1973, at Anchorage, Alaska. She had been employed in the Retarded Children's Ward at Nurse's Hospital, Anchorage, Alaska. JUNE HANSON
JUNE HANSON Lived (Last Name Unknown).
She dated
was
hijacked the plane in question. He name unknown
It is not
known if they are or are not airline pilots. They originated in a town in Montana. This town, name unknown, is located near Interstate Highway 90, between Billings and Butte, Montana.
This town, name unknown, is located near Interstate Highway 90, between Billings and Butte, Montana. was living in Nevada at the time of the hijacking.
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Kenai, Alaska,
telephone number Was contacted at Falcon Aviation, Inc.
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Kenai, Alaska,
telephone number Was contacted at Falcon Aviation, Inc., Kenai Airport, telephone number 283-7657, where he is employed
said that approximately four or five years at
ago he was employed Coast Air, Kotchikan, Alaska. An individual by the name of was hired off the street by Coast Air
and eventually worked worked for Coast Air about nine months and to take a position Anchorage, Alaska; and
left Ketchikan via air for Seattle, Washington, talking of going to Canada The departure of
from Ketchikan preceded the hijacking of Northwest Orient Airlines flight number 305 on November 24, 1971.
is a white male, who would be approximately 30 years old at the present time, 5 feet Il inches tall, slim build, 160-170 pounds, dark brown hair worn slightly below the collar, clean-shaven, and dark eyes. was single
and clainca to be an Army veteran of Vietnam where he had served purported to have had experience as a parachutist and was a very intelligent person who seemed to know a great deal about many different subjects and who possessed a While in
where he had served purported to have had experience as a parachutist and was a very intelligent person who seemed to know a great deal about many different subjects and who possessed a While in Ketchikan, associated claimed
with the to have previously visited northern Alaska cities, such as Bethel and Kotzebue.
regarding
said he could furnish no further information background, relatives, or associates.
said that about two months after the aforesaid
hijacking, at Vancouver, British Columbia, addressed at Coast Air said.
and forwarded

rviewed on	4/15/75 Kenai, Alaska at	File #	AN 164-59
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Denver, telephone number was disnlaved a photo- graph of a "good" resenblance to the invididual who skv.jacked the stated bore -Northwest Orient plane. "She stated due to the length of tim that has passed since the skviacking, she could not positive state whether was this individual, but note part of her problem was due to the haziness of the photogran She stated the receding hairline and the cars of appeared to be identical, but she was somewhat troubl. by the roundness of the face and the broadness of the nose.
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4/27/76
Denver, Colorado, telephone was interviewed at the Stewardess Office, Frontier Airlines, Stapleton International Airport, Denver, Colorado.
was furnished a copy of her interview, which was conducted on November 24, 1971, regarding the hijacking of Northwest Orient Airlines (NOA), Flight 305, in Portland, Oregon, on November 24, 1971. After reading her interview of November 24, 1971, was furnished a copy of Wyoming Operator's License in the name of , date of birth 2 517", 160 pounds.
After reading her interview of November 24, 1971, was furnished a copy of Wyoming Operator's License in the name of , date of birth 2 517", 160 pounds. stated that upon reviewing her interview and looking at the photo that does bear a resemblance to the individual who hijacked NOA Flight 305. She noted, however, that the hijacker was considerably taller than the 5'7" height, which is depicted on driver's license, and that the nose of appeared to be somewhat broader than that of the hijacker's.
further noted it has been five years since the hijacking and that she seriously doubted whether or not she could identify the individual from photos and that she would have to see him in person before making any kind of identification.
Interviewed on
4/15/76
at Denver, Colorado
File #
DN 164-98 - 27/
by SA
Dote dictated
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Sarasota, Florida, telephone number voluntarily appeared at the Sarasota Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sarasota, lowida, and furnished the following information:
had resided at
Seresota, up vus'I three weeks ago when he moved into As necky purchased residence noted above. He has been employed since by the Internal Revenue Service, Federal Building, Sarasota.
who was born had graduated from
S
Oak
Park, Illinois, during
From he hnd served in the United States Army. During the winter quarter of @ he had enrolled at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, and had attended that school until he graduated during December, During
he joined the Seattle Police Department with whom he had served until which time he returned to the Seattle Police Department.
of Washington, Seattle, Washington, and had attended that school until he graduated during December, During
he joined the Seattle Police Department with whom he had served until which time he returned to the Seattle Police Department. at which time he was called beck to active duty with the United States Army, Military Police Corps. Ile had served on active duty until こむ During he had taken a leave of absence from the Seattle Police Department for
and he had returned to the Seattle Police Department. Ile had continued his employment with the Seattle Police Department until March, when he had resigned and entered on active duty in the United States Army as a Ile had served with the United States Army until he was released to inactive duty as a reserve officer during June, lle had been a at the time of his release to
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inactive duty. Subsequently, he served for one year as the at the Candle General Hospital, having been employed by the United Security Agency at Savonnon, Georgia. He had also sold life insurance for a short period of time prior to entering ciuployment with the Internal Revenue Service at Sarasota, Florida.
Specifically, on or about November 24, 1971 had been serving on active duty in the capacity Fort Stewart, Georgia. Ile
of
had served in this capacity from when he was released to inactive duty status. He recalled that on Thanksgiving Day, 1971 he had been at Fort Stewart, noting that he had not visited Ilis presence
at Fort Stewart could be proven by the various daily reports which he would have signed in his capacity as He estimated that he probably signed 90 percent of the required papers of this organization, the Fort Stewart, inasmuch as the
Stewart could be proven by the various daily reports which he would have signed in his capacity as He estimated that he probably signed 90 percent of the required papers of this organization, the Fort Stewart, inasmuch as the
is normally only a figurehead. Ile recalled that the various documents associated with the daily operation of the were only maintained one year, and then they were placed in dead storage at an unknown location. Specifically, he had not been in the northwest section of the United States, including Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, Washington, on or about November 24, 1971.
considered himself to be a skilled
parachutist possessing
Was a
and had made 55 parachute jumps, all in the military service .. He had made his last parachute jump during while on reserve status. From the carly part
of until he had been a member of the an active reserve group of the United States Army, which met either weekly or monthly at Fort Lawton, Washington. The group in Seattle consisted of approximately 16 members who were mostly older persons then in their late 30's or early 40's. The entire reserve group consisted of approximately 100 members from various cities on the West Coast.
The entire reserve group consisted of approximately 100 members from various cities on the West Coast. He has not flown too much over the Portland-Seattle area, noting that his last qualification jumps had been made in Georgia and Utah. The only time he has flown over Portland was approximately three times during en route to and from training missions in the
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2 SEV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Iranscription,
5/5/75
Sarasota, Florida, telephone number 813 - 371- voluntarily appeared at the Sarasota Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sarasota, Florida, and furnished the following information:
had resided at
Sarasota, up until three weeks ago when he moved into his newly purchased residence noted above. He has been employed since by the Internal Revenue Service, Federal Building, Sarasota.
Who was born had graduated from
Oak
Park, Illinois, during From Io had served in the United States Army.
Who was born had graduated from
Oak
Park, Illinois, during From Io had served in the United States Army. During the winter quarter of he had enrolled at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, and had attended that school until he graduated during December, During
he joined the Seattle Police Department with whom he had served until at which time he was called back to active duty with the United States Army, Military Police Corps. Ho had served on active duty until ct wirich time he returned to the Seattle Police Department.
During he had taken a leave of absence from the Seattle Police Department for
and he had returned to the Seattle Police Department. . He had continued his employment with the Seattle Police Department until March, when he had resigned and entered on active duty in the United States Army as a Ile had served with the United States Army until he was released to inactive duty as a reserve officer during June,
He had been a at the time of his release to
Interviewed on
5/1/75
arasoto, Fla.
as a Ile had served with the United States Army until he was released to inactive duty as a reserve officer during June,
He had been a at the time of his release to
Interviewed on
5/1/75
arasoto, Fla.
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned @ your agency; # und Es contente are not to be di tribuled outside your agency.
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was located at his residence - Horth Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, b6 at which time he was advised of the identity of the inter- viewing agent and the nature of the inquiry. pro- b7C vided the following information:
Although a resident of North Litchfield Beach
he is
in Miami, Florida. In addition to
in Beaverton, Oregon, a suburb of Portland, Oregon. Approximately two or three years ago a Beaverton
in Beaverton, Oregon, and is now possibly hospitalized in the Veteran's Administration (VA)
Approximately two or three years ago a Beaverton
