was self-
advised subsequent employed and did a great deal of work in for Western Precision Instruments Company, Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is no longer in business. advised job necessitated a great deal
of travel as often contacted representatives of the Peterbilt Trucking Company in Newark, California, and Kenworth Company in Seattle, Washington.
advised following
she. recalled that in December,
1970, she believed, had moved to an unknown residence in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for approximately one year, at which time he returned to Hayward, California, where he resided for six or seven months, prior to returning to Colorado. stated that subsequent to December, 1970, she had no personal knowledge as to business activities of on occasion, kept in touch with who at one time lived with she believed in the State of Colorado. advised
currently resides at Washington, and
is self-employed.
further advised that since she and she has never received
further
advised to her knowledge, has never amassed any great or sudden wealth or acquired any personal property of substantial value.
further advised that since she and she has never received
further
advised to her knowledge, has never amassed any great or sudden wealth or acquired any personal property of substantial value.
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described
as a white male American, born height approximately 6', weight 180 - 190 pounds, light brown hair, blue eyes, usually wears glasses, heavy build, very muscular through the chest area. stated is very lightly complected, almost pale, is a social drinker and smokes heavily, approximately two packs a day stated hair in 1970 was straight with very little curl and very often wore very heavy sideburns.
at this point of the interview was exhibited composite photograph of D. B. COOPER. upon viewing the composite photograph, stated there was no similarity what- soever between the composite photographs and stated the most dissimilar characteristic is that has a very square looking face with a heavy set and wide jaw area.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/24/76
FROM
:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/24/76
FROM
:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SE
Bufile 164-211
Re :
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Re Seattle letter to San Francisco, 11/5/76.
Enclosed herewith for the office of origin are two copies of an insert reflecting investigation conducted by San Francisco Division regarding above suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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PD0916 3300826 PP HO SE DE PD012 P 250445 NOV 76
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FR PORTLAND (164-41) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY SEATTLE (164-81) PRIORITY BT
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FOR INFORMATION BUREAU AND SEATTLE, U. S. GRAND JURY, PORTLAND, OREGON, RETURNED INDICTMENT APPROXIMATELY 5 P.M. , NOVEMBER 24, 1976, CHARGING UNSUB AS "JOHN DOE, ALSO KNOWN AS DAN COOPER AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BELOW." INDICTMENT CHARGED TWO COUNTS, COUNT ONE BEING AIR PIRACY AND COUNT TWO BEING HOBBS ACT, EXTORTION, BOND FIXED AT $500,000.
" INDICTMENT CHARGED TWO COUNTS, COUNT ONE BEING AIR PIRACY AND COUNT TWO BEING HOBBS ACT, EXTORTION, BOND FIXED AT $500,000. WARRANT REQUESTED BY AUSA FOR DISTRICT OF OREGON. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. BT
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, INDIANAPOLIS
DATE:
11/19/76
FROM
:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
BUfile 164-2111
Re report made by SA
at Seattle.
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"I think I saw a man that resembles this picture told this man was called
Wears
an Indiana State Trooper's uniform. Wears aviator's glasses, rumored he is a licensed airplane pilot, has unlimited use of highway flares, reported living Indiana,
The writer enclosed a clipping from the Chicago Tribune, Sunday, November 24, 1974, captioned "D. B. COOPER, $200,000 Leap Still a Mystery.
glasses, rumored he is a licensed airplane pilot, has unlimited use of highway flares, reported living Indiana,
The writer enclosed a clipping from the Chicago Tribune, Sunday, November 24, 1974, captioned "D. B. COOPER, $200,000 Leap Still a Mystery." The clipping contained a copy of the 1971 FBI composite sketch of the hijacker.
LEADS
INDIANAPOLIS AT INDIANA Will conduct appropriate investigation to locate, identify and eliminate the individual described in this anonymous letter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS Seattle (164-81) 2 - Indianapolis 2 - Portland
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) P
DATE: 11/26/76
FROM :
SC,
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00 : SEATTLE BUfile 164-2111
RE :
On 11/26/76,
Kent, Washington, telephonically contacted
the Seattle office indicating he does know of the man
that fits the description of D. B. COOPER.
last address, Calif., was employed with the Post Office in Renton, Wash.
:
On 11/26/76,
Kent, Washington, telephonically contacted
the Seattle office indicating he does know of the man
that fits the description of D. B. COOPER.
last address, Calif., was employed with the Post Office in Renton, Wash. was on extensive vacation around 11/24/71, and one year later left for California. advised the only description he has of is that
he resembles D. B. COOPER, from photos in the P.I. during the hijacking in 1971.
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5 TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) . IMMEDIATE
DENVER : (164-98) IMMEDIATE
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NORJAK; 00; SEATTLE. RE SEATTLE TELCALL TO DENVER, 'NOVEMBER 23, 1976, INDICATING AS FOLLOWS ::
IT IS NOTED THAT CAPTIONED. CASE OCCURED NOVEMBER 24, 1971 WHICH MEANS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS MAY POSSIBLY .COME INTO CONSIDERATION TOMORROW; THEREFORE, DENVER IS REQUESTED TO EXPEDITE COVERAGE OF LEAD.
ON THE MORNING. OF NOVEMBER 23, 1976, SAC, SEATTLE, RECEIVED' TELEPHONE CALL FROM ROYAL GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY, 150 WILLIAMS STREET, NEW YORK, N. Y., 12038, TELE- PHONE (212) 7.32-8400. SHE HAD RECEIVED A CALL EARLIER TODAY FROM AN ATTORNEY NAMED IN GREELEY, COLOFASO, INQUIR- ING A'S TO- POSSIBILITY OF ANY REWARD AVAILABLE IN CONNECTION
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PAGE TWO SE .(164-81) CLEAR WITH THE IDENTIFICATION. OF THE SUBJECT IN THIS CASE. INDICATED THAT HIS CLIENT, WHOM HE DID NOT HANS, TOLD HIM THAT HE READ A RECENT NEWSPAPER ARTICLE CONCERNING ' THE FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THIS HIJACKING AND THAT HE KNOWS WHO
INDICATED THAT HIS CLIENT, WHOM HE DID NOT HANS, TOLD HIM THAT HE READ A RECENT NEWSPAPER ARTICLE CONCERNING ' THE FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THIS HIJACKING AND THAT HE KNOWS WHO COOPER IS. ACCORDING TO HIS CLIENT DESCRIBED COOPER AS AN AIRPLANE PILOT WHO IS VERY . CAREFUL AND CAPABLE INDIVIDUAL AND WOULD PLA" THINGS OUT TO THE LAST DETAIL: CLIENT IS ALSO A PILOT. CLIENT INDICATED THAT HE KNOWS WHO COOPER IS AND WHERE HE IS LIVING, AND WOULD FURNISH INFORMATION TO HIS ATTORNEY FOR REFERRAL TO ROYAL GLOBE INSURANCE. COMPANY IF A REWARD IS OUTSTANDING.
IT IS NOTED THAT ROYAL GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY IS REPRE- SENTING NORTHWEST AIRLINES IN ALL INSURANCE MATTERS AND COV- ERED THE LOSS OF THE $200,000 INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER. IT `IS FURTHER NOTED THAT REPORTED REWARDS OFFERED BY THE SEATTLE "POST-INTELLIGENCER" NEWSPAPER IMMEDIATELY AFTER EVENT TOOK PLACE, HAVE APPARENTLY BEEN WITHDRAWN. FURTHERMORE, ROYAL GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS. NO SET POLICY REGARDING REWARD, BUT UNDOUBTEDLY WOULD CONSIDER . SAME IF MONEY WAS ACTUALLY RECOVERED. THIS MATTER IS BEING CONSIDERED BY : THE LEGAL
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OFFICE OF THE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THIS MATTER IS BEING CONSIDERED BY : THE LEGAL
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AND THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME IT IS MORE OR LESS IN A "HOLDING" STATUS. POINTED OUT THAT, IN HIS ESTIMATION, HIS CLIENT IS COMPLETELY RELIABLE, BUT ONLY APPEARS TO BE IN FAVOR OF. COOPERATING IF A REWARD IS AVAILABLE. STATED AFTER CONFERRING WITH HER LEGAL DEPARTMENT THAT THEY HAVE NO COMMITMENT OR AGREEMENT WITH ATTORNEY AND THAT HER FIRM HAD NO OBJECTION TO APPRISING THAT SHE HAD CONTACTED THE FBI AS AN. ACT. OF COOPERATION IN CONNECTION WITH A MAJOR CRIME.
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ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY HIS CLIENT AS TO THE IDENTITY OF THE SUBJECT IN THIS CASE.
POSSIBILITY OF PAYMENT BY BUREAU FOR INFORMATION LEADING
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TO THE IDENTITY AND ARREST OF SUBJECT SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH ATTORNEY ARMED AND DANGEROUS. AIRMAIL COPY. FURNISHED NEW YORK OFFICE. 8T
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RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR AND DENVER, NOV. 23, 1976. GREELEY, COLORADO, WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED A FORMER CLIENT MAY BE ID POSSESSION OF INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO CAPTIONED MATTER, FORMER CLIENT WISHES TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS, HOWEVER, WILL CONSENT TO INTERVIEW ON NOV. 24, 1976 AT 10:00 AM.
DENVER AT GREELEY, COLORADO WILL INTERVIEW FORMER CLIENT ON NOV. 24, 1976 AND FURNISH RESULTS TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE, BT 3290606Z SE 1
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NY0979 3300423 00 HQ DN SE DE NY 0 240356Z NOV 76 FM NEW YORK (164-627) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) IMMEDIATE DENVER (164-98) IMMEDIATE SEATTLE (164-81). IMMEDIATE BT
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RENYTELCALLS TO DENVER, AND DNTELCALLS TO NEW YORK, NOVEMBER
24, 1976.
ROYAL GLOBE INSURANCE, KOME NUMBER
CONTACTED.
REFERRED MATTER TO ROYAL GLOBE, KOME NUMBER
ADVISED ROYAL GLOBE IS WILLING TO NEGOTIATE FOR PERCENTAGE OF THE EXTORTED MONEY WITH CLEINT OF GREELY, COLORADO , ATTORNEY FOR RECOVERY OF MONEY AND INFORMATION LEADING TO APPREHENSION OF D.B. COOPER. ALSO WILLING TO COOPERATE WITH FBI IN THIS MATTER. WILL BE AVAILABLE AT HIS HOME AFTER 8:00 PM, EST. NYO WILL NOTIFY TO EXPECT TELEPHONIC CONTACT
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RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, NOVEMBER 23, 1976; DENVER TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, NOVEMBER 23, 1976; AND SAC,
RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, NOVEMBER 23, 1976; DENVER TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, NOVEMBER 23, 1976; AND SAC, DENVER, TELCALL TO NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 24, 1976.
ON NOVEMBER 24, 1976, ATTORNEY AT LAW, GREELEY, COLORADO, WAS RECONTACTED AND ADVISED HIS CLIENT WANTS A WRITTEN GUARANTEE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY AS TO EXACT PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED FUNDS HE WILL GET BEFORE PROVIDING ANY INFORMATION OR BEFORE BEING CONTACTED BY FBI. NEW YORK AT NEW YORK WILL CONTACT GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY, 150 WILLIAMS STREET, NEW YORK, AND
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ON NOVEMBER 24, 1976, AT 8:DC P.M. EST,
ROYAL GLOBE INSURANCE, HOME
TELEPHONE NUMBER WAS ADVISED THAT ATTORNEY
OF GREELEY, COLORADO, WOULD CONTACT HIM, SAME DATE, REGARDING A DEAL WITH HIS CLIENT FOR RECOVERY OF
EST,
ROYAL GLOBE INSURANCE, HOME
TELEPHONE NUMBER WAS ADVISED THAT ATTORNEY
OF GREELEY, COLORADO, WOULD CONTACT HIM, SAME DATE, REGARDING A DEAL WITH HIS CLIENT FOR RECOVERY OF FUNLS AND APPREHE'SION OF D. B. COOPER IN CAPTIONED MATTER. SAME DATE, 9:15 P.M. EST, ADVISED HE WAS CONTACTES BY AND OFFERED CLILIT &S, DOC.00 OR TED PERCENT OF FUNDS RECOVERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO RECOVERY OF FUNDS AND APPREHENSION OF COOPER, OLLY TO BE PAID AFTER THE FACT . ADVISED HE WOULD CONTACT CLIENT AND CALL
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PAGE TWO NY L64-627 C L E A R SAME DATE, 9:45 P.M. EST, ADVISED INFORMED
HIM HIS CLIENT REFUSED OFFER, AND MADE REQUEST FOR 150, ALE.W. FO. INFORMATION. ADVISED HE MADE NO COUNTER OFFER, BUT LEFT IT OPEN FOR TO RECONTACT HIM IF HIS CLIENT RECONSIDERS. ADVISED HE WOULD CONTACT THIS OFFICE IF THERE ARE ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS. ALSO EXPRESSED A WILLINGNESS TO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO REACH A RESOLUTION IN THIS MATTER.
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RE DE"VER TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, NOVEMBER 24, 1976; NEW YORK TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, NOVEMBER 24, 1976; AND NEW YORK TELETYPE TO THE BUREAU, NOVEMBER 25, 1976. ATTORNEY AT LAW, GREELEY, COLO TAIO, RECONTACTED AND ADVISED HIS CLIENT REFUSES TO BE INTERVIRULE OR FURNISH ANY INFORMATION TO THE FBI UNLESS GUARANTEED $50,000.CO UPON ARREST AND CONVICTION. ADVISED KE AND CLIENT HAVE HAD SEVERE ARGUMENTS WHEN HE ADVISED CLIENT TO COOPERATE WITH THE FBI, SINCE CLIENT FEFUSED, HE HAS WITHDRAWN FROM MATTER ENTIRELY AND WILL NOT ACT AS MEDIATOR IN THE FUTURE. ADVISED IT IS HIS OPINION THAT CLIENT LOES
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ADVISED IT IS HIS OPINION THAT CLIENT LOES
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NOT HAVE ATY POSITIVE INFORMATION AND IS IN RECEIPT AC ACCUMULATION OF SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE AID SUSPICIO: . HE FURTHER ADVISED ADVISED IF SUBPOENAED BEFORE FEDERAL GRAND JURY, HE WOULD DECLINE REVEALING CLIENT ON THE BASIS OF LATYER-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP AND IT IS, THEREFORE, FELT SUSPORNA OF WOULD BE USELESS.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1073 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOV NMENT
Memorandum
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/27/76
FROM :
SPC
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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Tacoma, Washington, telephone
telephonically contacted this office and advised that he and a friend, Tacoma
advised that COOPER never jumped but created an illusion and landed with the plane in Reno. He said COOPER was not interested in the money, he just wanted to commit the perfect crime. stated that he can pinpoint within 12 people who D.
He said COOPER was not interested in the money, he just wanted to commit the perfect crime. stated that he can pinpoint within 12 people who D. B. COOPER is. He wouldnot furnish the names of these individuals because he and want credit for solving the case and they want the reward. stated when he is assured by an Agent that he and will get the reward, he will furnish all the information available to him.
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RE DENVER TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, NOVEMBER 26, 1976. ATTORNEY AT LAW, b6 b7C GREELEY , COLORADO, WAS RECONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT FORMER CLIENT ABSOLUTELY REFUSES TO BE INTERVIEWED OR FURNISH ANY INFORMATION UNLESS HIS DEMANDS AFE MET. ADVISED i THAT HE FEELS IT IS USELESS TO RECONTACT FORMEN CLIENT SINCE HE FEELS HE WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND.
ADVISED i THAT HE FEELS IT IS USELESS TO RECONTACT FORMEN CLIENT SINCE HE FEELS HE WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND. IDUEVER, NE ADVISED IN THE EVENT HE DOES CHAIGE HIS MIND, HE WILL IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE FBI.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING AT DENVER.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 11/30/76
FROM : SC,
SUBJECT: NORJAK
SubJ
RE :
On : 11/29/76,
Tacoma, Wash., furnished the following information concerning D. B. COOPER.
flyer and parachutist, and Tacoma, are going to have this , newspaper, "National Inquirer", from Flordea send a photographer and reporter to Seattle, which they are going to pay for a story to where D. B. COOPER IS. wants the FBI in Tacoma to be present when "National Inquirer" arrives.
stated, "this is on elusion and magic we know who D. B. COOPER is". stated, COOPER tried to fool the FBI, instead of flying South to California he turned left to a mountain at 10,000 ft.
stated, COOPER tried to fool the FBI, instead of flying South to California he turned left to a mountain at 10,000 ft. and had (4) parachutes to use. also stated COOPER was in Olympia celebrating his victory Saturday 11/27/76, but was not there.
appears to have many elusions of D. B. COOPER, which he rambles on incoherantly.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOWINMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/30/76
FROM : SA
UNSUB-aka-
SUBJECT: D.P. COOPER
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On 11/30/76, at 10:45AM who gave his date of birth as address Seattle, was interviewed by the writer at the Seattle Office OF the FBI, following his voluntary appearance there, and his request to speak with an FBI Agent.
10:45AM who gave his date of birth as address Seattle, was interviewed by the writer at the Seattle Office OF the FBI, following his voluntary appearance there, and his request to speak with an FBI Agent. Ha is presently attending Clover Park Vocational School (ext. After dayxn denying his request to have a newspaper reporter present during the interview, SA asked for his business. b6
replied that he has absolute proof of the identity of "D. B. COOPER". He further stated that he had arrived at this "proof" with his friend, telephone and were most anxious to bring it to the attention of the FBI.
then proceeded to outline a theory that COOPER b6 was in cahoots with the crew members of the aircraft, to carry ou-b7C a "Mission Impossible" type operation, just to say they had done it; that "COOPER" left the aircraft with the passengers; that the crew members had "burned" too parachutes on the plane, and had either burned the money or had concealed it on their bodies when they left the aircraft at Reno. He stated that "COOPER" could thus be narrowed to being one of the listed passengers.
is quite serious about the theory, and delivers b6 it in a very dramatic manner, obviously having
is quite serious about the theory, and delivers b6 it in a very dramatic manner, obviously having rehearsed portions b7C of it for the most dramatic kind of impact. He states he is going to take his story to "the press" and will call Northwest Orient Airlines with his theory to enforce its being followed up properly by the FBI.
The writer thanked him for the information, stating the information would be brought to the attention of the case agent.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 11-30-76
FROM CASAC
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At 12:54 PM, 11/30/76, tory, telephonically advised of the following as it per- tains to the examination of the trousers submitted on 11/23/76.
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The laundry tag, although it is partially disintigrated contains what is believed to be a complete serial number A-317, however, a portion of this serial number area was disihtigrated and there could possibly be an additional digit in front of the 317. In addition, there is writing "one" and the partial letters "MARTI" which believes could possibly be the One Hour Martinizing cleaning and would be a good possibility for further investigation regarding the trousers.
The waist on the trousers measures 42" with an inseam' of 31".
is writing "one" and the partial letters "MARTI" which believes could possibly be the One Hour Martinizing cleaning and would be a good possibility for further investigation regarding the trousers.
The waist on the trousers measures 42" with an inseam' of 31".
He stated that the serology examination regarding body fluids is still. being conducted and we will be advised of the results when completed. He further stated that there is no way that the Lab can tell as to how long the trousers were in the area but from general appearances it is not believed that they have been there five years, however, there is no test that can be run to give the exact length of time the trousers were in the tree. advised that the Lab report will be forth- coming but he wanted to furnish the above inforamtion for our investigative leads.
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
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Plaintiff,
v. JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, and more particularly described below,
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INDICTMENT
(49 U.S.C. §1301 (15) and (34) , $1472 (i) and 18 .U.S.C. §1951)
Defendant.
THE GRAND JURY CHARGES:
COUNT I
On or about the 24th day of November, 1971, in the District of Oregon, JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, a male Caucasian, age mid-Forties; height 5'10"-6'; weight 170-180 lbs .; physical build aver- age to well built; complexion olive, medium smooth; hair dark brown or black, parted on left, combed back, of greasy appearance; sideburns at low ear level; eyes brown or dark; voice low without particular accent using an intelligent vocabulary; and a heavy smoker of cigarettes, defendant, did knowingly commit and attempt to commit aircraft piracy
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within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States by seizing and exercising control by force and violence and by
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within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States by seizing and exercising control by force and violence and by threats of force and violence and with wrongful intent, of a civil aircraft of the United States while such aircraft was in flight, that is, a civil aircraft then being operated by Northwest Orient Airlines as Flight No. 305 between Portland, Oregon, in the District of Oregon, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the Western District of Washington, all in violation of Section 902(i) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, 49 U.S.C. §1301 (15) and (34) and $1472 (i) .
COUNT II
On or about the 24th day of November, 1971, in the District of Oregon, JOHN DOE, also known as DAN COOPER, a male Caucasian, age mid-Forties; height 5'10"-6'; weight 170-180 lbs .; physical build aver- age to. well built; complexion olive, medium smooth; hair dark brown or black, parted on left, combed back, of greasy appearance; sideburns at low ear level; eyes brown or dark; voice low without particular accent using an intelligent vocabulary; and a heavy smoker of cigarettes, defendant, did knowingly and
greasy appearance; sideburns at low ear level; eyes brown or dark; voice low without particular accent using an intelligent vocabulary; and a heavy smoker of cigarettes, defendant, did knowingly and wilfully attempt to obstruct, delay and affect commerce and the movement of articles and commodities in com- merce, that is, a Boeing 727 three engine jet airliner, aircraft passengers, their baggage, freight and U.S. Mail, known as and included within Northwest Orient Airlines Flight No. 305 between Portland, Oregon, in the District of Oregon, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the Western District of Washington, by extortion, that is to say, defendant attempted to obtain and did obtain the sum of $200, 000 .. in the form of. United States currency from and with the consent of PAGE 2 - INDICTMENT (U.S. v. John Doe, a/k/a/ Dan Cooper)
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Northwest Orient Airlines, such consent induced by a wrongful use of actual and threatened force, violence and fear in that defendant did, while on board the aircraft, display to members of the aircraft crew a device claimed by defendant to be a bomb coupled with
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Northwest Orient Airlines, such consent induced by a wrongful use of actual and threatened force, violence and fear in that defendant did, while on board the aircraft, display to members of the aircraft crew a device claimed by defendant to be a bomb coupled with defendant's demand that the sum of $200, 000 be delivered to him in order to assure the continued safety of the aircraft and its contents, all in violation of 18 U. S.C. §1951.
Dated this day of November, 1976. A TRUE BILL.
Foreman.
SIDNEY I. LEZAK United States Attorney District of Oregon
First Assistant United States Attorney
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FBI
Date:
11/26/76
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL (Precedence

