presently lives
of Seattle
used to live and another man named
in the south end with
according to
also used to work for
He described
as follows:
Name
Alias Height
6'-6' 2"
Weight
175 - 180 pounds
Age
.
Hair
Blond, medium length; light brown mustache
Complexion Vehicle
Dark
1970 or 1971 Ford Ranchero.
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was working from
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9:30 to 11:30 and from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. on November 24, 1971. advised he had located an ENCO gas slip dated November 24, 1971, with signature on it, further indicating that he was working on that day and had pur- chased gas for the company truck.
In view of the discrepancies in physical appear- ance as well as location on November 24, 1971, no further investigation being conducted concerning him at this time.
In view of the discrepancies in physical appear- ance as well as location on November 24, 1971, no further investigation being conducted concerning him at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
ELIMINE
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suspect employed
advised
Started working in April or May'of 1971 and in general works every day.
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used to live and another man maand according to
also used to work for
He described as follows:
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Alias Height
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Weight 175 - 180 pounds
Age
Hair Blond, medium length; light brown mustache
Complexion Vehicle
Dark
1970 or 1971 Ford Ranchero.
as to whether 1971.
He advised he would call and provide information was working on the day of November 24,
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advised his employee,
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telephonically was working from 164-81-3993
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9:30 to 11:30 and from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. on November 24, 1971. advised he had located an ENCO gas slip dated November 24, 1971, with signature on it, further indicating that he was working on that day and had pur- chased gas for the company truck.
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In view of the discrepancies in physical appear- ance as well as location on November 24, 1971, no further investigation being conducted concerning him at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-9746 OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (" CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTIE (164-81)
FROM
: SPC
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 10/15 /72
SUB € SUB FF
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The News department, KIRO T.V., contacted this office and requested copy of flier being distributed in South- western Washington offering $25,000 reward for evidence found pertaining to captioned case. I advised them that all available fliers had been disseminated but that one would be furnished 10/16.
I advised them that all available fliers had been disseminated but that one would be furnished 10/16.
KIRO TV
THEY SAID NY pick IT
worms up
CALLED 10/18/72 5 OFFERED CIRCULAR. RON
FEE/fee (2)
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The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
On September 29, 1972,
Spokane, Washington, advised that was employed by him as from about October 1969, until about May 1970. He said that during this time resided an and that he was a neighbor bf
able information concerning but that he had turned all stated that he had developed consider- of this information over to Postal Inspector from Seattle, Washington, and that he could not recall a great deal of the specifics concerning at this time. stated that he recalled that had gone to the Seattle area after leaving Spokane, and he recalled that he had been in Salt Lake City, Utah, prior to coming to Spokane,
stated that he recalled that had gone to the Seattle area after leaving Spokane, and he recalled that he had been in Salt Lake City, Utah, prior to coming to Spokane, Washington.
stated that he would have no idea who might be able to establish the whereabouts of on
November 24, 1971.
On October 2, 1972,
Spokane, Washington, advised that had lived as a neighbor to him for a few months a couple of years ago, but that he had not gotten to know him well at all. He said that he happened to know that had been employed as
but could give no further information relative to him.
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT	NORJAK 00: Seattle

Sue B Sus TE
Enclosed for Portland Division is one copy of a circular describing the area into which Unsub parachuted, specific things to look for, and reward information.
Sue B Sus TE
Enclosed for Portland Division is one copy of a circular describing the area into which Unsub parachuted, specific things to look for, and reward information. This circular is being distributed to game wardens having cophizance over the area into which Unsub parachuted.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Portland (Enc. 1) 2 - Seattle RNN : j1b
(4)
फिर
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University
On August 31, 1972, of Houston, advised that their records reflect that a enrolled at the University of Houston during the summer Prior to this applied at the and attended and the spring
San Jacinto Junior College on
school at the College during the fall During this time Houston, Texas.
stated that during the fall carried a full load of courses at the University of Houston and consisted of the following courses:
advised that the University of Houston classes were dismissed for Thankgiving on the dates of November 25 and 26, 1971.
