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PHOENIX
LAS VEGAS.
WASHINGTON FIELD
FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
X-DE P.B
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA DASH, HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE.
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO WASHINGTON FIELD, SEATTLE AND PHOENIX DATED DECEMBER TWO LAST; PHOENIX TELETYPE TO BUREAU,
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO WASHINGTON FIELD, SEATTLE AND PHOENIX DATED DECEMBER TWO LAST; PHOENIX TELETYPE TO BUREAU, WASHINGTON FIELD AND SEATTLE DATED DECEMBER THREE LAST; WASHINGTON FIELD TELETYPE TO BUREAU DATED DECEMBER THREE LAST. -,
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DB Cooper-3291
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LA 164-497
Soun
INVESTIGATION BY PHOENIX FAILED TO REVEAL
INVESTIGATION BY WASHINGTON FIELD REVEALED
INSTANT DATE
RECONTACTED
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LA 164-497
APPARENTLY IDENTICAL TO
ONE OF SUBJECTS OF CURRENT INVESTIGATION OF LOS ANGELES 
CAPTIONED
LOS ANGELES FILE
REVIEW OF FILE REVEALS
QUESTIONABLE
RELIABILITY.
AS LOS ANGELES NOT FAMILIAR WITH DETAILS OF ROUTE INTO RENO AND LANDING, LAS VEGAS IS REQUESTED TO EVALUATE INFORMATION FURNISHED BY IF INFO HAS VALIDITY.
TO DETERMINE b7D
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b6 b7C
b6
b7C
LOS ANGELES MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH
b6
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
TO DETERMINE b7D
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b6 b7C
b6
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LOS ANGELES MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH
b6
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
TIM
FBI SEATLE
CLR
DB Cooper-3293 NR 039 LA CODE PM NITEL 12-6-71 GLD 11:58
TO SEATTLE
PHOENIX
LAS VEGAS
WASHINGTON FIELD
FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE.
RE LOS ANGELES TELETYPE TO WASHINGTON FIELD, SEATTLE AND PHOENIX DATED DECEMBER TWO LAST; PHOENIX TELETYPE TO BUREAU, WASHINGTON FIELD AND SEATTLE DATED DECEMBER THREE LAST; WASHINGTON FIELD TELETYPE TO BUREAU DATED DECEMBER THREE LAST.
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END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-3294PAGE TWO
LA 164-497
INVESTIGATION BY PHOENIX FAILED TO REVEAL
INVESTIGATION BY WASHINGTON FIELD REVEALED
INSTANT DATE
RECONTACTED
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-3295PAGE THREE
LA 164-497
APPARENTLY IDENTICAL TO
ONE OF SUBJECTS OF CURRENT INVESTIGATION OF
FIELD REVEALED
INSTANT DATE
RECONTACTED
END PAGE TWO
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DB Cooper-3295PAGE THREE
LA 164-497
APPARENTLY IDENTICAL TO
ONE OF SUBJECTS OF CURRENT INVESTIGATION OF LOS ANGELES CAPTIONED
LOS ANGELES FILE
REVIEW OF FILE REVEALS
QUESTIONABLE
RELIABILITY.
AS LOS ANGELES NOT FAMILIAR WITH DETAILS OF ROUTE INTO RENO AND LANDING, LAS VEGAS IS REQUESTED TO EVALUATE b6 b7c INFORMATION FURNISHED BY TO DETERMINE b7D IF INFO HAS VALIDITY.
LOS ANGELES MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END TIM
FBI SEATLE
CLR'
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
b6
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DB Cooper-32962
TR 007 LA PLAIN 622 PM NITEL 12-06-71 LRS TO SEATTLE (164-81) KANSAS CITY PORTLAND (164-41) SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P
Suzy
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST, CAA DASH HIGHJACKING;
EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELEPHONE CALL TO LOS ANGELES DECEMBER FIVE LAST; LOS ANGELES TELEPHONE CALL TO PORTLAND DECEMBER FIVE LAST; SAN FRANCISCO AND PORTLAND TELETYPES TO LOS ANGELES DECEMBER FIVE LAST. RE SUSPECTS,
LOS ANGELES INDICES CONTAIN NO RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH 
IS SUBJECT OF LOS
RE SUSPECTS,
LOS ANGELES INDICES CONTAIN NO RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH 
IS SUBJECT OF LOS ANGELES FILE IS MALE, 'NEGRO, BORN
END PAGE ONE
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164-81-716
My
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DB Cooper-3297LA 164-497
PAGE TWO
FBI NUMBER b6 b7c
)
DISCREET INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED DECEMBER FIVE, LAST,
NO IN VICINITY
ADDRESS OF
COULD BE LOCATED AS
SET FORTH IN REFERENCED PORTLAND TELETYPE.
TWO VEHICLES OBSERVED IN VICINITY OF
RECORDS CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR
VEHICLES CHECKED AND OWNERS NOT IDENTIFIABLE WITH ANY OF CAPTIONED SUSPECTS.
LOS ANGELES AT WILL THROUGH UNITED STATES
POST OFFICE, ASCERTAIN IF ADDRESS OF
EXISTS AND WILL DETERMINE IF INDIVIDUAL NAMED HAS RECEIVED MAIL ON END
RECEIVED LA'S 005, 006, 007, AND 017 TIM FBI SEATTLE
CLR
DB Cooper-3298
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7cNR 008 LV PLAIN
1153 PM NITEL 12-6-71 EB
TO SEATTLE
OKLAHOMA CITY
FROM LAS VEGAS 164160
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
CLR
DB Cooper-3298
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7cNR 008 LV PLAIN
1153 PM NITEL 12-6-71 EB
TO SEATTLE
OKLAHOMA CITY
FROM LAS VEGAS 164160
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 SEATTLE.
RE BUAIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES NOVEMBER TWO NINE LAST. ON DEC. SİX INSTANT, LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT ADVISED HIS INFORMANT WHO HAS FURNISHED RELIABLE INFORMATION IN PAST, SAW ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB AND STATED BEARS STRONG RESEMBLANCE to
REPORTEDLY
OKLAHOMA CITY AT TULSA REVIEW RECORDS AND OBTAIN BIRTH DATE AND BACKGROUND ON ALSO CRIMINAL
CHECK. END PAGE ONE AV
Lead
164-81-717
SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIALIZED FILED DEC 8 1971
TLE b6 b7c 12
DB Cooper-3299
$ 1
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PAGE TWO
LV 164-60 SEATTLE AT ON BASIS OF LIMITED INFORMATION
AVAILABLE, ATTEMPT TO ASCERTAIN IF AND OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES. CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END GOOD FOR TWO TI FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3300NR 008 LV PLAIN 1153 PM NITEL 12-6-71 EB
TO SEATTLE OKLAHOMA CITY FROM LAS VEGAS 164160
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
END GOOD FOR TWO TI FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3300NR 008 LV PLAIN 1153 PM NITEL 12-6-71 EB
TO SEATTLE OKLAHOMA CITY FROM LAS VEGAS 164160
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00 SEATTLE.
RE BUAIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES NOVEMBER TWO NINE LAST. ON DEC. SIX INSTANT, LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT ADVISED HIS INFORMANT WHO HAS FURNISHED RELIABLE INFORMATION IN PAST, SAW ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB AND STATED BEARS STRONG RESEMBLANCE TO
REPORTEDLY
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OKLAHOMA CITY AT TULSA REVIEW RECORDS
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AND OBTAIN BIRTH DATE AND BACKGROUND ON ALSO CRIMINAL
CHECK.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-717
SEARCHED ._____ INDEXED.
SERIALIZED Q FILED2 DEC' 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
f
DB Cooper-3301PAGE TWO
LV 164-60
SEATTLE AT ON BASIS OF LIMITED INFORMATION AVAILABLE, ATTEMPT TO ASCERTAIN IF AND OBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES. CONSIDER UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END GOOD FOR TWO TI FBI SEATTLE CLR'
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3302b6 b7c
NR 016 PD PLAIN 10:14 PM URGENT 12/6/71 TLA TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, LAST.
END GOOD FOR TWO TI FBI SEATTLE CLR'
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DB Cooper-3302b6 b7c
NR 016 PD PLAIN 10:14 PM URGENT 12/6/71 TLA TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
ON DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTY ONE,
STATED
RESEMBLES ARTISTS DRAWING OF SUBJECT.
ADDRESS IN
RESIDENCE b6 b7C b7D
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, SIX FEET, TWO HUNDRED TO b6
TWO HUNDRED
YEARS, BROWN HAIR, RESEMBLES b7D
b7C
AND SOFT DRAWING EXCEPT
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING AT
OREGON.
END TIM FBI SEATTLE
164-81-718
CLR
Leak
SEARCHED ......... INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 1 DEC 6 1971 FBI . SEATTLE b6 b7c
DB Cooper-3303
Determine whether itNR 016 PD PLAIN 10:14 PM URGENT 12/6/71 TLA TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) IP
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
ON DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTY ONE,
STATED
RESEMBLES ARTISTS DRAWING OF SUBJECT.
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS IN
b6
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DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, SIX FEET, TWO HUNDRED TO b6
TWO HUNDRED
YEARS, BROWN HAIR, RESEMBLES b7D
b7C
DRAWING EXCEPT
AND SOFT
OREGON.
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS IN
b6
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DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, SIX FEET, TWO HUNDRED TO b6
TWO HUNDRED
YEARS, BROWN HAIR, RESEMBLES b7D
b7C
DRAWING EXCEPT
AND SOFT
OREGON.
SPOKEN. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING AT END TIM FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-718
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED A FILED 9 DEC' 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-3304
b6 b7cFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
012
FBI
Date:
12/6/71
Transmit the following in
Via TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority)
TO :
SAC, BALTIMORE
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING ;. EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE SUSPECT
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE THAT
WAS INVOLVED IN
OFFICER INVESTIGATING
INCIDENT ADVISED RESEMBLED ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF UNSUB IN CAPTIONED HIJACKING.
ACCORDING TO
LAST.
JGK: j1b (1) DOR
164-81-719
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Approved:
5
Sent 15/A M Per IM
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-3305
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FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81
PAGE TWO
LEAD.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81
PAGE TWO
LEAD. BALTIMORE AT
CONTACT
TELEPHONE
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OR OTHERWISE DETERMINE
IF
WAS
NOV. TWENTYFOUR DASH
TWENTYFIVE, LAST, IN ORDER THAT HE MIGHT BE LOGICALLY ELIMINATED AS A SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER.
DB Cooper-3306
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeQNR 012 SE PLAINTEXT 1:35 PM 12/6/71 NITEL SENT 12/7/71 TIM
TO BALTIMORE FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA DASH HIJACK- ING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SUSPECT
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE THAT
WAS
RESEMBLED ARTISTS
CONCEPTION OF UNSUB IN CAPTIONED HIJACKING.
ACCORDIG TO
LEAD. BALTIMORE AT
CONTACT
TELEPHONE
OR OTHER WISE DETERMINE IF WAS 
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b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
NOV. TWENTYFOUR DASH TWENTYFIVE, LAST, IN ORDER THAT HE MIGHT BE LOGICALLY ELIMINATED AS A SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER. END IJP FBI BALTO CLR
164-81-719
DB Cooper-3307IR 016 BA PLAIN 7:54 PM NITEL 12-6 1 HJS TO DIRECTOR SEATTLE FROM BALTIMORE (164-103)
END IJP FBI BALTO CLR
164-81-719
DB Cooper-3307IR 016 BA PLAIN 7:54 PM NITEL 12-6 1 HJS TO DIRECTOR SEATTLE FROM BALTIMORE (164-103) RUC
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING DASH EXTORTION. 00: SEATT E
ELIM
RE PITTSBURGH TEL CALL OF SA JOHN CHADWICK TO BALTIMORE, DECEMBER
FOUR LAST.
INTERVIEWED INSTANT DATE INASMUCH AS. A
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SOURCE HAD ADVISED THAT THE ARTIST SKETCH OF THE UNSUB IN INSTANT CASE b7D
RESEMBLED
ON NOVMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, IN OFFICE FROM EIGHT THIRTY AM UNTIL THREE THIRTY PM. PRESENCE VERIFIED BY
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AT APPROXIMATELY THREE THIR
TY
PM. ALSO VERIFYING
AND SA
WHO SPOKE TO INETH
AT APPROXIMATELY TWO PM ON THE DATE
OF INSTANT CRIME
164-81-720 b6
NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION ANTICIPATED IN CONNECTION WITH
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SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED C / FILEDA DEC 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
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'END
JJT q
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FBI SEATTLE
b6 b7cNR003 BS PLAINTEXT
5:45PM NITEL 12-6-71 RPB
TO : ' SEATTLE (164-81) AND ST. LOUIS (164-NPRE-M)
FROM : BOSTON (164-153) (RUC) IP
ELÍM
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO
LOUIS (164-NPRE-M)
FROM : BOSTON (164-153) (RUC) IP
ELÍM
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA - HIJACKING, EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE ST. LOUIS TELETYPE TO BOSTON AND SEATTLE DECEMBER TWO . LAST.
RE :
SUSPECT.
LOCATED THIS DATE AT
WHERE CLAIMS THAT ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, AT THREE PM HE WAS IN COMPANY
OF b6 b7C INTERVIEWED AND VERIFIED FACT THAT
REPUTATION IN COMMUNITY AND NO LOCAL CRIMINAL RECORD.
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
Fry
DB Cooper-3309
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HAS GOOD END.
164-81-721
SEARCHED .... www ... INDEXED. SERIALIZED .~ FILED DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE 104512/2/71
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, BUTTE
FROM :
SAC, DETROIT (164-115) (P)
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
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Re Seattle teletype to Bureau, 11/29/71.
On_12/1/71.
telephone number advised that he observed a composite drawing of Unsub in a local Detroit newspaper. recently. He mentioned that it closely resembled
telephone He stated that
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He mentioned that fits the description with exception of age, as he is about and
He mentioned that it closely resembled
telephone He stated that
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He mentioned that fits the description with exception of age, as he is about and Unsub's age was given in the article as mid-40's. He had no specific reason for suspecting
LEAD
BUTTE
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AT
Will conduct investigation to determine if should be considered
b6 b7C
a suspect in this matter.
CONSIDER SUBJECT DANGEROUS.

2 - Butte 22 Seattle	(164-81)	164-81-722
2 - Detroit
FJG/dl1
(6)	3	1)
1

DB Cooper-3310 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (H CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM
:
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NWA FLIGHT #305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
The following Aviation companies were contacted and advised they had no suspects in this case.
UNSUB;
NWA FLIGHT #305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
The following Aviation companies were contacted and advised they had no suspects in this case. Photographs of the artist's conception WY left with these personnel:
Vagabond Aviation Company, Olympia Airport Capitol Flight Service, Olympia Airport, both on November 30-1971. Executive Flight Service, Hoquiam, Wash On December 6, 1971 (Bowerman Field)
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Note: Olympia airport and Bowerman Field are the only airports serviced by schools; that have rentals or would be in position to assist in this matter. There are no sky diving schools in the Olympia RA area.
RHW:
5010-100
6
164-81- 723
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZE8 112. FILED DEC V 7 1971
&
LE b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3311OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION CSA PPMR (4 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
FROM :
SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NWA FLIGHT #305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
The following Aviation companies were contacted and advised they had no
WICK
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NWA FLIGHT #305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: FLYING SCHOOLS, AIRPORTS AND SKY DIVING CLUBS
The following Aviation companies were contacted and advised they had no suspects in this case. Photographs of the artist's conception Weleft with these personnel:
Vagabond Aviation Company, Olympia Airport Capitol Flight Service, Olympia Airport, both on November 30,: 1971. Executive Flight Service, Hoquiam, Wach on December 6, 1971 (Bowerman Field) Note: Olympia airport and Bowerman Field are the only airports serviced by schools; that have rentals or would be in position to assist in this matter. There are no sky diving schools in the Olympia RA area.
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RHW:
164.81- 223
1
S. 7 .: CHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 22 ERED Ch DEC O. 1971
TLE € b6 b7C
9010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3312NRØØ6 DL PLAIN 3:50PM URGENT 12-6-71 EBM TO ALBUQUERQUE (149-131) BOSTON CHICAGO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN FRANCISCO FROM DALLAS (164-191) 3P
b6 b7C
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY- ONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE; BUFILE ONE SIXTY- FOUR -
3P
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UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY- ONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; 00: SEATTLE; BUFILE ONE SIXTY- FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE ALBUQUERQUE TELETYPE TO DALLAS, SAN FRANCISCO, AND SEATTLE, DECEMBER THREE SEVENTY ANS
b6 b7c RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION BOSTON AND CHICAGO, CINCINNATI ADVISED
ONE
ADVISED DECEMBER ONE, LAST, THE COMPOSITE OF UNSUB b6 APPEARING IN THE CINCINNATI PAPERS APPEARS TO BE ONE
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FORMERLY FROM
DESCRIBED AS WMA, BORRN
SEVENTY-TWO INCHES, ONE EIGHT-FIVE,
FBI
NO .
END PAGE ONE
164-81-724
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED.ELLED 2
DER/ 81971
FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3313 PAGE TWO
DL 164-191
INVESTIGATION AT ALBUQUERQUE REFLECTS HAS BEEN
RECENTLY
b6
b7c
AND POSSIBLY EMPLOYED BY
AREA.
ADVISED DECEMBER
SIXTH, SEVENTYONE
WAS EMPLOYED WITH
b6 b7C
THE RECORDS OF
AND ACCORDING TO
BOSTON SHOULD CHECK
RECORDS AND 'LOCATE
b6 b7C
ESTABLISH HIS WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF HIJACKING.
NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTIGATION REVEALED
b6 b7C
NOW RESIDE AT
U. S. POSTAL SERVICE,
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WALNUT HILL BRANCH, NINE SEVEN FIVE FIVE WEBBS CHAPEL ROAD, DALLAS, ADVISED HIS RECORDS REVEALED
END PAGE
POSTAL SERVICE,
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WALNUT HILL BRANCH, NINE SEVEN FIVE FIVE WEBBS CHAPEL ROAD, DALLAS, ADVISED HIS RECORDS REVEALED
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-3314 PAGE THREE
, DL 164-191
CHICAGO LOCATE AND ESTABLISH HIS WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF CAPTIONED MATTER.
ALBUQUERQUE, SAN FRANCISCO, AND SEATTLE ARE CONDUCTING OTHER INVESTIGATION TO LOCATE AND THEY SHOULD BE ADVISED PROMPTLY, IF HE IS LOCATED.
THIS' INDIVIDUAL IS BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTORTION OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES BY THREATENING THE CREW OF THE AIRLINE WITH A PACKAGE WHICH HE STATED CONTAINED A BOMB. HE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. END
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
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b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3315OPTIONAL FORM NO.'10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 108-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SPC
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka DAN COOPER;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle,
November 24, 1971
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
DATE: 12/4/71
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b7C
RESETEL to Dureau, Minneapolis, Butte and Portland
b6 12/4/11 which
COOPER;
Northwest Airlines Flight #305,
Portland to Seattle,
November 24, 1971
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
DATE: 12/4/71
b6 b7C
b7C
RESETEL to Dureau, Minneapolis, Butte and Portland
b6 12/4/11 which retel states glossy photos of suspect are being forwarded to Portland Divi- sion to display to witness
given to Photos were taken to Sea-Tac Airport instant date and b6 b7C
Eastern Airlines flight #962, departing Sea-Tac 8:20 PM, to land Portland 8:55 PM.
SA JERRY WILSON, Portland Division, was informed of above by writer. WILSON said standby agent was leaving office now to pick them up.
DCA/dca
"(1)
164-81-727
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1820
5010-108
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FBI
Date:
12/4/71
PLAINTEXT
Transmit the following in
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE: SUSPECT
RE BU TEL CALL AND SEATTLE TELETYPE THIS DATE. TO SUMMARIZE PROGRESS MADE IN RESOLVING AS SUSPECT -
BUREAU WAS ADVISED IN RETEL THAT WITNESSES
ADVISE PHOTO NOT IDENT. WITNESS
SAID EARS STAND OUT TOO MUCH, FACE
TOO ROUND, BUT WILL NOT SAY YES OR NO. WITNESS
FLOWN
WANTS TO SEE BETTER PHOTOS, AND GLOSSY PHOTOS BEING THIS DATE.
STEWARDESS
MINNEAPOLIS, TODAY SAID PHOTO
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(2)
WA - 8:57
164-81-728
MP - 9:10
Approved:
DEM /NA
BT- 9:16
Sent PD-9:25 PM
Per DaA
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-3327
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SE 164-81
NOT IDENT .. OTHER TWO STEWARDESSES IN TRAVEL STATUS. MINNEA- POLIS WILL CONTACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. BUTTE UNABLE TO DETERMINE TODAY WHETHER IN
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. EFFORTS CONTINUING.
BUTTE, MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND EXPEDITE AND SUTEL BUREAU AND SEATTLE.
BUTTE UNABLE TO DETERMINE TODAY WHETHER IN
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. EFFORTS CONTINUING.
BUTTE, MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND EXPEDITE AND SUTEL BUREAU AND SEATTLE.
b6 b7C
Approved:
Sent M Per
DB Cooper-3328
Special Agent in Charge FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/4/71
PLAINTEXT