TO:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

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SUBJECT: NORJAK (00: Seattle)
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Re Portland teletype to Bureau, et al, 11/24/76.
Enclosed herewith for the Bureau and Seattle is one copy each of the indictment returned 11/24/76, by U.
Enclosed herewith for the Bureau and Seattle is one copy each of the indictment returned 11/24/76, by U. S. Grand Jury, Portland, Oregon, charging Unsub as JOHN DOE, aka DAN COOPER, with violations of Aircraft Piracy and Hobbs Act Statutes.
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Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
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ROBERT E. THOMPSON PUBLISHER EDITOR
Setle Post-Intelligencer
Sus FF Su GG
November 30, 1976
Dear Mr. Reed:
I am terribly sorry to have been so long in replying to your letter of October 21 in regard to the Post-Intelligencer's $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of D. B. Cooper. Unfortunately I have been out of the city and also have been wrestling with the problem of the reward.
Unfortunately I have been out of the city and also have been wrestling with the problem of the reward.
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We finally have concluded that the offer of the reward will end as of December 31, 1976. Should you have any inquiries about the reward after the first of the year, you, therefore, can' inform the individuals involved that it,no longer is in effect.
With best regards,
Sincerely yours,
Robert E. Thompson
Mr. John M. Reed Special Agent in Charge" United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation 915 Second Avenue Seattle, Wa. 98174
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521 Wall Street, Seattle, Washington 98121/Area Code 206 628-8051/Established 1863
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JUL	'ION 4! CFR) 101-11 ..
UNI:	. STATES GOVERNMENT