in Beaverton, Oregon, and is now possibly hospitalized in the Veteran's Administration (VA) Hospital, Portland, Oregon, At the time the
an individual whom he
knows as
seemed like an exceptionally intelligent man to be
claimed that it was important that he obtain a good paying job since he was a
In addition to claiming
He stated that he was
also claimed to have had also claimed to have been employed with a Vancouver, Washington, While with this Vancouver firm he made to Alaska.
advised that he is very familiar with the sky-jacking of the Northwest Airline Flight from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on November 24, 1971. Last year (September 1974) after he terminated
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could quite conceivably be responsible for the hi-jacking of this plane.
provided the following reasons why
he suspected of this sky-jacking:
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Interviewed on 5/14/75 North Litchfield, S. C. 164-81-6552
File # CO 164-48
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Date dictalderAtZE
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
164-81-6552
File # CO 164-48
SEARCHED
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by SA
Date dictalderAtZE
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the properly. of the.EBILLis loned ufyour agency it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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1. claimed to have pilot and sky- diving experience. He also claimed to have been in the Air Force. told him that he had been a commercial pilot and while employed
stated that he has flown with and appeared to use good judgement, however, did not seem to be up on the latest SAA requirements. stated he and this was easily discernible to him.
2. has indicated he was in the Portland, Oregon, area during the time of the sky-jacking. On November 24, 1971, , was in Tucson, Arizona. Tucson,
was allegedly working in Arizona, at this time, however, when he was first employed
sometime in
1972 he told him that he had just terminated his employment in Vancouver.
advised that throughout conversation with he was never able to determine whether was actually in Vancouver or in Tucson on November 24, 1971.
advised that throughout conversation with he was never able to determine whether was actually in Vancouver or in Tucson on November 24, 1971.
3.
appeared to cover While employed
advised he always felt that reason
. 4. claim to be impoverished, however, at the same time appearing to have a large amount of money. kept two heavy
safes at
He claimed that these safes contained advised that
he has in Fact seen a
further advised that
he felt was paranoid about burglers.
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it from burglers.
stated he was unable
to identify the When
September, 1974, he left several
(not further described)
When
he took one of the safes with
him to
៛ in Beaverton, Oregon. The second safe was moved from
October 1974 at which time
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reviewed the FBI artist's conception of the individual responsible for hi-jacking the Northwest Airline Flight from Portland to Seattle on November 24, 1971. stated that there is a striking similarity between the facial features of and the man in the artist's
stated that there is a striking similarity between the facial features of and the man in the artist's concep- tion.
provided the following description and background information on
Name :
Aliases:
None known
Race :
Caucasian
Sex:
Male
Height:
5'10"
Weight:
170 lbs.
Age :
35 to 37
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Hair:
Eyes:
Facial Features:
Dishwater blonde
to brown in color
(full beard)
Very blue
Square face
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retired architect out of Cleveland, Ohio, currently residing in Sugar Loaf Key, Florida;
described as being extremely intelligent . with an IQ of approximately 150, soft-spoken and a loner. was not a smoker, however, had stated that he had quit smoking at one time. He appeared to be in rather good physical shape however,
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handles money very cautiously and does not trust banks. He pays his bills with cash and protects his private safes or vaults with appears to be the type of individual that
never had any social acquaintances although he frequently talked of having several friends.
He pays his bills with cash and protects his private safes or vaults with appears to be the type of individual that
never had any social acquaintances although he frequently talked of having several friends. never used any type of curse words, however, would say goddam or dammit. His voice was very soft spoken or middle range. His dross when not working was always casual and very seldom would he wear good clothes.
DB.Cooper-31044 FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70) {
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of tronscription
·6/4/75
1
Sub Q
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, was apprised of the identities of
SAS as Special
Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. furnished the following voluntary information:
was advised that he resembled an individual who was the subject of an FBI investigation and was asked to furnish pertinent information concerning his background, which agreed to furnish. advised he was
formerly in the U. S. Navy in the from
He said
he was a Navy Chief during the period of time he was in the U. S. Navy. He said he never had training in flying or the use of parachutes.
Navy in the from
He said
he was a Navy Chief during the period of time he was in the U. S. Navy. He said he never had training in flying or the use of parachutes. said he is separated
Delran, New Jersey. He stated that during the period of November 1971 he was employed by Sunday Publications, 1966 Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Caldwell, New Jersey. He said he began his employment with Sunday Publications approximately November 1971.
said he has been living in New Jersey for the past ten years and prior to Sunday Publications was employed by the Walter Engle Company, 420 Madison Avenue, New York City, New York. said he has never been West of Chicago and has never been in Seattle, Portland or the Las Vegas area.
voluntarily stated
Delran,
New Jersey, and that
home telephone number is When advised of the slight resemblance of to the individual known as D. B. COOPER, said he has never used an alias nor has he ever been involved with parachutes or jumping out of an airplane. said he has never been in any financial status wherein he would have had $200,000.
COOPER, said he has never used an alias nor has he ever been involved with parachutes or jumping out of an airplane. said he has never been in any financial status wherein he would have had $200,000. He said, as a matter of fact, that he is attempting to start his own church publications
Interviewed an 6/2/75 at CHERRY HILL, N. J.
File #
MK 164-196
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magazine and that he is having trouble financing such a venture.
The following description was obtained through observation and interview:
Name
Age
Weight
Eyes
160 Green
Height
. 5'10"
Hair
Brown, almost bald
Race
White
Social Security #
Wife
Wife's address
Delran, New Jersey Self-employed
Employment Previous employ- ments
Sunday Publications, 1966 Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida. Local address - Caldwell, New Jersey, phone 201-623-0966.
Social Security #
Wife
Wife's address
Delran, New Jersey Self-employed
Employment Previous employ- ments
Sunday Publications, 1966 Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida. Local address - Caldwell, New Jersey, phone 201-623-0966. Walter Engle Company, 420 Madison Avenue, New York City, New York,
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DB Cooper-31046FD-702 (REV. IT-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
7/24/75
Oklahoma, telephone was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and provided the following information.
Farm Service as and has worked for them stated he is presently employed by United since He was formerly employed by Air America Airlines from having been terminated with them as a result of the close down of the war in VietNam. He advised Air American Airlines primarily carried government contract freight and all of the work that he was involved with them was in Southeast Asia.
advised his records reveal he took leave and returned to the United States from July 8, 1971 to August 1, 1971 and again from approximately June 10, 1972 to January, 1973. He advised due to this leave, he does not believe he was in the United States during the Thanksgiving period of 1971.
He advised due to this leave, he does not believe he was in the United States during the Thanksgiving period of 1971.
He advised that during his employment with Air America Airlines, he was under the immediate supervision who now resides at Lexington, Kentucky. b7
He stated he did not recall a film on parachuting from a 727 airplane, however, he had heard that several employees of Air America had parachuted from such a plane with no problems and he believed it could be done with relative ease depending upon the minimum speed of the aircraft (this speed unknown to
advised he worked as a smoke-jumper during the summers of 1961 and 1962 in Montana, and the summers of 1963 through 1965 in Fairbanks, Alaska. He advised he is familiar with northern Idaho and Montana but not with the state of Washington. He admitted he probably had flown over Washington on leave while returning to the United States from Southeast Asia, however, he does not recall actually being in Portland or Seattle during 1971.
advised he is not a pilot but was
+ He stated most
for
Air America had parachute backgrounds in 30% of the
advised he is not a pilot but was
+ He stated most
for
Air America had parachute backgrounds in 30% of the freight
7that
Interviewed on 7/14/75
at
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sub Q
164-81-6605
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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handled by Air America was parachuted for delivery. He advised that he had no trouble with American Airlines, with the exception of some benefits amounting to $4300 which he received this year. He advised he had trouble claiming this in connection with his employment with American Airlines, in that his employment was split by military service. denied having any information on the hijacking and observed the artist's conceptions of the subject, and stated he could not think of anyone similar to the pictures.
denied having any information on the hijacking and observed the artist's conceptions of the subject, and stated he could not think of anyone similar to the pictures. The following description was taken from observation and inter- view:
Name
Race
Sex
Nationality
Date of Birth
Height
Weight
Hair Eyes
Social Security Account
2
Army Serial Number Religion 
White
Male
American
SIM
165 pounds
Black Green
4