The following description was obtained from the file as furnished by
Name
DOB
POB
SSN
Marital Status Education
Married
Spokane, Washington
On September 8, 1972,
San Jacinto Junior College, 5060 Spencer Highway,
description was obtained from the file as furnished by
Name
DOB
POB
SSN
Marital Status Education
Married
Spokane, Washington
On September 8, 1972,
San Jacinto Junior College, 5060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena,
Texas, telephone number advised that he did locate in their yearbook and that this individual is the only that resembled a description furnished him earlier.
On September 12, 1972, yearbook, named the "Monument", in which a photograph of was located.
made available a
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Date of transcription.
9/5/72
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telephone number furnished the following information:
She stated that she is familiar with
who live
and have been living there for approximately three years. She was displayed a photo of an artist's conception of D. COOPER in an effort to determine if could possibly be identical to this individual. She stated that the upper portion of the indicated that the lower portion of the photo, from his mose down, bore certain resemblances to She stated that
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She stated that the upper portion of the indicated that the lower portion of the photo, from his mose down, bore certain resemblances to She stated that
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has a jutting chin and that his mouth sinks in, some- what similar to that of a man without teeth. has a beard most of the time and has had ever since she has known him. She stated he has only shaved his beard approximately three times since he has been here and that he immediately lets it grow back.
She stated that she knows that entered Rice University when he first got here, then went to San Jacinto College and supposedly is now attending the University of Houston, She stated he was first
She described the couple as being very refined, that they never go out much and when they do it is usually to the movies and that they have never "splurged" with money. She said that they are very dedicated to TV sports events.
She understands that in Dallas and that he used to travel to Dallas frequently during his first year in Houston in order
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She stated he is presently working
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and he drives a 1965 or 1966 Lemans vehicle.
Dallas and that he used to travel to Dallas frequently during his first year in Houston in order
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She stated he is presently working
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and he drives a 1965 or 1966 Lemans vehicle. ,She described him as being in his late 30s, 6'4", and having gray hair all of the time that she has Known him.
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Interviewed on 8/31/72 o! Houston, Texas
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She recalled that he used to work for the 3M Company prior to coming to this apartment complex.
DB Cooper-975FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcription
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furnished the following information concerning himself:
He stated he was a student at the University of Houston and remains in that status at this time. He was questioned as to his whereabouts during the Thanksgiving holidays, 1971, and he stated he could not precisely recall
He was questioned as to his whereabouts during the Thanksgiving holidays, 1971, and he stated he could not precisely recall where he was but believed that he was in this very apartment and spent the day watching the football games on television. . He stated he was a sports fan as far as television was concerned. He was not sure but believed he had two or three days off from the school for Thanksgiving
He felt confident that he was in school the day before Thanksgiving and had he been in school he would have been in a class called
and another class called
(phonetic ). He added that it
was very possible that he might have skipped on that particular day in order to have an early start for Thanksgiving.
He stated he never left the state of Texas during the fall of 1971 and that the last time he flew in an airplane was to Detroit, Michigan in August, 1971. He stated that the last time he was in the Washington state area was approximately two years ago during the late summer when he drove
their 1966 LeMans Pontiac convertible to visit friends and relatives in that area.
He stated that the last time he was in the Washington state area was approximately two years ago during the late summer when he drove
their 1966 LeMans Pontiac convertible to visit friends and relatives in that area. He stated that he was a parachutist with the U. S. Air Force and that following his service time he parachuted in Canada and Washington state; however, he stated it has been ten years since his last jump. He believed that his last jump was during an Easter festival in Euphrata, Washington. He stated that he has jumped approximately 150 to 180 times in his life.
He stated that he was not employed during November, 1971.
He advised that quite often he wears a beard and could very well have been wearing a beard during November 1971. 164-81-3999
Interviewed on 10-10-72 ot Houston, Texas
File # HO 164-118
by SA sal
Date d SEARCHED 10-12A7.20
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He admitted that on many occasions he does wear sideburns, with or without a beard.
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He admitted that on many occasions he does wear sideburns, with or without a beard. It was noted that he did not have a beard nor was he wearing sideburns at the present time. He was questioned concerning hijackings, and he advised that while he was in service, he and another individual who was not a chutist had discussed such a thing wherein a parachutist could not board an airplane and hold up the passengers and thereafter bail out. He stated that the thought at that time was of the valuables on the plane and not any ransom money at all. He stated that during discussions such as this, he knew no one that even remotely appeared to be serious at doing such a stunt.
was displayed an artist's conception photograph of D. COOPER, and after he studied the photograph, he admitted that there were resemblances between this photograph and himself. At this time he then displayed a pair of sunglasses which he stated that were similar to the ones depicted in the photograph. He stated his sunglasses were prescription and from appearance they were black in color with the lens
He stated his sunglasses were prescription and from appearance they were black in color with the lens being very dark, and it was noted that the left ear piece had been broken near the lens and had been glued together again.