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Memorandum
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TO
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DATE:
11/30/76
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: SPEECH MATTERS
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SAC made separate tapes and had separate interviews with the following newspapers, radio and TV stations concerning the D.
Memorandum
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TO
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DATE:
11/30/76
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: SPEECH MATTERS
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SAC made separate tapes and had separate interviews with the following newspapers, radio and TV stations concerning the D.B. COOPER case on November 24, 1976. It should be noted that ABC, NBC, and CBS, New York, are listed separately since they interviewed separately, and results of these interviews were picked up by many of their affiliates whose identity is not known. NEWSPAPERS:
"Daily Olympian" "Seattle Times" "Seattle P-I" "Bellevue American" "Oregon Journal" "Chicago Tribune" "New York Times " "Bellingham Herald" "Tacoma Tribune" "Spokane Review"
TELEVISION :
KVI ABC, New York NBC, New York CBS, New York
RADIO STATIONS

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FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription
November 30, 1976
North
Carolina,
was interviewed at her place of employment, Bruards Incorporated, Highway 70 A, Conover, North Carolina. She furnished the following information:
She stated that she had met also known as in October, 1971, and believes the exact date of October 10 of that year. This was in South Carolina and she believes it was about the time that She began
and stated on Thanksgiving of 1971, she were at the White Stag Lodge at Tryon, North Carolina.
Her recollection is that
before Thanksgiving and that her and then went to the White Stag Lodge either on that Tuesday or on Wednesday which would be November 24, 1971. She says that she definitely remembers that was not out of her sight for more than a few minutes during this entire week and upon further reflection, recalls that
She recalls that she prepared with the assistance a very sumptuous
that was not out of her sight for more than a few minutes during this entire week and upon further reflection, recalls that
She recalls that she prepared with the assistance a very sumptuous dinner for Thanksgiving, this preparation being mostly done the day before Thanksgiving and that another couple, from Spartanburg, South Carolina, where they now reside in came up to the White Stag Lodge and had She recalls that
Thanksgiving dinner with her her stayed at the Lodge for some time and that she actually
and she believes took place in York, South Carolina. She has not. of this time.
resides
South Carolina, with a residence telephone of and employed with an employment telephone of
Interviewed on 11/26/76 at N. C.
File #
GE 164-101
by SA
Date dictated
11/26/76
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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are very good friends and often talk to each other by telephone and most of the information concerning has been furnished to
This concerns
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2
are very good friends and often talk to each other by telephone and most of the information concerning has been furnished to
This concerns
recalls that she has received information out west
and she believes it was in Colorado
state of Washington. This was subsequent to occurred in October
She has had no contact with him since that time and has no idea as to his whereabouts.
North Carolina, and she believes it is and it would be a possibility that might either visit in that area or live in that area.
recollection was refreshed by the and she recalled in
Chat had come over Spartanburg, South Carolina, with
She also recalls that and that it was this week, which was Thanksgiving week, in 1971, when she went to the White Stag Lodge in Tryon, North Carolina.
stated that could not have been in the state of Washington or anywhere else on November 24 or November 25, 1971, as he was with her this entire time.
She stated that
in Spartanburg, South Carolina, might also remember this Thanksgiving dinner quite well as was
She stated another former close friend an Agent of the ATF Station in Greenville, South Carolina.
She stated that
in Spartanburg, South Carolina, might also remember this Thanksgiving dinner quite well as was
She stated another former close friend an Agent of the ATF Station in Greenville, South Carolina. As far as she knows, is still assigned to that station.
stated that was inclined to brag about things and lie in order to impress his listeners and she described him as a con-man type person
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and that he certainly had conned and then taking about everything she had from her. She said she was sorry that it appeared that he was not involved in the matter under investigation.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101) (P)
NORJAK (00: SEATTLE) DUFILE: 164-2111
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Re Seattle airtel to Charlotte, 10/13/76. Enclosed for Seattle is original and one (1) CODY Of ED-302 showing results of interview of N. C.
The following investigation was conducted by SA
Efforts to locate N. C., were made on 10/26/76, 11/17/76. 11/19/76, 17/24/76. without success. On the last date.
The following investigation was conducted by SA
Efforts to locate N. C., were made on 10/26/76, 11/17/76. 11/19/76, 17/24/76. without success. On the last date. was located at and stated that was employed at
Bruards, Inc., in N. C., and that he would advise her of interviewing Agent's desire to contact her co that she might contact FBI at Hickory, N. C., and arrange for a meeting.
SPC
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On 11/22/76. an anonymous caller telephonically advised who recently returned to the U. S. from forcien duty and is presently assigned Ft. Brags, N. G., strongly resembles an individual by the name of DAN COOPER whose picture appeared in the Fayetteville Times about mid-November. The caller stated that the article indicated 2)- Seattle (Encs, 2) 3 - Charlotte JRJ/bbp (5)
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COOPER was wanted for hijacking a plane out of Las Vegas, Nevada, five years ago in which he obtained money from ransom demand and parachuted from plane while it was in flight to the state of Washington.
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COOPER was wanted for hijacking a plane out of Las Vegas, Nevada, five years ago in which he obtained money from ransom demand and parachuted from plane while it was in flight to the state of Washington. The caller refused to identify himself.
is unknown to Charlotte Office.
No loads are being set out for the Columbia Division. For further interviews regarding it being left to the discretion of the office of origin as to whether or not the word of is sufficient to climinate him from consideration as a suspect in this casc.
Charlotte is conducting investigation at Fayetteville. II. C .. in effort to determine whether is a suspect or should be so in this matter.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA at Tomball, Texas: b6 On October 24, 1976, telephonically contacted SA and furnished the
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During March, 1971, while assigned as
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for Lake Charles Towing Company, a was also employed but also terminated his employment during this period. stated was recalled as a good worker but unable to provide any information regarding associates as no off duty time was ever spent with same.
stated was recalled as a good worker but unable to provide any information regarding associates as no off duty time was ever spent with same. According to mentioned the fact he was living with or dating a girl from Lafayette but never mentioned her name or indicated whether she was an Indian or white female. advised he has not had any contact with since same terminated his employment with Lake Charles Towing Company.
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SAG, LOS ANGELES (164-407)
11/23/76
SAG, SMI DIEGO (164-01) (=C)
TTOZINGT
Ladilo 104-2121
AC:
Ca 11/14/76, San Yoidro, California, contacted Som buona bases with regard to a composito durilor of D. D. COUrma and nouto article that ' porcared in 11/14 foste of the Son Dicro Union neussponce. hoviced commesite of Cobros reato a sezon; zastublanco to an individual he served military duty with at El Toro, California, mos imcertain as to whether
first pamo Vos aco Tito tico originally from the State of Washington,
natal bin and Fero assigned to the
0030
described
as follows no of 
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zastublanco to an individual he served military duty with at El Toro, California, mos imcertain as to whether
first pamo Vos aco Tito tico originally from the State of Washington,
natal bin and Fero assigned to the
0030
described
as follows no of 
AOS Leicht: Toichte Toist Complications Characteristicos Michano: 5 0 -- 510" 150 - 160
Dart: brown or black Liche Ilich Forchendr narrow Saca
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AMIGO & DANCESOUS-
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SA
The following investigation was conducted by at Houston, Texas:
On October 26, 1976,
Pona Engineers Incorporated, 8. Chelsea Place, was contacted and advised as follows:
Review of old certified Welding Corporation employee records regarding a date of birth b6 b7c
Social Security Account Number were negative.
Chelsea Place, was contacted and advised as follows:
Review of old certified Welding Corporation employee records regarding a date of birth b6 b7c
Social Security Account Number were negative.
stated during 1971 Certified Welding was doing a job for Husky Oil Corporation, Cheyenne, Wyoming but any lisitng for above was negative.
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SAC,	SEATTLE	(164-81)
SAC,	HOUSTON	(164-118) (RUC)

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KORJAX; AIRCRAFT HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
Ro Houston letter to Seattle, 10/20/76.
Enclosed for Seattle are two (2) copies of each of two investigative inserts reflecting investi- gation conducted at Houston and Texas.
In view of fact all investigation requested has been conducted and reported, this matter is being placed in an RUC status by Houston Division.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-88b 849) 12/6/76
SC
NORJAK 00: SE BUvile 164-2111
RE :
Rememo of SA
11/11/76.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-88b 849) 12/6/76
SC
NORJAK 00: SE BUvile 164-2111
RE :
Rememo of SA
11/11/76.
On 12/2/76. Department of Motor Vehicles, made available a copy of the
16.4-21-10. 20
current license issued b
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOY RNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 12/7/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
RE :
Re memo of SA
dated 10/28/76.
A check with the Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles on 11/10/76, revealed that DOB possessed a valid Washington State driver's license that expired in 1978.
Descriptive data on that license indicated that is a male, with blue eyes, 5'9" tall, address
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he must wear glasses and
His status is
suspended.
Washington State driver's license number is
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LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Olympia, Washington
Will obtain a copy of Washington State driver's license and forward same to Seattle.
Washington State driver's license number is
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SEATTLE DIVISION
At Olympia, Washington
Will obtain a copy of Washington State driver's license and forward same to Seattle.
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JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE:
12/8/76
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
Bufile:
164-2111
Re: PARACHUTE FOUND BY
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Re Portland letter to Seattle, 10/19/76.
Being transmitted to Portland separately by registered parcel post is the parachute canopy furnished Portland by and subsequently furnished to the Seattle Division.
On 11/10/76, EARL COSSEY, Leota Junior High School, Woodinville, Washington, advised after viewing the canopy furnished.by that it was not identical to the one used by unsub in this matter.
On 11/10/76, EARL COSSEY, Leota Junior High School, Woodinville, Washington, advised after viewing the canopy furnished.by that it was not identical to the one used by unsub in this matter. COSSEY is the man who packed the parachute used by unsub. COSSEY advised that the canopy furnished by is a 24 foot canopy and COOPER's canopy was 28 feet.
In view of this information, no further investi- gation will be conducted concerning this aspect of this case.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS ..
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It was learned through contact with EARL COSSEY that his cur- rent address is 15010 N.E. 192nd, Woodinville, Washington, telephone 485-9340.
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OPTIONAL FORM TIVI TO JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE:
12/8/76
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Bufile:
164-2111
Re : PARACHUTE FOUND BY
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Re Portland letter to Seattle, 10/19/76.
TO
: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
DATE:
12/8/76
FROM
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Bufile:
164-2111
Re : PARACHUTE FOUND BY
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Re Portland letter to Seattle, 10/19/76.
Being transmitted to Portland separately by registered parcel post is the parachute canopy furnished Portland by and subsequently furnished to the Seattle Division.
On 11/10/76, EARL COSSEY, Leota Junior High School, Woodinville, Washington, advised after viewing the canopy furnished by that it was not identical to the one used by unsub in this matter. COSSEY is the man who packed the parachute used by unsub. COSSEY advised that the canopy furnished by is a 24 foot canopy and COOPER's canopy was 28 feet.
In view of this information, no further investi- gation will be conducted concerning this aspect of this case.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
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It was learned through contact with EARL COSSEY that his cur- rent address is 15010 N.E. 192nd, Woodinville, Washington, telephone 485-9340.
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REPORT of the
FBI- LABORATORY
A
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
December 3, 197