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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE: SUSPECT
RE BU TEL CALL AND SEATTLE TELETYPE THIS DATE. TO SUMMARIZE PROGRESS MADE IN RESOLVING AS SUSPECT -
BUREAU WAS ADVISED IN RETEL THAT WITNESSES
ADVISE PHOTO NOT IDENT. WITNESS
SAID EARS STAND OUT TOO MUCH, FACE
TOO ROUND, BUT WILL NOT SAY YES OR NO. WITNESS
FLOWN
WANTS TO SEE BETTER PHOTOS, AND GLOSSY PHOTOS BEING THIS DATE.
WITNESS
SAID EARS STAND OUT TOO MUCH, FACE
TOO ROUND, BUT WILL NOT SAY YES OR NO. WITNESS
FLOWN
WANTS TO SEE BETTER PHOTOS, AND GLOSSY PHOTOS BEING THIS DATE.
STEWARDESS
MINNEAPOLIS, TODAY SAID PHOTO
b6 b7C
PRB/dca
(2)
164-81-728
DB Cooper-3329
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
b6 b7C
b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
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PAGE TWO SE 164-81
NOT IDENT. OTHER TWO STEWARDESSES IN TRAVEL STATUS. MINNEA- POLIS WILL CONTACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. BUTTE UNABLE TO DETERMINE TODAY WHETHER IN ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. EFFORTS CONTINUING. BUTTE, MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND EXPEDITE AND SUTEL BUREAU AND SEATELE.
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DB Cooper-3330
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeNR008 SE PLAIN 9:25 PM URGENT 12/4/71 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
BUTTE (164-26)
PORTLAND (164-41)
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
MINNEAPOLIS
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE: SUSPECT RE BU TEL CALL AND SEATTLE TELETYPE THIS DATE. TO SUMMARIZE PROGRESS MADE IN RESOLVING AS SUSPECT -
BUREAU WAS ADVISED IN RETEL THAT WITNESSES
ADVISE PHOTO NOT IDENT. WITNESS
SAID EARS STAND OUT TOO MUCH, FACE TOO ROUND, BUT WILL NOT
b6 b7c SAY YES OR NO. WITNESS WANTS TO SEE
BETTER PHOTOS, AND GLOSSY PHOTOS BEING FLOWN THIS DATE.
STEWARDESS MINNEAPOLIS, TODAY SAID PHOTO NOT b6 b7c
IDENT. OTHER TWO STEWARDESSES IN TRAVEL STATUS. MINNEAPOLIS WILL CONTACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
END PAGE 'ONE
164-81-728
DB Cooper-3331
b6 b7C PAGE TWO SE 164-81
BUTTE UNABLE TO DETERMINE TODAY WHETHER IN
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. EFFORTS CONTINUING. BUTTE, MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND EXPEDITE AND SUTEL BUREAU AND SEATTLE.
END RMB
' FBI PD CLR
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DB Cooper-3332 NRØØ8 SE PLAIN 9:16 PM URGENT 12/4/71 DCA
MINNEAPOLIS
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
BUTTE (164-26)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,
SE PLAIN 9:16 PM URGENT 12/4/71 DCA
MINNEAPOLIS
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
BUTTE (164-26)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.' 00: SEATTLE.
RE: SUSPECT RE BU TEL CALL AND SEATTLE TELETYPE THIS DATE. TO SUMMARIZE PROGRESS MADE IN RESOLVING AS SUSPECT -
BUREAU WAS ADVISED IN RETEL THAT WITNESSES
ADVISE PHOTO NOT IDENT. WITNESS
SAID EARS STAND OUT TOO MUCH, FACE TOO ROUND, BUT WILL NOT
SAY YES OR NO. WITNESS WANTS TO SEE
BETTER PHOTOS, AND GLOSSY PHOTOS BEING FLOWN THIS DATE.
STEWARDESS MINNEAPOLIS, TODAY SAID PHOTO NOT
IDENT. OTHER TWO STEWARDESSES IN TRAVEL STATUS. MINNEAPOLIS WILL CONTACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-728
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DB Cooper-3333PAGE TWO SE 164-81
BUTTE UNABLE TO DETERMINE TODAY WHETHER IN
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. EFFORTS CONTINUING. BUTTE, MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND EXPEDITE AND SUTEL BUREAU AND SEATTLE. END ALH Y FBI BUTTE CLR
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3334 NR008 SE PLAIN 9:10 PM URGENT 12/4/71 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS
BUTTE (164-26)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM SEATTLE (
END ALH Y FBI BUTTE CLR
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DB Cooper-3334 NR008 SE PLAIN 9:10 PM URGENT 12/4/71 DCA
TO
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
MINNEAPOLIS
BUTTE (164-26)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
b6 b7c
RE: SUSPECT RE BU TEL CALL AND SEATTLE TELETYPE THIS DATE. TO SUMMARIZE PROGRESS MADE IN RESOLVING AS SUSPECT -
BUREAU WAS ADVISED IN RETEL THAT SEATTLE WITNESSES
ADVISE PHOTO NOT IDENT. WITNESS
b6 b7C OREGON, SAID EARS STAND OUT TOO MUCH, FACE TOO ROUND, BUT WILL NOT SAY YES OR NO. WITNESS PORTLAND, WANTS TO SEE
BETTER PHOTOS, AND GLOSSY PHOTOS BEING FLOWN THIS DATE. STEWARDESS MINNEAPOLIS, TODAY SAID PHOTO NOT b6 b7C
IDENT. OTHER TWO STEWARDESSES IN TRAVEL STATUS. MINNEAPOLIS WILL CONTACT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-728
DB Cooper-3335 PAGE TWO
SE 164-81
b6 b7c
BUTTE UNABLE TO DETERMINE TODAY WHETHER IN
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. EFFORTS CONTINUING.
BUTTE, MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND EXPEDITE AND SUTEL BUREAU AND SEATTLE.
END PAGE ONE
164-81-728
DB Cooper-3335 PAGE TWO
SE 164-81
b6 b7c
BUTTE UNABLE TO DETERMINE TODAY WHETHER IN
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. EFFORTS CONTINUING.
BUTTE, MINNEAPOLIS, PORTLAND EXPEDITE AND SUTEL BUREAU AND SEATTLE. END FBI MP CM
CLR
DB Cooper-3336 AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF : rmm 1
RE :
On November 30. 1971.
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He advised that he observed the sketch of the hijacker in the evening newspaper of Anchorage and thinks that the sketch bears a striking resemblance to a person. he once knew in He said his acquaintance was
b6
b7C b7D
He stated that he was furnishing this information b6 only on the basis of a similarity between and the b7c b7D
composite, drawing of the hijacker.
b6
had no additional information.
b7C b7D
164-81-729
DEC @ 11 7
DB Cooper-3337AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF : rmm 1
RE:
On November 30, 1971, Anchorage. Police Department, Anchorage, Alaska,
that he received a telephone
advised SA call from and that furnished the name of as a possible suspect in this matter.
On November 20, 1971.
advised SA
that he was acquainted with an individual by the name of who may be considered as a suspect in this matter.
advised SA
that he was acquainted with an individual by the name of who may be considered as a suspect in this matter. He advised that
advised that he heard that in
further details.
He had no
He stated that
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D I
b6 b7C b7D
164-81-730 2
CAS b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3338AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF : rmm 2
advised he described as being a white male 38 to 42 years of age, 5'10" to 61 tall. with a husky build and receding hairline. current whereabouts are unknown.
advised that he had not seen the composite drawing of the unknown subject in this matter and he was directed to the composite appearing in the November 30, 1971, edition of theAnchorage Daily Times, and evening newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska.
small resemblance of reported that in his opinion there is He stated that has a different nose style and is slimmer in the cheeks that the cheeks in the composite drawing. He would classify at this time as a possible suspect based on the fact that
to the composite drawing. b6 b7C b7D
b6
b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7c b7D
DB Cooper-3339AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF: rmm 1
RE:
b6 b7C
On November
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b6
b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7c b7D
DB Cooper-3339AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF: rmm 1
RE:
b6 b7C
On November 30, 1971, Anchorage, Police Department, Anchorage, Alaska, b6
advised SA
that he received a telephone b7C b7D
call from
and that furnished the name of
as a possible suspect in this matter.
On November 30, 1971,
Alaska, advised SA
that he was acquainted with an individual by the name of who may be considered as a suspect in this matter. He advised that
b6
b7c b7D
advised that he heard that in
b6
b7C b7D
He had no
further details.
He stated that b6 b7c b7D
164-81-730
7
DB Cooper-3340AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF:rmm 2
advised he described as being tall
b6
b7C b7D
a white male 38 to 42 years of age, 5'10" with a husky build and receding hairline. current whereabouts are unknown.
advised that he had not seen the composite drawing of the unknown subject in this matter and he was directed to the composite appearing in the November 30, 1971,' edition of theAnchorage Daily Times', and evening newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska.
he had not seen the composite drawing of the unknown subject in this matter and he was directed to the composite appearing in the November 30, 1971,' edition of theAnchorage Daily Times', and evening newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska.
b6
b7C b7D
reported that in his opinion there is
small resemvience of to the composite drawing. He stated that has a different nose style and is slimmer in the cheeks that the cheeks in the composite drawing. He would classify at this time as a possible suspect based on the fact that
b6 b7C b7D
b6
b7C b7D
DB.Cooper-3341AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF: rmm 1
RE:
b6 b7C
On November 30, 1971,
advised
SA that she could locate no record in her personnel files. Subsequently
on November 30, 1971,
telephone call to the that b6
She further b7C
learned that during the period of time of
She stated that
photographs of
advised she further made Inquiry
b6 b7C in the
determine IT
advised that she could not ever had a personnel file as such ,
b6 b7C
in view of the fact that he was several years ago out stated that ar it became necessary to positively determine this that she would review further records to determine if there was a personnel file and for its present location.
he was several years ago out stated that ar it became necessary to positively determine this that she would review further records to determine if there was a personnel file and for its present location. 164-81-731
7
DB Cooper-3342 AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF:rmm 2
On November 30. 1971.
that he was in acquainted with advised SA
in several years but understands that and that at one time
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described as being a white male 35 to 36, 5'10" tall, medium build. He has no information as to the current whereabouts of He stated
On December 1, 1971, Supra, advised and muld locate no
address for He stated that as far as he knew
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3343AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF : rmm 1
RE:
On November 30: 1971.
advised
BA that she could locate no record in her personnel files. Subsequently
on November 30, 1971,
telephone call to the that
b6 b7C
She further
learned that during the period of time of
She stated that
photographs of
advised she further made inquiry b6 b7c in the
advised that she could not determine If ever had a personnel file as such in view of the fact that he was several years ago but stated that Ir It became necessary to positively determine this that she would review
could not determine If ever had a personnel file as such in view of the fact that he was several years ago but stated that Ir It became necessary to positively determine this that she would review further records to determine if there was a personnel file and for its present location. 164-81-731
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az 1
Som b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3344
b6 b7CAN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF:rmm 2
On November 30, 1971.
acquainted with advised SA that he was in
in several years but understands that and that at one time
described as being a white male 35 to 36, 5'10" tall, medium build. He has no information as to the current whereabouts of He stated
On December 1. 1971. Supra, advised b6 b7C
and mild locate no
address for He stated that as far as he knew
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3345AN 164-59 SE 164-81 JHF: rmm 1
RE:
(LAST NAME UNKNOWN)
b6
b7C
On November 30. 1971
advised SA that he knew an individual who may be considered suspect in this matter. This individual is (Last Name Unknown). He stated that
b6
b7C
b7D
16
b6
advised that!
b7C
b7D
advised that is a white male b6
b7C
about
years of age and tall and slim.
b7D
advised that he has no information
b6
concerning
b7C
b7D
164-81-732
DEC 3
7
DB Cooper-3346
b7D
advised that he has no information
b6
concerning
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b7D
164-81-732
DEC 3
7
DB Cooper-3346 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/2/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (₽)
SUBJ :
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: : SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
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ReBTnitel to Anchorage 11/29//1, reANlet to
Seattle 11/30/71; reSElet Lo Albany 11/30/71.
Enclosed for seattle Division are the original
and four coping of five separate investigative inserts
relating to
First Name Unknown)
and Last Name Unknown
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION At Seattle, Washington
Sub
For the Information of Seattle Division since Anchorage Division is not fully aware of the investigation conducted in this matter and since an evaluation is not possible on the "Look alike" information as reported herein, leads are being left to the discretion of the office of origin.
since Anchorage Division is not fully aware of the investigation conducted in this matter and since an evaluation is not possible on the "Look alike" information as reported herein, leads are being left to the discretion of the office of origin. 2) - Seattle (Encs. 25) Recity 2 - Anchorage UM
164-81-734
STRECHED INDEXED
JHF: rmm (4)
DE 1971 FBI · SEATTLE 21
Approved:
S/w
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per
* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
DB Cooper-3351
1
b6 b7C AN 164-59
ANCHORAGE DIVISION
At Anchorage, Alaska
Will report results of investigation being conducted at Fairbanks, Alaska, and any additional information received by Anchorage Division.
DB Cooper-335212/2/71
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P)
SUBJ:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
ReBTnitel to Anchorage 11/29/71, reANlet to
Seattle 11/30/71; reSElet to Albany 11/30/71.
Enclosed for Seattle Division are the original and four copies of five separate investigative inserts relating to b6 (First Name Unknown) and (Last Name Unknown) .
Enclosed for Seattle Division are the original and four copies of five separate investigative inserts relating to b6 (First Name Unknown) and (Last Name Unknown) . b7C
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
For the Information of Seattle Divison since Anchorage Division is not fully aware of the investigation conducted in this matter and since an evaluation is not possible on the "Look alike" information as reported herein, leads are being left to the discretion of the office of origina
2 2 Seattle (Encs. 25) - Anchorage JHF:rmm (4)
164-81-734 2-2 9H5
DB Cooper-3353AN 164-59
ANCHORAGE DIVISION
At Anchorage, Alaska
Will report results of investigation being conducted at Fairbanks, Alaska, and any additional information received by Anchorage Division.
2*
DB Cooper-3354FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/3/71
Transmit the following in
Via AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code)
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P)
SUBJ :
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re Anchorage letter to Seattle, 11/30/71.
(164-81)
FROM:
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P)
SUBJ :
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re Anchorage letter to Seattle, 11/30/71.
was
amino
He had SSAN
did not have address
but believed he was
On 12/1/71
advised he viewed sketch of Unsub in local paper. He stated sketch could be of however, he recalled as having hair not as flat as in sketch.
He added
and might possibly be able to identify jumper from sketch. 2 - Seattle 2 - Anchorage RMP-gal (4)
164-81-735
SEARCHED .......... INDEXED. SERIALIZED_DELLED MK DEC 6 1971 TTLE ilcom
2
Approved:
Sent
M Per DB Cooper-3355
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135
b6 b7C
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
1AN 164-59
b6
b7C
b7D
b6
He added
b7c
b7D
On 12/1/71 located the address for
b6
b7C
LEAD
ANCHORAGE
At Anchorage, Alaska
.:
Display sketch of Unsub to to see if it resembles acquaintance. who
b6
b7C
-
2 *
DB Cooper-335612/3/71
AIRTEL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (?)
SUBJ:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re Anchorage letter
)
SUBJ:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Re Anchorage letter to Seattle, 11/30/71.
Was
curing
: bad BRAN
but believed he was
and not have aadress
On 12/1/71
advised he viewed Sketch of Unaub in local paper. He stated sketch could be of however, he recalled is having hair not as flat as in sketch.
He added
and might possibly be able to identify jumper from Sketch.
b6 b7C ৳-
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b6 b7C
2 - Seattle 2 - Anchorage RMP-gal (4)
164-81735 $ ARCHEO ........... INDEXED SERIALIZED, FILED DI 1971 £
10
DB Cooper-3357AN 164-59
b6
b7C
b7D
He added
b6
b7C
b7D
On 12/1/71
b6
located the address for
b7C
LKAD
ANCHORAGE
At Anchorage, Alaska
Display sketch of Unsub to to see if it resembles acquaintance who
b6
b7C
2
DB Cooper-3358 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/1/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
REGISTERED MAIL
(Priority)
b6 b7C
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
2
FROM :
SAC, ATLANTA (164-254) (RUC
SUBJECT :
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
fault POSTER.
5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/1/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
REGISTERED MAIL
(Priority)
b6 b7C
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE
2
FROM :
SAC, ATLANTA (164-254) (RUC
SUBJECT :
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
fault POSTER.
On 11/27/71. an individual identifying himself
as
b6 b7C advised SA That he had seen a poster at the Newark Terminal in the REA Express facility which depicted an individual sky-diving with a load on his back.
He stated that after the recent hijacking in the northwest where an unknown individual apparently jumped from a plane with $200,000 ransom he thought this particular poster should be brought to the attention of the FBI. He stated he though perhaps might be responsible for this crime.
Newark should furnish Seattle information con- cerning the poster at the Newark Terminal of REA Express in order that proper consideration may be given this matter. - Seattle 2 - Newark 1 - Atlanta RRP/ljs (5) B
164-81-736 Jus.
SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 2 DEĆ 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
Sent M Per
DB Cooper-3359
Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 1070 O - 402-735
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO.
SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 2 DEĆ 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
Approved:
Sent M Per
DB Cooper-3359
Special Agent in Charge
GPO : 1070 O - 402-735
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:12/6/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
b6
RE : SUSPECT
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b7D
He feels that be the hijacker.
b6
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b7D
resembles the artist's conception of the captioned UNSUB. did look Latin if he was well tanned and He is a nervous smoker but cannot remember
the brand of cigarettes.
believes that
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The following description of
was obtained
b6
from
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Name :
Race :
White
Sex :
Male
Age : 4
35-36 (looks older)
Height:
6' to 6'1"
Weight:
175-185 lbs.
Build:
Slender to average
Hair:
Dark brown
A 54
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also provided a photo of
164-81-737
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b6
SEARCHED_INDEXED INDEXED
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SERIALIZED Q FILED
DECO 1171
EBL-SEATTLE
b6
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5010-100
GET: klb (3) "RU
Ps hanth
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Sav
DB Cooper-3360
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b7C
On 12/1/71
provided the following
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Sav
DB Cooper-3360
b6 b7C
b7C
On 12/1/71
provided the following information:
could
Eyes :
Brown SE 164-81
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION Contact FAA, Seattle, for information concerning present location.
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DB Cooper-3361 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/6/71
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SUSPECT -
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b6
On 12/1/71.
provided the following information:
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He feels that could
be the hijacker.
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b7D
resembles the artist's conception of the captioned UNSUB. did look Latin if he was well tanned and He is a nervous smoker but cannot remember
the brand of cigarettes. believes that b6
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The following description of
was obtained b6
from
b7c b7D
Name :
Race:
White
Sex :
Male
Age:
35-36 (looks older)
Height :
6' to 6'1"
Weight:
175-185 1bs.
Build:
Slender to average
Hair:
Dark brown
b6
Eyes :
Brown LA(54) also provided a photo of
164-81-737
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GET :k1b (3)
DB Cooper-3362
b7C b7D
Build:
Slender to average
Hair:
Dark brown