The following description was obtained through observation and interview:
Name :
Aliases:
Race :
Sex:
Complexion:
Date of birth:
Place of birth:
Height:
Weight:
Eyes :
Hair:
White
Male
Medium
6.42" 195 pounds (never weighed more, has been thinner in the past) Green, wears prescription glasses and sunglasses (dark) Salt and pepper since age of 20
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Scars, marks, and tattoos:
Military service:
No other marks or tattoos admitted. U. S. Air Force, serial number believed to be
Selective Service Number: Texas Drivers License :
exni res
Marital status:
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DB Cooper-975OPTIONAL FORM NO. TO MAY THE ADITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 10T-ILS
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SAC]\ HOUSTON (164-118) (RUC)
y
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00 SE)
DATE:
10/12/72
Re: Suspect
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(4 CFR) 10T-ILS
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
: SAC]\ HOUSTON (164-118) (RUC)
y
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00 SE)
DATE:
10/12/72
Re: Suspect
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Re SE let to HO, 8/9/72.
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For information of San Antonio, does in some respects resemble the artist's conception photograph of the subject. was born in however, he is 6'44", which makes him much taller than che original description of the subject as furnished by the air- line stewardesses. Nevertheless, due to certain similarities and the fact that does often wear dark sunglasses which are similar to those described of the subject, his photograph should be displayed before the stewardesses, therefore the following lead is set forth for San Antonio:
LEAD
SAN ANTONIO:
AT AUSTIN, TEX. :
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having an expiration date 3) Rud
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At the Drivers License Bureau, will obtain color photographs of Texas Drivers License b6 b7C
having an expiration date 3) Rud
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DOB 2 - Seattle (Enc.
164-81-4000
2 - San Antonio 1 - Houston
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2. Upon receipt of such photographs, will forward same to Seattle for appropriate displaying before witnesses.
SEATTLE:
AT SEATTLE, WASH. :
Upon receipt of photographs of from the San Antonio Division, will display same to appropriate witnesses.
DONK 1/19/11 RUN
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AIRTEL 
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AIRMAIL
SUO
TO :
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
WEEKLY SUMMARY
News media in greater Seattle area have been pro- vided information concerning reward. Arrangements made to effect news coverage throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle file review continues and appropriate investigation being instituted on new suspects as they are developed.
Seattle file review continues and appropriate investigation being instituted on new suspects as they are developed.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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The following investigation was conducted by SA at Payson, Arizona, on October 11, 1972: b6 b7C
advised that in
he had a business transaction with January, 1972. advised that
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the latter part of 1971 and was listed with one for sale address was shown as Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. It obtained his name and
was through the address.
advised that prior to December 24, 1971, telephonically contacted him on two different occasions and advised that' he that he would like to
On December 24, 1971,
agreed definitely to
advised that he took possession of the described as
and exchanged
Tever seen
on January 10, 1972. He advised he had before that time.
According to claimed that he
accepted him by
Omaha, Nebraska. that he took possession of line in Beaverton, Oregon, with
Further details of the debt were not known.
that he took possession of line in Beaverton, Oregon, with
Further details of the debt were not known. claimed
from the assembly accepting the financial obligations for it.
claimed that he
from
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name unknown. 164-81-3998 b6 b7C
was registered in the State of
Nebraska in the name of and had been previously registered in the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma registration
SERIALIZED ALTILEDGE OCT 1 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
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advised that for reasons undisclosed, he wrote to Omaha, but re- ceived his letter marked, "unknown at this address".
advised that he drove and his male companion, age approximately 26, to Sky Harbor Airport, Phoenix, Arizona, in order for them to make plane connec- tions for Dallas, Texas, During their conversation. advised he was employed by the U. S. Forest Service and a third job which he cannot recall. advised that he was capable of flying twin engine planes and had intentions of either
*
advised that he checked the composite photograph of the unknown subject and
advised that he was capable of flying twin engine planes and had intentions of either
*
advised that he checked the composite photograph of the unknown subject and advised that resembles the unknown subject, except chin is not quite as long, thus making his face a little rounder.
dressed
has a piece of paper bearing name and address on it which was written by described as being in his late 30's, well well mannered individual.