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LAB. NO.	PC-N1250 RR QW

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Re:
NORJAK
Aux 15

Specimens received	11/29/76
Q4	Trousers

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Result of examination: The 04 trousers have a waistband measurement of 42" and an inseam measurement of approximately 31". They are constructed with a wool and silk blend utilizing blue, tan and black colors.
A fragmented laundry tag stapled to the Q4 fly arca bears the serial number A 317 and the following writing; ONE MARTI. A partial letter follows the letter I and the possibility of the phrase "ONE HOUR MARTINIZING" should possibly be considered.
The FBI Laboratory does not have a laundry tag reference file, No invisible laundry markings were found on Q4.
The FBI Laboratory does not have a laundry tag reference file, No invisible laundry markings were found on Q4. No hairs were found on Q4.
No blood or other body fluid stains were identified on specimen 04.
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Laboratory ,Transmittal Form 7-72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To:
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
December 3, 1976
From: Director, FB

FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
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Examination requested by:
Seattle
Reference:	Letter 11/23/76
Examination requested:	Microscopic Analyses - Chemical Analyses
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Results of the enclosed Laboratory report were telephonically reported to ASAC on November 30, 1976.
Letter 11/23/76
Examination requested:	Microscopic Analyses - Chemical Analyses
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Results of the enclosed Laboratory report were telephonically reported to ASAC on November 30, 1976. Specimen Q4 is being returned to you under separate cover by registered mail.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/7/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
RE :
Re memo of SA
dated 11/1/76.
On 17/30/76 an attempt was made to contact
Seattle, Washington. It was
noted that 5225 53rd Avenue, is an invalid address.
On the same day, a check with the Seattle City Directory revealed that there is no or any other combination of etc.
In view of the above, it is requested the following lead be covered:
LEADS : SEATTLE DIVISION
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In view of the above, it is requested the following lead be covered:
LEADS : SEATTLE DIVISION
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Washington
L . Will recontact persons residing at and determine if possible, a valid address for and also a valid phone number. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
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: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
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DATE: 12/1/76 SW. C €
SUBJECT: NOR JAK
This date Cowlitz County SO, Kelso, Washington advised that his department was contacted by a California TV Production company which filmssthe LEONARD NIMOY show "In search of" fequesting cooperation in the filming of a documentary re captioned matter. stated he pointed out it was a two county SO operation with Clark and Cowlitz counties but his department would cooperate.
stated he pointed out it was a two county SO operation with Clark and Cowlitz counties but his department would cooperate. He inquired re FBI cooperation in the filming and was advised that FBI (location unknown) had been contacted and refused to cooperate on basis this was pending case.
The company will start their production in Cowlitz County this date. was advised that if any information was sought by company re FBI participation contact should be made with Seattle or SAC.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation N.S. Courthouse, 620 Still Train Portland, Oregon, 97205 J.B. Q. agent
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I am sure gray to read about the Grand Jury there indicating mr. D.B. Cooper because I would like to see Him brought to Justice and soon too good it can be done now to because the Old Devil St. Peter matt 16:22623 and Itis seven supposed to be angels have been overcome by The 55 Highest in Heaven and me here and this jah has taken a while too 18 years is a long time to he
Peter matt 16:22623 and Itis seven supposed to be angels have been overcome by The 55 Highest in Heaven and me here and this jah has taken a while too 18 years is a long time to he fighting those evil pot sos and I am Very happy to say that it is finished and please don't to benny word for it and ask for Verification of it and ask for Divine Divindance Too from The Creator Dod Jehauah, TheReal 3.
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Diving + Haly Mundial Inteligence, and he sure to use the Word Real so you Can buypass any + all of the Old Devis? impersonators and receive the Truth for a change and Shape. you will be willing to use it after you get it tão, 2) was given a Patentable idea- 8 years ago and it is much needed to hat I kept getting megatrix answers from my Patent attorney in washington ad I finally decided that the Old Devil was behind this action so this is when I Volunteered to overcome the hut within a day or two Temas who is one of The Seven Spirits of God let me know- that the Devil had beven angels who had to he overcome too so I Quietly accepted if and have been working on it quer since but it is now finished and this Skyjacher Can be brought to justice
me know- that the Devil had beven angels who had to he overcome too so I Quietly accepted if and have been working on it quer since but it is now finished and this Skyjacher Can be brought to justice now because I get pertinent information from the 55 Christian Clete in Heauch , amy Heaven Connection.) so His real name b6 b7C
Und Heluces m Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and He still has the $200,000,00 intact waiting for the
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Statue of Limitations to run out, He hango around the Le Club a Boat Club and is a Codrines lo Open Sea Speed Boat with
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yor reynever left any Clews is because this and the Thunder of Senator Percys Daughter Valarie were supposed to be perfect crimes and signal all the Croods in the U.S. a. to get on the Ball and make things really miserable for the Decent Folks here so He had the Help of the Devil and His Sister and His kephine the antichrist helia. it or not and so did thema Tabata dell
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and the is armed and should be Considered dangerous and the knife thisman used has never been found as yet and I believe that it is in a dematerialized state some place and the reason that
and the is armed and should be Considered dangerous and the knife thisman used has never been found as yet and I believe that it is in a dematerialized state some place and the reason that Cooper never left any clavis in because when He left the Pland with the money The Old Devil + Hing Sister to His Trefahne domates - ialized Hint the Money and whisked Him through the air all the Way across the
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U.S. a, then to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and set Him clown in His own back yard then materialized Him of the money again and you have a perfect Crime almost they didn't Count on My Friends in the Spirit world giving me this information, they. Diving Sala Quido Sada Venus one of The Seven Spirits of God and I would like to bodd She was a very Good one too, so Durgently suggest that both these men be brought in for a questioning and given Lie Detector Septs plus Truth Scrum and chave Confessions typed up for them to sign when they admit their quilt, also & have written about a logen letters Volunteering information about Certain Crimes to the main Office in Washington D.
and chave Confessions typed up for them to sign when they admit their quilt, also & have written about a logen letters Volunteering information about Certain Crimes to the main Office in Washington D.C. and a female Employee there has been intercepting them and hiding them in the " File and Her name is so please Call Fyr, Clarencemi, Kelley and tell Him about this and finck those letters and act on them and that everyone who is given a Lie Detector
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ilest is also given Swith Serum too to make sure that they tell the Truth or so you Can discover the Truth of in this area a man by the name of is holding
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who is missing from Her Home in Cast Seattle, Washington and there is an $19,000,00 reward for When this man works at a Feed Lot (millund) 38% Miles from Deming on Route 26, this is near Hatch, New Mexico. His license Plate on His Car did read Texas also in this area lives the Train who sent the. Bomb through the mail and Killed a Judge
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John Lawless el Paseo Sitoshington, & $10,000,0 0reward
His name is and I have heard bino names , mamatired of the Farmers market Here and they also sell Powder Here too, I heard this name mentioned in the Feed +
Paseo Sitoshington, & $10,000,0 0reward
His name is and I have heard bino names , mamatired of the Farmers market Here and they also sell Powder Here too, I heard this name mentioned in the Feed + Seed section. also in this area of Arizona & Texas is the Outlets for a gang of Indian Jewelry Thieves who stole Omaian Jewelry at albuquerque, hep mex. there is a 25,000.00 Menarel for this one them about three monthslater
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of Santa fe, Kan Mexico; then about 3 months later at San Francisco, California. then about 3 months plater at Quith ar Consequences, Their Mexico . these People should be brought to Justice too and just as soon as it is inteligently possibile and if you sond Someone here I Juill give thank the mances and show them the locations of most of this Outleto, one is in ElPaso, Texas ande trío Que in arizona and three in new méxico mot in this area. There is an murderer in El Paso, Texas. tão and trío murdereso in anthony, new mexico they in a small reward for these three through the El Paso, Herald Past (Paper), I have turned them in these hut evidently no action has been taken, the Silver Dimes that were stolen on the East Coast are at the Domburg mint
tão and trío murdereso in anthony, new mexico they in a small reward for these three through the El Paso, Herald Past (Paper), I have turned them in these hut evidently no action has been taken, the Silver Dimes that were stolen on the East Coast are at the Domburg mint at westport, Connecticut. There is two million Dollars in Stolen money buried at Central argyle Praia Scalia . from a Brinks Tienez Tuck Robbery at Boston Ibelieve and I am waiting right now for The Good Lord Jesus Christ and This angels to come to pick up the Devil and His
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seven suffered to be angels and any other hidden enemies here and start processing them a good riddance to. So Please Call Mr. Kelley and Give Vi the information and that should be charged with Obstructing Justice and Obtaining money under false pretenses 1 believe, also. I believe that the Devil has threatened lots of Law enforcement People with Death if they do their Jobs and Some F.B. J. People are among them to, so they have to be told that the Devil has lum overcome & Mis angelo and that The Creator God Jehovah has Control over them and they can now do their John with out any interference from the eviliones.
People are among them to, so they have to be told that the Devil has lum overcome & Mis angelo and that The Creator God Jehovah has Control over them and they can now do their John with out any interference from the eviliones.
Please action all these things and I sure can use the reward monies tão as the Devil has been stocking any aditional income to me. 0 b6 b7C
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FROM : SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P) NORJAK 00: Seattle Bufile: 164-2111
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For the information of Seattle, the following is set forth:
On 11/22/76, G. F. ROBERTS, aka Bob, 2028_West :..... Bijou, Colorado Springs, Colorado, telephone 634-6551, appeared at the Colorado Springs RA and furnished the following information :
In approximately 1963, ROBERTS resided in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.
Springs, Colorado, telephone 634-6551, appeared at the Colorado Springs RA and furnished the following information :
In approximately 1963, ROBERTS resided in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. ROBERTS stated that prior to that time, he had been a career newspaperman, having worked extensively in the southwestern United States. He stated that in 1973 he became curious of who at that time lived at Consequences, telephone and the WestX Motel, Truth or Consequences. ROBERTS stated that he once made inquiry in approximately 1973 with (First Name Unknown) , who was advertising the residence on
Truth of *
During ROBERTS' conversation
with she indicted that had been in an accident and that he was at that time in what ROBERTS believed to be the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
claimed that
said that had arrived in Truth or Consequences from Alaska. He said he could furnish no additional information regarding the and he never knowingly met
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ROBERTS further advised that he subsequently had conversation with
both in Truth or Consequences. and found that very little information was known about He said that at one time had when
it was up for sale, and
supposedly was
said his curiosity
was further aroused when told him that the had returned to their home in Florida, contrary to what had told him.
ROBERTS advised that to the best of his recollection, in approximately the early part of 1974, he observed an individual in Truth or Consequences that he was certain and from the description he had he felt that person was identical to 
of although he never met
ROBERTS stated that within the past few weeks, he observed an artist's composite drawing of the aircraft skyjacker known as D. COOPER in a Denver newspaper. He said that he was immediately certain that the drawing was identical to the man he believed to be ROBERTS
said that his observations confirmed his feelings about and gave him some explanation as to how the would have had assets of
that the drawing was identical to the man he believed to be ROBERTS
said that his observations confirmed his feelings about and gave him some explanation as to how the would have had assets of well over $100,000.00 in Truth or Consequences.
For the information of Seattle, ROBERTS stated he was 83 years of age. He did not appear to be irrational and indicated that he was furnishing this information to be handled as desired by the FBI.
Any follow-up to the above information is being left to the discretion of the Seattle Division.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/7/76
FROM
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SUBJECT:
NORJAK
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BUFILE 164-2111
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MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS
On 11/27/76,