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Eyes :
Brown LA(54) also provided a photo of
164-81-737
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GET :k1b (3)
DB Cooper-3362
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ERIALIZED. FILED 2
FBI-SEATTLE
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b7C SE 164-81
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION Contact FAA, Seattle, for information concerning
b6 present location.
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DB Cooper-3363 NRØØ6 SV PLAIN 717 PM URGENT 12-6-71 PNR
TO
DIRECTOR 164-2111
ATLANTA
SEATTLE 164-81
FROM SAVANNAH' 164-29 2P
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UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NO. THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE.
REBUAIRTEL NOV. TWENTYNINE LAST, AND SEATTLE LETTER TO ALBANY, NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST. RE SAVANNAH TELCALL TO ATLANTA DEC SIX INST.
ON DEC. SIX,
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ADVISED THAT
S SAN
END PG ONE
01
164-81-738
SEARCHEDINDEXED 2) 32 SERIALIZEDFILED DEC € 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1900
DB Cooper-3364 PG TWO
IS WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET TEN INCHES,
MEDIUM BUILD. BECAUSE OF THE ABOVE, IN CAPTIONED AIRLINE HIJACKING. ON DEC. SIX INSTANT RECEIVED INFO THAT
CONSIDERS A GOOD SUSPECT b7C
ATLANTA THOROUGHLY
ON DEC. SIX INSTANT RECEIVED INFO THAT
CONSIDERS A GOOD SUSPECT b7C
ATLANTA THOROUGHLY INTERVIEW ESTABLISH HIS ITINERARY SINCE b6 b7c
AND SET FORTH LEADS IMMEDIATELY TO
VERIFY. OBTAIN BACKGROUND AND NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF RELATIVES AND ACQUAINTANCES.
SEATTLE FURNISH ATLANTA AND SAVANNAH ANY ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFO.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING AT
P. END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-3365NRØ9 SL PLAIN 8:43PM NITEL 12-6-71 NEH
TO
PITTSBURGH
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM ST. LOUIS (164-NPRC-M)
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UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR LAST. CAA - HIJACKING
EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. BUFILE: ONE SIX FOUR - TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE SUSPECT
RE MYTEL DECEMBER THREE, LAST. PITTSBURGH AND SEATTLE ADD FOLLOWING TWO PAGES TO ST. LOUIS TEL NR
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164-81-740
INDEXED
SEARCHED.
O FILED. SERIALIZED. DEC 61971
FBI - SEATTLE
1000
END PAGE ONE
y
DB Cooper-3369PAGE THREE
- SL (164-NPRC-M)
BORN
WHITE MALE; HEIGHT: FIVE FEET, EIGHT INCHES; WEIGHT: ONE HUNDRED b6
SIXTY POUNDS; BROWN HAIR AND
DEC 61971
FBI - SEATTLE
1000
END PAGE ONE
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DB Cooper-3369PAGE THREE
- SL (164-NPRC-M)
BORN
WHITE MALE; HEIGHT: FIVE FEET, EIGHT INCHES; WEIGHT: ONE HUNDRED b6
SIXTY POUNDS; BROWN HAIR AND EYES; MEDIUM BUILD; SELECTIVE SERVICE NUMBER
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PARENTS:
RECORDS INDICATE
APPLIED FOR. EMPLOYMENT WITH
BUT NO ADDRESS FOR
IN THIS CORRESPONDENCE.
CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION CONCERNING b6 b7C
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AS SUSPECT. HANDLE PER INSTRUCTIONS IN BUREAU AIRTEL DATED NOVEMBER TWENTY-NINE LAST.
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-3370 SL 164-NPRC-M
PAGE FOUR
CONSIDER UNSUB DANGEROUS. CHARLOTTE ADVISED BY AIRMAIL COPY. P. END.
43:38;3$ ) RECEIVED SL'S Ø1 AND 09
!78 FBI SEATTLE TIM CLR
DB Cooper-3371OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: S.A.
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE:
12/5/71
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Re Seattle Times article entitled "Hijacker's ' twin' ", front page, 12/5/71, and Memo of S.
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
DATE:
12/5/71
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Re Seattle Times article entitled "Hijacker's ' twin' ", front page, 12/5/71, and Memo of S.A.'s ROBERT ROSS REYNOLDS and DONALD J. STEELE, 12/3/71.
was eliminated as a suspect through investigation b6 conducted by S.A. JOHN REEP, which did not include an interview. b7C
Later on 12/3/71, voluntarily appeared at the Seattle FBI office to offer whatever assistance he could. He was inter- viewed by S.A.'s REYNOLDS and STEELE, primarily concerning para- chuting and possible other suspects. He was interviewed from approximately 2:30 PM until approximately 4:30 PM. He was not questioned as a suspect. He does not fit the description.
/
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(1) 164-81
WRM : wrm
164-81-742
DEC 6 1071 rtl - cent. . 920
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-3375OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
2
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/3/71
b6 b7c
FROM :
SA ROBERT ROSS REYNOLDS and
SA DONALD J. STEELE
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
STEELE
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
SUBD PARACHUTES
On 12/3/71.
telephone
advised
as follows:
Q. given the following set of circumstances, the Boeing 727 which you are generally familiar with, the rear stairway flying at 10,000 feet through clouds at about 178 knotsoon IFR Flight, what would be the conditions that would exist as soon as the cabin was depressurized?
A. As soon as the hatch was cracked, there would be depression matters of the aircraft. The lowering of the stairwell would create a effect on the entire aircraft because the air flow is disrupted here which would naturally effect the aircraft.'
Q. This would have no material effect on the jumper physiologically at this altitude?
A. No, not at 10,000 feet.
Q. This would be a very practical altitude in which to jump?
A. Certainly. Q. Would this be an ideal type aircraft from which to make a daylight or night jump?
A. Yes.
164-81-743
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED.
Would this be an ideal type aircraft from which to make a daylight or night jump?
A. Yes.
164-81-743
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIAL IZED SIC) DEC 6 1971 FBI-SCHILLE
5010-108
RRR/DJS:md (1)
DB Cooper-3376
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings-Plan
gas
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Q.
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A.
Q.
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A.
Q.
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A.
Q. Given the consitions at night time with clouds below to about 7,000 feet and partial clouds and intermittent clouds taken to a ceiling about 4,000 feet, would this present any problems to a jumper?
A. There again we're dealing with variables. If a man knew what altitude at the time he was leaving the aircraft, there are two ways to determine his altitude on opening:
1. From the second hand on a wristwatch;
2. A wrist type altimeter.
Q. Making this jump, what would be practical for the man to do? To open the chute immediately or to wait until he had a view of the ground?
A. I would wait at least ten seconds before pulling. This way I am not only clear of the aircraft, but I am also out of visual sight of the aircraft or any aircraft in the area.
This way I am not only clear of the aircraft, but I am also out of visual sight of the aircraft or any aircraft in the area. Cloud covering is an advantage but not knowing where the ground is, is a problem because of the peaks in the area. The above procedure would be in effect if I was not in familiar territory. Another advantage of an early chute opening would be for the jumper to select the best drop zone possible.
In unfamiliar territory and wherein a light might be observed, would' give the jumper not only an idea of his altitude but an opportunity for steering himself toward a suitable drop zone.
In chuting in familiar territory, this type of dropp would be rather "simple to an experienced jumper". This would allow the jumper to "free-fall" for the full
DB Cooper-3377
2SE 164-81
40 second delay time. This would put him at approximately 2,000 feet altitute when the chute opens which still gives him another three minutes to the ground.
Footwear for an experienced jumper is inconsequential.
Jumping into a heavily wooded area is also relatively simple.
Footwear for an experienced jumper is inconsequential.
Jumping into a heavily wooded area is also relatively simple.
Jumping into water is even more simple for an experienced jumper.
Q. If the wind velocity at 10,000 feet was 25 knots and the ground level five knots, roughly how far could he travel?
A. He would be in the saddle for ten minutes. On a clear and pull situation (immediate opening of the chute) , he could go five miles on the wind line or wind direction; and a normal delayed opening maximum distance with a five knot wind would be two or three thousand feet. Even with a non-steerable chute, by taking hold of the risers and facing into the wind and making an almost direct descent which would also produce a very soft landing equivalent to stepping off a chair.
Q. Would the spped of the plane at 178 knots present any problem?
A. No, not for a jumper.
Q. Based on the information we have discussed, here, does this jump present any problem to an experienced jumper?
A. None whatsoever.
Q. Do you think this man made this type of jump before.
Based on the information we have discussed, here, does this jump present any problem to an experienced jumper?
A. None whatsoever.
Q. Do you think this man made this type of jump before.
A. I would say he has made some high altitude jumps before. The mere fact that the jumper requested 15 degree flaps and gear down to increase drag would also indicate the jumper was an experienced high altitude parachutist.
DB Cooper-3378
3SE 164-81
Q. In a free-fall from 10,000 feet to approximately 2,000 feet, what would be his rate of speed at rip cord pull?
A. 120 miles per hour which is normal free-fall terminal speed within the atmosphere because the speed increases upon the increase of altitude.
Q. What would the possibility be of the jumper suffering ankle or leg injuries in wearing oxford street shoes?
A. No more than if he had jump boots on. It shouldn't create any problem.
From the information furnished regarding the above situation, it is my opinion that this jumper was experienced and I would say having at least 150 jumps.
Q. What would your guess be as to the number of jumpers in the country that could pull this type of jump off?
What would your guess be as to the number of jumpers in the country that could pull this type of jump off?
A. At least 1000 people.
In the "Parachutist" put out by the U. S. Parachute Association, there are listed the names and state from which they are from for every individual which has obtained a license, whether it is Class A, B, C, D, or I.
A Class C jumper could have made the above jump. There are currently 7192 licensed Class C jumpers-to say nothing of Class D'or I.
1
As of this month, there are 3094 Class D jumpers.
Class I is not given.
The above figures do not include military personnel that have done high altitude free-fall jumps. There is no way to determine how many jumpers would be in that category.
4
DB Cooper-3379
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The only time lapse necessary from departure of the aircraft to the opening of the chute is that time needed to stabilize the body and this is determined by each jumpers capabilities.
Q. Would accepting an unfamiliar chute present any problem to this person?
necessary from departure of the aircraft to the opening of the chute is that time needed to stabilize the body and this is determined by each jumpers capabilities.
Q. Would accepting an unfamiliar chute present any problem to this person?
A. It wouldn't bother me. I would certainly check it over as would any experienced jumper.
Q. This would take less than ten minutes?
A. Yes.
Q. Could an average Forest Service Smoke Jumper pull off this job?
A. I doubt it. Bearing in mind smoke jumpers are for the most part all static line jumpers as is military, and unless they're doing some skydiving on the side.
In all likelihood, the smoke' jumper could be eliminated.
Q. would you discuss the age factor of a man b6
45 to 50 in parachute jumping? How many are active? b7C
A. Very few.
However, high altitude jumpers in that age group would be extremely limited. These would be officials of jump clubs or parachute governing bodies and/or instructors.
Q. Bringing the age factor into this, would that change your estimate of the excess with which this jump could be performed? .
A. No, because of the fact it requires no special physical condition to pull off a jump if you know what you're doing.
No, because of the fact it requires no special physical condition to pull off a jump if you know what you're doing.
Q. Could you estimate how many residents in the State of Washington or Oregon could have pulled this off?
A. No.
5
DB Cooper-3380NRØØ5 AQ PLAIN
955PM NITEL 12/6/71 DJC
TO :
SEATTLE
(164-81)
PORTLAND
SAN FRANCISCO
FROM:
ALBUQUERQUE (149-131) 1P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. SEATTLE ORIGIN.
RE LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO ALBUQUERQUE, DEC. THREE, LAST. 
RĘ SUSPECT
b6 'b7C INVESTIGATION ALBUQUERQUE THROUGH CREDIT BUREAU, DIRECTORIES, b6 b7C POLICE DEPARTMENT, PARACHUTE CLUBS NEGATIVE RE b6 b7C SAN FRANCISCO AND PORTLAND ADVISE ALBUQUERQUE IF LOCATED OR IF FURTHER BACKGROUND AVAILABLE.
UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS.
END TIJ FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-744
SEARCHED.
INDEXED SERIALIZED. 1 FILED DEC 6 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
1950
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DB Cooper-3381NR 021 SF PLAINTEXT
10:22PM NITEL 12/6/71 JAK
TO '
SEATTLE (164-81)
ALBUQUERQUE
PORTLAND (164-41)
1 FILED DEC 6 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
1950
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DB Cooper-3381NR 021 SF PLAINTEXT
10:22PM NITEL 12/6/71 JAK
TO '
SEATTLE (164-81)
ALBUQUERQUE
PORTLAND (164-41)
LITTLE ROCK (164-22)
FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) IP
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UNSUB, AKA - DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE
I-
RE LR TEL, DEC. THREE LAST.
RE SUSPECT
ADDRESS AT THAT TIME
DOB
FIVE FT. NINE IN., ONE FIVE ZERO LBS.,
PD ATTEMPT LOCATE
THROUGH ABOVE ADDRESS.
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END ... HOLD FOR ONE TIM FBI SEATTLE
a
164-81-745
SEARCHED
INDEXED
SERIALIZED. 0 FILED 2-
DEC 8 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3382 NRØ02 DL PLAIN
NITEL DATED 12-6-71 SENT 6:52 AM 12-7-71 JRH
TO DIRECTOR SEATTLE (164-81) FROM DALLAS (164-191)
UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTY SEVEN JET, ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE OKLAHOMA CITY TELETYPE NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST.
WAS INTERVIEWED THIS DATE RE HIS
KNOWLEDGE OF OR INVOLVEMENT IN CAPTIONED HIJACKING. DENIED
ANY INVOLVEMENT IN INSTANT MATTER AND ADVISED THAT HE ONLY KNEW OF THIS HIJACKING BECAUSE
WAS INTERVIEWED THIS DATE RE HIS
KNOWLEDGE OF OR INVOLVEMENT IN CAPTIONED HIJACKING. DENIED
ANY INVOLVEMENT IN INSTANT MATTER AND ADVISED THAT HE ONLY KNEW OF THIS HIJACKING BECAUSE OF THE NEWS MEDIA. HE IS PRESENTLY EMPLOYED
ADVISED THAT
AND THAT HIS ATTENDANCE AT WORK ON THE DATE OF THE HIJACKING CAN BE VERIFIED. END PAGE ONE
Oh
164-81-746
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ... ( FILED( ......... DEC 71971 FBI . SEATTLE
1205
DB Cooper-3383
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DL 164-191
ADVISED FURTHER THAT
WHICH WAS VERIFIED TO BE
THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON THE LICENSE
IS
ADVISED THAT HE
REGARDING HIS EMPLOYMENT,
STATED THAT PRIOR
ON DECEMBER SIX INSTANT,
ADVISED WAS IN ATTENDANCE AT HIS JOB ON NOVEMBER TWENTYTHREE, FOUR AND FIVE FROM THE HOURS OF
REGARDS AS A GOOD EMPLOYEE.
IS DESCRIBED FROM OBSERVATION AND INTERVIEW AS WHITE
MALE, BORN FIVE ELEVEN, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTYFIVE POUNDS, BROWN HAIR WITH SLIGHT TOUCH OF GRAY, EYES, SLIGHTLY RUDDY COMPLEXION, NO DISTINCTIVE SCARS OF MARKS. GLASSES WHICH, ALTHOUGH NOT UNUSUALLY THICK, HE CLAIMS HE MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
FD THREE ZERO TWOS FOLLOW.
GLASSES WHICH, ALTHOUGH NOT UNUSUALLY THICK, HE CLAIMS HE MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
FD THREE ZERO TWOS FOLLOW. AIR MAIL COPY TO OKLAHOMA CITY.
P END SND FBI SEATTLE RECEIVED TWO TELS CLR
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DB Cooper-3384 NR 006 LA PLAIN 611PM NITEL 12-06-71 AXV TO PORTLAND (164-41) SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 3P
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UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION, OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE
Lv RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER TWO LAST.
REFERENCED TELETYPE REFLECTS INTERVIEW OF
X. b6 b7C BY PORTLAND WITH REQUEST FOR LOS ANGELES TO CONDUCT b7D INQUIRY AT
TO IDENTIFY PERSON
CLOSELY RESEMBLING UNSUB.
ON DECEMBER THREE LAST
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COULD NOT RECALL
EMPLOYMENT RECORDS AT ABOVE COMPANY DATING
BACK TO
REVIEWED AND NO RECORD OF
END PAGE ONE
164-81-748
SEARCHED. INDEXED
94 SERIALIZED. FILED 26 DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1945
DB Cooper-3387PAGE TWO
LA 164-497
EMPLOYMENT COULD BE LOCATED FOR
AREA.
FILED 26 DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1945
DB Cooper-3387PAGE TWO
LA 164-497
EMPLOYMENT COULD BE LOCATED FOR
AREA. ARTIST CONCEPTION OF UNSUB EXHIBITED TO
HE DOES NOT KNOW OF ANYONE FITTING DESCRIPTION
OF PHOTO CONCEPTION OF UNSUB IN
AREA .
EXPLAINED
HAS NO INFORMATION TO FURNISH REGARDING
THE LOCATION OF
IS BUSINESS
INQUIRY DETERMINED
THIS FIRM HAS BEEN AT SAME LOCATION THIS LOCATION IS APPROXIMATELY
AREA. ATTEMPT TO
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-3388PAGE THREE
LA - 164-497
LOCATE WAS MADE WITHOUT
SUCCESS. PUBLIC SOURCE DATA ALSO FAILED TO LIST ANY ,
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INFORMATION REGARDING FIRMS KNOWN AS
LEAD :
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND IS REQUESTED TO
b6 RE-INTERVIEW
FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC INFORMATION REGARDING
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HIS RECOLLECTION OF PERSON RESEMBLING UNSUB.
LOS ANGELES
AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: WILL CONDUCT NO FURTHER INQUIRY IN THIS PHASE UNTIL ADDITIONAL FACTS RECEIVED FROM PORTLAND. END
DB Cooper-3389NR 015 PD PLAIN 10:12 PM URGENT 12/6/71 TLA
TO :
NEW YORK (164-627)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO
END
DB Cooper-3389NR 015 PD PLAIN 10:12 PM URGENT 12/6/71 TLA
TO :
NEW YORK (164-627)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY .ONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE NEW YORK TELETYPE, DECEMBER THREE, SEVENTY ONE.
SUSPECT
ON DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTY ONE, MVR RECORDS,
DESCRIBED AS FIVE FEET EIGHT INCHES, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY POUNDS,
AND DATE OF BIRTH
SINCE HEIGHT IS ONLY FIVE FEET EIGHT INCHES, NO FURTHER
ACTION BEING TAKEN AT PORTLAND, OREGON. -P- END
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164-81-749
SEARCHED ....!. INDEXED. SERIALIZED SA FILED 9- DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
120
DB Cooper-3390 1
FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) 013
FBI
Date: 12/6/71
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE- FACSIMILE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
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(Priority)
TO: SAC, ALEXANDRIA BUTTE CINCINNATI HONOLULU LOS ANGELES 12:35/A MIAMI NEW YORK OKLAHOMA CITY SAN FRANCISCO-11592 WFO 2 15/A
Relog Via WA 3:45 A
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE
ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTYONE.
CINCINNATI HONOLULU LOS ANGELES 12:35/A MIAMI NEW YORK OKLAHOMA CITY SAN FRANCISCO-11592 WFO 2 15/A
Relog Via WA 3:45 A
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER. NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE
ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTYONE.
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE : PHOTOGRAPH OF
EXHIBITED TO THREE WITNESSES AT
WHO ADVISED NOT IDENTICAL TO UNSUB. ALL OFFICES
%
DISCONTINUE RE
P.
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FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AXA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA- HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
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EXHIBITED TO THREE WITNESSES AT
WHO ADVISED NOT IDENTICAL TO UNSUB. ALL OFFICES DISCONTINUE
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RE
-P-
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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RE:
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WHO ADVISED NOT IDENTICAL TO UNSUB. ALL OFFICES DISCONTINUE
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RE
-P-
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
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164-81-750 NR 013 SE PLAINTEXT
PM NITEL 12/6/71 TIM SENT 12/7/71 2:15 -. AM TO ALEXANDRIA BUTTE CINCINNATI HONOLULU (VIA WASHINGTON, D.C.) LOS ANGELES MIAMI NEW YORK OKLAHOMA CITY SAN FRANCISCO WFO FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA- HI JACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
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RE -P- ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END GEA FBI WFO CLR
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DB Cooper-3393NR 013 SE PLAINTEXT 12:35PM NITEL 12/6/71 SENT 12/7/7158.
TO ALEXANDRIA' BUTTE CINCINNATI HONOLULU (VIA WASHINGTON, D.C.) LOS ANGELES MIAMI NEW YORK OKLAHOMA CITY SAN FRANCISCO WFO FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER
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Date:	12/6/71