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DB Cooper-976OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-154
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
10/16/72
FROM :
POsse,
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (RE:
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BUFILE 164-2111
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
ReSEairtel to Dallas, 10/4/72.
Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an in- vestigative Insert of SA conducted at Payson, Arizona, on 10/11/72.
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No leads are being set forth by the Phoenix Division and left to the discretion of the 00.
The handwriting of referred to in the body of the Insert, is maintained in the 1A Section of the Phoenix file.
The handwriting of referred to in the body of the Insert, is maintained in the 1A Section of the Phoenix file.
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DB Cooper-976FD-302 [REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Date of transcription.	8/31/72
Sub 386

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North Carolina,
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was contacted at the residence of who resides on North
arolina. was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the interview and provided the following information.
advised that on November 24, 1971, RICHARD FLOYD McCOY attended his regular morning
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advised that at this time RICHARD had only morning classes at Provo High School and he thus left home at approximately 10:30 A.
advised that at this time RICHARD had only morning classes at Provo High School and he thus left home at approximately 10:30 A.M. in order to reach school by 11 A.M. further advised
arrived home from Birgham Young University, which was always somewhere between 10:45 and 11 A.M. further
advised
sure RICHARD got home all right.
stated could not be absolutely positive the above occurred as set forth above on November 24, 1971, but if anything had .differed from this routine
further advised
attended
at Brigham Young University from
and RICHARD always
stated as far as as normal on November 24, 1971 and ·
:
RICHARD
further advised arrived at their residence at about 6:30 P.M. on the evening of b6 b7C November 24, 1971 and spent the night.
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stated further thet on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1971, after eating Thanksgiving dinner, she and left Provo, Utah, at about 4:15 P.M. and drove to Las Vegas, Nevada while
N. C.
Fu. # Charlotte 164-101
Interviewed on, 8/24/72
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This document contains seither recommendations non conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loatie to . and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-9762
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OCT 1 9 1972 F81- - Se211/ yowr)agency:
Nº
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She advised she
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placed a collect call to at Provo from the in Las Vegas to check on This call was made at about 10:30 P.M. stated RICHARD did some gambling in this hotel and spent the night in their car before' returning to Provo.
DB Cooper-9763FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 10/13/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101) (P)
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT # 305,
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Salt Lake City report of SA
dated 8/24/72.
SUBJECT:
UNSUB, aka
Dan Cooper
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT # 305,
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
(00: SEATTLE)
Re Salt Lake City report of SA
dated 8/24/72. There is enclosed herewith nine copies of FD-302, for Seattle, reflecting results of interview with N. C. Also enclosed are two copies of for the Salt
FD-302 reflecting interview with Lake City Division.
N. C., advised
SA on 8/25/72, that he had displayed the artist. conception of the unknown subject in captioned matter with negative results to members of the Skydivers Club. Rue 2 - Seattle (Enc. 9) 2 - Salt Lake City (Enc. 2) 2 - Charlotte ERJ:mwb (6)
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TO:	ACTING	DIRECTOR,	FBI	(164-2111)
FROM :	LEGAT,	OTTAWA (
Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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TO:	ACTING	DIRECTOR,	FBI	(164-2111)
FROM :	LEGAT,	OTTAWA (164-27)	RUC

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NORJAK
Enclosed are four copies of
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Legat not in possession of any information that enclosed report is extraneous. If pertinent, 00 should set out leads.
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
DATE: 10/17/72 b6 b7C
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE :
ELIMINATE
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on it.
stated she did not
know the exact address but that it was
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT WASHINGTON
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identity of Will conduct logical investigation to determine mentioned above and obtain sufficient descriptive/background
stated she did not
know the exact address but that it was
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT WASHINGTON
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identity of Will conduct logical investigation to determine mentioned above and obtain sufficient descriptive/background and information to eliminate as a possible suspect.
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10/17/72
SA
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RE:
On October 3. 1972.