Lakeview Market, 15348 Bothell Way N.E., advised an individual looking like the sketch of D. B. COOPER and similar in appearance, wearing sunglasses, was in the store that he works in (i.e. Lakeview Market).
stated the individual was driving an automobile with Washington license
On same date, a check with the Washington State Department
stated the individual was driving an automobile with Washington license
On same date, a check with the Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles revealed that Washington license is a 1969 Buick LeSabre 4-door, registered to Washington
The above is being presented for information purposes only and no further investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of this matter at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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On 11/15/76, who requested that * his name be kept confidential advised that he had information regarding captioned case.
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On 11/15/76, who requested that * his name be kept confidential advised that he had information regarding captioned case.
On 12/6/76, who again requested that his name be kept confidential, advised that he went Nebraska, with an individual named He advised that bears a great resemblance to the Unsub in this case.
advised that he last saw
in 1952
and that in
was an
excellent athlete who played all sports for
stated that in 1952 was 5'9", 150 1bs., dishwater blond hair and that he would now be about 40 years of age. .. stated that was never in any trouble when he knew him and that he was a clean cut type. He advised that was in the paratroopers just after the Korean War.
advised that photograph is in the He also advised that and that they
live in or near Othello, Washington.
Chicago will leave the setting out of additional leads to the discretion of Seattle.
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Date of transcription,
11/30/76
was interviewed at his place of employment, the Fresno Dodge agency body shop, Fresno. California, by Special Agents identified himself with California
born
Driver's License He is described as a white male, 6', 190
pounds, brown hair, brown eyes, residence address,
California, telephone number
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from the Seattle area to a Methodist Church Camp, which is known as the Lazy F Ranch, and is located on the Menashtach (phonetic) Creek, 15 miles southest of Ellensburg, Washington. He stated that stayed there several days during Thanksgiving in a large building known as the Trading Post. and the only other person in the area was
advised that on Wednesday afternoon, Thanks- giving eve, 1971, he and two of his friends drove up the creek canyon road into the mountains as far as they could drive.
and the only other person in the area was
advised that on Wednesday afternoon, Thanks- giving eve, 1971, he and two of his friends drove up the creek canyon road into the mountains as far as they could drive. They then walked until they were about eight miles from the church camp. They had gone into this area to hunt grouse, and during the trip they saw nothing to indicate any human presence whatsoever. He recalls they passed some mountain summer cabins, approximately one and one-half miles from the camp, which were boarded and closed.
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stated that about 1:00 p.m. it began to snow, and by 9:30 p.m. that evening there was eight inches of fresh snow on the ground. At about 11:30 p.m., the group was preparing for bed, and one of his friends, went out to shovel snow from the porch. He returned a moment later and announced there was a man outside the camp yelling for help. stated that all of the men went out and encountered this individual at the perimeter of the camp, who was carrying a gallon wine bottle, which only appeared to have two inches of wine remaining. The
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Interviewed on, 11/29/76 at Fresno, California File # SC.
the perimeter of the camp, who was carrying a gallon wine bottle, which only appeared to have two inches of wine remaining. The
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Interviewed on, 11/29/76 at Fresno, California File # SC. 764-50
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man appeared to be very frightened and was very reluctant to come into the camp and particularly, into the building. He ran from them at least twice and had to be coaxed back. Finally, they were able to talk to the man and he immediately requested that he be taken to the main highway. stated that he asked the man where he had come from, and what he was doing, and the man said that he had been hunting up in the canyon and that he had been staying in one of the summer cabins.
stated the man indicated he was hunting elk, and that this immediately arose his suspicions, as elk season had been over for two weeks. They asked where his hunting equipment was, and the man claimed that he had fallen in the creek and lost all
They asked where his hunting equipment was, and the man claimed that he had fallen in the creek and lost all his gear. However, he was unable to explain his dry clothing. Further, he never explained how he arrived in the area and there was no car visible around the camp, or on the road to the camp.
stated that he is very familiar with this area, having hunted elk and camped at the church camp numerous times, and stated that without driving a vehicle down the church camp road, a 35-mile hike would be involved to arrive at this location. stated that further observation indicated to him that while the man appeared to be acting intoxicated, he was in reality quite sober, and appeared to be very frightened and very cold. He recalled that the temperature at that time was about 22 degrees.
He described the individual as a white male, 28 to 35 years, 5'10", 185-195 pounds, muscular-solid build, light brown hair, slightly curly, slender face, reddish complexion, clean shaven, did not appear to be dirty or unkempt, as if he had been camping.
He described the individual as a white male, 28 to 35 years, 5'10", 185-195 pounds, muscular-solid build, light brown hair, slightly curly, slender face, reddish complexion, clean shaven, did not appear to be dirty or unkempt, as if he had been camping. The man was wearing a short-sleeved wool Pendleton shirt, brown, gold and green in color, and underneath it he was wearing a grey flannel sweat shirt. He was wearing Levi's and could not recall his shoes.
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The man continued to insist upon being trans- ported to the highway and offered to pay any amount of money for transporation. When the men declined, he started walking down the road. At this point, the men restrained him and offered to discuss the situation further. They then woke up at which time they asked the man for identification. stated that when he asked the man if he had a wallet, he, patted the man's shirt pocket and felt something. The man stated he had no wallet, and withdrew a bottle of pills from the shirt pocket. The man indicated that the pills were a prescription.
stated he recalls the pill bottle bore a label from the University Village Pay and Save Store.
The man indicated that the pills were a prescription.
stated he recalls the pill bottle bore a label from the University Village Pay and Save Store. He stated he could recall the label because he once sold Breck Hair Products and called on the same store, which he knows to be located in the University District near the football stadium in Seattle. He stated further, that he could recall something of the prescription number, the first three digits of which he believes were and possibly ending with He stated he further recalls
the doctor's name was a or something similar. He stated he does not think the man's name was on the label or at least he has no recollection of it. He stated the man may have told them a name, but he could not recall that either.
During this time the man continued to request to be taken to the highway and again offered to pay, at which time he produced a large roll of $20.00 bills, which also included some $100.00 bills, believes. Payment was declined by and three of the individuals then agreed to take the man to Ellensburg.
00 bills, believes. Payment was declined by and three of the individuals then agreed to take the man to Ellensburg. He stated they left at about 1:30 a.m., and arrived in Ellensburg at about 3:00 a.m. The man again offered to pay them, which they declined, but agreed to let him buy them breakfast at a 24-hour cafe, located next to the Holiday Inn in Ellensburg. After ordering, the man excused himself to go to the restroom and when he did not return, the men went to the door and
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saw the man running west on Highway 10 towards Seattle.
advised that he also recalled the man saying something about living in Seattle in the University District, possibly on Third Street near the east end of the Aurora Bridge.
stated that the men returned to the camp and the next morning he and possibly two of his friends, were suspicious of the man's story and followed his foot tracks back up the canyon to the summer cabins, where they found on of them had been burglarized, obviously by the same man.
morning he and possibly two of his friends, were suspicious of the man's story and followed his foot tracks back up the canyon to the summer cabins, where they found on of them had been burglarized, obviously by the same man. speculated that that was possibly where the jug of wine was obtained. He stated that he followed the man's tracks approximately another mile up the canyon to a point where they went up a steep hillside.
stated that at no time did he ever see any vehicle or vehicle tracks that could have been connected with this individual.
stated that later that afternoon, went out to the car radio to listen to the Oklahoma-Nebraska football game, and heard about the hijacking. He stated they briefly joked about whether the man they saw the previous night could have been the hijacker, but did not give it any serious consideration. He stated that he was further dissuaded from believing there was any connection after seeing the composite photograph of the hijacker and the flight path of the aircraft, which were published in the newspapers, as they did not fit this incident. He also later heard that several people knew the identity of COOPER, so he believed the case was solved.
He also later heard that several people knew the identity of COOPER, so he believed the case was solved. He then learned that these people were prosecuted for furnishing false information and did not want to get involved in a similar situation.
stated however, that the composite photo- graph he saw during the Thanksgiving holidays, 1976, on television does appear to be similar to his recollection of this man.
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furnished the identities of the following people, who were present with him at the camp :
Sunnyvale, California Telephone
Richland, Washington
General Telephone Company employee Bothell, Washington
Bothell, Washington stated that neither he, or to his knowledge, any of his friends, have ever reported this incident to any law enforcement authorities. He stated that he does not believe the burglary of the summer cabin was ever reported.
stated that he would be completely willing to assist in any way possible, including returning to the area or submitting to hypnosis to assist in this investigation, and regrets
stated that he would be completely willing to assist in any way possible, including returning to the area or submitting to hypnosis to assist in this investigation, and regrets his delay in reporting this matter.
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FROM:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
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Re telephone call of SA California Resident Agency to SA Seattle
Fresno,
Division, 11/30/76.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an FD-302 reflecting interview of Original FD-302 will be forwarded under separate cover.
On 11/26/76, telephonically contacted the Fresno, California RA, and advised that he had seen recent publicity concerning the five-year anniversary of the D. B. COOPER hijacking incident, which prompted him to contact the FBI and relate a suspicious incident which he witnessed near Ellensburg, Washington, on the same nicht as the skyjacking.
Arrangements were made to interview
on
11/30/76.
which prompted him to contact the FBI and relate a suspicious incident which he witnessed near Ellensburg, Washington, on the same nicht as the skyjacking.
Arrangements were made to interview
on
11/30/76.
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On 11/30/76, the information contained in the enclosed FD-302 was discussed with SA Case Agent, Sacramento Division, and it was ascertained from this conver- sation that due to an approximate 60-mile difference in geographical location, it would be very doubtful that this incident had any relation to captioned matter.
This information is being provided to Seattle for whatever further investigation is deemed appropriate.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
12/9/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJĄK
Re memo of SPC
11/14/76.
On 11/29/76. attempts to contact
Yakima, Washington,
was negative. Likewise, attempts to contact at telephone number was negative as there was no answer.
On 11/29/76, the 1976 Yakima telephone directory was reviewed with no reference identifiable with
located therein.
On 11/29/76, the 1976 Yakima telephone directory was reviewed with no reference identifiable with
located therein.
The R. L. Polk criss-cross directory lists as subscriber to residing at
Yakima.
On 12/1/76, was contacted at his place of employment, Pioneer National Title Com- pany. Yakima, who advised that he currently resides at and subscribes to tele- phone number stated that he has had this residence and telephone number for several years. stated that he is totally unfamiliar with a and could provide no pertinent infor- mation as to who she might be. also stated he is unfamiliar with the name California.
of Pasadena,
Action Recommended.
Since the complainant in this matter cannot
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6
V UNITED STATES GO RNMENT
Memorandum
₹
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/2/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
On 11/24/76, identity by request) that from date of birth believed to be She advised
(protect Yakima advised
that bears a very close resemblence to the original artist's conception in this matter.
She advised that for several years she has suspected of being the subject in this matter but has never come forward. However, on 11/23/76, she got into a conversation with and several of these persons who had not seen each other for many, many years stated that they too felt that the artist's conception as distributed by the FBI is the spitting image of
This prompted the telephone call to the Yakima Resident Agency of the FBI.
She advised that who is currently stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She advised that in the summer and fall of 1971, was on temporary duty at the Oakland Army Base in Oakland.
She advised that in the summer and fall of 1971, was on temporary duty at the Oakland Army Base in Oakland. California. She advised that and was advised by She suspects that he may have returned for a short leave into Oakland and could possibly be suspect in this matter.
She described him as follows