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URGENT
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, LOS ANGELES
FROM: !! SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE MINNEAPOLIS NITEL TO BUREAU DECEMBER TWO, SEVENTYONE.
RE :
SUSPECT FORMERLY EMPLOYED
DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE,
DOB
FIVE FEET SEVEN INCHES;
DARK BROWN HAIR, AND BROWN EYES.
ADVISED ON DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE, THAT SUSPECT
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(2)
Rse
164-81-751
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Sent 6º5% M Per IM
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-3396
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b6 b7c
b6 b7CFD:36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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SE 164-81
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b7C
LOS ANGELES AT
WILL DISCREETLY
DETERMINE THE WHEREABOUTS OF THIS SUSPECT ON THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING
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SE 164-81
b6
b7C
LOS ANGELES AT
WILL DISCREETLY
DETERMINE THE WHEREABOUTS OF THIS SUSPECT ON THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR,' SEVENTYONE. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3397
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge12/6/71
TELETYPE
URGIIT

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

UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER ; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. RE MINNEAPOLIS HITEL TO BUREAU DECEMBER TWO, SEVENTYONE.
RC:
SUSPECT FORMERLY EMPLOYED
DESCRIBED AS WHITE, MALE, b7C
DOB
FIVE FEET SEVEN INCHES,
DARK BROWN HAIR, AND BROWN EYES.
ADVISED ON DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE,
THAT SUSPECT b6 b7c
JTS/rse (2) ≤
164-81-751
DB Cooper-3398
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b6PAGE TWO
SE 164-81
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LOS ANGELES AT WILL DISCREETLY b6 b7C
DETERMINE THE WHEREABOUTS OF THIS SUSPECT ON THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
DB Cooper-3398
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b6PAGE TWO
SE 164-81
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LOS ANGELES AT WILL DISCREETLY b6 b7C
DETERMINE THE WHEREABOUTS OF THIS SUSPECT ON THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-3399FDJ6 (Rev. 5-22-64)
014 
FBI
Date:
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(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority) V
SUB- FLIGHT PAS
TO:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
ON DECEMBER SIX, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, SA EDWARD J. ANDERSON RECEIVED TELEPHONE CALL FROM
CHOME ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
SUGGESTED THAT UNSUB. MAY HAVE PURCHASED FLIGHT INSURANCE FROM MACHINES OR COUNTERS AT PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. RECOMMENDED THAT NAMES ON POLICIES PURCHASED ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, BE CROSS CHECKED WITH MANIFEST OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE.
PORTLAND. AT PORTLAND, OREGON. CONTACT APPROPRIATE CON- TROLLING AGENCY FOR FLIGHT INSURANCE AT PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN LISTING OF POLICIES PURCHASED NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST.
CONTACT APPROPRIATE CON- TROLLING AGENCY FOR FLIGHT INSURANCE AT PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN LISTING OF POLICIES PURCHASED NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST. DETERMINE, IF FEASIBLE, TO ELIMINATE NAMES ON POLICIES OF OTHER FLIGHTS THAT DATE AND THEREBY PLACE TRUE NAME OF UNSUB. TO MANIFEST ON NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE.
(1) EJA/61b
164-81-752
Approved: de
Sent 140% M Per JM
Special Agent 14 Charge
DB Cooper-3400
b6 b7csub M Ce- RANSOM
NR 03 PX PLAIN
1056 PM NITEL 12-6-71 WJG
TO
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
PHOENIX (164-100)
2P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE BUREAU AIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES, NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE LAST. ON INSTANT DATE, PHOENIX, ARIZONA ADVISED THAT ON DECEMBER FOUR LAST A CAME INTO ONE BRANCHES AND PURCHASED A CASHIERS CHECK IN THE AMOUNT
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THE BANK EMPLOYEE ISSUING THE CASHIERS CHECK WAS SUSPICIOUS
BEHAVED
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IN A STRANGE MANNER. END PAGE ONE
12/7/71.
I advised SA in Phoenix to check these numbers through the NCIC.
END PAGE ONE
12/7/71.
I advised SA in Phoenix to check these numbers through the NCIC.
'JEM : eon
apparently there won
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SEARCHED INDEXES 21 SERIALIZED A FILED 2
DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
3
DB Cooper-3401PAGE TWO
PX 164-100
FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF WHITE MALE, SIX FEET, TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, LIGHT BROWN HAIR, MID FIFTIES TO EARLY SIXTIES, WORE GLASSES, TYPE CLOTHING.
THE PHOENIX DIVISION HAS SECURED A LIST OF THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS USED BY TO PURCHASE THE CASHIERS CHECK.
THE PHOENIX DIVISION IS PRESENTLY RETAINING THE LIST OF. SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS. IN THE EVENT OFFICE OF ORIGIN HAS COMPILED A LIST OF THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS USED TO COMPRISE THE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR RANSOM THESE SERIAL NUMBERS SHOULD BE FURNISHED TO THE PHOENIX DIVISION FOR COMPARISON. 
NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE PHOENIX DIVISION IN THIS REGARD UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED BY THE OFFICE OF ORIGIN.
NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE PHOENIX DIVISION IN THIS REGARD UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED BY THE OFFICE OF ORIGIN.
--- UNSUB CONSIDERED DANGEROUS ---
PENDING. END TIM FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3402
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR ((1 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
1
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/4/71
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FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile '164-2111
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On 12/4/11
was shown
which contained a photo of advised
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That This murviawar is not identical with his recollection of the hijacker in this case.
LMH (3) 2-164-81 1-164-81 Sub 65
164-81-754
Ren II S Caminar Rande Romalada in the Parrall Caminos Plan
DB Cooper-3403b6 b7C
HELP GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
A
Paul Revere
Patriot
28 NOV
1971
I'S. Postage 6º
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Northund Contenus Seattle, Jacona hiermal Carport Seattle Wach
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16-12-11
164-81-756 DB Cooper-3406FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/6/71
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FBI Date: 12/6/71
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(Priority)
TO
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) AND
Lettore
FROM SAC, MIAMI SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE,. PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SE
ON DEC. SIX, SEVENTYONE,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, SEATTLE TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SEATTLE, WASH., NOTIFIED SEATTLE OFFICE THAT HE WAS HOLDING A POSTCARD
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, SEATTLE TACOMA AIRPORT, POSTMARKED NOV. TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYONE, FROM MAIMI, FLORIDA. MESSAGE READS "DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MY MISREPRESENTATION?," SIGNED DATED NOV.
TWENTYSEVEN, SEVENTYONE. RETURN ADDRESS OF
INDICATED
ON FACE OF CARD.
THOUGHT ADDRESS UNUSUAL SINCE
IN MINNEAPOLIS.
FURNISHED COPY
OF CARD TO SA EDWARD J. ANDERSON, ORIGINAL BEING FORWARDED
COPY OF POSTCARD BEING FORWARDED TO MINNEAPOLIS AND MIAMI BY FACSIMILE.
164-81-757
EJA: jab. 13
(1) 8
MM-19A
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Per JIM
DB Cooper-3407
Approved:
Special Agen in Charge B
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Per JIM
DB Cooper-3407
Approved:
Special Agen in Charge B
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
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SE 164-81 PAGE TWO
LEADS. MINNEAPOLIS AT MINNEAPOLIS. CONTACT TO DETERMINE IF SHE KNOWS A AND IF MESSAGE HAS BEARING TO CAPTIONED CASE. ADVISE MIAMI IF INTERVIEW WITH DEEMED APPROPRIATE. MIAMI AT MIAMI. CHECK INDICES FOR HOLD IN ABEYANCE ANY FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF UNTIL ADVISED BY MINNEAPOLIS.
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DB Cooper-3408
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeNR Ø11 SE PLAINTEST 1:30 AM NITEL 12/6/71 SENT 12/7/71 TIM TO MINNEAPOLIS (164-73 MIAMI FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
ON DEC. SIX, SEVENTYONE,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, SEATTLE, WASH., NOTIFIED SEATTLE OFFICE THAT HE WAS, HOLDING A POSTCARD
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, SEATTLE TACOMA AIRPORT, b6
POSTMARKED NOV.
, NOTIFIED SEATTLE OFFICE THAT HE WAS, HOLDING A POSTCARD
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, SEATTLE TACOMA AIRPORT, b6
POSTMARKED NOV. TWENTYEIGHT, SEVENTYONE, FROM MAIMI, FLORIDA. MESSAGE READ "DO YOU KNOW ABOUT BY MISREPRESENTATION?," SIGNED b7C
DATED NOV. 'TWENTYSEVEN, SEVENTYONE. RETURN ADDRESS OF INDICATED ON FACE OF CARD.
THOUGHT ADDRESS UNUSUAL
SINCE IN MINNEAPOLIS. FURNISHED COPY
OF CARD TO SA EDWARD J. ANDERSON, ORIGINAL BEING FORWARDED 
COPY OF POSTCARD BEING FORWARDED TO MINNEAPOLIS AND
MIAMI BY FACSIMILE. END OF PAGE ONE
164-81-757
DB Cooper-3409PAGE TWO SE 164-81
LEADS. MINNEAPOLIS AT MINNEAPOLIS. CONTACT TO DETERMINE IF SHE KNOWS A AND IF MESSAGE HAS BEARING TO CAPTIONED CASE. ADVISE MIAMI IF INTERVIEW WITH DEEMED APPROPRIATE.
MIAMI AT MIAMI. CHECK INDICES FOR IN ABEYANCE ANY FURTHER INVESTIAGATION OF BY MINNEAPOLIS. END FBI MP BLB
HOLD
UNTIL ADVISED
CLR
DB Cooper-3410
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b6 b7C OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/6/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SUSPECT -
1
Washington, telephone
advised that may be the captioned hijacker.
looks exactly like the artist's conception of the hijacker. He was
He is in his
mid-30s. His hair is dark brown, has a
sometimes wore glasses and was a heavy smoker of Raleigh cigarettes. He had a dark olive complexion and said he was
was a
individual. He was last seen at
GET: klb (3)
fee
Photo will be obtained to wither
164-81-758
show
SEARCHEDINDEXED. SERIALIZED. DEC3 *VI FBI-SEATTLE
5010-108
@ b6 b7c
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-3411
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J b6 b7c b7DSAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SUSPECT -
12/6/71
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b7C
Washington, telephone advised that
may be the captioned hijacker.
aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: SUSPECT -
12/6/71
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b7C
Washington, telephone advised that
may be the captioned hijacker.
b7c the hijacker. He was b7D
mid-30s. His hair is dark brown, has a
sometimes wore glasses and was a heavy smoker of Raleigh cigarettes. He had a dark olive complexion and said he was
b6 b7C b7D
b6 individual. He was last seen at
was a
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GET: k1b (3)
164-81-758
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED SERIALIZED SAILED 9= 4.4. FBI-SEATTLE 7
DB Cooper-3412
looks exactly Like the artist's conception of b6
He is in hisOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (#1 CFR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines
Flight 305,
Portind to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
DATE: December 6, 1971
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Re: Suspect
At 8:10 p.m. on December 4, 1971 SA hand carried an envelope to
Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle, Washington, marked for the SAC, Portland Division.
from Seattle to
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Portland same date and was advised that a Special Agent from the Portland Division would meet him at the
from Seattle to
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Portland same date and was advised that a Special Agent from the Portland Division would meet him at the Portland Airport. This envelope contained four glossy prints of was due to arrive in Portland at approximately 9 p.m., December 4, 1971.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
RDM: kdl
(3) 10 
164-81-759 SEARCHED ........ ... INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 9 :- DEC 6 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
f
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3413December 6, 1971
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; Northwest Airlines Flight 305, Portind to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Re: Suspect
At 8:10 p.m. on December 4, 1971 SA hand carried an envelope to
Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle, Washington, marked for the SAC, Portland Division.
from Seattle to Portland same date and was advised that a Special Agent from the Portland Division would meet him at the Portland Airport. This envelope contained four glossy prints of was due to arrive in Portland at approximately 9 p.
and was advised that a Special Agent from the Portland Division would meet him at the Portland Airport. This envelope contained four glossy prints of was due to arrive in Portland at approximately 9 p.m., December 4, 1971.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
RDM: kdl 3
164-81-759
7
DB Cooper-3414
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b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/1/71
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Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, BALTIMORE
FROM:
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines 727
Portland, Oregon
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
For information of Baltimore, unsub on 11/24/71 . boarded Northwest Airline 727 at Portland, Oregon and hijacked plane and demanded and received $200,000 claiming to have a bomb. He received the money at Seattle. He escaped after plane had taken off from Seattle with use of parachute some- where between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada. Unsub was described as white male, 50 years old, 6'1", 172 pounds.
The Phoenix Office on 11/30/71 received information from a non-symbol source that this description and
could fit b6 b7C b7D 
2 - Baltimore 2- Seattle (164-81) 2 - Washington Field 2 - Phoenix
The Phoenix Office on 11/30/71 received information from a non-symbol source that this description and
could fit b6 b7C b7D 
2 - Baltimore 2- Seattle (164-81) 2 - Washington Field 2 - Phoenix
164-81-760
JAM/bay (8)
B
SEARCHED INDEXED Q SERIALIZED FILED Q DEC : 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
2
M Per DB Cooper-3415
Approved:
Sent
Special Agent in Charge
S7 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFF'CE: 1971 -413-135PX 164-100 JAM/bay
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b6
b7C
b7D
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is described by source as follows :
Name
Race
Caucasian Male
b7D
DOB
Age
185 pounds
b6
Weight Height
6'
b7c
Eyes
b7D
Hair
Dark with sideburns and graying at teples
Characteristics
Neat dresser, handsome and distinguished looking, slightly round shouldered
and wears sunglasses frequently
Marital Status
2
DB Cooper-3416
b6
b7c
SexPX 164-100 JAM/bay
LEADS:
BALTIMORE DIVISION
AT
b6 b7c b7D
b6 b7c b7D
Conduct investigation at
to determine if Obtain background information and conduct necessary investigation to determine if possibly identical with unsub.
WFO DIVISION
AT WASHINGTON, D.C.
Conduct investigation at
Obtain background information and conduct necessary investi- gation to determine if possibly identical with unsub.
Conduct investigation at
Obtain background information and conduct necessary investi- gation to determine if possibly identical with unsub.
b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-3417
3 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: FILE (164-81)
DATE:
12/7/71
4
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE
SUB- RANSON - M SUB- PUB - C
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/7/71 SA called from the Bureau and advised that they had just sent up a memor to the Director recommending that the Bureau make a national press release concerning the availability of the serial numbers of the money paid to the hijacker. I had discussed this with on 12/6/71 and recommended
b6 b7C and SA that it be done, and at the same time encourage the publica- tion of the list by any newspaper inclined to do so.
I suggested that the public be advised that the numbers were in the NCIC and that they could be checked immediately.
JEM : eon (3)
De
1
164-81-761 SEARCHED ______ INDEXED_ SERIALIZED FILED 9- DEC 7 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
7
5010-100
Buy
JEM : eon (3)
De
1
164-81-761 SEARCHED ______ INDEXED_ SERIALIZED FILED 9- DEC 7 1971 FBI -SEATTLE
7
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3418NRØ03 OC PLAIN 33 1PM 12-7-71 URGENT DWM TO SEATTLE (164-81) FROM OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56) (P) 1 P
b6 b7C
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST. CAA- HIJACKING AND EXTORTION. 00-SEATTLE. RE b6 . b7C
RE LAS VEGAS TELETYPE TO SEATTLE AND OKLA. CITY DEC. SIX LAST.
RECORDS
SHOW
b6 b7C
BORN
CREDIT CHECK REVEALS
RESIDING b6 b7C
AS OF
b6 b7C
LEAD.
WILL DETERMINE IF
PRESENTLY RESIDING
AND HIS WHEREABOUTS ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST.
ENDVAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-762
Of
SEARCHED ... INDEXED.UN SERIALIZED A_PILED DEC-7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3419 FD-26 (Rev. 5-22-64)
01
FBI
Date: 12/7/71
Transmit the following in
PLANTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
TELETYPE
URGENT
.
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (149-131)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (149-131)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE, BUREAU FILE ONE SIX FOUR DASH TWO ONE ONE ONE.
RE ALBUQUERQUE TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER THREE LAST,
CONCERNING
·
, IS AND ADVISED SHE
SHE STATES THAT
WITHIN THE NEAR FUTURE.
MRM/djs (1) 210
164-81-763
34
Approved:
Sent
Per wat
DB Cooper-3420
Special Agent in Charge
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
b6 b7C3 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81 PAGE TWO
ADVISED
THAT
ALBUQUERQUE CONTINUE EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS DURING CAPTIONED MATTER. UNSUB SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED' AND DANGEROUS. - P -
b6 b7c
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3421
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
008
PLAINTEXT
FBI
Date:
12/7/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority) b6 b7C
TO : SAC, MILWAUKEE (164-36)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Elise
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE
following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE URGENT
(Priority) b6 b7C
TO : SAC, MILWAUKEE (164-36)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Elise
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE.
RE :
RE SEATTLE-NITEL TO MILWAUKEE, DECEMBER TWO LAST.
DISCONTINUE AS WITNESS HAS ELIMINATED PHOTOGRAPH.
(P)
MRM/rmh (1) Vrml
164-81.764
Approved:
4
Sent
12pmM
Per wat DB Cooper-3422
Special Agent in Charge
b6 b7C 1
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/7/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
b6 b7c
1
Suspect:
b6 b7C
On December 6, 1971, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Seattle, Washington, b6 provided the enclosed typewritten page concerning
b7C
According to this information was received
by the Post Intelligencer in connection with their public informant program. The Post Intelligencer offers cash awards to individuals providing information in major cases where the
The Post Intelligencer offers cash awards to individuals providing information in major cases where the information provided leads to an arrest and conviction. therefore declined to name his source. The original typed page is contained in the I-A serial of this file.
it (53)
b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
requested 12-10-71 Expedite from
3- Seattle (Encl. 3) RDM/rse (3)
164-81-765 SEARCH D
Rom
Lead
DTC 7 1971- DB Cooper-3423
5010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Pas
from
b6
b7C5
b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-3424=
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/7/71
b6 b7c
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
Suspect:
K-Sauce
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
On December 6, 1971 Seattle Post Intelligencer, Seattle, Washington, provided the enclosed typewritten page concerning b6
According to this information was received by the Post Intelligencer in connection with their public informant program. The Post Intelligencer offers cash awards to individuals providing information in major cases where the information provided leads to an arrest
The Post Intelligencer offers cash awards to individuals providing information in major cases where the information provided leads to an arrest and conviction. therefore declined to name his source. The original typed page is contained in the I-A serial of this file. IA(55)
b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
(3) Seattle (Encl. 3) RDM/rse (3)
164-81-765
115
DB Cooper-3425b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-3426FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Transmit the following in
Q12
(Type in plaintext or code)
Date: 12/7/71 CGRANSOM-M

Via	TELETYPE	URGENT
Pub C (Priority)
TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND	TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
00: SE.
TO COMPLETE CIRCULARIZATION IN THIS TERRITORY,
PLEASE FORWARD AN ADDITIONAL ELEVEN HUNDRED COPIES
5-22-64)
FBI
Transmit the following in
Q12
(Type in plaintext or code)
Date: 12/7/71 CGRANSOM-M

Via	TELETYPE	URGENT
Pub C (Priority)
TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND	TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
00: SE.
TO COMPLETE CIRCULARIZATION IN THIS TERRITORY,
PLEASE FORWARD AN ADDITIONAL ELEVEN HUNDRED COPIES OF
RANSOM MONEY LIST.
PRB:klb (2) RI

164-81-766

DB Cooper-3427
Sent 2pm M Per wat
Approved: av
Special Agent mf Charge 3Dub 0 Daily ++
NR 007 PD PLAIN 4:55 PM URGENT 12-7-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE
DB Cooper-3427
Sent 2pm M Per wat
Approved: av
Special Agent mf Charge 3Dub 0 Daily ++
NR 007 PD PLAIN 4:55 PM URGENT 12-7-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) 1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, ETC. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
SUMMARY TELETYPE . LOOK ALIKE LEADS ARE STILL BEING RECEIVED AT PORTLAND; HOWEVER, NONE OF THE LEADS HAS BEEN PRODUCTIVE AS YET. . - P-
END TIM FB I SEATLE GA
164-81-769
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED
DEC 7 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
7
7
DB Cooper-3479b6
b7C
reed vab
164-81-1770
SEARCHED SERIALIZED
DEC 61971 EDIL SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-3480b6 b7c
NR 010 WF PLAIN 7:02 PM URGENT 12-6-71 ASW TO DIRECTOR SEATTLE
FROM WASHINGTON FIELD .(164-169) THREE PAGES
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWESTERN AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA-HI JACKING; EXTORTION. 00 SEATTLE.
1.
RE SUSPECT
ON DECEMBER SIX, INSTANT, 
(PROTECT IDENT-
TITY),
ADVISED THAT
b6 BEARS A GOOD RESEMBLANCE TO COMPOSITE OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT IN CAPTIONED MATTER AND THAT
b6 b7c
b7C b7D
END PAGE ONE
Puesthis ne punto 9
184-81-771
SEARCHED SERIALIZED.
RE SUSPECT
ON DECEMBER SIX, INSTANT, 
(PROTECT IDENT-
TITY),
ADVISED THAT
b6 BEARS A GOOD RESEMBLANCE TO COMPOSITE OF UNKNOWN SUBJECT IN CAPTIONED MATTER AND THAT
b6 b7c
b7C b7D
END PAGE ONE
Puesthis ne punto 9
184-81-771
SEARCHED SERIALIZED. DEC' 8 1971 FBI · SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3481PAGE. TWO
FUR-
NISHED THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIVE DATA IN REFERENCE TO
WHITE MALE,
YEARS OLD; DATE OF BIRTH,
PLACE OF BIRTH, 165
MEDIUM b6
b7C
b7D
HEIGHT; ONE' HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE POUNDS; THINNING BROWN HAIR;
DEEP FIRM VOICE; ITALIAN EXTRACTION; HEAVY SMOKER
END PAGE TWO
b6 b7C b7D
b6
b7C b7D
DB Cooper-3482PAGE THREE
INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY WFO DISCLOSED
WFO
HAS REQUESTED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION RECORD
UNDER FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION NUMBER
b6 b7C
FACSIMILE PHOTOGRAPH OF BEING FURNISHED SEATTLE b6
b7C HEREWITH.
LEAD: SEATTLE DISPLAY PHOTOGRAPHS OF TO CREW MEMBERS OF CAPTIONED FLIGHT AND ADVISE WFO OF RESULTS.
b6
b7C IF DEEMED IDENTICAL OR SIMILIAR TO UNKNOWN SUBJECT b6 b7C WFO WILL INSTUTUTE INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE HIS PRESENT WHEREABOUTS. P.
1
UNKNOWN SUBJECT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3483 OPTIONAL FORM NO.
1
UNKNOWN SUBJECT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3483 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION CSA FFMR (41 CFR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/7/71
b6
FROM : SA
b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 12/7/71 SA
contacted
telephone
b6 b7C
telephone
SA
exhibited to a group of photographs, , a suspect b7C
b6 including that of in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C
2-164-81 cc 1-164-81 Sub CNG (3)
164-81-772"
SEARCHED ....._ INDEXED.
DEC 7 1971 FEI -SEATTLE no
DB Cooper-3484
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 11022 EDITION CSA FPMR (n CFR) KM-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/7/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 10/7/71
SA
contacted
telephone
b6
b7C
telephone
SA
exhibited to
a group of photographs, , a suspect b7C
b6 including that of in
GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/7/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 10/7/71
SA
contacted
telephone
b6
b7C
telephone
SA
exhibited to
a group of photographs, , a suspect b7C
b6 including that of in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C
2-164-81 Cc 1-164-81 Sub CNG (3)
164-81 772 !! -- - - -
DEC 7 1011
25
Mer
DB Cooper-3485
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6
b7CNR 032 LA PLAIN 10:32 PM NITEL 12-7-71 TDH TO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN FRANCISCO, (164-220) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 1P
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA- HIJACKING, EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE."'
RE SUSPECT
THIS DATE,
REQUESTING TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS, BUT KNOWN TO
BUAGENT OF LOS ANGELES DIVISION, STATED BEARS
STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST'S SKETCH OF HIJACKER. SOURCE ADVISES
PHOTOGRAPH, AND DESCRIPTIVE DATA RE
MAINTAINED
SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA: CONTACT b6
OBTAIN BACKGROUND DATA AND SET OUT LEADS TO
ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF EVENING OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
SOURCE ADVISES
PHOTOGRAPH, AND DESCRIPTIVE DATA RE
MAINTAINED
SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA: CONTACT b6
OBTAIN BACKGROUND DATA AND SET OUT LEADS TO
ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF EVENING OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.
UNSUB CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
b6
b7C
b6 b7C
b6
b7C b7D
b6
b7C b7D
b6
b7C b7D
b7C b7D
b
164-81-773
SEARCHED.
INDEXED 9
SERIALIZED. 1 FILES
DEC ? 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3486 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)	DATE: 12/7/71
FROM :	SA CHARLES E. FARRELL	SUB-PUB-
SUBJECT:	UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NW AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE	" RANSOM