Habits and Standard of Living	Does not appear to smoke cigarettes and was engaged in a modest standard of living.
Education	Bachelor of Arts Degree, from Northeastern State College, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, having graduated
Complexion	Dark None admitted
Criminal background
Specch accent	None noted of any kind.

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Date of transcription
7/24/75
Oklahoma, telephone was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and provided the following information.
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Date of transcription
7/24/75
Oklahoma, telephone was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and provided the following information.
stated he is presently employed by United and has worked for them
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since He was formerly employed by Air America Airlines from having been terminated with them as a result of the close down of the war in VietNam. He advised Air American Airlines primarily carried government contract freight and all of the work that he was involved with them was in Southeast Asia.
advised his records reveal he took leave and returned to the United States from July 8, 1971 to August 1, 1971 and again from approximately June 10, 1972 to January, 1973. He advised due to this leave, he does not believe he was in the United States during the Thanksgiving period of 1971.
He advised that during his employment with Air America Airlines, he was under the immediate supervision who now resides at Lexington, Kentucky.
He stated he did not recall a film on parachuting from a 727 airplane, however, he had heard that several employees of Air America had parachuted from such a plane with no
He stated he did not recall a film on parachuting from a 727 airplane, however, he had heard that several employees of Air America had parachuted from such a plane with no problems and he believed it could be done with relative ease depending upon the minimum speed of the aircraft (this speed unknown to
advised he worked as a smoke-jumper during the summers of 1961 and 1962 in Montana, and the summers of 1963 through 1965 in Fairbanks, Alaska. He advised he is familiar with northern Idaho and Montana but not with the state of Washington. He admitted he probably had flown over Washington on leave while returning to the United States from Southeast Asia, however, he does not recall actually being in Portland or Seattle during 1971.
advised he is not a pilot but was
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Interviewed on
7/14/75
Tahlequah, Oklahoma File # 164-56 SulQ
164-81-6605
by SA
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in 30% of the freight 7that Oklahoma City
Interviewed on
7/14/75
Tahlequah, Oklahoma File # 164-56 SulQ
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by SA
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handled by Air America was parachuted for delivery. He advised that he had no trouble with American Airlines, with the exception of some benefits amounting to $4300 which he received this year. He advised he had trouble claiming this in connection with his employment with American Airlines, in that his employment was split by military service. denied having any information on the hijacking and observed the artist's conceptions of the subject, and stated he could not think of anyone similar to the pictures. The following description was taken from observation and inter- view:
E
Name
1
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Date of Birth
Height
.
The following description was taken from observation and inter- view:
E
Name
1
Race
White
Sex
Male
Nationality
American
Date of Birth
Height
... 5 11"
Weight
165 pounds
Hair
Black
Eyes
Green
Social Security Account #
**
Army Serial Number Religion 
Habits and Standard of Living
Does not appear to smoke cigarettes and was engaged in a modest standard of living.
Education
Complexion Criminal background Speech accent
Bachelor of Arts Degree, from Northeastern State College, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, having graduated Dark None admitted None noted of any kind.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
7/29/75
Wyoming, telephone
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and of the nature of the interview. She furnished the following information:
She had who later advised that his original name was but he had officially changed his name in August, 1967, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She had applied
She described
as follows:
Name
Alias
Race
Sex
Height
Weight
Hair
White Male 5'11" to 6'0" 160 pounds
Dark brown or black, short.
She had applied
She described
as follows:
Name
Alias
Race
Sex
Height
Weight
Hair
White Male 5'11" to 6'0" 160 pounds
Dark brown or black, short. If he let it grow long, it would be naturally curly, parted on the left side. Middle of ear Brown
Sideburns Eyes Age Date of Birth Complexion
Accent Habits
Dark, olive; possibly Latin or Indian blood.
None
1) Smokes moderately, has smoked Winston, Marlboro, Camel Filters, Raleigh Filters and Pall Mall cigarettes.
2)
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at
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Date dictated
7/29/75
DB Cooper-31051
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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stated that
with
had been born At that time, had been in Rock Springs and was living telephone . She does not know where or if he was working. He had left Rock Springs shortly after the and had not returned to Rock Springs until the Fall of 1972.
He had left Rock Springs shortly after the and had not returned to Rock Springs until the Fall of 1972. At that time, he had stopped
by the residence in Wyoming, for a couple of days to say hello. He was not driving any type of vehicle and did not say where he was going when he left. He had wanted to
He did not seem to have any money at that time. stated that she last heard from him in December, 1974, when he called the home , Wyoming, from Ely, Nevada. He had wanted to come back He had told her that he had been in Alaska and Canada and owned quite a bit of land in both these places. He had also said that he had money in the bank". She had She has not heard from him since then. stated that she has lived because the majority of the time, was gone. She does not know where he worked or even if he worked. She stated that was a loner and never told her anything about what he was doing.
She recalled that when he was not drinking he was very intelligent and had a very good command of the English language.
She recalled that when he was not drinking he was very intelligent and had a very good command of the English language. However, when drinking, he was very belligerent and used foul language.
She and did their banking at the State Bank of Green River, Wyoming, however, this account had been closed by her in 1972.
She currently has
She provided three photographs of two pictures taken in 1967 and one snapshot taken in 1972
when had dropped in for about three days.
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She recalled that had told her that he had been a paratrooper in the military stationed in Germany and had done a good deal of jumping. She did not know what branch of the service he was in or the dates. She thought he had been going under the name at that time. She recalled that he mentioned that he had received his GED certificate of high school graduation while in the military.
At this time, the physical description of the unknown subject, also known as was reviewed with and she advised that on all
At this time, the physical description of the unknown subject, also known as was reviewed with and she advised that on all the points mentioned, it seemed to be a description of
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?FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date .of transcription
8/12/75.
also known as Decatur, Georgia, was located for Interview at the Alabama International Speedway, Talladega, Alabama. At the outset was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and told that the proposed interview concerned statements attributed to concerning knowledge of the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines Flight No. 350 at Portland, Oregon, on November 24, 1971.
stated that he was at the Alabama International Speedway. at this time for the purpose of
appeared extremely nervous and after hearing the details of those statements attributed to while he was in Mansfield, Ohio, volunteered that he would just tell
explained that he recalled sharing a room in Mansfield, Ohio, with an Akron, Ohio police officer, whose name was unable to recall.
of those statements attributed to while he was in Mansfield, Ohio, volunteered that he would just tell
explained that he recalled sharing a room in Mansfield, Ohio, with an Akron, Ohio police officer, whose name was unable to recall.
further explained that he was in Mansfield, Ohio, the races held there during the latter part of May or first of June of 1975, and at the race track had met this individual. During conversation this individual mentioned that he was unable to locate a motel room and had voluntarily offered to share his room.
Following that day's race, went out for a few drinks and upon returning to room found this police officer watching television.
stated that a discussion insued between he and this individual concerning several topics, two of which
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by SA LARRY K. SYLVESTER
Date dictated
8/12/75
DB Cooper-31054
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Interviewed on 8/9/75 " Talladega, Alabama
164-81-
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stated that he was unable to recall exactly what had triggered the conversation unless it had been something on the television.
related that while he recalled talking about how the individual involved in the hijacking of the airplane would have needed a background in parachuting and aeronautical engineering emphatically denied that he ever mentioned the name stated that he did serve in the special forces with a (First Name Unknown) was not particularly close with this individual and had not had any contact with this since having been released from service. stated that also this was the first time he had ever heard the name of stated that he did not know the
name used by the individual hijacking airlines when he registered for the flight.
Further stated that he never said anything during this conversation at Mansfield, Ohio about anyone contacting him to assist in any type of job.
Further stated that he never said anything during this conversation at Mansfield, Ohio about anyone contacting him to assist in any type of job. stated he vaguely recalled that during the conversation discussed with the party sharing his room several ideas had for a novel and one of these ideas included the use of special forces in the overthrow of a country. admitted that during this conversation he might have stated that a special forces trained man could have committed the sky jacking and probably bragged about the fast training which includes parachute training that special forces troups receive in the U. S. Army.
again emphatically denied having ever been contacted by anyone by the name since
had been released from the service and stated that he has no reason to suspect or anyone else in this hijacking of the Northwest Airlines plane. stated that he was at a loss to understand why this individual with whom he shared a room at Mansfield, Ohio, would have attributed these statements to him.
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DB Cooper-31055 SAC, SEATTLE (104-81)
SAC, EL PACO (104-52) (RUC) HVOR JAK (00:SE)
0/17/75
JubQ
Re Alexandria nitol to Bureau, 0/11/75, and DI Paco nitol to Durcan, 9/12/75.
Enclosed for Seattle are four copios and Zor Alczandria ono copy of FD-302 reflecting intorviow 02 .
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DB Cooper-31060Date
9/17/75
El Paso, Texas, was interviewed at the Chamizal National Memorial, U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, 800 San Marcial, where he is employed
by Special Agent (SA) who immediately identified himself as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) . was advised of the purpose of this interview and volun- tarily furnished the following information:
On September 10, 1975, he read the article in the El Paso Times, captioned "Suspected Skyjacker Calls Similarity 'Kind of Scary'" with date line, Washington, Which reflected that an acquaintance of his, might possibly be
and volun- tarily furnished the following information:
On September 10, 1975, he read the article in the El Paso Times, captioned "Suspected Skyjacker Calls Similarity 'Kind of Scary'" with date line, Washington, Which reflected that an acquaintance of his, might possibly be identical with D. B. COOPER, the airline hijacker who parachuted with $200,000 ransom money from a Northwest Orient, 727 Jet on Thanksgiving Eve, 1971, and was. never seen again.
On September 10, or September 11, 1975, he attempted to contact through and eventually
spoke with "they" were having a hard time remembering what did on or about Thanksgiving Eve, 1971, refreshed her memory.
A
Who stated that
until he
On Thursday morning, Thanksgiving Day, date unknown, 1971, at approximately 3 A.M., he drove from his residence at Alexandria,
Virginia to
east of Fairfax City, Virginia
there he awoke
and himself were joined by
and pro cecded in automobile on Highway 81 or Highway 66 to Gainesville, Virginia, turning off to Route 55, heading west towards
On 9/12/75 at El Paso, Texas
File #
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SE 164-81
by SA
Date dictated
9/17/75
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to Route 55, heading west towards
On 9/12/75 at El Paso, Texas
File #
EP 164-52
SE 164-81
by SA
Date dictated
9/17/75
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription,
6/10/76
New York State Credit Union League Incorporated, 1211 Western Avenue, Albany, New York, was contacted at his office and thereafter provided the following information:
advised that
previously which he relinquished b7C
approximately 1 years ago. He stated that currently resides at
New York, and is employed by a company named Credit-Serv.
In the way of background, of the New York State Credit
Union League Incorporated on Just prior to obtaining that position, worked for approximately one year in Uganda, East Africa. Prior to holding that position he was the North Dakota Credit Union League.
attempted to contact the National Office of the Credit Union Leagues, however, was unsuccessful in determining the exact
attempted to contact the National Office of the Credit Union Leagues, however, was unsuccessful in determining the exact dates that departed his position in North Dakota and traveled to East Africa. He stated, however, that he would be able to obtain this information in a period of three or four days.
provided the first page of a New York State Credit Union League publication, dated
Also he provided a copy of as it appeared in the records of the Credit Union League.
stated that was a pilot for many years and had received a private pilot's license, however, he questioned whether was either physically or mentally capable of perpetrating the hijacking of an airplane and then subsequently parachuted from it. He stated that gives every indication of being in poor financial condition, and knows of no
Interviewed on, 6/7 /76
Albany, New York
File # AL 164-47
SA
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Date dictated
6/10/76
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indications that has any considerable amount of money.
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2FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
8/17/76
telephone number
telephonically contacted SA and advised that after interviewing Agents had departed after interview of studied the photo- graph of D. B. COOPER more, he made a statement to the effect, I didn't want to tell the interviewing Agents this but, referring to the composite and comparing the composite with he said
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Interviewed on 8/16/76
at	Livermore, California
File #	Sur P SF 164-220
164-81-9055.
by SA	Date dictated	8/17/76

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
by SA	Date dictated	8/17/76

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 ate not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
8/17/76
of
was interviewed at the residence
telephone number
advised he resides at California and has telephone number after being advised of the official identities of the inter- viewing Agents, stated that he is employed for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at 5125 Central Avenue, Fremont, California, telephone work number
name COOPER case.
advised that recently, while working, the came up as a possible suspect in the D. B. related the following events.
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During May through November, 1959, he resided at Seattle attending school held near the Seattle Airport. During this time he roomed with another individual by the name of was also
and also held a pilot's license.
During this time he roomed with another individual by the name of was also
and also held a pilot's license. was very interested in getting back to a flying job. heard indirectly from another individual that Johnson Flying Service now known as Evergreen, was hiring pilots to fly DC-3s. Evergreen, formerly located at Missoula, Montana, now located at Boeing Field in Seattle, hired after checking him out on a DC-3 in advised this was the last time that he saw
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can only recall by the
first name of and described her as follows:
Sex
Age
Female Then approximately 28 5'6"
Height
Hair
Build
Dark Medium, outstanding figure Olive
Complexion
understood to be from Kanab, Utah. apparently had met her while he was prospecting in
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File #
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GPO : 1975 O - 568-118FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 8/5/76
was interviewed
by SA who identified himself as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation at b7D
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stated he had been in approximately January, 1976, and returned to Spokane, b7C Washington, but thi's charge was b7D b7F
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dismissed with prejudice by the court because after approxi- mately six months, the authorities failed to bring any charges against him. advised he was brought to Seattle from Spokane, Washington, that were outstanding against him in Seattle, Washington. He stated he had
further stated he has not talked to his attorney as yet, but would prefer going to a federal peni- tentiary on a federal charge rather than going to jail on a state charge.
He stated he had
further stated he has not talked to his attorney as yet, but would prefer going to a federal peni- tentiary on a federal charge rather than going to jail on a state charge. He stated he will talk to his attorney and then advise SA whether he desires to make a statement
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Interviewod on 7/30/76 at Seattle, Washington
Sub Q
File # SE/164-81-7037
by SA
Date dictated 7/30/76
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI.
also advised accord- b7F ing to this man had all the necessary credentials
Interviewod on 7/30/76 at Seattle, Washington
Sub Q
File # SE/164-81-7037
by SA
Date dictated 7/30/76
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-31071 GPO : 1975 O - 566-118 FD-303 (REV. 1)-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription August 23, 1976
MARION HENRY MOONEY, who resides at Route 1, Box 140, 4855 Jasper Road, was contacted and advised of the identities of SA MOONEY furnished the following :
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He is a self-employed individual, who for many years has been cutting Christmas trees and speculating in land investments.
Mr. MOONEY advised that in November, 1971, he and were residing at
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1971, he was at home at his address in Pleasant Hill, Oregon, due to the fact that this was his busy season for cutting Christmas trees, and he was quite busy during that time with his business. Mr. MOONEY further advised that he has never flown in commercial airliners, and that the only time he has ever flown is in private planes on a few occasions around the State of Oregon. MOONEY advised that he did not take any commercial plane flights during the Thanksgiving holidays in 1971 or at any other time.
MOONEY advised that he was in the U. S. Armored Infantry from January 5, 1941, through November, 1944, and that his service number was 39305403.
It was noted at that time that MOONEY's right front tooth was surrounded by a gold filling, and he advised that he had the dental work done on his right front tooth approximately 15 years ago.
Mr. MOONEY advised that he was aware of the case involving the individual known as D. B. COOPER, who hijacked an airliner and received a large sum of money and subsequently bailed out of the plane he hijacked. Mr. MOONEY stated that he could provide no information regarding that incident, nor did he have any information as to the identity of the
MOONEY stated that he could provide no information regarding that incident, nor did he have any information as to the identity of the individual known as D. B. COOPER.
At this time MOONEY was asked if he would consent to being photographed by the interviewing Agents. MOONEY SE 164-81-7064
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Interviewed
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advised that he has never been in any trouble in all of his life and was willing to cooperate in the fullest with the FBI and would consent to be photographed at that time. At this time SA photographed MARION HENRY MOONEY.
The following description of MOONEY was obtained from observation and interview:

Name	MARION HENRY MOONEY
Date of birth	November 15,
The following description of MOONEY was obtained from observation and interview:

Name	MARION HENRY MOONEY
Date of birth	November 15, 1913
Place of birth	Leona, Oregon
Height	6'
Weight	175 pounds
Eyes	Blue
Hair	White - black streaks
Social Security
Account Number	544-01-9080
Scars and marks	6" scar on right knee
Peculiarities	Large nose

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription.
8/30/76
On August 25, 1976, of Royal Globe Insurance Company, 150 William Street, New York City, was contacted at his place of employment. He furnished an anonymous letter which was received by Royal Globe Insurance on August 20, 1976, wherein the writer alleges to know the identity of D. B. COOPER, hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971.
He furnished an anonymous letter which was received by Royal Globe Insurance on August 20, 1976, wherein the writer alleges to know the identity of D. B. COOPER, hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971. Attached to the letter was a newspaper clipping from the January 26, 1975 edition of the Register- Guard, Eugene, Oregon.
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Interviewed on
8/25/76
at
New York, New YorkFile #
NY 164-627
by SA
Date dictated
8/30/76
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DB Cooper-31075
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcriplion,
8/20/76
was interviewed at her place of residence. After being informed of the official identity of the interviewing Agent, was advised of the nature of the inquiry. then furnished the following information:
advised that who is presently out of town but would return shortly.
then furnished the following information:
advised that who is presently out of town but would return shortly. advised that in 1971, of the North Dakota Credit Union League and they resided in Jamestown, North Dakota.
advised that in 1971, was selected to represent the United States in Uganda, South Africa as a of the Marketing Society in Uganda. stated
that this essentially involved the application of particular skills as a to the government of Uganda. advised that this selection was made and coordinated by the U.S. Department of State pursuant to the AID Program ..
advised that they left North Dakota in late November and after spending some time with relatives in Iowa arrived in Washington, D.C. where they were briefed by State Department officials during the last week in November, 1971. advised that she could not recall the exact dates of these briefings nor their departure from North Dakota but added that the governor of North Dakota gave them a going-away party prior to their departure.
added that arrived in Athens, Greece, on and arrived
in Uganda on
related that one
(phonetic)
but added that the governor of North Dakota gave them a going-away party prior to their departure.
added that arrived in Athens, Greece, on and arrived
in Uganda on
related that one
(phonetic) coordinated much of this program at the State Department.

Interviewed un.	8/9/76	Liberty, Missouri al	2091 KC 164-80 -. File #
SE 164-81
SA by	Dole dictated	8/16/76

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as the
and employed Strauss Fuchs Organization,
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advised that to supplement information
furnished by he would add that the programs operated through the State Department in which he was involved were the ACDE (
, Ten Main Center, furnished the following information :
advised that to supplement information
furnished by he would add that the programs operated through the State Department in which he was involved were the ACDE (Agriculture Development) International which is a division of AID (Aid to International Development ). added that one U.S. Department of State, is acquainted with and his background. added that prior to leaving for Uganda, he completed lengthy and detailed forms for the State Department and his background was thoroughly screened.
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advised that he is a licensed pilot and often flies the company aircraft on various business trips when his schedule will permit it.
stated that he were visiting Iowa, during the Thanksgiving holidays, 1971, prior to their departure to Uganda.
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KC 164-80-
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Interviewed on,	File	# SE 164-81
by SA	Dale diclated	8/16/76

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· FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
November 30, 1976
Carolina,
North b6 b7C was interviewed at her place of employment, Bruards Incorporated, Highway 70 A, Conover, North Carolina. She furnished the following information:
She stated that she had met also known as in October, 1971, and believes the exact date of October 10 of that year. This was in South Carolina and she believes it was about the time that She began
and stated on Thanksgiving of 1971, she were at the White Stag Lodge at Tryon, North Carolina.
Her recollection is that before Thanksgiving and that her and then went to the White Stag Lodge either on that Tuesday
Her recollection is that before Thanksgiving and that her and then went to the White Stag Lodge either on that Tuesday or on Wednesday which would be November 24, 1971. She says that she definitely remembers that was not out of her sight for more than a few minutes during this entire week and upon further reflection, recalls that
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She recalls that she prepared with the assistance a very sumptuous dinner for Thanksgiving, this peparation being mostly done the day before Thanksgiving and that another couple, from Spartanburg, South Carolina, where they now reside in , came up to the White Stag Lodge and had She recalls that
Thanksgiving dinner with her her stayed at the Lodge for some time and that she actually
and she believes took place in York, South Carolina. She has not, of this time,
resides
South Carolina, with a residence telephone of and employed with an employment telephone of
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interviewed on
11/26/76
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N. C.
Flle #
CE 164-101
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Date dictated;
11/26/76
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Date dictated;
11/26/76
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription.
11/30/76
was interviewed at his place of employment, the Fresno Dodge agency body shop, Fresno, California, by Special Agents identified himself with California He is described as a white male, Driver's License -
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pounds, brown hair, brown eyes, residence address.
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in 1971, advised that for the Thanksgiving holidays traveled , from the Seattle area to a Methodist Church Camp, which is known as the Lazy F Ranch, and is located on the Menashtach (phonetic) Creek, 15 miles southest of Ellensburg, Washington. He stated that stayed there several days during Thanksgiving in a large building known as the Trading Post, and the only other person in the area was .
He stated that stayed there several days during Thanksgiving in a large building known as the Trading Post, and the only other person in the area was .
advised that on Wednesday afternoon, Thanks- giving eve, 1971, he and two of his friends drove up the creek canyon road into the mountains as far as they could drive. They then walked until they were about eight miles from the church camp. They had gone into this area to hunt grouse, and during the trip they saw nothing to indicate any human presence whatsoever. He recalls they passed some mountain summer cabins, approximately one and one-half miles from the camp, which were boarded and closed.
stated that about 1:00 p.m. it began to snow, and by 9:30 p.m. that evening there was eight inches of fresh snow on the ground. At about 11: 30 p.m., the group was preparing for bed, and one of his friends, , went out to shovel snow from the porch. He returned a moment later and announced there was a man outside the camp yelling for help. stated that all of the men went out and encountered this individual at the perimeter of the camp, who was carrying a gallon wine bottle, which only appeared
stated that all of the men went out and encountered this individual at the perimeter of the camp, who was carrying a gallon wine bottle, which only appeared to have two inches of wine remaining. The
SubQ 164-81-7532
Interviewed on 17/20/76 Fresno California
File #
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man appeared to be very frightened and was very reluctant to come into the camp and particularly, into the building. He ran from them at least twice and had to be coaxed back. Finally, they were able to talk to the man and he immediately requested that he be taken to the main highway. stated that he asked the man where he had come from, and what he was doing, and the man said that he had been hunting up in the canyon and that he had been staying in one of the summer cabins.
stated the man indicated he was hunting elk, and that this immediately arose his suspicions, as elk season
stated the man indicated he was hunting elk, and that this immediately arose his suspicions, as elk season had been over for two weeks. They asked where his hunting equipment was, and the man claimed that he had fallen in the creek and lost all his gear. However, he was unable to explain his dry clothing. Further, he never explained how he arrived in the area and there was no car visible around the camp, or on the road to the camp.
stated that he is very familiar with this area, having hunted elk and camped at the church camp numerous times, and stated that without driving a vehicle down the church camp road, a 35-mile hike would be involved to arrive at this location. stated that further observation indicated to him that while the man appeared to be acting intoxicated, he was in reality quite sober, and appeared to be very frightened and very cold. He recalled that the temperature at that time was about 22 degrees.
He described the individual as a white male, 28 to 35 years, 5'10", 185-195 pounds, muscular-solid build, light brown hair, slightly curly, slender face, reddish complexion,
He described the individual as a white male, 28 to 35 years, 5'10", 185-195 pounds, muscular-solid build, light brown hair, slightly curly, slender face, reddish complexion, clean shaven, did not appear to be dirty or unkempt, as if he had been camping. The man was wearing a short-sleeved wool Pendleton shirt, brown, gold and green in color, and underneath it he was wearing a grey flannel sweat shirt. He was wearing Levi's and could not recall his shoes.
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The man continued to insist upon being trans- ported to the highway and offered to pay any amount of money for transporation. When the men declined, he started walking down the road. At this point, the men restrained him and offered to discuss the situation further. They then woke up , at which time they asked the man for identification. stated that when he asked the man if he had a wallet, he, patted the man's shirt pocket and felt something. The man stated he had no wallet, and withdrew a bottle of pills from the shirt pocket. The man indicated that the pills were a prescription.
The man stated he had no wallet, and withdrew a bottle of pills from the shirt pocket. The man indicated that the pills were a prescription.
stated he recalls the pill bottle bore a label from the University Village Pay and Save Store. He stated he could recall the label because he once sold Breck Hair Products and called on the same store, which he knows to be located in the University District near the football stadium in Seattle. He stated further, that he could recall something of the prescription number, the first three digits of which he believes were , and possibly ending with He stated he further recalls the doctor's name was a or something similar. He stated he does not think the man's name was on the label or at least he has no recollection of it. He stated the man may have told them a name, but he could not recall that either.
During this time the man continued to request to be taken to the highway and again offered to pay, at which time he produced a large roll of $20.00 bills, which also included some $100.
During this time the man continued to request to be taken to the highway and again offered to pay, at which time he produced a large roll of $20.00 bills, which also included some $100.00 bills, believes. Payment was declined by and three of the individuals then agreed to take the man to Ellensburg. He stated they left at about 1:30 a.m., and arrived in Ellensburg at about 3:00 a.m. The man again offered to pay them, which they declined, but agreed to let him buy them breakfast at a 24-hour cafe, located next to the Holiday Inn in Ellensburg. After ordering, the man excused himself to go to the restroom and when he did not return, the men went to the door and
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saw the man running west on Highway 10 towards Seattle.
advised that he also recalled the man saying something about living in Seattle in the University District, possibly on Third Street near the east end of the Aurora Bridge,
stated that the men returned to the .camp and the next morning he and possibly two of his friends, were suspicious of the man's story and followed his foot tracks back up the canyon to the summer cabins, where they found on of
camp and the next morning he and possibly two of his friends, were suspicious of the man's story and followed his foot tracks back up the canyon to the summer cabins, where they found on of them had been burglarized, obviously by the same man. speculated that that was possibly where the jug of wine was obtained. He stated that he followed the man's tracks approximately another mile up the canyon to a point where they went up a steep hillside.
stated that at no time did he ever see any vehicle or vehicle tracks that could have been connected with this individual.
stated that later that afternoon, went out to the car radio to listen to the Oklahoma-Nebraska football game, and heard about the hijacking. He stated they briefly joked about whether the man they saw the previous night could have been the hijacker, but did not give it any serious consideration. He stated that he was further dissuaded from believing there was any connection after seeing the composite photograph of the hijacker and the flight path of the aircraft, which were published in the newspapers, as they did not fit this incident.
He stated that he was further dissuaded from believing there was any connection after seeing the composite photograph of the hijacker and the flight path of the aircraft, which were published in the newspapers, as they did not fit this incident. He also later heard that several people knew the identity of COOPER, so he believed the case was solved. He then learned that these people were prosecuted for furnishing false information and did not want to get involved in a similar situation.
stated however, that the composite photo- graph he saw during the Thanksgiving holidays, 1976, on television does appear to be similar to his recollection of this man.
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furnished the identities of the following people, who were present with him at the camp :
Sunnyvale, California Telephone
Richland, Washington
General Telephone Company employee Bothell, Washington
Bothell, Washington stated that neither he, or to his knowledge, any of his friends, have ever reported this incident to any law enforcement authorities. He stated that he does not believe the burglary of the summer cabin was ever reported.
stated that neither he, or to his knowledge, any of his friends, have ever reported this incident to any law enforcement authorities. He stated that he does not believe the burglary of the summer cabin was ever reported.
stated that he would be completely willing to assist in any way possible, including returning to the area or submitting to hypnosis to assist in this investigation, and regrets his delay in reporting this matter.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
12/1/76
Having met with in the Green Mountain area, southwest of Ariel, Washington, I was dir- ected by to an area- about in a heavily wooded area. He pointed out a pair of tattered pants hanging from a small bush and stated these were the pants he had located about October 22or23, 1976, when he was hunting deer in the area.
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The pants were identified and placed in a small plastic bag. The immediate area was walked over and examined but nothing was observed except for the debri of the forests. Nothing was seen that would indicate anyone had been in the area as there was no sign of any material in the area.
Nothing was seen that would indicate anyone had been in the area as there was no sign of any material in the area.
The sight was marked for future search and the pants were taken to the Portland office of the FBI where they were prepared for shipment to the FBI Laboratory, Washington, D. C.