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:	Approx. 38 (However, he has always appeared much older than his actual years)
Height:	5'911
Weight:	170 lbs.
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Complexion : Hair: Speech:
Characteristics:
She advised that when
at Fort Bragg,
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Complexion : Hair: Speech:
Characteristics:
She advised that when
at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She stated that he is capable of committing a crime of this magnitude. He was continually She recalls
She recalled that.
Personality wise, she described
it. She states that
She feels he is fully capable of committing a large-scale crime and keep his secret to himself. She described him as
Then
She advised that in the late 1960's,
living at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. success
has had little
but for the period at all. Since then,
She advised that she was getting it initially she received no payments
She advised that she contacted at Fort Bragg, as well as spoke to him on one occasion in mid-1975. The
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telephone number is at Fort. Bragg, North Carolina.
has a telephone number which is listed in the local Fort Bragg, North Carolina area telephone book.
She recalled that his original Army Serial Number was She went on to point out that although
California.
She recalled that his original Army Serial Number was She went on to point out that although
California. She
recalls that would know the wooded areas of Western Washington very well.
Seattle and NORJAK indices could find nothing identifiable with
SUGGESTED LEADS
and the Through liaison with Fort Bragg, North Carolina,
company, determine if he has facial and other descriptive similarities which have been identified with UNSUB in this matter.
Through official military records, attempt to determine the whereabouts of on 11/24/71. It is to be noted that if he was stationed out of country in fall of 1971 and did return back to the United States for military leave purposes or otherwise, it should be noted on his personnel folder.
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₹
Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/2/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE On 11/24/76, identity by request) that from date of birth believed to be She advised
(protect Yakima, advised
that bears a
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/2/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE On 11/24/76, identity by request) that from date of birth believed to be She advised
(protect Yakima, advised
that bears a very close resemblence to the original artist's conception in this matter.
She advised that for several years she has suspected of being the subject in this matter but has never come forward. However, on 11/23/76, she got into a conversation with and several of these persons who had not seen each other for many, many years stated that they too felt that the artist's conception as distributed by the FBI is the spitting image of
This prompted the telephone call to the Yakima Resident Agency of the FBI.
She advised that who is currently stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She advised that in the summer and fall of 1971, was on temporary duty at the Oakland Army Base in Oakland, California. She advised that and was advised by She suspects that he may have returned for a short leave into Oakland and could possibly be suspect in this matter.
She described him as follows

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:	Approx.
She described him as follows

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:	Approx. 38 (However, he has always appeared much older than his actual years)
Height:	5'9"
Weight:	164-81-7235
170 lbs.

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Dear Sir I believe that I knows who Dan Cooper in .
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: al- the were a pilot and Here's how to plat courses, during the war he was a parachuteat. ale wer fromford of companies and wore thank dark frames on the find that fit over regular glances.
ale wer fromford of companies and wore thank dark frames on the find that fit over regular glances. He was babout 6ft him and via. a little heavy when but he could of lost a little weight; He was always trying to il ways to get a badge armament 6of money without workers. 'DB Cooper-15118 When wet brief vier
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Important D B. Cooper
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FD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74)
FBI
Date:
12/2/76
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
Via
(Precedence)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE, (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (00: Seattle) BuFile 164-2111
RE:
Enclosed herewith for Seattle is the original and one Xerox copy of a letter from
Washington, received at the Portland Office, 11/30/76.
Portland indices are negative regarding
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT WASHINGTON. Will conduct appropriate investigation to fully identify and eliminate suspect
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 Se: : tlc (Enc. 2) 2 - Pr :End
RPII: 1 (4)
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Approved: Sent M Per
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
·SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/7/76
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
RE :
On 11/29/76, tacted the Seattle Division and advised that ex-Green Beret.
6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
·SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 12/7/76
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
RE :
On 11/29/76, tacted the Seattle Division and advised that ex-Green Beret. currently living on
telephonically con- an
should be considered
a suspect in this matter in that according to
is a very experienced parachutist and spends more money than he should be able at his job the Harver and Narver Company
furnished his address as McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, Washington,
telephone
stated and that
is located became acquainted with b7C
while he sometime ago.
was living
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At McChord Air Force Base
Will recontact and determine from him an accurate description of as well as any other information that can be used to determine if any further investigation should be conducted concerning at this time.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1073 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOY RNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
12/7/76
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
RE :
On 11/29/76, telephonically con- tacted the Seattle Division and advised that an ex-Green Beret, currently living
should be considered
a suspect in this matter in that according to
is a very experienced parachutist and spends more money than he should be able at his job the Harver and Narver Company
furnished his address as McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, Washington,
telephone
is located
stated and that became acquainted with b7C
while he sometime ago.
was living
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At McChord Air Force Base
Will recontact and determine from him an accurate description of as well as any other information that can be used to determine if any further investigation should be conducted concerning at this time.
Will recontact and determine from him an accurate description of as well as any other information that can be used to determine if any further investigation should be conducted concerning at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Complaint Form FD-71 (Rev. 8-29-74)
NOTE: Hand print names legibly; handwriting satisfactory for remainder. Indices: Negative See below
Subject's name and aliases
D. B. COOPER
Character of case NORJAK
Complainant
Compramt received Personal Telephonic
Date
11-29-76
Time 10.25 P
Address of subject
Complainant's address and telephone numbe

Subject's Description	Race	Sex Male	Height	Hair	Build	Birth date and Birthplace
Age	 Female	Weight	Eyes	Complexion	Social Security Number

er
Scars, marks or other data
Facts of
unselected: Female	Weight	Eyes	Complexion	Social Security Number

er
Scars, marks or other data
Facts of complaint
LAS CONTACTED TONIGHT IS IN THE AIR FORCE
At 10:20P. AND WAS STATIONED
BY THE NAME OF
WHEN
LIVING THEIR HAS COME IN CONTACT WITH A MAN BY THE NAME OF 1.LAS Contin tilAt
15
AND IS A EX BREEN BARET; HE IS VERY EXPIERENCED WITH PARACHUTING AND IS WELL KNOWN FOR IT. HE DOES ALSO DISPLAY A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF MONEY , AND TRAVELS TO SWITZERLAND AND AUSTRALIA OFTEN.
15 Location
NAME OF HARVER AND NARVER
NC
Action Recommended
(Agent)
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SC
NORJAK 00: Seattle
12/7/76
Seattle PD,
telephonically furnished the name of as a possible suspect in captioned advised that he had received
matter. information from Seattle, alleging that bears a strong resemblance to the composite photograph of the UNSUB; is an ex-paratrooper; was out of town during the weekend of the hijacking; hurt his back the same weekend which injury was later corrected through surgery; and immediately following the hijacking made restitution of
composite photograph of the UNSUB; is an ex-paratrooper; was out of town during the weekend of the hijacking; hurt his back the same weekend which injury was later corrected through surgery; and immediately following the hijacking made restitution of $12,000 to a firm from which
described as a white male, age
and occupation as currently working in Juneau, Alaska.
Seattle indices negative re
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA PAR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandu

TO :	SAC, CHICAGO
FROM :	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (00: Seattle) BuFile 164-2111

11
DATE:
12/3/76
Re:
Rerep of SA
dated 5/30/73, at
Seattle.
On 12/1/76, source in position to have such information advised telephonically that the artist's conception of Unsub in this matter very closely resembles a man with
that his suspect is who is currently 
Source related
For Montgomery Ward, Department 74, at Chicago, Illinois. present
for this department of Montgomery Tard at Chicago.
resembles a man with
that his suspect is who is currently 
Source related
For Montgomery Ward, Department 74, at Chicago, Illinois. present
for this department of Montgomery Tard at Chicago.
Source related that he recalls that
was in Portland on Thanksgiving Day, 1971, and very strongly resembles the artist's conception.
LEAD
CHICAGO
AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Will through the above information fully identify suspect and conduct appropriate investigation under guidelines set forth in referenced report to eliminate him.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
0
2 - Chicago Seattle (164-81) - Portland
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12/6/76
AIRREL
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, DALTIMORE (164-103)
RUC
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka
Dan Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight #350
Portland, Oregon to Seattle,
Washington, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are the following
items:
34-81-7241-10(571)
1) A copy of Birth
DALTIMORE (164-103)
RUC
SUBJECT:
UNSUB; aka
Dan Cooper,
Northwest Airlines Flight #350
Portland, Oregon to Seattle,
Washington, 11/24/71
CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle
Enclosed herewith for Seattle are the following
items:
34-81-7241-10(571)
1) A copy of Birth Certificate No. 57b6
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2) Two colored photographs of unknown male and child; 3) A newspaper article re DAN COOPER published 164-81-7241-19 by the Mobile Press Register, dated 11/14/76, entitled 500 
"Thanksgiving evo skyjacker still mystery;"
4) Two colored photographs of unknown female;
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chuting;
5) A newspaper clipping of an individual para-
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6) A newspaper article by the Nobile Press Register dated 11/14/76, ontitled "Properly packed 164-81-7241-14 parcels please postal people" and on the reverse side an article entitled "Uranium brings prosperity, problons" and 164-81-7241-1657
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7) The envelope, in which the above itces vore received, addressed to the National Guard Advertising Support Center, PO.
entitled "Uranium brings prosperity, problons" and 164-81-7241-1657
522
7) The envelope, in which the above itces vore received, addressed to the National Guard Advertising Support Center, PO.O. Box 1776, Edgewood, Maryland.
Copies of the above enclosures are also being forwarded for the Mobile and Jackson Divisions.
On 11/30/70
National
Guard Mivertising Support Center, Edgewood, Maryland, advised he received a letter in the rail which containcd the enclosed items. further stated his office has received similar literature in the past; how- ever, these itons appeared significant enough to report. was advised to forward the iters to the Baltimore Divicion. These items were received by tho Baltimore Division on 12/2/76.
Seattle should note the striking cinilarity between the artist's conception of the subject which appears in the enclosed newspaper article and the un!moun nale in the colored photograph which is also enclosed.
In that Baltimore is unfamiliar with the course of the investigation ro DAT COOPER, no loads are boing prescribed based on the enclosed itomo furnished by
Baltiroro indices nemtive re
LEADS :
MOBILE
AR MOBILE, ALABAMA
Search indices and conduct criminal
of the investigation ro DAT COOPER, no loads are boing prescribed based on the enclosed itomo furnished by
Baltiroro indices nemtive re
LEADS :
MOBILE
AR MOBILE, ALABAMA
Search indices and conduct criminal chocks In
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for any information pertinent to the DAI COOPER investigation or any unsolved murders or missing persons in or near the Mobile Division.
JACKSOI
AF JACKSOI AID BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI
In that the address of Biloxi, Mississippi is written on the rovorse side of the enclosed photo of the unknown rale and child, Jackcon is asked to conduct the sare investigation requested of Mobile as set forth above.
No further investigation is being conducted at Baltimore unless specifically requested to do so by any of the receiving offices.
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FD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74