RE: PUBLICITY
On 12/6/71, copies of the list of ransom money were furnished to the following:
All hotels, motels in the State of Washington; All hotels, motels in the Vancouver, B.C. area Liquor stores, State of Washington; Law enforcement agencies, State of Washington; Federal Savings & Loana Associations, and Federal Credit Unions.
area Liquor stores, State of Washington; Law enforcement agencies, State of Washington; Federal Savings & Loana Associations, and Federal Credit Unions.
Above distribution totalled 2300.
we are about 1650
CEF :k1b (3)
SAC ADVISES THAT ALL OFFICES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH RANDOM LIST.
164-81-774
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 2 DEC2 . FBI-SEATTLE
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3487STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO
: BILE (164-81)
DATE:
12/7/71
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE
PUB.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
SA called from the Bureau and advised that they desired an original and 7 copies of an LHM be submitted today outlining in detail the commission of the offense and summarizing briefly the investigation conducted to date, which should be submitted on 12/7/71.
b6
b7C
JEM : eon (3)
164-81-775
SEARCHED ........_ INDEXED .___ SERIALIZED, 1 FILED
2
DEC 7 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-348812/7/71
EILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
___ SERIALIZED, 1 FILED
2
DEC 7 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-348812/7/71
EILE (164-81)
SAC, SEATTLE
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
SA called from the Bureau and advised that they desired an original and 7 copies of an LHM be submitted 'today outlining in detail the commission of the offense and summarizing briefly the investigation conducted to date, which should be submitted on 12/7/71.
b6 b7C
JEM : eon (3)
164-81-775.
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED. FILED DEC 7 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-3489FD-36 (Rev."5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/9/71
Transmit the following in
PLAINTEXT
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) angel
(Priority)
TO: SACS WFO - 90% MINNEAPOLIS 81% PORTLAND 822
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE WFO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DECEMBER SIX INSTANT.
RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION OF PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS, INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM
(PROTECT) THAT
RESEMBLES COMPOSITE AND
DESCRIBED AS WHITE
RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION OF PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS, INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM
(PROTECT) THAT
RESEMBLES COMPOSITE AND
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE,
YEARS
OLD, BORN
MEDIUM HEIGHT, ONE HUNDRED SIXTYFIVE POUNDS, THINNING BROWN HAIR, DEEP VOICE, ITALIAN EXTRACTION, HEAVY SMOKER
164-81-776
JSD/djs (1)
Sent Sus M Per
DB Cooper-3490
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
b6 b7c b7DFD-36 (Rev.'S.22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81 PAGE TWO
WFO FURNISH FACSIMILE PHOTO TOPORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS TO DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND . OPON RECEIPT OF PHOTO FROM WFO, WILL DISPLAY TO WITNESSES. - P -
DB Cooper-3491
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeNR004 SE PLAIN 8:22K AM URGENT 12/7/71 SWD
TO
WFO
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2P
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE,. PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE WFO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DECEMBER SIX INSTANT.
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE WFO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DECEMBER SIX INSTANT.
RE SUSPECT
FOR INFORMATION OF PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS, INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM (PROTECT) THAT
RESEMBLES COMPOSITE AND
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE,
YEARS OLD,
BORN
MEDIUM HEIGH, ONE HUNDRED SEXTYFIVE POUNDS, THINNING BROWN HAIR, DEEP VOICE, ITALIAN EXTRACTION, HEAVY SMOKER END OF PAGE ONE
b6 b7C
b6
b7C b7D
164-81-776
DB Cooper-3492 *
PAGE TWO
SE 164-81
b6 b7C b7D
WFO FURNISH FACSIMILE PHOTO TO PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS TO DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND, UPON RECEIPT OF PHOTO FROM WFO, WILL DISPLAY TO WITNESSES. - P- · END LJQ LJQ REC OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
DB Cooper-3493NRØØ4 SE PLAIN
8:14 AM URGENT 12/7/71 SWD
TO WFO
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2KP
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE WFO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DECEMBER SIX INSTANT.
AM URGENT 12/7/71 SWD
TO WFO
MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 2KP
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
RE WFO TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DECEMBER SIX INSTANT. RE SUSPECT
b6 b7C FOR INFORMATION OF PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS, INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM
(PROTECT) THAT
RESEMBLES COMPOSITE AND
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE,
YEARS OLD,
BORN
b6 b7C b7D
MEDIUM HEIGHT, ONE HUNDRED SEXTYFIVE POUNDS, THINNING BROWN HAIR, DEEP VOICE, ITALIAN EXTRACTION, HEAVY SMOKER END OF PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-3494
164-81-776PAGE TWO
SE 164-81
b6 b7C b7D
WFO FURNISH FACSIMILE PHOTO TO PORTLAND AND MINNEAPOLIS TO DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.
MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND, UPON RECEIPT OF PHOTO FROM WFO, WILL DISPLAY TO WITNESSES. - P- END TJT FBI MP
CLR
DB Cooper-3495IR 006 CI PLAIN 730 PM URGENT 12-7-71 JPM
TO
DETROIT (164-115)
MINNEAPOLIS
PHILADELPHIA
PITTSBURGH
SEATTLE (164-81)
Inu b6 b7C b7D
source./
FROM CINCINNATI (164-55) 2P
UNSUB, AKA., DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV, TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
, DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV, TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE DETROIT TEL AND TELEPHONE CALL TO CINCINNATI TODAY. CINCINNATI INDICES REVEAL ONE
SUBJECT OF CINCINNATI FILE
FILE DESTROYED BUT RECORDS REVEAL PHILADELPHIA ORIGIN.
SUBJECT OF CINCINNATI FILE
b6 b7c
CLEVELAND ORIGIN. FILE DESTROYED.
SUBJECT OF CINCINNATI FILE
ORIGIN NOT SHOWN BY CINCINNATI RECORDS. FILE DESTROYED.
INDICES CARD ON REVEALS HE IS. WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET
INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SIXTYEIGHT POUNDS, DOB
FBI NUMBER
164-81-77
NO OTHER DATA RE
IN CINCINNATI FILES.
SEARCHED_ WOESTE. SEMALIZED. FILEO DEC 7 1971 FB1 - SEATTLE
END PAGE ONE
B
-
DB Cooper-3496, PAGE TWO
SUBJECT OF CINCINNATI FILE
PHILADELPHIA ORIGIN, FILE DESTROYED. SUBJECT CINCINNATI
FILE WAS SUBJECT CINCINNATI FILE
LOUISVILLE ORIGIN. FILE DESTROYED. b6 b7C
INDIANAPOLIS ORIGIN. FILE DESTROYED. WAS SUSPECT IN CINCINNATI FILE
LATER DETERMINED NOT
SUBJECT. RECORDS FEVEAL HE IS WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET NINE TO ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, DOB
BROWN HAIR, RECEDING AT TEMPLES,
RECORDS FEVEAL HE IS WHITE MALE, FIVE FEET NINE TO ELEVEN INCHES, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY POUNDS, DOB
BROWN HAIR, RECEDING AT TEMPLES,
EYES,
CINCINNATI FILES REVEAL NO CONNECTION BETWEEN AND b6 b7C
NO LEADS BEING SET FORTH FOR LOUISVILLE, CLEVELAND, AND INDIANAPOLIS.
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3497FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
Transmit the following in
Via TELETYPE
015
FBI
Date: 12/7/71
PLAINTEXT
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
(Priority)
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TO : SAC, LOS ANGELES SAC, SAN FRANCISCO FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. RE NEW YORK TELETYPE, DECEMBER TWO, SEVENTY ONE, RE
FOR THE INFORMATION OF LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO, ON DECEMBER ONE, SEVENTY ONE, PORT OF NEW YORK AUTHORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, LA GUARDIA AIRPORT, ADVISED BUREAU AGENTS OF AN INCIDENT OCCURRING AT LA GUARDIA IN THE SPRING OF SEVENTY ONE. 164-81-778 STATED THAT TWO WHITE MALE INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFYING THEMSELVES AS APPEARED AT THE EASTERN AIRLINES
164-81-778 STATED THAT TWO WHITE MALE INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFYING THEMSELVES AS APPEARED AT THE EASTERN AIRLINES TICKET OFFICE AT LA GUARDIA AND ATTEMPTED TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR FLIGHT TO MIAMI WITH FRAUDULENT CREDIT CARD. TICKET AGENT RECOGNIZED FRAUDULENT CREDIT CARD AND ATTEMPTED TO SEALL THE TWO (2) me)
JSD:mlc 
Approved:
Special Agent in Cho 1
Sent 4th 4pm
Per wat
DB Cooper-3498
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b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81
PAGE TWO
PASSENGERS WHO LEFT THE COUNTER ABRUPTLY, BUT WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY CHECKED THEIR LUGGAGE WHICH THEY LEFT BEHIND. THE LUGGAGE BECAME PROPERTY OF PORT AUTHORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND UPON INSPECTION IT WAS ASCERTAINED THAT ONE OR BOTH THESE INDIVI- DUALS WAS AN EXPERIENCED AND ACTIVE SPORTS PARACHUTIST. A PERSONAL LETTER LOCATED IN THE LUGGAGE INDICATES THIS INDIVIDUAL, WHO IS PROBABLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED AT ONE TIME. INCLUDED IN THE LUGGAGE WAS A
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Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-3499FD-36 (Rev.
INCLUDED IN THE LUGGAGE WAS A
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Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
DB Cooper-3499FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81
PAGE THREE
ALSO INCLUDED IN THE LUGGAGE WAS A SPORTS PARACHUTIST'S LOG BOOK BEARING NO NAME.
LOS ANGELES, AT CALIFORNIA, ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP INFORMATION CONCERNING TO DETERMINE WHETHER HE COULD BE UNSUB IN THIS MATTER,
SAN FRANCISCO AT MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, REVIEW RECORDS OF U. S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING - P - ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-3500
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeENRØ15 SE PLAIN 4:20PM URGENT 12/7/71 VAB TO LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA- HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE NEW YORK TELETYPE, DECEMBER TWO, SEVENTYYONE, RE
FOR THE INFORMATION OF LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO, ON DEC- EMBER ONE, SEVENTYONE, PORT OF NEW YORK AUTH- ORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, LA GUARDIA AIRPORT,
YORK TELETYPE, DECEMBER TWO, SEVENTYYONE, RE
FOR THE INFORMATION OF LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO, ON DEC- EMBER ONE, SEVENTYONE, PORT OF NEW YORK AUTH- ORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, LA GUARDIA AIRPORT, ADVISED BUREAU AGENTS OF AN INCIDENT OCCURRING AT LA GUARDIA IN THE SPRING OF SEVENTYONE. STATED THAT TWO WHITE MALE INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFYING THEMSELVES
AS APPEARED AT THE EASTERN AIRLINES TICKER OFFICE AT LA GUARDIA AND ATTEMPTED TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR END PAGE ONE
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164-81-778
DB Cooper-3501
b6 b7CPAGE TWO
164-81
FLIGHT TO MIAMI WITH FRAUDULENT CREDIT CARD. TICKET AGENT RECOG- NIZED FRAUDULENT CREDIT CARD AND ATTEMPTED TO STALL THE TWO PAS- SENGERS WHO LEFT THE COUNTER ABRUPTLY, BUT WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY CHECKED THEIR LUGGAGE WHICH THEY LEFT BEHIND. THE LUGGAGE BE- CAME PROPERTY OF PORT AUTHORITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND UPON INSPEC- TION IT WAS ASCERTAINED THAT ONE OR BOTH THESE INDIVIDUALS WAS AN EXPERIENCED AND ACTIVE SPORTS PARACHUTIST. A PERSONAL LETTER LOCATED IN THE LUGGAGE INDICATES THIS INDIVIDUAL, WHO IS PROBABLY 
MAY HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED AT ONE TIME. INCLUDED -IN THE LUGGAGE WAS A
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-3502PAGE THREE
164-81
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ALSO INCLUDED IN
INCLUDED -IN THE LUGGAGE WAS A
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-3502PAGE THREE
164-81
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ALSO INCLUDED IN THE LUGGAGE WAS A SPORTS PARACHUTIST'S LOG BOOK BEARING NO NAME.
LOS ANGELES, AT CALIFORNIA, ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP IN- b6 b7C
FORMATION CONCERNING TO DETERMINE WHETHER HE COULD BE UNSUB IN THIS MATTER.
SAN FRANCISCO AT MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, REVIEW RECORDS OF U.S. PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING -P- ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
MCC FBI SAN FRANCISCO
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DB Cooper-3503OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 · · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/7/71
FROM : SA
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SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
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SUSPECTE
On December 6, 1971, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Seattle, Washington,
Z
provided the enclosed typewritten pages concerning
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According to this information was b7c
received by the Post Intelligencer in connection with their public informant program.
6, 1971, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Seattle, Washington,
Z
provided the enclosed typewritten pages concerning
b6
According to this information was b7c
received by the Post Intelligencer in connection with their public informant program. The Post Intelligencer offers cash awards to individuals providing information in major cases where the information provided leads to an arrest and conviction. therefore declined to name his source. The original IA(55) typed pages are contained in the I-A serial of this file.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 & - Seattle (Encl. 3) RDM/rse (3)
5010-100
Ru Rom
Lead
164-81-779.
DECY 19%
RM b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-3504b6 b7c b7D
7
DB Cooper-3505-
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DB Cooper-3506SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/7/71
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
b6 b7c
b6
b7C
;
SUSPECT:
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On December 6, 1971, Seattle Post Intelligencer, Seattle, Washington,
provided the enclosed typewritten pages concerning
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According to this information was b6 received by the Post Intelligencer in connection with their public informant program.
Post Intelligencer, Seattle, Washington,
provided the enclosed typewritten pages concerning
b7C
According to this information was b6 received by the Post Intelligencer in connection with their public informant program. The Post Intelligencer offers cash awards to individuals providing information in major cases where the information provided leads to an arrest and conviction. therefore declined to name his source. The original typed pages are contained in the I-A serial of this file. 1456)
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
3 < Seattle (Encl. 3) RDM/rse (3)
164-81-779 9-2 en
DB Cooper-35074
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DB Cooper-3508b6 b7C b7D
DB Cooper-3509OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (11 CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/7/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
SUB- L. b6 b7C
all. U. S.
On December 1, 197,
was contacted by SA was shown photographs of the unknown subject and he advised that this individual is not familiar to him and that he is certain that this individual has never had any dealings with advised that
he is
On December 1.
of the unknown subject and he advised that this individual is not familiar to him and that he is certain that this individual has never had any dealings with advised that
he is
On December 1. 1971
was contacted by SA
at which time was shown a composite photograph and was furnished descriptive data regarding the unsub. stated that this individual is not familiar to him, and that he has no recollection of having seen the unsub
On December 1, 1971, was shown the photographs and descriptive data of the unsub. advised that he has no knowledge of the unsub, and does not recall having seen him
b6 b7C
5010-108
cc/rlg (3)
3
164-81-780 SEARCHED INL *** DEC 7 1971 1 FBI = SEATTLE IST DOAM ICH
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-3510
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b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/7/71
SA
b6 b7C
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
On December 1, 197.
was contacted by SA was shown photographs of the unknown subject and he advised that this individual is not familiar to him and that he is certain that this individual has never had any dealings with advised that
b6 b7C
he is
was contacted by SA was shown photographs of the unknown subject and he advised that this individual is not familiar to him and that he is certain that this individual has never had any dealings with advised that
b6 b7C
he is
On December J. 1971.
was contacted by SA
at which time was shown a composite photograph and was furnished descriptive data regarding the unsub. stated that this individual is not familiar to him, and that he has no recollection of having seen the unsub
b6 b7C
On December 1, 1971, b6
was shown the photographs and descriptive data of the unsub. advised that he has no knowledge of the unsub, and does not recall having seen him
b7C
cc/rlg (3)
164-81-780
200
DB Cooper-3511OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/7/71
FROM :
SA
SUB. L. b6 b7C
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
b7D
Re memo of SA. CHARLES R. ST. JOHN, dated 12/2/71.
On December 3. 1971.
was contacted by SA
at which time SA
the most b6
recent artist's conception of the unknown subject.
was contacted by SA
at which time SA
the most b6
recent artist's conception of the unknown subject.
b7C b7D
Pursuant to the foregoing, proceeded
to
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the artist's conception of the unsub were presented
for forwarding to the FBI.
cc/rlg
(3)
5010-108
Daily ++.
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164-81-781 SEARCHED ...... INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED 12 DEC 7 1971
2
FRI . SEATTLE St. JOHN ICH
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regulafly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3512SE 164-81
On December 6, 1971, was, contacted regarding captioned matter, at which time he advised that
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-2-
DB Cooper-3513SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
12/7/71
SA
b6 b7C
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle
Re memo of SA CHARLES R. ST. JOHN, dated 12/2/71. On December 2, 1977.
b6
was contacted by s
at which time SA
b7C the most b7D recent artist's conception of the unknown subject
Pursuant to the foregoin, SA proceeded b6
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the artist's conception of the unsub were presented
for forwarding to the FBI.
time SA
b7C the most b7D recent artist's conception of the unknown subject
Pursuant to the foregoin, SA proceeded b6
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the artist's conception of the unsub were presented
for forwarding to the FBI.
cc/rlg (3)
164-81-781
Ja
DB Cooper-3514SE 164-81
On December 6, 1971, was contacted regarding captioned matter, at which time he advised that
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-2-
DB Cooper-3515OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/7/71
FROM : SA
b6
b7c
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTROTION
On 12/7/71 SA
exhibited photographs of the
b6 following persons to
b7C eliminated all photographs.
b6
b7c
b6 b7C
2-164-81 cc 1-164-81 Sub J CNG (3)
5010-100
164-81-782 SEARCHED __ INDEXED
DEC 1971 FOI-SEMILLE
up
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3516OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FFMR ( CFR) 101-140 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTROTION
DATE: 12/7/71
b6 b7C
On 12/7/71 SA following persons to
exhibited
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTROTION
DATE: 12/7/71
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On 12/7/71 SA following persons to
exhibited photographs of the b6
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b6
eliminated all photographs.
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2-164-81 CC 1-164-81 Sub J CNG (3)
164-81-782
SEARCHED
7
DEC +bi
1
7
1
DAS
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3517Cu Hot Hit chi HidtA
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
Memorandum
2
DATE !.
12-7-71
TO SAO (164-01) $
FLOW
SA WILLIAM S. BROWN
VEvajecť: UNSUB, AKA. DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11-24-71; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
A man who identified himself as vicinity ,where the search had been made for the hijacker in Washington contacted the office on 12-7-71 and said he knew of a man who fit the description and potuse of the hijacker
said that the individual he had in mind was
is about 
5810"-11", 165-170, with a rather
swarthy complexion,
Ph
Bay U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Sacing Plan
DEC .74971 TOUTE PATIO
IFB b6
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"DB Cooper-3520
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164-8178From a review of the Portland
74971 TOUTE PATIO
IFB b6
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"DB Cooper-3520
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164-8178From a review of the Portland indices, it is believed that the above individual is identical with the subject of file number

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This individual has a record of under FBI Number
He Wis described
be followed in
Race - White
Date of Birth -
Place of Birth
Height - 6'
Weight - 175
Hair - Dark Brown
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Epes - Brown
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Education
Residence
Marital Status -
Parents -
Next of kin -
Scars and Marks
Military Service
DB Cooper-3521CHA Hrá Hì OG tit-1A
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
2
DATE:
12-7-71
SẮC (164-91)
SA WILLIAM S. BROWN
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, PORLAND TO SEATTLE; TT-24=71; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION;
A man who identified himself as vicinity where the search had been made for the hijacker, in
AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305, PORLAND TO SEATTLE; TT-24=71; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION;
A man who identified himself as vicinity where the search had been made for the hijacker, in Washington contacted the office on 12-7-71 and said he knew of a man who fit the description and proture of the .hijacker
.b6
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said that the individual he had in mind was b6
b7C
is about 
b7D 5810"-LI", 165-170, with a rathe
ewarthy complexion,
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Ph
...
164-81 789
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Saving
Plan DEC. 71971.
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DB Cooper-3522
b7CFrom a review of the Portland indices, it is believed that the above individual is identical with the subject of file humber
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b7C
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This individual has a record of
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under FBI Number
He Wis described
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"as followsy in
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Race - White
Date of Birth -
Place of Birth
Height - 6'
Weight -: 175
Hair - Dark Brown
Epes - Brown
Education - Residence
Marital Status ~
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Parents
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Next of kin
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Scars. and Marks -
5
Military Service
DBCooper-3523NR 012 BA PLAIN 0615 P M NITEL 12-7-7! VLH TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM; BALTIMORE (164-103)
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UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES,
VLH TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM; BALTIMORE (164-103)
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UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACK; EXTORTION. 00: SEAETL
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTYONE.
RE SUSPECT
ADVISED TODAY THAT INSTANT SUSCE
I,
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END PAGE ONE
164-81-785
B
SEANCHED.
INOCKED SERIALIZED. 0 HLED DEC' 7 1971
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DB Cooper-3524PAGE TWO BA 164-103
HE STATED
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FOLLOWING
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INDICATED THAT
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END JFK FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3525NR~012 BA PLAIN 0615 P M NITEL 12-7-71 VLH TO: . SEATTLE (164-81) FROM; BALTIMORE (164-103)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE; CAA - HIJACK; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTL
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER SEVEN, SEVENTYONE.
RE SUSPECT
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ADVISED TODAY THAT INSTANT SUSPE
T,
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END PAGE ONE
164-81-785
SEARCHEDINDEXED SERIALIZED DEC/ 7.1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7
/ DB Cooper-3526PAGE TWO
BA 164-103
+ HE STATED
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FOLLOWING
: b6 b7C
INDICATED THAT
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END JFK FBI SEATTLE
CLR
DB Cooper-3527NR 003 LV CODE 1155 AM URGENT 12-7-71 EB
1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7
/ DB Cooper-3526PAGE TWO
BA 164-103
+ HE STATED
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FOLLOWING
: b6 b7C
INDICATED THAT
b6 b7C
END JFK FBI SEATTLE
CLR
DB Cooper-3527NR 003 LV CODE 1155 AM URGENT 12-7-71 EB TO SEATTLE 164-81 PHOENIX WASHINGTON FIELD LOS ANGELES 164-497 FROM LAS VEGAS 164-60
b6 b7C
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE NITEL DECEMBER SIX LAST CONCERNING INFORMATION
FROM
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IT IS NOT FELT THAT INFORMATION FROM SOURCE THAT UNSUB
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AS STATED IN LAS VEGAS TEL NOVEMBER TWENTY-SIX LAST, FAA, RENO, MADE INITIAL CONTACT WITH INSTANT FLIGHT AT FRENCHMAN'S RESERVIOR, CALIFORNIA, TEN THIRTY- TWO PM. AT THIS POINT FLIGHT TURNED DUE EAST TO THE. NEVADA. BORDER AND PROCEEDED DUE EAST TO A POINT TWELVE MILES INSIDE BOUNDARY OF NEVADA. IT THEN PROCEEDED DIRECTLY SOUTH TO RENO, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-FIVE MILES. FLIGHT CIRCLED BRIEFLY IN THE RENO - SPAKRS, NEVADA, AREA BEFORE LANDING. END' PAGE ONE
164-81-786
SEARCHEDINDEXED. SERIALIZED Q CHEb mg DEC 7. 1971
ERL SEATTLE
RE b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3528PAGE TWO
LV 164-60
AT TIME OF INITIAL CONTACT INSTANT FLIGHT
1971
ERL SEATTLE
RE b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3528PAGE TWO
LV 164-60
AT TIME OF INITIAL CONTACT INSTANT FLIGHT MAINTAINED ALTITUDE OF ELEVEN THOUSAND FEET AND WAS NOT AT A LOW ALTITUDE UNTIL THE TIME THAT IT CIRCLED OVER THE SPARKS - RENO AREA. IT MADE TWO CIRCLES OVER THIS AREA AND THIS AREA IS A HEAVILY POPULATED AREA WITH RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS TYPE STRUCTURES.
LAS VEGAS COMPLETED DETAILED SEARCH OF ENTIRE ROUTE OF TRAVEL OF HIGHJACKED AIRCRAFT IN NEVADA FROM SMALL LOW FLYING SLOW SPEED AIRCRAFT SUPLEMENTED BY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE' LAND VEHICLE IN ANY AREA DEEMED NOT TO HAVE BEEN COVERED BY AIRCRAFT OBSERVATION. SEARCH REVEALED NO INDICATION OF PARAPHERNALIA WHICH OR INDIVIDUAL WHO MIGHT BE CONNECTED WITH CAPTIONED HI JACKING.
AS STATED FLIGHT PROCEEDED DUE EAST AND THE ONLY TIME IT COULD BE SAID THAT WAS WHEN IT WAS OVER ABOVE - MENTIONED RENO - SPARKS AREA. END JFK FBI SEATTLE CLR
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DB Cooper-3529NR 003 LV CODE 1155 AM URGENT 12-7-71 EB TO SEATTLE 164-81
PHOENIX
WASHINGTON FIELD LOS ANGELES 164-497 FROM LAS VEGAS 164-60
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER
JFK FBI SEATTLE CLR
b6
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DB Cooper-3529NR 003 LV CODE 1155 AM URGENT 12-7-71 EB TO SEATTLE 164-81
PHOENIX
WASHINGTON FIELD LOS ANGELES 164-497 FROM LAS VEGAS 164-60
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, SEVENTY-ONE; CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE NITEL DECEMBER SIX LAST CONCERNING INFORMATION
b6
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FROM
IT IS NOT FELT THAT INFORMATION FROM SOURCE THAT UNSUB
AS STATED IN LAS VEGAS TEL NOVEMBER TWENTY-SIX LAST, FAA, RENO, MADE INITIAL CONTACT WITH INSTANT FLIGHT AT FRENCHMAN'S RESERVIOR, CALIFORNIA, TEN THIRTY- TWO PM. AT THIS POINT FLIGHT TURNED DUE EAST TO THE NEVADA BORDER AND PROCEEDED DUE EAST TO A POINT TWELVE MILES INSIDE BOUNDARY OF NEVADA. IT THEN PROCEEDED DIRECTLY SOUTH TO RENO, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-FIVE MILES. FLIGHT CIRCLED BRIEFLY IN THE RENO - SPAKRS, NEVADA, AREA BEFORE LANDING. END PAGE ONE
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b7C b7D
164-81-786
SEARCHEDINDEXED. SERIALIZED DO FILED O DEC/ 7 1971
FBI · SEATTLE
1020
DB Cooper-3530'PAGE TWO
LV 164-60
AT TIME OF INITIAL CONTACT INSTANT FLIGHT MAINTAINED ALTITUDE OF ELEVEN THOUSAND FEET AND WAS NOT AT A LOW ALTITUDE UNTIL THE TIME THAT IT CIRCLED OVER THE SPARKS - RENO AREA.
TWO
LV 164-60
AT TIME OF INITIAL CONTACT INSTANT FLIGHT MAINTAINED ALTITUDE OF ELEVEN THOUSAND FEET AND WAS NOT AT A LOW ALTITUDE UNTIL THE TIME THAT IT CIRCLED OVER THE SPARKS - RENO AREA. IT MADE TWO CIRCLES OVER THIS AREA AND THIS AREA IS A HEAVILY POPULATED AREA WITH RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS TYPE STRUCTURES.
LAS VEGAS COMPLETED DETAILED SEARCH OF ENTIRE ROUTE OF TRAVEL OF HIGHJACKED AIRCRAFT IN NEVADA FROM SMALL LOW FLYING SLOW SPEED AIRCRAFT SUPLEMENTED BY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LAND VEHICLE IN ANY AREA DEEMED NOT TO HAVE BEEN COVERED BY AIRCRAFT OBSERVATION. SEARCH REVEALED NO INDICATION OF PARAPHERNALIA WHICH OR INDIVIDUAL WHO MIGHT BE CONNECTED WITH CAPTIONED HI JACKING.
AS STATED FLIGHT PROCEEDED DUE EAST AND THE ONLY TIME IT COULD BE SAID THAT
WAS WHEN IT WAS OVER ABOVE - MENTIONED RENO - SPARKS AREA. END .
JFK FBI SEATTLE
CLR
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DB Cooper-3531b6 b7C
NRØ10 MM PLAIN 622PM NITEL 12-7-71' JMS TO MINNEAPOLIS 164-73