Interviewed on 11/23/76 Ariel, Washington at File #	SubQ SE 164-81 72-53
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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-31087 GPO : 1975 O - 556-118
1FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Sub Q 858
Date of transcription
12/1/76
advised he
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was deer hunting on or about October 23, 1976, about and saw a movement in the trees. He said he thought he saw a deer and approached the area, only to notice a pair of pants hanging in the trees.
He said he thought he saw a deer and approached the area, only to notice a pair of pants hanging in the trees. He said it was about 25 feet from the ground and the pants were covered with leaves and fir tree needles. He continued that he obtained a long stick and removed the pants from the branch it was resting on and examined the pockets looking for identification. He said the pockets were empty so he left the pants in the trees. pointed out he did not think too much about .the pants only that they did not appear to be pants that a logger or possibly a hunter would discard in the woods. He said in his 40 years in the woods he never saw pants hanging from a tree that height from the ground before. He said he read some of the recent articles about D.B. COOPER and thought the pants might be important in that investigation:
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Interviewed on 11/23/76 Ariel, Washington at File #	Sub Q SE 164-81- 7254
SA RI by AVERY DYER: Date dictated	11/29/76

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This document contains neither
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Interviewed on 11/23/76 Ariel, Washington at File #	Sub Q SE 164-81- 7254
SA RI by AVERY DYER: Date dictated	11/29/76

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of Iranscription
12/30/76
Mrs. GRACE L. RAMSEY, 1557 Eslava Street, Mobile, Alabama, telephone 478-1324, was interviewed at her residence. She was advised of the identity of interviewing Agents as well as the nature of the interview. She supplied the following information:
Mrs. RAMSEY advised that her son, HARRY HUBERT RAMSEY, is on mental disability from Alabama Dry Docks and Shipbuilding Company in Mobile, Alabama. She advised that he has been mentally unable to function for himself for the past three to four years. She also indicated that her son frequently sends newspaper clippings, pictures and other information to various agencies around the United States.
She also indicated that her son frequently sends newspaper clippings, pictures and other information to various agencies around the United States. She advised that she believed he was stationed in Edgewood, Maryland or at least has been in the National Guard.
Mrs. RAMSEY advised that HARRY's wife, SHARON, died in August, 1971 or 1972. Since that time HARRY has been suffering mentally from his wife's death. She also advised that she has several letters back in her bedroom that have also been written to the National Guard Advertising Support Center, Edgewood that she got from her son to mail. A review of these particular letters indicated various news clippings and pictures that are not related to Thanksgiving Eve Skyjacking which took place November, 1971. Mrs. RAMSEY also stated that HARRY has told her on numerous occasions that he is working for the FBI.
Mrs. RAMSEY advised that her son has not been out of the State of Alabama for the past 3 to 4 years and as far as she could remember in 1971 he was with the family on that Thanksgiving Eve.
RAMSEY advised that her son has not been out of the State of Alabama for the past 3 to 4 years and as far as she could remember in 1971 he was with the family on that Thanksgiving Eve. She additionally advised that her son has been arrested on several occasions for public drunk and disorderly conduct.
SulQ 164-81-7958

Inferviewed on 12/29/76	Mobile, Alabama File #	MO	164-34
SA	12/29/76
by SA	Date dictoted

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DB Cooper-31089FO-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale of Ironscriplion 12/30/76
Si
HARRY HUBERT RAMSEY, 1557 Eslava Street, Mobile, Alabama, telephone 478-1324, was interviewed at his residence. He was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents as well as the nature of the interview.
RAMSEY, 1557 Eslava Street, Mobile, Alabama, telephone 478-1324, was interviewed at his residence. He was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents as well as the nature of the interview. RAMSEY provided the following information:
He advised that he is the individual that mailed several items to the National Guard Advertising Support Center in Edgewood, Maryland. RAMSEY indicated that these items consisted of a color photograph of himself a photograph of his late wife, SHARON, several newspaper clippings; one of these Clippings was a news item from the Mobile Press Register dated Sunday, November 14, 1976. The news clipping concerned a Thanksgiving Eve skyjacking which took place on November 24, 1971 in the State of Washington. RAMSEY did not indicate why he sent these particular items to the National Guard advertising Support Center in Edgewood and when questioned concerning this he did not supply an answer.
RAMSEY additionally advised that he did not wish to talk to the FBI as he might get in trouble.
When questioned further concerning the news item of the Thanksgiving Eve Skyjacking in Washington, RAMSEY indicated he thought it would be a good idea to send it to
When questioned further concerning the news item of the Thanksgiving Eve Skyjacking in Washington, RAMSEY indicated he thought it would be a good idea to send it to the National Guard Advertising Support Center as he thought it was still newsworthy.
The following description was obtained through observation and interview:

Name	HARRY HUBERT RAMSEY
Date of Birth	May 17, 1942
Social Security Number	423-50-2846
Height	5'8%" Saba
Weight	145 pounds 164-81-7849

Interviewed on 12/29/76
Mobile, Alabama
File #
MO 164-34-
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SA
by SA
Dale diclated
12/29/76
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. Il 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-31090MO 164-34

Hair Eyes	Brown Brown
Address	1557 Eslava Street Mobile,
DB Cooper-31090MO 164-34

Hair Eyes	Brown Brown
Address	1557 Eslava Street Mobile, Alabama
Telephone	478-1324
Employment	Currently unemployed Retired on mental disability
Previous occupation	Welder
Previous employer	Alabama Shipbuilding and Dry Docks and Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula Mississippi
Mother	GRACE L. RAMSEY Address 1557 Eslava Street Mobile, Alabama Telephone - 478-1324