FBI
Date:	12/3/76

76
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Via AIRTEL
(Type in plaintext or code)
(Precedence)
TO:
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, New Orleans (164-136) (P)
NORJAK
AIRCRAFT HI-JACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
Re New Suspect:
also known as
The following information concerns
or code)
(Precedence)
TO:
SAC, Seattle (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, New Orleans (164-136) (P)
NORJAK
AIRCRAFT HI-JACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
Re New Suspect:
also known as
The following information concerns captioned new suspect in the D. B. COOPER sky-jacking incident.
On 11/30/76, Houma, Louisiana, home telephone
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In early 1975 or late 1974, a man calling
applied for a job with
himself ARA, Houma, Louisiana, and was hired
On his job application form, he claimed his
SSAN He also claimed
date of birth was he had served in the U. S. Army at Fort Lewis, Washington, from He was a white male, appeared to be about 40 years old, five feet ten inches tall, slender build, brown and slightly receding hair, parted on the left, and was a very neat dresser and took such care of himself that he was referred to as He obtained permission (2)- Seattle 2 - Buffalo 2 - NYC 2 - Albany
2 - Atlanta 2 - Savannah 2 - Los Angeles 2 - San Diego
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to use their post office box for his mail, which consisted almost entirely of bank statements from his bank, Terrebonne Bank, Houma, Louisiana. While working for ARA, he became friendly with who for that firm, and visited them
with them, which she still has. In conversations with her and however, he advised he had been the U. S. Air Force, that he had attended Peekskill Military School, Peekshill, New York, and Columbia University, New York City. He was a well-spoken man and appeared to be educated.
Without any prior warning, he disappeared from Houma about late 1975, and in early 1976, she was contacted by some Terrebonne Parish deputies, name unknown, who told her he was wanted for theft and wondered if he was living with He apparently was wanted in the name
She recently began to go through his things to see if she should dispose of them, for he had never re- contacted her, and she discovered items of identification indicating he may be wanted under antoher name.
living with He apparently was wanted in the name
She recently began to go through his things to see if she should dispose of them, for he had never re- contacted her, and she discovered items of identification indicating he may be wanted under antoher name. These items included a California driver's license issued white male, born
residing at Daly City, California. The driver's license number is and indicates he had a prior Georgia driver's license. On the back of the license is the notation that of LaGrange, Georgia, Another item was a Social Security Card,
in the name of
as well as a membership
card for
Salinas, California,
dated 12/2/68. Other identification was in the name The only photo of
is the photo on the California driver's license in the name of
She advised she would retain the personal effects
of and that the general appearance of seemed to her to be similar to that of D. B. COOPER.
On 11/30/76, NCIC was queried re above names, dates of birth, and SSAN's and California driver's license, and no hits made.
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LEADS
ALL OFFICES
Review indices concerning subject and advise Seattle of any pertinent information.
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LEADS
ALL OFFICES
Review indices concerning subject and advise Seattle of any pertinent information.
NEW ORLEANS
At Houma, Louisiana. Will obtain California driver's license and other pertinent documents for Seattle and determine from local authorities nature of charges against him, these charges apparently not listed in NCIC in form of a warrant for subject.
At New Orleans, Louisiana. Review indices for any other pertinent information about subject.
Armed & Dangerous
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JOEY THIS KUITIUN GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
DATE:
12/8/76
Re:
(Protect)
On 11/10/76, after numerous attempts. Attorney-At-
Law was contacted and advised that b6
he has been involved in political campaigns in the recent election and therefore was unavailable for interview by Agents of the FBI.
stated that a client, Kirkland, Washington
had furnished information concerning a suspect she had met in New Mexico or Arizona who fit the general description of unsub in this matter.
stated that a client, Kirkland, Washington
had furnished information concerning a suspect she had met in New Mexico or Arizona who fit the general description of unsub in this matter.
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On 11/30/76, an attempt was made to contact Kirkland, Washing-
ton, with negative results.
On 12/1/76, vidual whom she knows as
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Angeles, Washington, at the corner resembled the artist's composite of unsub. stated
LNU had met
advised she met this suspect only once in August of 1971 and thinks she remembers him looking very similar to the artist's composite. She described him as:
Race Sex Height
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further advised that this individual smoked Raleigh filter cigarettes and wore sunglasses simi- lar to those depicted in the artist's composite.
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further advised that this individual smoked Raleigh filter cigarettes and wore sunglasses simi- lar to those depicted in the artist's composite. further stated that
Federal Way when
at Boeing. This individual lived in by Boeing and
towards the Boeing Company. in California.
stated
She believed
finally
advised that the individual she believed worked for the Duvall Sierrita Corporation in Tucson, Arizona, for a short while.
requested her identity remain confidential even and the fact that she had provided this information also remain confidential.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Port Angeles, Washington
Will contact and through the pretext of trying to process a suspect in the Norjak case named (LNU) who used to reside attempt to determine from any information he may have which would serve to further identify (LNU) as well as display to the artist's composites of unsub in this matter and determine if he feels (LNU) should be considered a suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND . DANGEROUS .
Enclosed for the resident agent handling the leads at Port Angeles are one copy each of the four artist's com- posites of unsub.
Enclosed for the resident agent handling the leads at Port Angeles are one copy each of the four artist's com- posites of unsub.
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JULY 18/3 EUITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
* SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
DATE:
12/8/76
Re:
(Protect)
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stated that a client,
Kirkland, Washington
had furnished information concerning a suspect she had met in New Mexico or Arizona who fit the general description of unsub in this matter.
On 11/30/76, an attempt was made to contact Kirkland, Washing-
ton, with negative results.
On 12/1/76, vidual whom she knows as
advised she met an indi- (LNU) who was living with
who resides at in Port who
Angeles, Washington, at the corner of resembled the artist's composite of unsub.
On 12/1/76, vidual whom she knows as
advised she met an indi- (LNU) who was living with
who resides at in Port who
Angeles, Washington, at the corner of resembled the artist's composite of unsub. stated
LNU had met
advised she met this suspect only once in August of 1971 and thinks she remembers him looking very similar to the artist's composite. She described him as:
Race Sex Height
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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 12/7/76
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TO:
SAC, LAS VEGAS
FROM:
SAC, HONOLULU (164-85) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
(Bufile: 164-2111)
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Hawaii On 12/7/76, County Police Department, Hilo. Hawaii, advised he received a telephone call from
Las Vegas, Nevada, telephone
and she provided the following information:
stated that she had been in touch with a in Las Vegas, telephone
Hawaii, advised he received a telephone call from
Las Vegas, Nevada, telephone
and she provided the following information:
stated that she had been in touch with a in Las Vegas, telephone and that provided her with information con- cerning D. B. COOPER. According to COOPER traveled to Hawaii after receiving the $200,000 and subsequently died in Honolulu on 6/19/76 under the name of BRYANT COFFELT.
Investigation conducted at Bureau of Vital Statistics, Honolulu, Hawaii, indicates that a BRYANT COFFELT died at Queen's Hospital on 6/19/76 due to cardiorespiratory arrest and was subsequently buried at Mililani Memorial Park. Additional information developed concerning COFFELT indicates that he was born in Missouri and had never married. COFFELT's next of kin notified at time of his death was Honolulu.
COFFELT's age at time of death listed as 59 years.
Records, Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver's License Division, Honolulu, did not list former
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Special Agent in Charge
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license for individual named BRYANT COFFELT or current license for
Honolulu indices negative re COFFELT.
LEADS
LAS VEGAS
AT LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Will locate and interview telephone
re captioned matter.
Will locate and interview concerning additional information available.
telephone
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SURJICT:
(o):' SE-25)
Sn 11/30/70, For United Airlines, ton intervicual at
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at bis request. stat 1 his terrorary address tunnsylvania, ₹
and his wormamt address is
Virginia, colophona
Stated that he had recently soon in a novomayor a todos of the WORST" styjacking and a description of the skyjachet, publicly Inom as D. K. Chorad. In that connection, ho stated
had contacted
by telephone at his Virginia hono and
pravioonly was unknown to and rosassted permission nacchi and
odint this tiry ha wo wicka 
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In that connection, ho stated
had contacted
by telephone at his Virginia hono and
pravioonly was unknown to and rosassted permission nacchi and
odint this tiry ha wo wicka 
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otras that description of D. R. do "? (sactly, and and carneteristics of a demo voice, obvion cducation, rollte minner when not anmrud and io a howy epler of filter cigarettes. is descritel as a heavy drinber in bis off hours and currently har a full face board which he did not have when Folioves Erc month taverne and
dies do physical
saloons in and around kke moportailly
Til., bro2.
sent:el had told him that he had for Fast In and is now on comp cort
fron Tastern that
Airlines.
nec noen from cowvercation with mirrocely conlitionn himmelf to fail his annual LAG cost. had indicated h. had boon in Vistnon ac rossibly with Fir Arcrica or cors other civilian
urlis.
nec noen from cowvercation with mirrocely conlitionn himmelf to fail his annual LAG cost. had indicated h. had boon in Vistnon ac rossibly with Fir Arcrica or cors other civilian
urlis.
stat:1 drives an early rodol enlille silnu, this in color, which had "mocichuretts tago. No alco displayed a Georgia driver's License which he stated he got whon neationel in Atlanta with fact ra "irlinoo. ::: 113725 mas furloughnl fron Tontera employ in 1971, and Fratern firlinco. 2.100
indicated that he did not want to fly anymore, and profeco ostrense awier vith Instorn Airlines
st2004 has no Imown wmolovast cxc ot he is
somcinco involved in
with
Tastern Mirlinos
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Ia. 2003 houses. (to) are
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does not give any out hard dis lay of having a great donl of roney, but never sesmo to lack: for what ho wanta.
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Invontication at lisclosed that 13
known to des Tothchip Police Dmoreint (ro) only as the operator of a white Cadillac, and is believed now
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Invontication at lisclosed that 13
known to des Tothchip Police Dmoreint (ro) only as the operator of a white Cadillac, and is believed now robidling in Fa.
Pennsylvania State Police (Psp) , fruensburg, M., have no record of
A CIMA check of Pa., shows a date of birth of and an ownership of a cadillac so lan registered to his bearing Pa.
CIC nemtive.
vicund the artist conception drawing of "D. H. compre," and statod Mn 12/1/73, they could not make my ninilaritino orcope for the thin faco.
:מסוימת.
VI.I
MESJAN, MAMA
1. 'ill through contact with ifL officials confirm the former employment of
2. Till then netopt through roconle at tit to determine if he was working on 11/24/71, or if furloughel or otherwise off duty for a voriol around that date.
3. dill Jetornino if for .25. S. ill obtain any rartinent background data MAL may have 5. Will obtain any available photograph.
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FD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74)
FBI
Date: 12/8/76
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AIRMAIL
Via
(Precedence)
TO:
SAC, NEW ORLEANS
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FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
2-14-74)
FBI
Date: 12/8/76
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
Via
(Precedence)
TO:
SAC, NEW ORLEANS
1
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
BuFile 164-2111
Re report of SA at Seattle, Washington.
dated 5/30/73,
On 12/3/76, Louisiana, telephone tele- phonically contarted SA at the Portland Office to advise as follows:
A number of years ago she was cooperative with and furnished information concerning criminal matters to the FBI. She has not done so in a number of years. She recently saw an article concerning captioned hijacking and she believes . she knows the identity of the individual who committed this hijacking. She declined to furnish any information concerning the identity of her suspect and she requested that if an Agent contacts her to get her information that he not tell the City Marshal, HARMON IDOM at Louisiana about anv contact . with her as the Marshal
During this telephone call on several occasions mentioned her desperate need for money and inquired concerning possible payment to her for information furnished.
with her as the Marshal
During this telephone call on several occasions mentioned her desperate need for money and inquired concerning possible payment to her for information furnished. No commitment of any kind was made to her.
Portland indices are negative concerning New Orleans 2 Seattle (164-81) 2 - Portland
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Sent M Per DB Cooper-15143 GPO : 1075 0 - 590-992
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
DATE: 12/14/76
TO
; SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE (BUfile 164-2111)
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according to the source, is a white male, currently wearing a beard, however, without the beard resembles the composite of unsub in this matter. In addition,. has had former parachute training. is supposed to be well-known in the area as being a con-man.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-1515
FD-36%(Rev. 2-14-74)
FBI
Date:
12/15/76
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Via
AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
FROM:
SAC, LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #350
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle Division are one
(P)
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #350
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle Division are one black-and- white photograph of an individual believed to be former U. S. Marine who is the individual on the right side of this photograph; and one color photograph of an individual believed to be U. S. Marine who is the individual wearing glasses in the lefthand portion of this photograph. It should be noted that the above photographs are to be returned to Little Rock Division or returned to Arkansas.
On 11/15/76, home residence Arkansas, employment Texark Joist, Hope, Arkansas, telephonically contacted the Little Rock Office and advised the following information:
He stated that he had read the Sunday Dallas news- paper on 11/14/76, in which there was an article concerning D. B. COOPER and a composite artist's sketch.
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advised that when he was in the Marines there was an individual by the name of (FNU) with him in Okinawa in believes
that the composite sketch is a very good likeness to the indi- vidual he knew as and he has a photograph of this individual.
stated that he is unsure of the first name of this individual, however, he knows of friends who were with him in the Marines who would know his first name. He also has a photograph of this individual which he will display upon interview.
On 12/13/76, Arkansas, was interviewed at his place of employment, Texark Joist, Hope, Arkansas, and provided the following infor- mation:
advised that he had read the Sunday, November 14, 1976, addition of the DALLAS MORNING NEWS and noted an article on captioned matter which contained an artist's composite drawing of DAN COOPER. that this drawing bears a striking resemblance to an indi- vidual who served with in the U. S. Marine Corps believes that this indi- in Okinawa in vidual's name was the Marine Corps in
advised
who was with
in
Marine Corps believes that this indi- in Okinawa in vidual's name was the Marine Corps in
advised
who was with
in Okinawa.
advised that
was a loner, was single, and was raised somewhere in the state of Missouri.
described
as follows:
Race
White
Sex
Male
Height 5' 8" - 5' 10"
Age
Approximately 20 (now approxi- mately 30 years old)
Build
Thin, muscular biceps on arms
Hair
Reddish-brown
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Glasses
Occasionally.wore prescription glasses
Eyes Perhaps green
further advised that had to have a security clearance of some type with the U. S. Marine Corps in order to serve stated that he
is not sure whether received any training as a paratrooper.
presented one black-and-white photograph of the individual he believed to be noting that
was the individual on the right side of this black-and- white photograph; and one color photograph of an individual that knew to be noting that is the individual on the left in this color photograph, who is wearing glasses.
of the individual he believed to be noting that
was the individual on the right side of this black-and- white photograph; and one color photograph of an individual that knew to be noting that is the individual on the left in this color photograph, who is wearing glasses.
and both served returned to the Unit in which further stated that the Marine Corps states in February, served in the Camp Pendleton. California.
stated that he is
not sure of whereabouts shortly after returning to Camp Pendleton, California, in February,
added that generally individuals who
seek the job with the Marine Corps are daring and adventuresome individuals which seems to fit the behavior pattern of the unknown subject in this matter.
REQUEST OF THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
Search identification records concerning a white male, who would have been fingerprinted by the Marine Corps during the 1960's and is perhaps from the State of Missouri. Will notify office of origin if finger- prints of are available for comparison with any latent prints obtained in captioned matter.
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LEADS:
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LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.
Will compare individual in enclosed photographs with composite drawings of UNSUB in this matter as well as general physical descriptions.
ST. LOUIS DIVISION
AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
Will conduct appropriate investigation of Military Records Section for any listing or record of which would provide background information to locate and interview in captioned matter at the discretion of the office of origin.
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The following outline is the result of many hours of research
and we be- 
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by live that this information will lead to the arrest and conviction of "Dan B. Cooper", and the return of the money taken. Dan B. Coopers "ILLUSIONS"
A. The public and the FBI believe the following:
1. On November 24, 1971 Northwest Orient flight 305 left Washington DC for Portland Oregon, then Seattle Washington.
2. Shortly before landing in Seattle a note was given to a stewardess to relay the following information to the
Shortly before landing in Seattle a note was given to a stewardess to relay the following information to the pilot
a. I have a bomb in my briefcase:
b. Do the following: Relay I will exchange all 36 passengers for $200,000 in twenty dollar bills, and 4 parachutes.
3. All the passengers, plus 2 stewardesses were released in exchange for the above.
L. Money and chutes on board, Cooper positively identified as being on board the aircraft - Aircraft now lifts off.
a. 8 fighter jets now tail the aircraft at slow speed, with the door in the tail section of the aircraft open, all the way to Reno Nevada.
1. All the fighter pilots report that no one left the aircraft b. The aircraft now lands, FBI agents and police engulf the aircraft and are convinced that Cooper did not get off the aircraft in Reno Nevada.
c. Lodigicol assumption is to assume that Cooper had to parachut off the aircraft between Seattle and Reno Nevada.
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1. The search now starts for Coopers body, and the money. a. everyone is throughly convinced that mr. Cooper is without a doubt dead.
b. 5 years later still no evidence to indicate that Cooper had indeed jumped. The money is still missing. Not one of the $20 dollar bills has ever turned up in circulation.
d. Cooper is now made a national hero, the public, and the FBI are still stumped as to the whereabouts of Cooper or the money.
The following information has been abbreviated to indicate our main findings.
A. Flight 305 starts as a routine flight from Washington DC to Portland, then Seattle.
1. Mr. X dressed as himself now leaves DC for Seattle.
a. Mr. or Mrs. X upon arrival in Portland departs the aircraft with the portland passengers, even though his ticket axually reads to Seattle.
b. Mr. or MrsX now changes clothing, and now is ready to re- board the aircraft as a ticketed passenger known as Mr.
or MrsX now changes clothing, and now is ready to re- board the aircraft as a ticketed passenger known as Mr. Dan Cooper.
2. Just prior to touchdown Mr. Dan Cooper hands the stewardess a note indicating her to have the pilot to do the following:
A.I have a bomb in my briefcase have the pilot relay the following:
1. I will exchange all the passengers aboard for $200,000 and 4 parachutes.
2. The return message came that we will follow your instruc- tions as indicated if you release the passengers first.
B. Passengers were now released ag asked to do, in good faith.
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1. Before the passengers were released off the aircraft the following took place as scheduled.
a. Cooper now changes back into his origional clothing of Mr. X.
1. A crewmember, most likely the 2nd officer puts on the clothing that Cooper originally had on, to complete the second part of Cooper.
2. 35 passengers, plus Mr. or Mrs. X and 2 stewardesses now de- part the aircraft, all of these people probably state that they saw Cooper on board the aircraft.
X and 2 stewardesses now de- part the aircraft, all of these people probably state that they saw Cooper on board the aircraft. (Actually they must have been convinced that the 2nd officer was Cooper at this point.)
3. Actually you have 2 people playing themselves, and Cooper. Mr. X plays himself, then Cooper until the plane lifts off, upon which he resumes his real idenity, creating the illusion that there are 5 people on the aircraft upon take off, when in reality only 4 are indeed aboard.
3. Money and chutes are now put upon the aircraft, and the flight now lifts off for Reno Nevada.
A. 8 fighter jets. now trail the aircraft all the way to Reno.
1. The aircraft flys at slow speed, and low with the door in the tail open to create the illusion that Cooper would indeed jumpout. .B. On the aircraft 4 crewmembers, not. 5 - because there was no Cooper- complete the following:
1. All the evidence aboard the aircraft must be destroyed.
a. The dummy chutes, $200,000, and any other evidence is now all burned. YES I SAID THAT THEY DID INDEED BURN EVERY LAST 20 DOLLAR BILL OF THE $200,000.
The dummy chutes, $200,000, and any other evidence is now all burned. YES I SAID THAT THEY DID INDEED BURN EVERY LAST 20 DOLLAR BILL OF THE $200,000. - THE ILLUSION IS NOW COMPLETE- NO COOPER, NO MONEY, NOCHUTES, NO EVIDENCE ARRIVES IN RENO NEVADA. -.
4. Upon touchdown in Reno the fighter pilots now state that Cooper did not jump, and that nothing left that aircraft.
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2. The FBI and police now engulf the aircraft, certain that Mr . Cooper is aboard. After a through search of the aircraft, and crew, they are convinced that Mr. Cooper had indeed jumped without them detecting his jump.
THE GREATEST MADIGICAL PERFORMANCE EVER HAS NOW BEEN COMPLETED, WITH THE LARGEST POSSIBLE AUDINCE -THE WHOLE WORLD.
1. The crew of this aircraft were nothing but actors that were probably paid very well to put on this fine performance.
2. You must realize that the money was not the motive in this fine madigical feat, the money was no more than a mere stage prop that had to be burned to complete this fine series of illusions.
3. This shows you something about our Mr.
realize that the money was not the motive in this fine madigical feat, the money was no more than a mere stage prop that had to be burned to complete this fine series of illusions.
3. This shows you something about our Mr. or Mrs, Cooper. Cooper has to be a very well to do person, such as an actor, or magician. 4. In 5 years the FBI has been trying to find some evidence to indicate that Mr. Cooper jumped, and in 5 years they have not been able to prove this fact, no body, parachutes, or money has ever been found.
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Subscribed and sworn to beforem
Central United Methodist Church 912 East Second Street MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY 4105