SEATTLE	164-81
FROM MIAMI	164-552	IP

UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR,
MIAMI	164-552	IP

UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO MINNEAPOLIS AND MIAMI, DEC. SIX LAST AND MIAMI TELCALL TO MINNEAPOLIS DEC. SEVEN LAST. FOR . INFO RECIPIENT OFFICES,
TO MIAMI OFFICE AS PROLIFIC WRITER OF POSTCARDS AND LETTERS b6 b7C
TO HIGH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND. ANYONE WHOSE NAME APPEARS
PROMINENTLY IN THE NEWS. HER MESSAGE IS USUALLY SOMETHING TO THE EFFECT OF "WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MY MISREPRESENTATION?"
IN VIEW OF
ACTIVITIES MINNEAPOLIS b6 b7C
SHOULD DISCONTINUE LEAD TO INTERVIEW END
b6 b7C
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
Pla adi nw-here + MP ABC AS WILL KNOW 164-81-787
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED. 11
b6
DEC 7 7 1971 1.
b7C
FBI - SEATTLE
ANDERSON DER 12/9/7/
3
DB Cooper-3532 1
NotiFied NW Airlines, ScamTheNRØ10 MM PLAIN 622PM NITEL 12-7-71 JMS TO MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 " SEATTLE 164-81 FROM MIAMI 164-552 * IP UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE.
MM PLAIN 622PM NITEL 12-7-71 JMS TO MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 " SEATTLE 164-81 FROM MIAMI 164-552 * IP UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO MINNEAPOLIS AND MIAMI, DEC. SIX LAST AND MIAMI TELCALL TO MINNEAPOLIS DEC .. SEVEN LAST. FOR INFO RECIPIENT OFFICES, TO MIAMI OFFICE AS PROLIFIC WRITER OF POSTCARDS AND LETTERS TO HIGH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND ANYONE WHOSE NAME APPEARS PROMINENTLY IN THE NEWS. HER MESSAGE IS USUALLY SOMETHING TO THE EFFECT OF "WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MY MISREPRESENTATION?" IN VIEW OF ACTIVITIES MINNEAPOLIS
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
SHOULD DISCONTINUE LEAD TO INTERVIEW END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
164-81-787
SEARCHED .....___ INDEXED.
SERIALIZED FILED DEC 7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
7
11
DB Cooper-353336 (Rev. 5-22-64)
Transmit the following in Via 600 PLAINTEXT
FBI
Date:
12/7/71
Facsimile
TELETYRE
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
(Priority)
b6 b7c
TO : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE
ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
12/7/71
Facsimile
TELETYRE
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
(Priority)
b6 b7c
TO : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE
ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE
· RE : RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIX LAST. INASMUCH AS SOME WITNESSES ONLY SAW UNSUB SEATED ON AIRCRAFT, IT IS NOT FELT THAT THE MERE FACT THAT A SUSPECT IS ONLY FIVE FEET EIGHT INCHES TALL, IS SUFFICIENT BASIS TO ELIMINATE HIM.
PORTLAND IS REQUESTED TO INTERVIEW
CONCERNING
ARTICLE HE SUBMITTED TO NEW YORK. (P)
recal Lem-PD
JSD/rmh (1) Uncle
164-81-788
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge ३००
Sent 10 m M
Per Hab DB Cooper-3534
b6 b7c
b6 b7c NR Ø1 SC CODE
11:00 AM URGENT 12/7/71 VLS
TO
SEATLE (164-81)
SAN FRANCISCO (164-2-0
FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50)' 2P
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Lub L
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING ; EXORTION. 00: SEATLE.
RE SAN FRANCISCO TEL, DEC. THREE, LAST. RE SUSPECT
AND NAMES IN RETEL AS RESEMBLING UNSUB :
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AND WAS INTERVIEWED DEC.
THREE, LAST. RE SUSPECT
AND NAMES IN RETEL AS RESEMBLING UNSUB :
b6 b7C
AND WAS INTERVIEWED DEC. SIX, LAST, BY BUAGENTS. HE STATED
b6 b7C
BASED ON ABOVE INTERVIEW AND OBSERVATION, WITH UNSUB. NOT IDENTICAL b6 b7C
END PAGE ONE
164-81-789
SEARCHED .________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED ELLOL. DEC 7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
120
DB Cooper-3535SC 164-50
PAGE TWO
COMMENTED THAT
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END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3536 10
AR 007 MP PLAIN
5:41 PM NITEL 12/7/71 CMH
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
KANSAS CITY
LAS VEGAS
NEWARK
NEW YORK (164-627)
NORFOLK
PORTLAND
RICHMOND
SEATTLE (164-81)
SPRINGFIELD (164-31) WFO HOUSTON
FROM MINNEAPOLIS (164-73)
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE NEW YORK TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THREE LAST, NORFOLK TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THREE LAST, SEATTLE NITEL NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST AND SPRINGFIELD TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER ONE LAST. END PAGE ONE SEARCHED.
TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THREE LAST, NORFOLK TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER THREE LAST, SEATTLE NITEL NOVEMBER THIRTY LAST AND SPRINGFIELD TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR DECEMBER ONE LAST. END PAGE ONE SEARCHED.
164-81-790
INDEXED
SERIALIZED.
2 9 FILED DEČ 7 1971
FBI - SEATTLE
7
SUB - TICKET " - EVIDENCE b6 b7c
DB Cooper-3537PAGE TWO
PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT
DISPLAYED TO STEWARDESS
WITHOUT
IDENTIFICATION. PHOTOGRPAHS OF DEVELOPED b6 b7C BY SPRINGFIELD DIVISION DISPLAYED TO STEWARDESSES
WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. BOTH STEWARDESSES
ADVISED PHOTOS OF CITY AND
DEVELOPED BY KANSAS
NOT IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB.
WITH REGARD TO SUSPECT SUBMITTED BY NEW YORK, A SEARCH OF FLIGHT LEFT ENVELOPES FOR NORTHWEST b6 b7c
AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE FOR NOVEMBER TWENTYTWO, TWENTYTHREE, AND TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANYONE BY NAME OF COOPER USED THIS FLIGHT BETWEEN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND PORTLAND, OREGON.
STEWARDESSES ON FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE DURING HIJACK ADVISED THEY OBSERVED NO ENGLISH OR SCOTTISH ACCENT DURING CONVERSATION WITH HIJACKER.
/ END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-3538PAGE THREE
NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, HAS LOCATED UNSUB'S TICKET LIFT 
/ TICKET COUPON FOR FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE AND'COUPON IS BEING
/ END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-3538PAGE THREE
NWA, MINNEAPOLIS, HAS LOCATED UNSUB'S TICKET LIFT 
/ TICKET COUPON FOR FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE AND'COUPON IS BEING SUBMITTED TO IDENTIFICATION DIVISION BY MINNEAPOLIS.
THE FOLLOWING PHOTOGRAPHS WERE ALSO SHOWN TO STEWARDESS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS:
BY PORTLAND OFFICE;
DEVELOPED b6 b7C DEVELOPED BY HOUSTON OFFICE; AND DEVELOPED BY SEATTLE OFFICE.
PENDING .
END VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3539b6 b7c
MRØØ4 LV PLAIN
3:55 PM URGENT 12-7-71 SGT
TO
SACRAMENTO
SEATTLE
FROM
LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
5P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTY FOUR,' LAST. CAA - HIJACKING. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE, DEC. THREE, LAST.
TAXICAB, RENO, NEV., IS COLORED
b7C
WHO DROVE A FARE FROM RENO, b6 NEV., TO MODESTO, CALIF., NOV. TWENTY FIVE, LAST, WAS LOCATED TODAY AND FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION A FARE WHO GAVE HIS NAME AS NOV. TWENTY FIVE, LAST, AND DROVE THE FARE TO MODESTO, CALIF., ARRIVING ABOUT NOV. TWENTYFIVE, LAST. DESCRIBED
END PAGE ONE
Bread
164-81-791
SEARCHEDumuum, INDEXED.
, ARRIVING ABOUT NOV. TWENTYFIVE, LAST. DESCRIBED
END PAGE ONE
Bread
164-81-791
SEARCHEDumuum, INDEXED. SERIALIZED huis ML DEC 7. 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
b6 b7c
DB Cooper-3540LV 164-60
PAGE TWO
AS WM, ABOUT FORTY ONE TO FORTY TWO, ABOUT, SIX FEET, ABOUT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY LBS., SLENDER BUILD, DARK HAIR, RATHER LONG, RATHER HEAVY SIDEBURNS, WEARING A DARK SUIT. b6 b7c
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-3541LV 164-60
PAGE THREE
RESIDENCE WHERE HE LEFT CANNOT RECALL THE ADDRESS IN MODESTO AND DOES NOT KNOW DIRECTIONS IN MODESTO BUT GAVE THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS TO
b6 b7C
AFTER VIEWING AN ARTIST" SKETCH OF UNSUB, DOES NOT
BELIEVE
IS UNSUB.
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-3542LV 164-60
PAGE FOUR
RECORDS OXFORD MOTEL, RENO, REFLECT
MADE A PREPAID RESERVATION NOV. FIFTEEN, LAST, FOR WEDNESDAY, NOV. TWENTY FOUR, LAST; THURSDAY, NOV. TWENTY FIVE, LAST; AND FRIDAY, NOV. TWENTY SIX, LAST. HE CHECKED IN
NOV. TWENTY FOUR, LAST, ALONE, NO CAR, HAD ONE MEDIUM-
b6 b7C
SIZED SUITCASE. HE STAYED ONE NIGHT. OXFORD MOTEL, WHO REGISTERED
AFTER VIEWING ARTIST'S SKETCH OF UNSUB, DOES NOT BELIEVE 
IS .
OXFORD MOTEL, WHO REGISTERED
AFTER VIEWING ARTIST'S SKETCH OF UNSUB, DOES NOT BELIEVE 
IS . UNSUB.
HOWEVER, CANNOT RECALL WELL ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE HIM.
IT IS NOTED THAT THE MOTEL
REGISTRATION CARD SHOWS
SAYS HE IS SURE THAT IN ERROR HE WROTE
INSTEAD OF
SACRAMENTO AT MODESTO, THROUGH
b6 AND THROUGH DIRECTIONS FURNISHED BY
LOCATE b7C
IF UNABLE TO LOCATE
RESIDENCE, END PAGE FOUR
DB Cooper-3543 LV 164-60
PAGE FIVE
FROM DESCRIPTION FURNISHED, FURNISH STREET MAP OF MODESTO TO THE RENO RA SINCE BELIEVES HE RECOGNIZE THE STREET IF HE
HAS A MAP TO STUDY. SEATTLE AT AT
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b6
b7c
LOCATE
END VAB
FBI SEATTLE 'CLR
DB Cooper-3544 NRØ04 LV PLAIN
3:55 PM URGENT 12-7-71 SGT
TO
SACRAMENTO
SEATTLE
FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P) 5P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINE FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTY FOUR, LAST. CAA -' HIJACKING. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE, DEC. "THREE, LAST.
TAXICAB, RENO, NEV., IS COLORED
WHO DROVE A FARE FROM RENO, b6 b7c
NEV., TO MODESTO, CALIF., NOV.
"THREE, LAST.
TAXICAB, RENO, NEV., IS COLORED
WHO DROVE A FARE FROM RENO, b6 b7c
NEV., TO MODESTO, CALIF., NOV. TWENTY FIVE, LAST, WAS LOCATED TODAY AND FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: A FARE WHO GAVE HIS NAME AS
NOV. TWENTY FIVE, LAST, AND DROVE THE FARE TO MODESTO, CALIF., ARRIVING ABOUT
NOV. TWENTYFIVE, LAST. DESCRIBED
END PAGE ONE
164-81-791 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED.GALLOS DEC 7. 1971. Fel . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3545 LV 164-60
=== 47
PAGE /TWO
-
AS WM, ABOUT FORTY ONE TO FORTY TWO, ABOUT SIX FEET, ABOUT ONE HUNDRED FIFTY LBS., SLENDER BUILD, DARK HAIR, RATHER LONG, RATHER HEAVY SIDEBURNS, WEARING A DARK SUIT.
b6 b7C
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-3546LV 164-60
PAGE THREE
RESIDENCE WHERE HE LEFT CANNOT RECALL THE ADDRESS IN MODESTO AND DOES NOT KNOW DIRECTIONS IN MODESTO BUT GAVE THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS TO
b6 b7C
AFTER VIEWING AN ARTIST" SKETCH OF UNSUB, DOES NOT
BELIEVE
IS, UNSUB.
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-3547LV 164-60
PAGE FOUR
RECORDS
MOTEL, RENO, REFLECT
MADE A PREPAID RESERVATION NOV.
END PAGE THREE
DB Cooper-3547LV 164-60
PAGE FOUR
RECORDS
MOTEL, RENO, REFLECT
MADE A PREPAID RESERVATION NOV. FIFTEEN, LAST, FOR WEDNESDAY, NOV. TWENTY FOUR, LAST; THURSDAY, NOV. TWENTY FIVE, LAST; AND FRIDAY, NOV. TWENTY SIX, LAST. HE CHECKED IN
NOV, TWENTY FOUR, LAST, ALONE, NO CAR, HAD ONE MEDIUM- SIZED SUITCASE. HE STAYED ONE NIGHT.
MOTEL, WHO REGISTERED
AFTER VIEWING ARTIST'S SKETCH OF UNSUB, DOES NOT BELIEVE IS UNSUB. HOWEVER, CANNOT RECALL WELL ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE HIM.
b6 b7C
-
IT IS NOTED THAT THE MOTEL
REGISTRATION CARD SHOWS
SAYS HE IS SURE THAT IN ERROR HE WROTE
INSTEAD OF
SACRAMENTO AT MODESTO, THROUGH AND THROUGH DIRECTIONS FURNISHED BY LOCATE
b6 b7c
IF UNABLE TO LOCATE
END PAGE FOUR
DB Cooper-3548 LV 164-60
PAGE FIVE
FROM DESCRIPTION FURNISHED, FURNISH STREET MAP OF MODESTO TO THE RENO RA SINCE BELIEVES HE RECOGNIZE THE STREET IF HE HAS A MAP TO STUDY.
b6 b7C
SEATTLE AT AT
b6
LOCATE
b7C
END VAB
FBI. SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3549 b6 b7c
NR 006 PD PLAIN 4:54 PM URGENT 12-7-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) IP
UNSUB; NORTHWEST
SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3549 b6 b7c
NR 006 PD PLAIN 4:54 PM URGENT 12-7-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) IP
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.
RESIDED AT
AS OF OCTOBER SEVEN, SEVENTYONE. HE,
HAS
DRIVER'S LICENSE
END
TIM
b6 b7c
FB I SEATTLE
GA
164-81-792
BRANCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED. FILED DEC/ 7. 1971 / FBI - SEATTLE
1-10
b6 b7c
DB Cooper-3550
ryIR 006 PD PLAIN 4:54 PM URGENT 12-7-71 LJQ TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 1P
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE.
RESIDED AT
AS OF OCTOBER SEVEN, SEVENTYONE.' HE
HAS
DRIVER'S LICENSE
END
b6 b7C /
TIM FB I SEATTLE GA
164-81-792
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEDFILED DEG 7 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3551OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/7/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/7/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Elin
ELIM. b6 b7c
SUSPECT:
Records of Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles as checked on December 3, 1971, revealed that Washington State License Plate is registered to The automobile is a 1966
Buick, four-door sedan. Washington State Driver's License records as checked on 12/3/71, showed that maintains a current Washington State Driver's License which expires on
male, 5 , 176 lbs., DOB
eyes.
On 12/6/71.
According was contacted at to area on November 8. 1971, and is not expected to return until
3 Seattle RDM/rse (3) Rue BOM
164-81-793 SEARCH) ...... INPEY U DEC 7 1971 7
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-3552SE 164-81
further advised that
Due to the above information concerning this suspect's residence dissimilarity in description from the UNSUB he can be
Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-3552SE 164-81
further advised that
Due to the above information concerning this suspect's residence dissimilarity in description from the UNSUB he can be eliminated as a suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3553
2SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE
12/7/71
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SUSPECT : b6
b7C
Records of Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles as checked on December 3, 1971, revealed that Washington State License Plate is registered to b6
The automobile is a 1966 b7c
Buick, four-door sedan. Washington State Driver's License records as checked on 12/3/71, showed that maintains a current b6 Washington State Driver's License which expires on b7C
male, 5 176 lbs. , DOB eyes.
On 12/6/71,
was contacted at According to
area on November 8,
b6
b7c
1971, and is not expected to return until 3 - Seattle RDM/rse (3)
164-81-793 1-9- 7
DB Cooper-3554£ SE 164-81
further advised that
residence Due to the above information concerning this suspect's dissimilarity in description from the UNSUB he can be
is not expected to return until 3 - Seattle RDM/rse (3)
164-81-793 1-9- 7
DB Cooper-3554£ SE 164-81
further advised that
residence Due to the above information concerning this suspect's dissimilarity in description from the UNSUB he can be eliminated as a suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3555
212/3/71 SUB- G. AIRMAIL - E.
AIRTEL
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: FBI LABORATORY)
FROM:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
HIJACKING NORTINIEST FLIGHT $305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Transmitted, under separate cover, is one towel containing hair of fiber obtained from seat 18-E where the hijacker was sitting, and contents of ashtray near seat occupied by hijacker and elimination fingerprints of employees of the Reno Evening Gazette known to have handled first letter received by that newspaper from D. R. COOPER, which was determined to contain no latent prints.
The FBI Laboratory is requested to conduct appropriate examination of the towel and hair fiber and such evidence as available which could be utilized in possible future identification or elimination of potential suspect when and if same is taken into custody.
The FBI Laboratory is requested to conduct appropriate examination of the towel and hair fiber and such evidence as available which could be utilized in possible future identification or elimination of potential suspect when and if same is taken into custody. The Laboratory is also requested to examine the ashtray contents and specifically process any Raleigh filter tip cigarette butts for possible fingerprint identification or comparison, it being noted that hostess recalled that subject smoked same almost incessantly.
3 - Bureau (J.cc Package) 1- Seattle I - Las Vegas HEH: jx (5)
0
164-81-794
SEARCHED ......... ... INDEXED. SERIALIZED 1 FILED 2 DEC/ 7 1971
FBI . SI 7
:
DB Cooper-3556
b6 b7CL 1-4-50
The Laboratory is requested to take Appropriate disposition of the elimination fi eroslatu, either filing sano in civilian cection of Curesa for Future comparison of retaining in event of future receipt of anonymous letters by the eno Evenin; Gazette.
The Bureau should furnish eny pertinent information obtained as a result of above examinations to Seattle and Las Vegas Divisions.
All of the above enclosures may be destroyed at the Bureau upon completion of examination.
The Bureau should furnish eny pertinent information obtained as a result of above examinations to Seattle and Las Vegas Divisions.
All of the above enclosures may be destroyed at the Bureau upon completion of examination.
:
- 2 -
DB Cooper.3557NRØ 17 JK PLAIN
3:50AM SENT 12-8-71 NITEL 12-7-71 ALX
TO
DIRECTOR (164-2111)
ATLANTA (164-254) 'SEATTLE
FROM
JACKSONVILLE (164-109) (P)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST, CAA - HIJACKING;
EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE BUREAU AIRTEL TO ALL OFFICES EXCEPT SEATTLE, PORTLAND, LAS
VEGAS, NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE, LAST.
ADVISED INSTANT DATE THAT
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYEIGHT, LAST.
FURTHER
ADVISED THAT LAST.
ON NOVEMBER, THIRTY,
END PAGE ONE
DB Cooper-3558
164-81-795
7
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZEDFILED_S. DEC 81971 FBI . SEATTLE
b6 b7C
b6 b7CJK 164-109
PAGE TWO
ADVISED INSTANT DATE
NOVEMBER b6 b7C
THAT TWENTYEIGHT, LAST, AND SHE BELIEVES THAT TWENTYNINE OR THIRTY, LAST AND THAT LAST. FD THREE ZERO TWOS TO FOLLOW. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING PANAMA CITY.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER TWO,
END
SWD FBI SEATTLE CUR
DB Cooper-3559OPTIONAL FORM NO.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING PANAMA CITY.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER TWO,
END
SWD FBI SEATTLE CUR
DB Cooper-3559OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 11/30/71
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
SUB L
The following individuals and businesses, were contacted on 11/29/71 for the purpose of identifying the unknown subject artist's rendering in this case. None of these contacts provided positive information:
Soaring unlimited, 12422 68th N.E., Kirkland, Washington
Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue Aviation, Inc., Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington.
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
5010-100
RDM : ma/ (3)
164-81-7.96 SEARCHED ... ANCHE SERIAL My FELED NOV 2 0 197 591 - SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3560SE 164-81
Husky Skydivers .
ANCHE SERIAL My FELED NOV 2 0 197 591 - SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3560SE 164-81
Husky Skydivers .Club, 4303 7th Avenue , N.E., Seattle, Washington
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DB Cooper-3561
2SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT $305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
11/30/71
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The following individuals and businesses were contacted on 11/29/71 for the purpose of identifying the unknown subject artist's rendering in this case. None of these contacts provided positive information:
Soaring Unlimited, 12422 68th N. E., Kirkland, Washington
Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue Airfield, Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue Aviation, Inc., Bellevue Airfield, ' Bellevue, Washington.
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164-81-796
DB Cooper-3562 7SE 164-81
Husky Skydivers Club, 4303 7th Avenue , N.E., Seattle, Washington
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2
DB Cooper-3563OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.
, Seattle, Washington
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DB Cooper-3563OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC (164-81)
DATE: 10/29/71
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST
AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
SUBL
On November 29, 1971, the following persons were contacted and shown an artist's conception of the UNKNOWN SUBJECT responsible for captioned hijacking:
Lake Union Air Service, 1100 Westlake North, Seattle, Washington.
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Kurtzer Marine and Airplane Service Co., 950 Westlake North, Seattle, Washington.
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175th, Kenmore, Washington.
Kenmore Air Harbor, 6321 NE
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175th, Kenmore, Washington.
None of the above named individuals could identify the artists conception as anyone they knew or had come in contact with during the course of their business.
Because air operations at Sand Point NAS have been discontinued, no investigation was conducted there.
1 JCK/jgk (2)
164-81-797
SEARCHED ________.
Because air operations at Sand Point NAS have been discontinued, no investigation was conducted there.
1 JCK/jgk (2)
164-81-797
SEARCHED ________. INDCX'D.
m - DEC & 1971 FBI - SEATILE
5010-100 .
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3564
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Kenmore Air Harbor, 6321 NE
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b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (#1 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/1/71
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
SUB L
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RE: SKYDIVING CLUBS
Information from
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International Skydiving meet will be held December 4, 1971, at Abbottsford, B. C., Canada Airport. Expected to be on hand at this meet will be a large number of parachutists from the western United States and Canada.
also stated that he has a copy of an up-to- date list of all skydiving clubs, their presidents, with telephone numbers and addresses, in the United States. He will provide a copy of this list to the FBI as quickly as it can be reproduced.
an up-to- date list of all skydiving clubs, their presidents, with telephone numbers and addresses, in the United States. He will provide a copy of this list to the FBI as quickly as it can be reproduced.
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stated that local skydiving clubs are located at Issaquah, Snohomish, Bellingham College, Puyallup, Washington, and at Eugene and Portland, Oregon.
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This information is being supplied for information of the case Agent, leads to be set out at his discretion.
ATTHeltED lect = 57 LA
16.4-81-798.
D ... . 1971
PMB: bfr
(3) of
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3565SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/1/71
SA
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UNKNOWN SUBJECT; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle ,
RE: SKYDIVING CLUBS
Information from
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International Skydiving meet will be held December 4, 1971, at Abbottsford, B.C., Canada Airport. Expected to be on hand at this meet will be a large number of parachutists from the western United States and Canada.
also stated that he has a copy of an up-to- date list of all skydiving clubs, their presidents, with telephone numbers and addresses, in the United States.
also stated that he has a copy of an up-to- date list of all skydiving clubs, their presidents, with telephone numbers and addresses, in the United States. He will provide a copy of this list to the FBI as quickly as it can be reproduced.
stated that local skydiving clubs are located at Issaquah, Snohomish, Bellingham College, Puyallup, Washington, and at Eugene and Portland, Oregon.
This information is being supplied for information of the case Agent, leads to be set out at his discretion.
164-81- 798 my y 7
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DB Cooper-3566
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTIE (164-81)
DATE: 12/3/71
FROM
:
SA JOHN A. DRAKE
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Kememo 11/29/71 by SA KENNETH C. HOWE, which is serial 217 and Port- land teletype to Seattle 11/29/71, which is serial 280.
On 12/2/71
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U.S. Forest Service, Washington was exhibited the unsubs. photo (artist's conception). He advised that this individual did not at all resemble anyone he has ever knownsor seen.
photo (artist's conception). He advised that this individual did not at all resemble anyone he has ever knownsor seen. He said that he believes that the unsub. would have suffered at least bad sprains of his legs and feet and even possible fractures of these limbs in jumping at night and striking the ground, as he would not have been able to judge the distance from the ground at the time of land- ing. He added that
(This latter statement pertains to SA HOWE's lead memo.)
there are no sky diving schools or clubs in
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164-81-199 SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALED MMA FILED M DEC 01 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
Jus
0010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan'
DB Cooper-3567OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA PPMR (A CPR) 101-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
E
SẮC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/3/71
:
FROM
:
SA JOHN A. DRAKE
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Rememo 11/29/7].
101-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
E
SẮC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/3/71
:
FROM
:
SA JOHN A. DRAKE
SUBJECT:
UNSUB ;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305,
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Rememo 11/29/7]. by SA KENNETH C. HOWE, which is serial 217 and Port- land teletype to Seattle 11/29/71, which is serial 280.
On 12/2/71
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U.S., Forest Service, Washington was exhibited the unsubs .. photo (artist's conception); He advised that this individual did not at all resemble anyone he has ever knownmor seen. He said that he believes that the unsub. would have suffered at least bad sprains of his legs and feet and even possible fractures of these limbs in jumping at night and striking the ground, as he would not have been able to judge the distance from the ground at the time of land- ing. He added that
(This latter statement pertains to SA HOWE's lead meno.)
there are no sky diving schools or clubs in b6 that area and there are no flying schools or' rental plans there either. b7C JAD CC: 2 164-81
164-81-799 SEATCHED
INTEXCO SERIALIZE MARTED UZ DEC O. 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3568NR 007 LV PLAIN 1150 PM NITEL
S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3568NR 007 LV PLAIN 1150 PM NITEL 12-6-71 EB TO PORTLAND 164-41 SEATTLE 164181 FROM LAS VEGAS 164-60 P.
Elim
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UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE; PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR SEVENTYONE, CAA-HIJACKING; 00: - SEATTLE.
RE PORTLAND TEL, DEC. THREE LAST.
GREYHOUND
BUS LINES, RENO, NEVADA, ADVISED SA ON DEC. THREE LAST, THAT HIS RECORDS REFLECT NO INFO CONCERNING BUS PASSENGER NAME STATED A GREYHOUND BUS OPERATING ON SCHEDULE NUMBER NINE TWO TWO, ARRIVED IN RENO, NEVADA, FROM PHOENIX, ARIZONA, FIVE TEN PM, NOV. TWENTYFIVE, LAST. THIS BUS DEPARTED RENO, SIX THIRTY PM, EN ROUTE TO PORTLAND. ARRIVAL TIME POARTLAND EIGHT FORTYFIVE AM, NOV. TWENTYSIX LAST. STATED FIFTEEN PASSENGERS BOARDED BUS IN RENO, AND NO PASSENGER END PAGE ONE 1
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164-81-800
OK
DB Cooper-3569
SEARCHED ...... INDEXED. SERIALIZED UZ FILED 13 DEC-6 1971 FBI · SEATTLE 920PAGE TWO
LV 164-60 1 LIST AVAILABLE. MAPES HOTEL, EAST FIRST STREET AND NORTH VIRGINIA, RENO, ADVISED SA ON DEC.
SERIALIZED UZ FILED 13 DEC-6 1971 FBI · SEATTLE 920PAGE TWO
LV 164-60 1 LIST AVAILABLE. MAPES HOTEL, EAST FIRST STREET AND NORTH VIRGINIA, RENO, ADVISED SA ON DEC. FOUR.
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LAST, THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE REGISTRATION OR RESERVATION RECORD UNDER ·NAME DURING NOVEMBER, SEVENTYONE.
RECORDS RENO, PD, CHECKED DEC. THREE LAST, CONTAIN
NO INFO IDENTIFIABLE WITH ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
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DB Cooper-3570PNR 004 BT PLAIN 4:37 PM URGENT 12-6-71 LKS TO SEATTLE (164-81) SAN FRANCISCO DENVER FROM BUTTE (164-26) (P) 6P.
UNSUB .; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. RE PHOENIX NITEL DECEMBER FOUR LAST.
RE SUSPECT FNU
REFERENCED TEL STATED
WMA, AGE
FIVE FEET TEN, ONE EIGHTFIVE LBS., BROWN CREW CUT
HAIR, RUDDY COMPLEXION,
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END PAGE ONE
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164-81-801
SEARCHED.
SERIALETED AND FILED DEC @ 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
0
DB Cooper-3571PAGE TWO
BT (164-26)
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ADVISED DECEMBER THREE INSTANT
THAT ON DECEMBER TWO LAST, AT ABOUT SEVEN A. M., b6
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-3572BT (164-26)
PAGE THREE
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DESCRIBED DRIVER AS GROGGY, APPEARING AS
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END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-3572BT (164-26)
PAGE THREE
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DESCRIBED DRIVER AS GROGGY, APPEARING AS IF HE HAD JUST AWAKENED; APPEARED COMPLETELY SANE-AND SOBER, HOWEVER. FURTHER DESCRIBED HIM AS BEING A BIG TALKER AND AS BEING A WMA, AGE FORTYFIVE TO FIFTY, ONE EIGHTY TO ONE NINETY LBS., END PAGE THREE
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DB Cooper-3573PAGE FOUR
BT (164-26)
FIVE FEET ELEVEN, BROWN GRAYING HAIR,
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HAIR WAS' UNTIDY AS IF NOT COMBED SINCE
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SLEEPING.
UNABLE TO FURNISH ANY FURTHER b6
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INFORMATION. NO OTHER WITNESSES TO ABOVE INCIDENT
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PRESENT WHEREABOUTS OF TRUCK DRIVER UNKNOWN.
ON DECEMBER FOUR LAST PHOENIX INVESTIGATION REFLECTED
ARIZONA LICENSE
IS ASSIGNED A NINETEEN SEVENTY b7C b7D
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CHEVROLET P/U TRUCK BELONGING TO A
ON DECEMBER THREE LAST,'
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TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED THE FLAGSTAFF RA
AT WHICH TIME HE FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
ON NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE LAST, BETWEEN TWO AND THREE PM,
WERE DRIVING SOUTH ON HIGHWAY
NINETYTHREE BETWEEN WHEN THEY
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OBSERVED TWO PARACHUTISTS LANDING AMONG TREES AND BOULDERS
END PAGE FOUR
DB Cooper-3574BT (164-26)
PAGE FIVE
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TWO AND THREE PM,
WERE DRIVING SOUTH ON HIGHWAY
NINETYTHREE BETWEEN WHEN THEY
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OBSERVED TWO PARACHUTISTS LANDING AMONG TREES AND BOULDERS
END PAGE FOUR
DB Cooper-3574BT (164-26)
PAGE FIVE
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BETWEEN HIGHWAY NINETYTHREE AND FLATHEAD LAKE. FURTHER DESCRIBED THIS LOCATION AS BEING APPROXIMATELY IN THE NORTH ONE-THIRD OF FLATHEAD LAKE ON HIGHWAY NINETYTHREE. THERE WERE POWER LINES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, TELEPHONE LINES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, WITH APPROXIMATELY' A THIRTY. PERCENT .INCLINE FROM THE HIGHWAY TO THE LAKE. INDICATED THE PARACHUTISTS LANDED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THREE OR FOUR LOG CABIN-TYPE HOUSES IN A COVE ON THE LAKE.
b6 b7C b6 b7c b6 b7C STATED BOTH PARACHUTISTS WERE USING SPORTING-TYPE PARACHUTES WHICH WERE RED, WHITE, AND POSSIBLY BLUE IN COLOR. ONLY ONE OF THE PARACHUTISTS WAS 'CLOSELY OBSERVED AND IT WAS DETERMINED HE WAS WEARING A COLORED CRASH HELMET, GOGGLES, AND A GREENISH-BLUE ALL WEATHER OUTFIT. FELT THIS INCIDENT MIGHT POSSIBLY BE RELATED TO CAPTIONED MATTER IN VIEW OF THE FACT THE PARACHUTISTS HAD MADE THEIR JUMP IN EXTREMELY POOR WEATHER CONSISTING OF A LOW CLOUD COVER, HIGH
FELT THIS INCIDENT MIGHT POSSIBLY BE RELATED TO CAPTIONED MATTER IN VIEW OF THE FACT THE PARACHUTISTS HAD MADE THEIR JUMP IN EXTREMELY POOR WEATHER CONSISTING OF A LOW CLOUD COVER, HIGH WINDS, AND INTERMITTENT SNOW. IT WAS HIS BELIEF THAT EXPERIENCED SKY DIVERS WOULD NEVER MADE A JUMP IN SUCH BAD WEATHER.
END PAGE FIVE
DB Cooper-3575BT (154-26)
PAGE SIX
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TO
IT IS FELT FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONCERNING THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARACHUTE JUMP SHOULD BE CONDUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INTERVIEW OF BUTTE,
WILL INTERVIEW
REGARDING ANY KNOWLEDGE OF CAPTIONED MATTER. WILL CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION IN AN EFFORT TO SECURE FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING MTHE PARACHUTE JUMP MADE BY THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TWO MEN ON THE AFTERNOON OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE LAST."
ADVISED DECEMBER SIX,
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END PAGE SIX
DB Cooper-3576
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BT (164-26)
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H
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STATED HAS ONLY SEEN
ONE OCCASION AND DOES
RESEMBLE COMPOSITE OF UNSUB.
DESCRIBED THIN AND IN
THIRTIES. 'NO FURTHER DESCRIPTION.
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END PAGE SIX
DB Cooper-3576
b6 b7CPAGE SEVEN
BT (164-26)
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H
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STATED HAS ONLY SEEN
ONE OCCASION AND DOES
RESEMBLE COMPOSITE OF UNSUB.
DESCRIBED THIN AND IN
THIRTIES. 'NO FURTHER DESCRIPTION.
NOVEMBER
TWO ONE TO TWO EIGHT LAST AND LEFT
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DENVER, LOCATE AT ABOVE ADDRESS AND . b6
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INTERVIEW RE STATEMENTS MADE
SAN FRANCISCO, AT
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
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AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END.
RECD TWO
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3577 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
12/3/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via ATRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)