DB Cooper-31091
2FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70).
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
Dale of Iranscription
Lub 9 12/13/76
who resides at Richfield, Minnesota, telephone was interviewed regarding any infor- mation he has concerning a possible suspect in the highjacking of a Northwest Airliner which occurred in 1971, by an individual using the name D.B. COOPER.
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advised that he was acquainted with an individual who served with him in the U.
infor- mation he has concerning a possible suspect in the highjacking of a Northwest Airliner which occurred in 1971, by an individual using the name D.B. COOPER.
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advised that he was acquainted with an individual who served with him in the U.S. Army sometime during the period while stationed in Vietnam. advised that at that time he was
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attached to the which was located near Pleiqu, Vietnam. unit was serving in support of
advised that this individual, who he thought could possibly be D. B. COOPER, was named and he was with one of the units in the Pleiqu area. could have possibly been assigned to the
recalled that had left the military service but rejoined shortly before coming to Vietnam. who was was possibly from the State of Wash- ington and was interested in parachuting, although he was not an Army paratrooper. In acity had mentioned how he had once be dropped in the State of Washington and
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used to talk frequently about the mountains in the State of Washington and was very interested in weapons. as follows:
SubQ 164-81-7282
Interviewed on
12/3/76
al
Mina
lis, Minnesota
·File #
MP. 164-73
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12/8/76
by SA
Date dictated
This document contains .
as follows:
SubQ 164-81-7282
Interviewed on
12/3/76
al
Mina
lis, Minnesota
·File #
MP. 164-73
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12/8/76
by SA
Date dictated
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- ore nol to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31092MP. 164-73
White male, 23-24 years of age, 5'9" :- 5'10", 170 pounds, well built, black hair, mustache, wears gray military glasses, single, does not smoke.
belèves that left
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Vietnam approximately. and. at one time said that if he ever left the military he might try to be a Deputy Sheriff in the State of Washington. could not recall what first name was or any. other pertinent information.
viewed the artist's conceptions b6 of the highjacker known as D. B. COOPER, and advised that they do not in any voy resemble the individual he knew in Vietnam S
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DB Cooper-31093 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Aula Auk J
Date of transcription, December 9, 1976
Sergeant Major ROBERT LEE BROTZMAN, G/5 Section, 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Aula Auk J
Date of transcription, December 9, 1976
Sergeant Major ROBERT LEE BROTZMAN, G/5 Section, 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was contacted at his place of employment at which time the identity of the interviewing Agent and nature of the interview was made known to him. He furnished the following information:
He stated that he is aware of the hijacking concerning "D. B. COOPER" having read about this hijacking in a sports parachute magazine. He stated that in addition to this, he has seen several tee shirts with the name D. B. COOPER stenciled on them in several sports parachute clubs that he has been associated with over the years.
He stated on many occasion, he has been kidded about being a "look alike" to the artist's description of D. B. COOPER by members of units that he has belonged to in the Army and in other sports parachute clubs.
Sergeant Major BROTZMAN advised he returned from Panama to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Thursday, November 11, 1976, and that he joined the sports parachute club of the 19th Airborne Corps the following week.
Sergeant Major BROTZMAN advised he returned from Panama to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Thursday, November 11, 1976, and that he joined the sports parachute club of the 19th Airborne Corps the following week.
He stated he made his first "free fall" parachute jump with the 19th Airborne Corps Sports Parachute Club on November 20, 1976, after joining the parachute club. He stated he has been a parachutist since June of 1954 and has been a "sky diver" or "free fall" parachutist since November of 1972.
Sergeant Major BROTZMAN advised he has been in the United States Army since August 14, 1953, and received his parachute wings in June, 1954, and has been jumping since that date.
He stated he went to Viet Nam, September 25, 1970, and returned on May 2, 1972, and was not in the continental United States at the time of the hijack.
Susa
164-81-7300
Interviewed on
12/2/76
o1
Ft. Bragg, N. G.
File #
CE 164-101
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/ bbp
Date dictated
12/6/76
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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; il and its contents are nol lo be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; il and its contents are nol lo be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31094CE 164-101
Sergeant Major BROTZMAN stated that he could furnish no additional information concerning this matter and stated he would be willing to submit to any type of examinations, tests, including polygraph or other interviews with other individuals familiar with this case in order to clear his name. He stated he feels that his name was furnished to the FBI inasmuch as the first day he went to the drop zone to sky dive on November 20, 1976, he introduced himself by name and duty station to all people present and that apparently someone recognized a picture in the newspaper of COOPER and felt that he, BROTZMAN, resembled COOPER.
The following descriptive data was obtained through observation and interview:

Name : Race:	ROBERT LEE BROTZMAN White Male
Sex :
Date of Birth:	August 14, 1936
Place of Birth:	Lincoln, Nebraska
Height :	5 feet,
The following descriptive data was obtained through observation and interview:

Name : Race:	ROBERT LEE BROTZMAN White Male
Sex :
Date of Birth:	August 14, 1936
Place of Birth:	Lincoln, Nebraska
Height :	5 feet, 8 inches
Weight :	165 pounds
Education:	One year college
Military service:	Has been in United States Army since August 14, 1953, presently assigned to G/5 Section, 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Marital status: Social Security	Divorced
Number:	507-36-8981
Residence :	Assigned to Bachelor Enlisted Men's Quarters, Building Number 4T1618, Room 1, Fort Bragg, North Carolina

DB Cooper-31095
2FD-302 (REV. |1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
.Who 
Date of transcription. January 18, 1977
was contacted at the Fairbanks District Office, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), telephone number 452-4725.
January 18, 1977
was contacted at the Fairbanks District Office, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), telephone number 452-4725.
informed due to the fact that he has been employed for years as a smokejumper by the BLM, he has had a lot of curiousity type interest in the famous aircraft hijacking pulled off by D. B. COOPER. His interest has been magnified from time to time due to the newspaper publicity put out on this case. His interest has been profounded even more inasmuch as he has jumped into the area where D. B. COOPER allegedly jumped with the hijack loot and the fact that the news media reports this jump would have been very hazardous and most likely D. B. COOPER was killed during the jump. stated this latter statement by the press is total hogwash. He informed that any experienced jumper could have jumped into the area involved without suffering any injury at all. He stated during his years of experience as a smokejumper, he has jumped with hundreds of guys who could have performed this jump.
informed that during the late and early he worked with a smokejumper employed by BLM by the name b6 b7C
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informed that during the late and early he worked with a smokejumper employed by BLM by the name b6 b7C
of £
Washington State during the late · He informed they worked together in and were both assigned to the Fairbanks, Alaska district office in the early He
stated he lost track of during the late when
- He last saw in 1971 at a retirement party at the smokejumper base in Washington State. drove up in a brand new car, dressed very well, and looking quite prominent, He spoke briefly with 1 , talked a little bit about old times, and commented that he was doing quite well and was working at the Tacoma Navy Shipyards.
stated that who was of BLM at the Fairbanks District Office, and is now with BLM in Washington, D.C., had once told him that he heard
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Interviewed on,
1/11/77
ot Fairbanks, Alaska
File #
AN 164-59
by SA
Date dictated
1/17/77
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DB Cooper-31096
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 ore not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; It and Its contents ore not to be distributed outside your agency. Suba 164-81-7302
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He and discussed this fact and the D. B. COOPER hijacking case and between them derived that could be reduced to D. B. COOPER. They both agreed that if was involved in such a caper, he would be just the one to think of using this alias. He stated that is the daredevil type and
just to prove a point of his daring to the other men.
' information inasmuch as stated that he did not go to the FBI with this stated he had discussed this with the FBI and had furnished all information regarding his knowledge of further related to him that he had furnished name as a possible suspect in this matter when he was interviewed by the FBI. Both he and 
agreed that if there was such a thing as a statute of limitations on the crime, and had been involved, he would brag publicly about it upon expiration of the statute of limita- tions.
Both he and 
agreed that if there was such a thing as a statute of limitations on the crime, and had been involved, he would brag publicly about it upon expiration of the statute of limita- tions. He was just that type of individual. Further, the artist conception of D. B. COOPER that was circulated just after the crime was very, very similar to appearance.
informed that in the event checked out by the FBI and additional information might be sought regarding him, he would be able to furnish the names of other individuals who were acquainted with and had knowledge of 
has not been
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DB Cooper-31097
2* FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Data of transcription
3/2/77
Maryland, of the Hoffmann Furniture Company, 2447 18th Street, N.
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Data of transcription
3/2/77
Maryland, of the Hoffmann Furniture Company, 2447 18th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., advised as follows:
He stated that approximately five years ago and the new owners use the name Hoffmann Interiors, Incorporated, and are located at 7020 Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. He said the employment records for former company had been destroyed.
was furnished two photographs of BRYANT COFFELT. identified the photographs. He said BRYANT COFFELT was employed by as a salesman in the used furniture portion . He was employed on a commission basis and worked for from approximately 1963 through 1970.
said COFFELT told him he was studying medicine and on occasion would leave his employment unannounced and return a few months later stating he was taking a medical course. would always rehire him since COFFELT was a smooth talker and a good salesman.
described COFFELT as follows:
Race:
White
Sex :
Male
Height : 6 feet
Weight :
180 pounds
Hair: Brown
was unable to recall any additional information concerning COFFELT.
described COFFELT as follows:
Race:
White
Sex :
Male
Height : 6 feet
Weight :
180 pounds
Hair: Brown
was unable to recall any additional information concerning COFFELT.
sub 9
164-91-4356
Interviewed on
2/25/77
At.
Maryland
File #
WFO 164-169
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Date diotated
2/28/77
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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-31098 FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
3/2/77
Maryland, was interviewed at her residence and furnished the following information:
She stated that
the the Hoffmann Furniture Company, 2447 18th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. During in the
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She said sold approximately five years ago and it is now Hoffmann Interiors, Incorporated, 7020 Westmoreland Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland.
She was displayed two photographs of BRYANT COFFELT. She identified COFFELT as having been employed as a used furniture salesman on an intermittent basis from approximately 1963 to 1970.
She identified COFFELT as having been employed as a used furniture salesman on an intermittent basis from approximately 1963 to 1970. COFFELT worked on a commission basis and on occasion he would leave from work without notice and return some months later saying he had taken a medical course somewhere in the Midwest. She said b6 b7C
hired COFFELT back because he was a smooth talker and a good salesman. She, however, considered him a phony because she never believed he was taking medical courses. She was unaware of any of COFFELT's private life, his associates or hobbies.
She did recall, however, that at one time COFFELT showed up at the furniture store driving a Cadillac limousine. He was in the company of an elderly man. It appeared to her that COFFELT was acting as a chauffer for the elderly gentleman. He also was attempting to sell him some old furniture since the elderly man was interested in antiques. She was unable to recall any additional information about the incident.
She described COFFELT as follows:

Race:	White
Sex :
She described COFFELT as follows:

Race:	White
Sex :	Male	Awsq
Height:	6 feet
Weight:	180 pounds	164-81-7867
Hair:	Brown
Eyes:	Color unknown, occasionally wore glasses