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Parsonage
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Dear Sir:
Sunday's Lexington Herald-Leader carried a lengthy article about the skyjacking of a Northwest Orient plane going from Portland to Seattle nearly five years ago. The skyjacker gave the name Dan Cooper. It is about that crime that I am writing. 164-71-5
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the United Methodist Church in Liberty, Kentucky, (Casey County) for seven years. Very soon after the sky- jacking a man named came to the community and started buying farms, businesses, etc. Many wondered where he got his money. I believe that he had a doctorate degree in education - taught in a un versity in the state of Oregon and also taught at the sommerset Community for a while after coming to Liberty. The thought has often come to my mind that there may just be a connection between the crime and his sudden appearance in Liberty with a lot of money.
The thought has often come to my mind that there may just be a connection between the crime and his sudden appearance in Liberty with a lot of money. This tip may prove to be of no help but I did want to tell you.
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I have been gone from Liberty since June '75 and am told that no longer lives there. Ile does have relatives there. Larry Bowmer, Chief of Police can provide you with additional information should you wish to pursue this.
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AIRTEL
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: SE

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Re Seattle airtel to Sacramento S/23/76.
RE :
On 12/14/76, USM, Seattle,
Washington, telephonically contacted the Sacramento office regarding the information furnished by about
was advised of the situation leading up to the mention of as possible subject in this matter. advised that since is now in the Washington state area, and is contacted by his office, will contact the Seattle FBI office to arrange appropriate re-interview of this source.
advised that since is now in the Washington state area, and is contacted by his office, will contact the Seattle FBI office to arrange appropriate re-interview of this source.
Sacramento conducting no further investigation regarding this lead.
2 - Seattle 2 - Sacramento BRLK/CW (4)
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
12/10/76
SAC, LOUISVILLE (164-71) (RUC)
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BUFILE:
164-2111
5/30/73. Re Seattle report of SA dated
Enclosed for Seattle is a copy of a letter dated 11/17/76, from 912 East Second Street, Maysville, Ky.
On 12/6/76, was contacted
Maysville, Ky., and his letter was acknowledged.
advised he does not recall ever
actually seeing the individual referred to in his letter, although it is possible that he did see the individual, but does not recall him.
has previously seen the artist conception of the unsub in this matter and does not relate it to anyone he recalls having seen in Liberty, Ky., (Casey County) .
It is noted that prior investigation has been conducted by the Louisville Division regarding this same who has reportedly returned to the West Coast.
It is noted that prior investigation has been conducted by the Louisville Division regarding this same who has reportedly returned to the West Coast. Since could furnish no additional information and was unable to furnish any lead information, no further investigation is anticipated by the Louisville Division.
2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) 1 - Louisville RKB/vdt (3)
164-61-7:52
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