TO: ky SẠC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)	terial 400
Sub 1
SUBJECT: " UNSUB; aka
Dan Cooper; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle Bufile 164-2111

Re Birmingham nitel 12/1/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are two photos of obtained from Sonoma County Sheriff's Office,
Santa Rosa,
Date:
12/3/71
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via ATRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)

TO: ky SẠC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)	terial 400
Sub 1
SUBJECT: " UNSUB; aka
Dan Cooper; Northwest Airlines Flight 305 Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71 CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: Seattle Bufile 164-2111

Re Birmingham nitel 12/1/71.
Enclosed for Seattle are two photos of obtained from Sonoma County Sheriff's Office,
Santa Rosa, California.
164-81-802.
2 Pick Seattle (Enc. 2) 2 - San Francisco BHC : mb (4)	SCORCHED
SERIAINO MIAL MED M
INDEXTO
DEC 3 1671 FBI - SEATTLE 1810

DB Cooper-3578
Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1089 O - 346-090 (11)
b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27
5010-100-03
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/4/71
FROM
:
SA
27
5010-100-03
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/4/71
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka. D. 3. Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
RE Suspect
)
-
advised that he has viewed the composite photograph of the unsub and that greatly resembles
the composite. He advised that
A lead is suggested in this matter in event Hq. City feels it is feasible. Contact personnel at
and secure descriptive information re determine if resembles UNSU3.
and
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(2) TJM?
LA handing
B
164-81-803
7
DB Cooper-35795010-106-03
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION ÇSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/4/7
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
Portland to Seattle 1124/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle
Search
Re momo of SPC 11/27/71SEARCH (SUB E)
The information set forth in referenced memorandum to SAC re a sighting of activity on Burlington-Northern line near Ridgefield was
AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
Portland to Seattle 1124/71
CAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle
Search
Re momo of SPC 11/27/71SEARCH (SUB E)
The information set forth in referenced memorandum to SAC re a sighting of activity on Burlington-Northern line near Ridgefield was checked by SA on 12/3/71. contacted
at Ridgefield, washington and he pointed out that area immediately in vicinity of suspected activity is main entrance point or in vicinity of the entrance point to the US Wildlife Game Reguge.
Contact was made with
the Wildlife
Refuge noted nothing suspicious and while no hun ting was taking place on the refuge on 11/26/71 he knows that a number of people do hunt the area outside the refuge and in view of the hour he would state that the individuals along the Burlington Northern track were hunters and he also pointed out that hunters do congregate at the main entrance if they do not have permits hoping for a cancellation at the last moment.
In view of above information and with nothing of positive nature found concerning captioned matter no further investigation re this matter at Longview RA/
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DB Cooper-3580
15 OPTIONAL FORM NO.
In view of above information and with nothing of positive nature found concerning captioned matter no further investigation re this matter at Longview RA/
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(2) TJM/
h 164.81-804
DB Cooper-3580
15 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC 164-81
DATE:
12/5/71
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: Unsub; NWA Flt. 305
CAA HIJACKING
NWA, Seatac, telephonically advised 1:15
a.m. this date that had received an annonymous phone call from some who said he knew where the $200.000 paid in captioned hi jacking was located. I called immediately and she furnished the following information:
She had just received a phone call from an unk. male who asked her name and then said " Write this down." "Tom Manning - FBT ..... 10, 000 $20 bills ..... MA 2 0460 ..... put in paper, in personal column .... next week ... ex-aero space engineers ..... next Monday or Tuesday." The man kept repeating that he knew exactly where the money was in Renton, but did not explain what would happen if the ad were placed in the Newspaper as directed.
ph. advised
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(1) VRM
164-81-805 SEARCHED ________.
" The man kept repeating that he knew exactly where the money was in Renton, but did not explain what would happen if the ad were placed in the Newspaper as directed.
ph. advised
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(1) VRM
164-81-805 SEARCHED ________. INDEXED. SERIAL IZED MARCHED DEC 3 º 1971 FBI -SEATTLE THAT
5010-100
d)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3581
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b6 b7COPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMR (a CPR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum -
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-138)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES,
FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
DATE: 12/5/71
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On 12/5/71
Spokane Police Department. b6
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Spokane, Washington advised that Spokane. Wash. had advised the police department that . Mont. who is about years old, 6 ft. 1 in., 180 Ibs, black wavey hair, wrote a book which he says is the "exact story" of instant hijacking. said the book was never published but he thought there might be a tie in with this case.
2 TBW
164-81-806 ATTCHED INDEXED DEC (! 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
1235
5010-100
Buy U.
said the book was never published but he thought there might be a tie in with this case.
2 TBW
164-81-806 ATTCHED INDEXED DEC (! 1971 FBI . SEATTLE
1235
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3582 MV OLYMPIA
DRIVER CHECK WITH DESC
POSSIBLE ADDRESS
FBI SEATTLE J.E. MILNES SAC VAB
2
164-81
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GELE b6 b7C *
DB Cooper-3583 42
164-81
b6
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MV OLYMPIA
DRIVER CHECK WITH DESC
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FBI SEATTLE J.E. MILNES SAC VAB
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164-81-807
DB Cooper:3584:0
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₩v
FBI SEATTLE J. E. MILNES
DRIVER CHECK
EXP BROWN EYES
NO RESTRICTIONS, NO ENDORSEMENTS,
165 LBS. 5' 11". 164-81-808
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SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ........ FILED. DEC 71971 FRI . SEATTLE
MV OLYMPIA BBS/LASM
65K
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DB Cooper-3585 

0	b6 b7C
FBI SEATTLE J. E. MILNES RIVER CHECK	b6 b7C

EXP RESTRICTIONS, NO ENDORSEMENTS, BROWN EYES 165 LBS. 5' IT".
OLYMPIA BBS/LASM
SEARCHED SERIALIZED .
MILNES RIVER CHECK	b6 b7C

EXP RESTRICTIONS, NO ENDORSEMENTS, BROWN EYES 165 LBS. 5' IT".
OLYMPIA BBS/LASM
SEARCHED SERIALIZED ........ FILED. INDEXED
DEC
71971
FRI . SEATTLE
164-81- 808
DB Cooper-3586 164-81
b6 b7C
a
MV OLYMPIA
/
REQUEST CHECK ANY VEHICLES REGISTERED TO
POSSIBLE ADDRESS
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FBI SEATTLE JE MILNES SAC VAB
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DDS INVALID SEQUENCE
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164-81-809
DB Cooper-3587164-81
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₾ MV OLYMPIA
REQUEST CHECK ANY VEHICLES REGISTERED TO POSSIBLE' ADDRESS b6 b7C
FBI SEATTLE JE MILNES SAC VAB
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DDT
INVALID SEQUENCE
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DB Cooper :3588 164-81-809

M
WV.
FBI SEATTLE
REG BY NAME
71 REG 69 CHEV SW 4DR
VIN
LEGAL SAME
71 REG 69 EZLDR 2BOAT
VIN
LEGAL
SAME
71 REG71 SUPIO
VIN
LEGAL SAME
71 REG
71 HONDA' VIN
164.81
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b6
b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
LEGAL SAME .
MV OLYMPIA PM
810 164-81-88
SEARCHED ..... ..... INDSAS SERIALIZED ........ FILER 2
DEC 71971 GEL.
MV OLYMPIA PM
810 164-81-88
SEARCHED ..... ..... INDSAS SERIALIZED ........ FILER 2
DEC 71971 GEL. SEATTLE
b6 19Eg
b7C
DB Cooper-3589M
16.4.81
b6
b7C
WV
FBI SEATTLE
REG BY NAME
71 REG 69 CHEV SW '4DR
b6
b7C
VIN
LEGAL SAME
71 REG 69 EZLDR 2BOAT VIN
b6 b7c
LEGAL/ SAME
71 REG 71 SUPIO VIN
b6
J
SAME
b7C LEGAL
164-81-810
MV OLYMPIA PM
SEARCHED .......... INUSASU SERIALIZED ........ FILED DEC 71971 GAL SEATTLE 0
Y
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3590
b7C
LEGAL SAME ',
71 REG 71 HONDA VIN
b6FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
Transmit the following in
007
FBI
Date:
12/7/71
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
URGENT
(Priority)
1
TO :
SACS, WFO (164-169) , PORTLAND (164-41) & MINNEAPOLIS (164-73
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING: EXTORTION
00: SE.
,
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER SIX LAST.
RE:
IN VIEW OF THE QUALITY OF FACSIMILES RECEIVED, WFO IS REQUESTED TO FURNISH GLOSSY PHOTOS OF
TO SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND, ' AMSD, do soon as possible o JSD : klb
(1) Rua
a
164-81-811
DB Cooper-3591
Approved:
1049 1045
Sent
RE:
IN VIEW OF THE QUALITY OF FACSIMILES RECEIVED, WFO IS REQUESTED TO FURNISH GLOSSY PHOTOS OF
TO SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND, ' AMSD, do soon as possible o JSD : klb
(1) Rua
a
164-81-811
DB Cooper-3591
Approved:
1049 1045
Sent M Per Zab
Special Agent In Charge 1
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CNRØØ7 SE PLAIN 10:49AM URGENT 12/7/71 VAB TO WFO (164-169) PORTLAND (164-41) MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING; EXTORTION 00: SE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER SIX LAST. RE :
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IN VIEW OF THE QUALITY OF FACSIMILES RECEIVED, WFO IS REQUESTED, TO FURNISH GLOSSY PHOTOS OF TO SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORT-
b6 b7C
LAND, AMSD, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. END
FMK FBI WFO
DB Cooper-3592 164-81-811 ARØ07 SE PLAIN 10:45AM URGENT 12/7/71 VAB TO WFO (164-169) PORTLAND (164-41) MINNEAPOLIS. (164-73) !' FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING ; EXTORTION 00: SE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER SIX LAST.
' FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA-HIJACK- ING ; EXTORTION 00: SE.
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE DECEMBER SIX LAST.
RE:
IN VIEW OF THE QUALITY OF FACSIMILES RECEIVED, WHO IS REQUESTED TO FURNISH GLOSSY PHOTOS OF TO SEATTLE, MINNEAPOLIS AND PORT- LAND, AMSD, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. END
CORR: LINE THREE NINTH WORD SHD READ WFO END LJQ REC. OK FBI PORTLAND CLR TU
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-3593 164-81-811OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SA
DATE: 12/7/71
b6 b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB: _ Northwest Airlines Flight 305; Portland to Seattle, November 24, 1971 CAA - HIJACKING 00 : SE
b6 b7C
At 4:35 a.m. this date, an individual identifying himself as representing the Los Angeles Herald Examiner telephonically contacted the Seattle Office, requesting to know if the Seattle Office of the FBI has an APB out on an individual identified X 
A b6 b7C
D.B. COOPER, the individual who hijacked the above mentioned airliner on November 24, 1971.
if the Seattle Office of the FBI has an APB out on an individual identified X 
A b6 b7C
D.B. COOPER, the individual who hijacked the above mentioned airliner on November 24, 1971. He stated that he had heard our office in West Virginia had allegedly arrested this individual for this hijacking.
He was informed that no such APB had been put out by the Seattle Office and that if he desired further information concerning the hijacking he would have to get in contact with the SAC today.
Y ÈRE
1. SE (164-81)
5010-100
164-81-812 SEARCHED_INDEXED AMOR SERIALIZED 13 FILED DEC 07 1971 F81-SEATTLE
of
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3594NRØ03 KC PLAIN 1150AM IMMEDIATE 12-7-71 PLG TO SEATTLE 164-81 FROM KANSAS CITY 164-80 IP
b6 b7C b7D
- source
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
NOV. TWENTYFOUR, LAST, CAA- HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE.
RE KANSAS TEL TO SEATTLE, DEC. FIVE, LAST. INVESTIGATION BY KANSAS CITY FAILED TO LOCATE ANY ADDRESS AS AREA. b6
b7C
FOR INFO OF SEATTLE
b6 b7C b7D
ABOVE SUMITTED TO PORTLAND FOR POSSIBLE LEAD VALUE AS b6 b7C b7D
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
b6
b7C
FOR INFO OF SEATTLE
b6 b7C b7D
ABOVE SUMITTED TO PORTLAND FOR POSSIBLE LEAD VALUE AS b6 b7C b7D
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
P END VAB
®
164-81-813
SEARCHED_INDEXED, SERIALIZEO 13 FILED 13 DEC 2 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1910
FBI SEATTLE CLR 1.
DB Cooper-3595IR 010 LA PLAIN 623 PM NITEL 12-07-71 LRS TO SEATTLE (164-81) KNOXVILLE FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P
UNSUB; ALSO KNOWN AS DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE; CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION; OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE.
RE SUSPECT
THIS DATE
ADVISED HE IS
HE DESCRIBED
AS WHITE
MALE, THIRTY SEVEN TO FORTY YEARS, SIX FEET ONE INCH , ONE
EIGHT ZERO POUNDS, BROWN HAIR, RECEDING AT SIDES, BROWN EYES
END PAGE ONE
164-81-814
3
SEARCHED_INDEXED. SERIALIZED MIR FILED 11 DEC (7.1971 FBI - SEATTLE JA DB Cooper-3596
b6 b7c
b6 b7C
b6 b7c b7D LA 164-497
PAGE TWO
SAME DATE RECORDS.OF
REVEALED
DESCRIPTION IN FILE AS FOLLOWS: WHITE MALE, BORN
HEIGHT SIX FEET TWO INCHES, TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, BROWN
HAIR, BROWN EYES, MILITARY
SERIAL NUMBER
SOCIAL SECURITY
NUMBER
KNOXVILLE AT
TENNESSEE CONDUCT
OF
REVEALED
DESCRIPTION IN FILE AS FOLLOWS: WHITE MALE, BORN
HEIGHT SIX FEET TWO INCHES, TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, BROWN
HAIR, BROWN EYES, MILITARY
SERIAL NUMBER
SOCIAL SECURITY
NUMBER
KNOXVILLE AT
TENNESSEE CONDUCT APPROPRIATE
INVESTIGATION AT LAST KNOWN
TO ESTABLISH WHEREABOUTS OF ON NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR LAST.
SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END
b6
b7C b7D
b6
b7c b7D
b6
b7C
b7D
b6
+ b7C
DB Cooper-3597 NRØ14 DL PDEIRBI SE GA 1000 PM NITEL 12-7-71 SEL TO KNOXVILLE SEATTLE (164-81) FROM DALLAS (164-191)
b6 b7C
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
FOR INFO KNOXVILLE, ON DEC. TWO LAST,
CURRENTLY CONFINED
b6
ADVISED THAT b7C b7D
DESCRIPTION OF UNSUB HIJACKER IS VERY SIMILAR TO
STATED
164-81-815
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED VB -FILER DEC OR 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
b6 b7C b7D
END PAGE ONE
ty
DB Cooper-3598PAGE TWO
DL 164-191
ON DEC. SEVEN, INSTANT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT
b6
b7C b7D
b6 b7C
KNOXVILLE. AT TENNESSEE. WILL DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS AND ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH HIS WHEREABOUTS ON NOV.
SEVEN, INSTANT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT
b6
b7C b7D
b6 b7C
KNOXVILLE. AT TENNESSEE. WILL DETERMINE CURRENT WHEREABOUTS AND ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH HIS WHEREABOUTS ON NOV. TWENTYFOUR LAST.
P END TIM FBI SEATTLE
CL.R
DB Cooper-3599FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) 035
FBI
Date: 12/7/71
Transmit the following in
Via
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code) NITEL
(Priority) Sub
TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
11/26/71
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
ON INSTANT DATE
Unsub of
b6 b7c
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7c b7D
164-81-817
CC:kdl
(2) Approved: 10
1
Sent
11 55/p
M
Per
SIM
DB Cooper-3603
Special Agent in Charge
* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971-413-135FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81
PAGE TWO
PORTLAND AT
WILL INTERVIEW FOR ANY
INFORMATION THEY MAY HAVE CONCERNING ABOVE MENTIONED INDIVIDUAL. IDENTIFY, IF POSSIBLE, AND ADVISE SEATTLE OF DETAILS.
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81
PAGE TWO
PORTLAND AT
WILL INTERVIEW FOR ANY
INFORMATION THEY MAY HAVE CONCERNING ABOVE MENTIONED INDIVIDUAL. IDENTIFY, IF POSSIBLE, AND ADVISE SEATTLE OF DETAILS.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. P
DB Cooper-3604
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
* U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-135
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D12/7/71
TELETYPE
NITEL