Interviewed on 2/25/77
at
Maryland File # WFO 164-169 b6
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SAS
by
TED : smv
Date dictated
2/28/77
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-31099FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
sub
869 b6 b7C
Date of transcription
2/24/77
furnished the interviewing agent the following items pursuant to a subpoena which was served upon her:
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Sobre
SE 164-81 - 7407
Interviewed on,
2/23/77
at
Arlington, Virginia
File #
AX 164-72
by
SA
Date dictated
2/23/77
This document contains heilhier recommendolions
agent the following items pursuant to a subpoena which was served upon her:
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Sobre
SE 164-81 - 7407
Interviewed on,
2/23/77
at
Arlington, Virginia
File #
AX 164-72
by
SA
Date dictated
2/23/77
This document contains heilhier recommendolions 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-31101
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Dale.
3/7/77
, was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agent and the nature of the interview.
was shown a copy of a letter to Northwest Airlines signed by a and stated he wrote this letter.
advised that at the time he wrote the letter, He
stated
he hijacked
a Northwest Airlines airplane and got away with $200,000. He stated he has since determined all of his knowledge about the hijacking came from reading magazine articles. stated he did not want to reveal , but described him as being a white male, about 23 years old, fair complexion, blonde hair, and blue eyes.
is described as follows:
Race
White Male
Sex
Date of birth
Place of birth Height
Weight
6 160 pounds
Hair Eyes
Brown Blue
Tattoos
FBI No.
is described as follows:
Race
White Male
Sex
Date of birth
Place of birth Height
Weight
6 160 pounds
Hair Eyes
Brown Blue
Tattoos
FBI No.
Home address
Louisiana
Saba
164-81-7478
On 3/1/77
at
F Louisiana
Flie # NO 164-136 b6
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by SA
sdh
Date dictated
3/2/77
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the F81 and is loaned to your agency; Hi and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-31102 FR-302 (REV. IT-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
PurQ
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Date of transcription
3/21/77
for Mr. ROBERT b6 b7C
LINCOLN TODD BECKWITH, Room 718, Central Office Building, 1425 H Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. (WDC), telephone was interviewed and furnished the following information :
stated that ROBERT LINCOLN TODD BECKWITH is the last living descendant of ABRAHAM LINCOLN. She said that in about 1965 or 1966, BRYANT COFFELT was introduced to BECKWITH through BECKWITH's friend, . COFFELT became a chauffeur and companion to BECKWITH.
She said that in about 1965 or 1966, BRYANT COFFELT was introduced to BECKWITH through BECKWITH's friend, . COFFELT became a chauffeur and companion to BECKWITH. He also claimed that he was a therapist and . assisted Mr. BECKWITH, who described as a semi- invalid. In exchange for his assistance, BECKWITH paid COFFELT an indeterminate amount of money. COFFELT on occasion departed the WDC area, according to to "finish nursing education at the University of Kansas."
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BECKWITH to In late 1966 or early 1967, COFFELT introduced and on
and BECKWITH in Middlesex County,
Virginia. On
Williamsburg, Virginia. According to
in BECKWITH's that BECKWITH
proceedings resulted and the Superior .
Court of WDC granted indicated that the is currently in the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. She indicated that COFFELT did not appear at proceedings.
advised that the last known contact that BECKWITH had with COFFELT was on June 15, 1976, when a deposition was taken by the trustees of BECKWITH's grandmother's estate to determine if in fact,
to the estate.
advised that the last known contact that BECKWITH had with COFFELT was on June 15, 1976, when a deposition was taken by the trustees of BECKWITH's grandmother's estate to determine if in fact,
to the estate. COFFELT also
gave a deposition. The deposition was furnished at the Williamsburg Circuit Court under the title
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File #
WFO 164-169
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SAS
by
Date dictated
3/18/77
DB Cooper-31103 41Q
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
164-21-7447 FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
4/1/77
was
interviewed by # who identified himself as a Special Agent of the FBI. She voluntarily provided the following information:
stated that she was JACK BRYANT COFFELT; however, She advised that she met COFFELT in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1961 and shortly thereafter, she and COFFELT moved to the Washington, D. C., area.
She advised that COFFELT disclosed
sometime in the 1930s.
the following information:
stated that she was JACK BRYANT COFFELT; however, She advised that she met COFFELT in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1961 and shortly thereafter, she and COFFELT moved to the Washington, D. C., area.
She advised that COFFELT disclosed
sometime in the 1930s. She stated that COFFELT was a decent man, very intelligent, and not a common criminal. She further advised that COFFELT personally knew J. EDGAR HOOVER and had visited HOOVER at the FBI Headquarters in Washington, D. C.,
She stated that while living in Washington, D. C., JACK COFFELT worked for quite some time, as a chauffeur and a personal assistant to an individual known to her only as (first name unknown) BECKWITH, who was one of three living descendants of former President Abraham Lincoln. She stated that COFFELT worked for BECKWITH until approximately when he subsequently took employment with a furniture business.
She advised that COFFELT suffered from severe cases phlebitis and emphysema, and eventually while in Washington, D. C., suffered a nervous breakdown and received psychiatric care for his nervous condition and alcohol affliction. She stated COFFELT received treatment in Washington, D.
, suffered a nervous breakdown and received psychiatric care for his nervous condition and alcohol affliction. She stated COFFELT received treatment in Washington, D. C., in a hospital known only to her as Melwood Hospital.
She further advised that she and COFFELT departed Washington, D. C., and moved to Washington, in January, 1974. until January, 1975, and JACK COFFELT moved to Honolulu,
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was interviewed in his auto repair
and reconstruction shop, New York (NY) .
advised that he has been involved in the reconstruction and mechanical repair work on imported cars, at this location, that,
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advised that he has been involved in the reconstruction and mechanical repair work on imported cars, at this location, that,
. In addition, he advised
Concerning following information:
furnished the
In the aviation periodical "Trade-A-Plane", in either January, 1971 or February, 1971, he saw an advertise- ment for aircraft parts, which advertisement This advertisement indicated
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had aircraft parts for a .
answered this advertisement, and
sent him a list of parts available, and after picking out the parts he wanted,
and mailed the whole thing ៛ California, r
(telephone number .
never received any aircraft parts from
started to try to locate by calling him on the telephone and directing letters to the above address. was unsuccessful in making any contact with and to this day, he has never received neither the aircraft parts, nor the return of his .
subsequently complained to the postal inspectors regarding this incident, in October, 1972, and forwarded all information to . Sacramento, California, their file number
sent all information and
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On the basis of this,
an individual, known as D. B. COOPER, who disappeared over the Nevada area, on Thanksgiving Day, 1971, with $200,000.
advised he has never met this and his only information concerning D. B. COOPER is what he obtained from reading the newspaper accounts of COOPER's disappearance from the 727 over Nevada in 1971.
between stated his belief in the similarities and D. B. COOPER were that they both had similar skills in aviation, as described as a was an
COOPER were that they both had similar skills in aviation, as described as a was an agricultural pilot, so, therefore, would be familiar with parachutes, terrain, and survival techniques. He further felt that both and D. B. COOPER were capable of non-violent type crimes, and he would describe both of their operations in the criminal field as semi-theatrical. advised he felt was acquainted with the area in and around the states of Oregon, California and Nevada, and he felt this, since very well might have been engaged in agricultural flying in that area. He stated, to his knowledge, flies an AT-6 aircraft, which sophisticated-type airplane.
was unable to supply anyother reasons for his belief that there was a possibility that might be identical with the individual known as D. B. COOPER, but pointed out that this was strictly a theory, and he had nothing further to base this on, other than what was set forth above.
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business
was interviewed at his place of Anchorage, Alaska.
was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents, certain of his Constitutional rights and the purpose of the interview by Special Agent (SA) DONALD H. STEELE. He then read a form entitled, "Your Rights" after which he advised he understood his Constitutional rights as explained on the form but would not sign anything.
advised he was unable to determine exactly where he was on November 24, 1971, but believes he was in Fairbanks, Alaska. He advised that he had absolutely nothing to do with NORJAK and that he would be willing to take a poly- graph examination should his attorney concur with such activity. He advised that he is currently involved in a lawsuit with the U.S. Government in which he is the defendant and attempts are being made to recover sums of money from him related to an incident which took place while he was
He stated that because of
Government in which he is the defendant and attempts are being made to recover sums of money from him related to an incident which took place while he was
He stated that because of this pending lawsuit he doubts very much his attorney would concur in his undergoing a polygraph examination. advised that he has never had paratrooper training of any kind and in fact suffers from vertigo which would preclude his jumping from an airplane. He stated that while as a member of the U.S. Air Force for four years he went directly from basic training on approximately May 1, 1952 to
at pavis-Monthan the Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, where he remained until he was terminated from the service on He
related that during his entire time in the Air Force he served He furnished to interviewing agents a ·
DD-214 which is a "Report of Separation From the Armed Forces of the United States" showing that he took no major courses and completed no service training courses successfully during his entire four years in the Air Force.
He related that further information regarding his difficulties with the United States Government as a could be obtained from of the Postal Inspector's
He related that further information regarding his difficulties with the United States Government as a could be obtained from of the Postal Inspector's Office in Seattle, Washington, He stated that the Postal Inspector's Office in Seattle also should have an extensive file on him which would possibly show a contact date of November 24, 1971.
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was interviewed at the offices of the U. S. Marshal Service, San Antonio, Texas.
was advised of the identities of Special Agents and that the
interview was to determine any knowledge he possessed regard- ing the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, 11/24/71.
was advised of the identities of Special Agents and that the
interview was to determine any knowledge he possessed regard- ing the hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, 11/24/71.
was orally advised of his rights by SA and
thereafter, offered a form entitled, Interrogation; Advice of Rights. declined to read this form and stated he did not wish to discuss this matter or any other matter with the FBI. The interview was then terminated.
is described as follows:
Sex
Race
DOB
POB
Ht. Wt. Hair
Eyes
Home address
Mailing address
Marital status
Usual occupation Military service
Arrest record
Male Caucasian
6'21 225
Light Brown Hazel
No permanent home
San Diego, California
Address unknown
F California
Photographer None Did not wish to discuss
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File #.
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was interviewed at
Alabama. was shown a waiver of rights form, which he read. was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents and of the nature of the inquiry. was advised of the provisions of the Fraud Against the Government - Furnishing False Information Statute and orally advised of his Constitutional rights by SA advised he fully understood his Constitutional rights and signed the waiver of rights form. He voluntarily furnished the following information:
During the first part of June, 1976, he went to Montreal, Canada,
He went to Montreal to observe the tryouts for the Summer Olympic Games held there in 1976. stayed at the Holiday Inn in downtown Montreal.
On about the second day they were in Montreal and while visiting the fairgrounds in Montreal, he was approached by a white female, approximately 16 years old, who was soliciting for prostitution
On about the second day they were in Montreal and while visiting the fairgrounds in Montreal, he was approached by a white female, approximately 16 years old, who was soliciting for prostitution purposes. Since he was with he made quick
arrangements to meet her at the same spot outside the fair- grounds that evening at a certain time.
He took
back to the motel and later on that evening, he went back to the fairgrounds, where he met this girl, who identified herself to him only This girl was:
Height Hair Age Weight Characteristics
Approximately 5'4" tall Dyed blond Approximately 16 years old About 100 pounds Extremely attractive told him that she needed transportation to a farm located a few miles from Montreal since she wanted to get her personal belongings because she was returning to the United States. He
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Date of transcription,
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was interviewed at
, Alabama. was advised of the identity of the interviewing Agents and of the nature of the inquiry. was advised of the provisions of the Fraud Against the Government - Furnishing False Information Statute and orally advised of his Constitutional rights by he read.
was shown a waiver of rights form, which
SA advised he fully understood his Constitutional rights and signed the waiver of rights form. He voluntarily furnished the following information:
During the first part of June, 1976, he went to Montreal, Canada,
He went to Montreal to observe the tryouts for the Summer Olympic Games held there in 1976. stayed at the Holiday Inn in downtown Montreal.
On about the second day they were in Montreal and while visiting the fairgrounds in Montreal, he was approached by a
On about the second day they were in Montreal and while visiting the fairgrounds in Montreal, he was approached by a white female, approximately 16 years old, who was soliciting for prostitution purposes. Since he was with he made quick
arrangements to meet her at the same spot outside the fair- grounds that evening at a certain time.
He took
back to the motel and later on that evening, he went back to the fairgrounds, where he met this girl, who identified herself to him only Height Approximately 5'4" tall Hair Age Dyed blond Approximately 16 years old Weight Characteristics About 100 pounds Extremely attractive This girl was: told him that she needed transportation to a farm located a few miles from Montreal since she wanted to get her personal belongings because she was returning to the United States. He
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agreed to take her to this farm.
He recalls that they left Montreal on Highway 25, going north. They traveled north on Highway 25 approximately five miles from Montreal, at which time Highway 25 passed under Highway 640. They stayed on Highway 25 for another seven or eight miles, at which time Highway 25 runs into Highway 341. They took a left on Highway 341 and went two or three miles on Highway 341. After traveling the two or three miles on Highway 341, they turned right on a paved road which was marked with a sign which contained the letters "OAK," followed by possibly an "E," followed by "RD. " They traveled on this road for approximately one and one-half miles, at which time they came to a farmhouse on the left side of the road, which was the only farmhouse on this road.
" They traveled on this road for approximately one and one-half miles, at which time they came to a farmhouse on the left side of the road, which was the only farmhouse on this road.
Located adjacent to the farmhouse was a barn. The farmhouse was a white frame house, which had approxi- mately ten rooms, and the barn was constructed of natural- looking wood.
Just prior to arriving at the farmhouse, told him that the man who owned the house was an American named D. B. COOPER, who is the person who hijacked an airplane somewhere in the northwestern part of the United States and jumped out of the airplane over a mountainous area and who had never been caught.
Upon arriving at the farmhouse, he could tell that the house was used as a house of prostitution. There were five or six automobiles parked at the house, and he observed four or five girls. He got out of the car and went to the front porch, where he and were met by a
white male in his late 30's. man told the man that she was getting her introduced him to this stuff and leaving, at which time tried to talk her out
of it.
man told the man that she was getting her introduced him to this stuff and leaving, at which time tried to talk her out
of it. At no time did become angry, and he spoke very
intelligently.
He recalls that was:
Race White
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Age	Approximately 40 years old
Height	5'10"
Weight	165 to 170 pounds
Hair	Dark brown, possibly
black, shoulder-length hair, parted in front.
Characteristics	Goatee and a mustache, which was extended into his sideburns.

He also recalls that had a northern accent with a dark olive-type complexion and "chicken feet" around his eyes. He also recalls that this man was well built and had a thick neck. He spoke very intelligently and used the word "animosity" several times. He cannot recall using profane language and he did not show any emotion.
He spoke very intelligently and used the word "animosity" several times. He cannot recall using profane language and he did not show any emotion. His complexion indicates to him that he was possibly an Italian or Indian. was wearing Levi-type jeans and shirt and wing-tip shoes.
He stayed at this house for approximately 15 minutes, at which time he drove back to Montreal. Since he could not take her to a motel and since he had to get back and told her not to contact him again.
He recalls that prior to 1976, he had seen an artist's drawing of D. B. COOPER and recalls that even though was wearing a goatee, mustache and long hair, he could very possibly have been identical to COOPER.
An artist's conception of a white male wearing sun- glasses depicting the individual who is allegedly responsible for the hijacking in 1971 of an airplane from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, was shown to stated that he could not definitely state that the individual to whom he was introduced as at Montreal is identical to the individual depicted in the artist's con- ception but
hijacking in 1971 of an airplane from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, was shown to stated that he could not definitely state that the individual to whom he was introduced as at Montreal is identical to the individual depicted in the artist's con- ception but that it could possibly be the same person.
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but did not know and never associated with
described as being
He also remembered was quiet and not outgoing. a former Air Force pilot and that after being furloughed by Northwest he returned to Seattle, Washington.
advised that he could not offer an opinion
on whether airplane. would be capable of hijacking an
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Minnesota, was interviewed regarding advised that he remembered
that was in a
however, they were not friends or associates and were never together socially. remembered that returned to the Seattle, Washington, area shortly after being furloughed by Northwest Airlines and has not seen
since. also advised that several of the furloughed have formed a committee to find out how many Northwest
of the furloughed want to be rehired by Northwest.
advised that was one of those furloughed which could not be located.
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Minnesota, was interviewed regarding advised that he was in the
but he never
socialized or became friends with not recall appearance and advised that he was unable to offer any opinions as to the possible involvement of in the D. B. COOPER hijacking.
could
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Date of transcription
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. , Minnesota, was interviewed at his place of employment, Snyder Drug Stores, Inc., ?
Minnesota, where he is employed ·
advised that he first met when they were both students at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. He and became friends and again ran into each other in the Philippines when they were both in the military service. advised they then joined Northwest Airlines at the same time and were both furloughed on .
advised that could be described as a mild-mannered, pleasant individual who seemed to get along well with other people. never knew
to have any financial problems and in fact, recalled that either was a rather prominent and successful ·
recalled that
resided in ៛ Minnesota, while working for Northwest and they left the Twin Cities area approximately six weeks after being furloughed.
never knew
to have any financial problems and in fact, recalled that either was a rather prominent and successful ·
recalled that
resided in ៛ Minnesota, while working for Northwest and they left the Twin Cities area approximately six weeks after being furloughed.
with , advised that based on his association he feels he would not be a logical suspect in the D. B. COOPER aircraft hijacking.
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but did not get to know
very well. remembered that
was in the U. S. Air Force but could remember nothing more about him.
of employment, Country Kitchen, 7851 Metro Parkway, Bloomington, Minnesota, where he is employed advised that he remembered being in with
but did not get to know
very well. remembered that
was in the U. S. Air Force but could remember nothing more about him. refused to offer an opinion as to the possibility of being identical to D. B. COOPER in the Northwest aircraft hijacking which occurred in 1971.
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Orient Airlines, information:
stewardess, Northwest furnished the following
She was contacted by a in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in November, 1976. also contacted her in January, 1977, in San Diego, California. At this meeting in January, asked her if she would consider he was making regarding the hijacking of Northwest Orient Airlines plane by D.
At this meeting in January, asked her if she would consider he was making regarding the hijacking of Northwest Orient Airlines plane by D. B. COOPER in November, 1971. She stated she only discussed that part of the hijacking with which had been published in the newspapers. She stated she has maintained a scrapbook concerning the hijacking and this is the scrapbook she used to show She stated that if wanted any additional information other than that which had been published, should contact her attorney who is of San Diego. additionally told her that he was working with the FBI in Los Angeles on the hijacking. She stated that also She asked her in writing to
believes she furnished this letter from to her attorney
showed her some which he wanted her to identify as D. B. COOPER. She stated she did not identify as D. B. COOPER. were
of very poor quality.
During this January meeting in San Diego, was accompanied by two other white males, she does not recall their names, however she knows that neither of the other two men were named She has never met a before.
this January meeting in San Diego, was accompanied by two other white males, she does not recall their names, however she knows that neither of the other two men were named She has never met a before.
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Interviewed on,
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in San Francisco. In City,
him he came to Kansas
During that time
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Full Name Date of Birth Place of Birth Height
Weight Complexion
5'11" to 6' 1.70 pounds Olive
Characteristics
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70 pounds Olive
Characteristics
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Eves
Parents
Associates
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Friends who live Seattle
San Francisco, California
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Passports issued at San Francisco for
Children
furnished a origin unknown, which
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Date of transcription
11/3/75
Mississippi, , telephonically advised that he desired to furnish information regarding the person known as D. B. COOPER who hijacked a Northwestern Airlines Boeing 727 in November, 1971. At the outset of the telephone conversation advised
he had a two-fold purpose for furnishing the information. The first reason was that he was desirous of being considered for any reward that was available in the event he conId furnish the identity of D.
The first reason was that he was desirous of being considered for any reward that was available in the event he conId furnish the identity of D. B. COOPER and second, he felt a sense of loyalty to FBI Director CLARENCE KELLY. For these reasons he was telephonically furnishing the information to Agents of the Kansas City Division rather than contacting the local office of the FBI in Mississippi. Additionally, advised that he wished to keep his name anonymous and did not desire any publicity for in connection with information furnished by him. He then advised as follows :
During 1966,
at the
Louisiana. He was assigned b7C b7D
and for
approximately a three month period during the fall of he was responsible for
a white male, approximately Through his association . with was taken into confidence regarding the planning of a hijacking of a Boeing 727 jetliner. According to related the following plan :
would hijack a Boeing 727 somewhere between Spokane, Washington, and Boise, Idaho,
on board with him. He would thereafter demand $200,000 in small bills and two parachutes, and attempt to parachute from the airplane into a forested