TO :	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)

UNSUN, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
ON INSTANT DATE
b6
b7C b7D
b6
b7c b7D
CC:kdl (2)
164-81-817
DB Cooper-3605SC 164-81
PAGE TUO
PORTLAND AT
WILL INTERVIEW
FOR ANY
b6
b7C b7D
INFORMATION THEY MAY HAVE CONCERNING ABOVE MENTIONED
INDIVIDUAL. IDENTIFY, IF POSSIBLE, AND ADVISE SEATTLE OF DETAILS.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. P
DB Cooper-3606
b6 b7C b7D
b6
b7C b7D FD-36 (Rev. 3-2-64)
024
FBI
Date:
12/7/71
PLAINTEXT
Transmit the following in
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
Via
(Priority)
TO : SAC, LOS
3-2-64)
024
FBI
Date:
12/7/71
PLAINTEXT
Transmit the following in
TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
Via
(Priority)
TO : SAC, LOS ANGELES
SAC, SACRAMENTO
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
- Roma UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE.
RE KANSAS CITY TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SEVEN, INSTANT, AND RE SOURCE.
LOS ANGELES, AT
CALIFORNIA, WILL THROUGH ATTEMPT TO LOCATE
AND INTERVIEW HIM CONCERNING
JSD:mlc
(2) me
10 'S/P-LA
164-81-818
Approved:
JEM/PRB/91
Sent 9 45/p_Sc M Per Jum DB Cooper-3607
Special Agent in Charge
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
SE 164-81
PAGE TWO
ABOVE INFORMATION AND IDENTITY OF UNSUB.
SACRAMENTO AT
WILL ATTEMPT TO
b6 b7C
LACATE AND INTERVIEW HIM. - P -
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-3608
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeIR 024 SE PLAINTEXT 9:45PM U R G E N T 12/7/71 TIM TO LOS ANGELES SACRAMENTO FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST
- P -
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-3608
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in ChargeIR 024 SE PLAINTEXT 9:45PM U R G E N T 12/7/71 TIM TO LOS ANGELES SACRAMENTO FROM SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. A
RE KANSAS CITY TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DECEMBER SEVEN, INSTANT,
AND RE
SOURCE: b7D
LOS ANGELES, AT
CALIFORNIA, WILL THROUGH b6
ATTEMPT TO LOCATE AND INTERVIEW HIM CONCERNING ABOVE INFORMATION AND IDENTITY OF UNSUB. SACRAMENTO AT WILL ATTEMPT TO LOCATE
AND INTERVIEW HIM. - P-
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
b6
b7C
b6 b7C b7D
b7C
b7D
b6 b7c
END HOL'D FOR ONE MORE PO
DB Cooper-3609
164-81-818 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
5 019 FBI
Date: 12/7/71 PLAINTEXT
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via TELETYPE
URGENT
(Priority)
TO : SAC, LAS VEGAS
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. RE
PHOTOGRAPH OF SHOWN TO THREE WITNESSES AT WITHOUT MAKING IDENTIFICATION.
FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, SEVENTY ONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. RE
PHOTOGRAPH OF SHOWN TO THREE WITNESSES AT WITHOUT MAKING IDENTIFICATION. LAS VEGAS DISCONTINUE RE
JSD:mlc
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
164-81- 819
Approved:
13
Sent 5 48/PM Per JUMy DB Cooper-3610
Special Agent in Charge
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
020
FBI
Date:
12/7/71
PLAINTEXT
Transmit the following in
Via TELETYPE
(Type in plaintext or code)
URGENT
(Priority)

TO:	SAC,	SAN FRANCISCO
FROM:	SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTY-ONE, CAA DASH HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE.
RE
ADVISED COMPOSITE
OF UNSUB RESEMBLES
SAN FRANCISCO AT
CONTACT
b6 b7c b7D AND HIS WHEREABOUTS AT TIME OF CAPTIONED HIJACKING. - P -
TO DEVELOP INFORMATION CONCERNING
JSD/djs (1)
die
164-81-820
Approved:
Sent 71% M Per JIM
Special Agentin Charge
DB Cooper-3611
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7DE AT PLAIN
b6 b7c
525 ·- AM URGENT 12/06/71 MWS
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE
CONCERNING
JSD/djs (1)
die
164-81-820
Approved:
Sent 71% M Per JIM
Special Agentin Charge
DB Cooper-3611
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C b7DE AT PLAIN
b6 b7c
525 ·- AM URGENT 12/06/71 MWS
TO
DIRECTOR
SEATTLE
JACKSONVILLE
TAMPA
FROM
ATLANTA 164-254
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST. AIRLINES FLIGHT . NO. THREE ZERE FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 00 SEATTLE.
RE SAVANNAH TELETYPE TO ATLANTA DECEMBER SIX SEVENTYONE. INTERVIEWED AT LENGTH CONCERNING ACTIVITIES 
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
END PAGE ONE
or
164-81-821
SEARCHED ...__ INDEXED. SERIALIZED FILED. DEC 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
1995
DB Cooper-3612PAGE TWO
ATLANTA 164-254
b6 b7C
IN ADDITION FURNISHED DETAILS CONCERNING b6 b7C
DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, DOB END PAGE TWO.
DB Cooper-3613PAGE THREE
ATLANTA 164-254
FIVE FEET TEN AND ONE HALF INCHES TALL, ONE
b7C
b6 HUNDRED AND SEVENTY POUNDS, HAIR, EYES,
COMPLEXION. PHOTOGRAPHS MADE OF WILL BE FORWARDED TO SEATTLE BY FACSIMILE DECEMBER SEVEN; ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPHS TO FOLLOW B AIRTEL.
JACKSONVILLE DIVISION AT
RESIDENCE AT
VERIFY b6 b7C
VERIFY RESIDENCE AT
NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX - NOVEMBER
JACKSONVILLE DIVISION AT
RESIDENCE AT
VERIFY b6 b7C
VERIFY RESIDENCE AT
NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX - NOVEMBER
TWENTYNINE LAST.
TAMPA AT
FLORIDA VERIFY RESIDENCE AT
b6 b7C
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR - NOVEMBER
TWENTYFIVE LAST.
URGENT. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END TIM FBI SEATTLE
CLR
DB Cooper-3614b6 b7C
NR003 TP PLAIN 12-25 PM URGENT 12-7-71 BLW TO SEATTLE ATLANTA
FROM TAMPA (164-110)
UNSUB; AKA, DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FOUR, LAST. CAA - HIJACKING. EXTORTION. 00 SE.
RE ATLANTA TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DECEMBER SEVEN, LAST.
ADVISED HIS RECORDS NEGATIVE UNDER NAME
b6 b7C
END
VAB
FBI SEATTLE CLR
af
B
164-81-822
SEARCHED. INDEXED. SERIALIZED IM FILED. m DEC 7 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
A
DB Cooper-3615'OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-IL6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/7/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On &# 12/7/71 SA
contacted
telephone
b6
b7C
telephone
SA exhibited to
a group of photographs, ,
b7C
a suspect b6
DATE: 12/7/71
FROM
: SA
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On &# 12/7/71 SA
contacted
telephone
b6
b7C
telephone
SA exhibited to
a group of photographs, ,
b7C
a suspect b6 including that of in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C
2-164-81
CC 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6
b7c
164-81-823
DEC 1971 TEL-SCHINE 215
b6 b7C
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-3616OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1982 EDITION GSA FPMR (6 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/7/71
FROM
: SA
b6
b7C
SUBJECT: UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
On 2 12/7/71 SA
contacted
telephone
b6
b7C
Telephone
SA exhibited to a group of photographs, ,a suspect b7C
: b6 including that of in the instant matter.
eliminated this suspect, based upon his recollection of the hijacker in this case. b6 b7C
2-164-81 cc 1-164-81 CNG (3)
b6 b7C
164-81-823
DEC 5 1071
215
DB Cooper-3617
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanNRØØ7 BS PLAIN 4:45PM URGENT 12-7-71 DLN TO: SEATTLE (164-81), LOS ANGELES .
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlanNRØØ7 BS PLAIN 4:45PM URGENT 12-7-71 DLN TO: SEATTLE (164-81), LOS ANGELES . FROM: BOSTON (164-153)
b6 b7C
UNSUB; AKA, DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA-HIJACKING, EXTORTION, 00: SEATTLE, BUFILE ONE SIX FOUR-TWO ONE ONE ONE
RE DALLAS TELETYPE DATED DECEMBER SIX LAST AND BOSTON . TELEPHONE CALL TO LOS ANGELES DECEMBER SEVEN INSTANT,
RE SUSPECT
PERSONNEL RECORDS,
REFLECT
ADDRESS IS
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
END PAGE ONE
164-81-824
a
SEARCHED ............ INDEXCO. SERIALIZED 13 FILED B DEC 1971 FBI - SEATTLE
DB Cooper-3618BS 164-153
PAGE TWO
RETEL DESCRIBES WMA, BORN
SEVENTYTWO INCHES, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY
b6 b7C FIVE POUNDS,
EYES, FBI NUMBER
LOS ANGELES LOCATE
AND ESTABLISH HIS WHEREABOUTS b6 b7c
b6 b7C
AT TIME OF CAPTIONED VIOLATION. INFORMATION COPIES SENT BY AIRMAIL TO DALLAS, ALBUQUERQUE, CHICAGO, AND SAN FRANCISCO. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END. VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3619NR 019 SF PLAIN 12:19AM NITEL 12/7/71 FCO SENT 12-8-71 RAS
TO :
SEATTLE
(164-81)
SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
FROM : SAN
VAB FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-3619NR 019 SF PLAIN 12:19AM NITEL 12/7/71 FCO SENT 12-8-71 RAS
TO :
SEATTLE
(164-81)
SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
FROM : SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P) 1P
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWO FOUR, LAST, CAA- HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
RE SACRAMENTO TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DENVER, AND SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER THREE, LAST.
RE
WHITE MALE ADULT, DATE OF
BIRTH
DETERMINED TO BE RESIDING CARE OF POST OFFICE
BOX
CURRENTLY NOT AT RESIDENCE. EXACT WHEREABOUTS NOT KNOWN, BUT BELIEVED TO BE OFFICE ACQUAINTED WITH SUBJECT AND
SHERIFF'S
WILL NOTIFY FBI WHEN
RETURNS TO AREA.
SEATTLE ADVISE SAN FRANCISCO WHEN
PHOTOGRAPH
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DISPLAYED TO WITNESSES IF ANY IDENTIFICATION IS MADE OF UNKNOWN SUBJEC
SAN FRANCISCO WILL HOLD FURTHER INVESTIGATION IN ABEYANCE UNTIL
PHOTOGRAPH IS EXHIBITED TO WITNESSES.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/4/71
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT: UNSUB;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle 11/24/71
00: Seattle
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
SUB- N
redent communication from Portland made reference to an recently wearing a five minute transmission of emergency sending equipment for distresss purposes which all civilian and military aircraft carry. The Portland Division has been asked to continue contacts with National Guard based at Portland International Airport where
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Investigation at various airports throughout SW Washington have revealed from technical people familiar with this hondng emergency device that frequently this device can be triggered into emitting the emergency signal upon a plane reaching a dive where 5 Gs is reached.
from technical people familiar with this hondng emergency device that frequently this device can be triggered into emitting the emergency signal upon a plane reaching a dive where 5 Gs is reached.
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conducted by Longview RA.
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UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST; CAA - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE
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RE LATIN SKY DIVING CLUB: ON DECEMBER TWO LAST
KNOWN AS LATIN SKY DIVING CLUB. MEMBERS
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JUMPED AT PARRIS, AND ELISINORE, CALIFORNIA AND OTHER AIRPORTS IN WEST. 1 XPCS,
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STATES ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER NOT IDENTIFIABLE WITH
LATIN SKY DIVING GROUP COMPOSED
OF EXPERT JUMPERS
ARTISTS SKETCH WILL BE
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STATES ARTISTS CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER NOT IDENTIFIABLE WITH
LATIN SKY DIVING GROUP COMPOSED
OF EXPERT JUMPERS
ARTISTS SKETCH WILL BE DISPLAYED
HE ADDS
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. HE STATED
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LOS ANGELES WILL INTERVIEW
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF
POSSIBLE SUSPECTS.
SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND, DANGEROUS. END D
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
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a stewardess aboard
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On November 24, 1971, stated that the individual who hijacked Northwest Airlines Flight #305, a Boeing 727, initially boarded the aircraft in Portland, Oregon, and at the time he boarded the aircraft he was carrying a briefcase which measured about 12 inches by 18 inches and was dark brown or black in color. She stated that the hijacker handed another stewardess on board the flight by the name of a ransom note demanding $200,000 in cash.
She stated that the hijacker handed another stewardess on board the flight by the name of a ransom note demanding $200,000 in cash. believes that the note was handed to very shortly after takeoff from Portland. She advised that the hijacker's demands were communicated to the Captain of the aircraft via the aircraft's intercom system by another stewardess named
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handed to stated that the note which the hijacker stated that the hijacker had a bomb in the briefcase that he was carrying and that he wanted $200,000 and absolutely no trickery or he would explode the bomb that he had in his briefcase. In addition, advised that the hijacker requested four parachutes. After these demands were stated, the stewardess named went to the cockpit of the aircraft to advise the captain of the situation and remained in the cockpit until just before landing in Seattle. Meanwhile the hijacker remained in his seat and had another stewardess by the name of next to him.
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stewardess named stated that the hijacker wanted the to go to get off the plane in Seattle and to get the money that he demanded and then
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stewardess named stated that the hijacker wanted the to go to get off the plane in Seattle and to get the money that he demanded and then after she got the money, 'she was to go off the aircraft again to get the four parachutes that he demanded. In addition to the para- chutes and the money the hijacker also requested four crew meals. advised that had told her that the hijacker wanted to go to Mexico and was very concerned throughout the flight about sky marshals being on board the
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aircraft. She stated that the hijacker made his demands known in this order:
1) He wanted the money first
2) He wanted the people off the aircraft after the money was on board
3) He wanted parachutes and four crew meals
4) He wanted the plane completely re-fueled
5) He wanted maps
could not
1) He wanted the money first
2) He wanted the people off the aircraft after the money was on board
3) He wanted parachutes and four crew meals
4) He wanted the plane completely re-fueled
5) He wanted maps
could not remember what kind of maps the hijacker had requested.
During the flight, advised that the hijacker wanted continued re-assurance that nothing was going to go wrong. After the plane landed and the passengers dis-embarked, was on the telephone relaying the hijacker's demands to the captain of the aircraft.
stated that the hijacker was good- natured during the flight.
The hijacker then informed to tell the other stewardesses and crew to remain on board. At this point, sated that the pilots of the aircraft wanted the Stewardesses to leave the plane. Once the stewardesses had successfully left the aircraft, stated that the pilots had planned to get off the plane by jumping out through the cockpit. However, none of them did deplane because the hijacker could see them and they feared that he would set off the bomb that he had in his briefcase.
Then went to the back of the plane and asked the hijacker of the stewardesses could go and he said "Whatever you girls would like.
Then went to the back of the plane and asked the hijacker of the stewardesses could go and he said "Whatever you girls would like." Then she and another stewardess on board left the aircraft.
described the hijacker as a male Caucasian, olive complexion, age 38 to 45, 6' 1", 170 to 175 pounds, slim build, black hair, wavy, short and trimmed in the back. He wore no hat, and wore dark sunglasses with plastic frames which looked like prescription sunglasses. He wore a black trench-coat, white shirt and tie, and dark slacks. He wore no gloves and was soft-spoken and had no accent. He had no visible scars or marks.
advised that the briefcase which the hijacker carried on board with him was in the window seat next to him and that he was sitting in the middle seat with the stewardess, on his left. She stated that he had his right hand inside the briefcase at all times. At one point
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during the hijacking noticed that one of the parachutes that had been brought on board had been unpacked and she asked the hijacker if he had taken the parachute
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during the hijacking noticed that one of the parachutes that had been brought on board had been unpacked and she asked the hijacker if he had taken the parachute apart and he replied Yes.
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- 3 -OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (MI CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
FILE (164-81)
DATE: December 7, 1971
FROM :
SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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RE:
- SUSPECT
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Resident Agent, Stockton, California (Sacramento Division) called and advised that the suspect has been
WMA, born
5'8", 190 pounds, brown hair,
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FBI
He wanted to know if
was a suspect in
After checking, I called SAC WILLIAMS back and told him that we did not have any would fit; however, the hijacker in this case took his money in a Seattle-First National Bank money bag and suggested that he be checked out as a suspect in this case at once.
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Date:
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Transmit the following in
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(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, WFO (164-169) (P )
UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper, Northwest Airlines Flight 305, Portland to Seattle, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00:SE)
ReSEteletype to WFO, MP, and PD, dated 12/7/71. Enclosed for each receiving office is one photo of suspect
along with one xerox copy
of his FBI record.
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MINNEAPOLIS AND PORTLAND: Immediately display photo to witnesses and advise Seattle and WFO of results.
UNSUB DANGEROUS
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TO :
FILE (164-81)
DATE:
December 7, 1971
FROM :
SAC J. E. MILNES
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
Portland to Seattle
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE:
Unsub/ /
INFORMANT
On December 6. 1971.
called me. He advised that he had just received a telephone call from an unidentified woman who said that the hijacker
I immediately called ASAC MORELAND in San Francisco and requested that he have an Agent see at once and
be there when the call was returned.
SA from San Francisco called later and said he had gone to the Northwest office and talked to the caller who obviously was interested in a reward but had little information beyond that originally provided. The caller declined to provide her identity.
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TO
: FILE (164-81)
DATE:
12/6/71
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suspect is
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SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES
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SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
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SAC, SEATTLE OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : FILE (164-81)
DATE: 12/7/71
10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : FILE (164-81)
DATE: 12/7/71
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE
SUB-Je.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
( ONE FORESTS) RE: GENE MORRIS DAVIS, Suspect
On 12/7/71 SAC MATTSON-called from Portland and advised that captioned individual, whose automobile license and driver's license would indicate he had an address of 10622 8th N.W., and was associated with the busines office of the Seattle Times, was in Yamhill, Oregon, where he bought a cashier's check in the amount of $7,350, paying for it with $50 and $100 bills, payable to
He was born 9/27/16, is 5'9" tall, weighs 180 lbs., has blue eyes and wore glasses. He had a substantial amount of more money sticking out of the pockets of a tweed suit.
He asked that we check to see whether or not DAVIS would have this much money and whether he has been with the Seattle Times.
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AFTER talking to
the Seattle Times, I called and
advised that DAVIS formerly worked for them as a mail clerk and
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AFTER talking to
the Seattle Times, I called and
advised that DAVIS formerly worked for them as a mail clerk and a multilith machine operator, but when they found that he was using their mailing machine for his own use and thereby defrauding the company, he was fired. His current address is P.O. Box 653, McMinnville, Oregon.
described DAVIS as some kind of a nut, who was selling some health-type apparatus, pretends to be a lecturer on hypnosis and allegedly had developed a cure for heart diseases. He is a former professional football player and at one time owned a small paper.
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RE: GENE MORRIS DAVIS, suspect
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SAC, SEATTLE
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
RE: GENE MORRIS DAVIS, suspect
On 12/7/71 SAC MATTSON called from Portland and advised that captioned individual, whose automobile license and driver's license would indicate he had an address of 10622 8th N.W., and was associated with the busines office of the Seattle Times, was in Yamhill, Oregon, where he bought a cashier's check in the amount of $7.350. paying for it with $50 and $100 bills, payable to
He was born 9/27/16, is 5'9" tall, weighs 180 lbs .. has blue eyes and wore glasses. He had a substantial amount of more money sticking out of the pockets of a tweed suit.
He asked that we check to see whether or not DAVIS would have this much money and whether he has been with the Seattle Times.
AFTER talking to
the Seattle Times, I called and
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advised that DAVIS formerly worked for them as a mail clerk and a multilith machine operator, but when they found that he was using their mailing machine for his own use and thereby defrauding the company, he was fired.
AFTER talking to
the Seattle Times, I called and
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advised that DAVIS formerly worked for them as a mail clerk and a multilith machine operator, but when they found that he was using their mailing machine for his own use and thereby defrauding the company, he was fired. His current address is P.O. Box 653, McMinnville, Oregon.
described DAVIS as some kind of a nut, who was selling some health-type apparatus, pretends to be a lecturer on hypnosis and allegedly had developed a cure for heart diseases. He is a former professional football player and at one time owned a small paper.
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Neither had any knowledge as to any source of funds in this amount for DAVIS. I furnished this information to SAC MATTSON in Portland on 12/6/71.
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TELETYPE
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(Priority) Lub 0 DAILY TELETYPE
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71.
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(Priority) Lub 0 DAILY TELETYPE
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE. ARTIST'S SKETCH OF SUBJECT AND BACKGROUND DATA CONCERNING HIJACKING WAS MADE AVAILABLE
DECEMBER FOUR LAST, BUT LATER CONTACT WITH WAS NEGATIVE. LOOK ALIKE LEADS BEING RECEIVED FROM THE PUBLIC. AND ARE BEING COVERED BUT WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS THUS FAR BOTH BY SEATTLE AND OTHER OFFICES. SEATTLE HAS DISTRIBUTED ALL AVAILABLE COPIES OF RANSOM LIST.
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TO :
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DAILY TELETYPE
UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE, 11/24/71. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION 00: SE.
ARTIST'S SKETCH OF SUBJECT AND BACKGROUND DATA CONCERNING HIJACKING WAS MADE AVAILABLE
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DECEMBER FOUR LAST, BUT LATER CONTACT WITH WAS NEGATIVE.