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stated she did not
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identity of Will conduct logical investigation to determine mentioned above and obtain sufficient descriptive/background and information to eliminate as a possible suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
RNN/Sem (3)
164-81-4008
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED
OCT 1 9 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-976OPTIONAL FORM NO.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
RNN/Sem (3)
164-81-4008
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED
OCT 1 9 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
7
DB Cooper-976OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1952 EDITION GSA FPMR (#1 CFR) 10t-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
DATE10/19/72 SUBE SUBF Su X b6 b7C
SUBJECT: NORJAK 1
On 10/19/72 telephonically contacted the Longview RA and advised that he lives just north of the
Washington, telephone Source
He advised that to ret to his residence
He pointed out that the night of the hijacking he was watching television and heard an announcement concerning the hijacking. Almost as soon as he heard the announcement a large plane flew low overhead and flew slightly to the east of his house over area, He pointed out the area into which the plane flew was one which is extremely heavily wooded andan area into which one would have difficulty going on foot.
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He advised that he has been thinking of calling the FBI on this matter but has kept putting it off' and feels that the flight of the plane that night would indicate that the area searched to date has not
that he has been thinking of calling the FBI on this matter but has kept putting it off' and feels that the flight of the plane that night would indicate that the area searched to date has not included area and the route over which the plane flew .. He pointed out that he lives directly under the north- south flyway' for the'airlines and this"is the only time that he'and have ever heard a plane flying over that low. He requested an agent contacting him personally in order that the flight of the plane could be accurately described.
Contact with will be made 10/20/72-
'One copy of' this memorandum furnished to SA at
Longview RA for handling on 10/20/72.
164-81-4009
SEARCHED ............ INDEXED SERIALIZED MELLONE OCT 2 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
IN 
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0010-100
(2) TJM/
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-976SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/19/72
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUO E SUB F Sul Y
NORJAK
On 10/19/72
Washington, telephone telephonically contacted the Longview RA and advised that he lives just north of the He advised that to get to his residence
He pointed out that the night of the hijacking he was watching television and heard an
contacted the Longview RA and advised that he lives just north of the He advised that to get to his residence
He pointed out that the night of the hijacking he was watching television and heard an announcement concerning the hijacking. Almost as soon as he heard the announcement a large plane flew low overhead and flew slightly to the east of his house over area. He pointed out the area into which the plane flew was one which is extremely heavily wooded andan area into which one would have difficulty going on foot.
He advised that he has been thinking of calling the FDI on this matter but has kept putting it off and feels that the flight of the plane that night would indicate that the area searched to date has not included area and the route over which the plane flew. He pointed out that he lives directly under the north- south flyway for the airlines and this is the only time that he and have ever heard a plane flying over that low. He requested an agent contacting him personally in order that the flight of the plane could be accurately described.
Contact with will be made 10/20/72- b6 b7C
One copy of this memorandum furnished to SA at
Longview RA for handling on 10/20/72.
Contact with will be made 10/20/72- b6 b7C
One copy of this memorandum furnished to SA at
Longview RA for handling on 10/20/72.
(2) TJM/
164-81-4009
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED SERIALIZED_ FILEDA ODT90 1372 FRI- SEATTLE
PWC b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9770
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b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 1902 FOITION CSA FPMA (11 CFA) 101-11.1 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
MSel
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)
DATE:
10/18/72
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Re Portland letter to Seattle 8/22/72.
On 9/5/72, Oregon State University, advised SA he lad absolutely no information that might ald in identifying subject.
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@ Q seattle 2-Portland DWX : 1fb (4)
164-81-4010
OCT E O 1972 FI-STATTLE" UN
3010-108-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-977FD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Sube R 10/18/72
Dote of Ironscription
New York b6
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Times, 229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, made available a two page handprinted letter signed by along with an envelope addressed to "New York Times, 229 W.
DB Cooper-977FD-302 (REV, 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Sube R 10/18/72
Dote of Ironscription
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Times, 229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York, made available a two page handprinted letter signed by along with an envelope addressed to "New York Times, 229 W. 43rd , New York, N.Y. " postmarked September 19, 1972, United States Postal Service,
when advised that he learned of the letter's existance
gave him a photocopy b7C
b6 of 18. informed that the original letter was received over the weekend of September 23, 1972 and was passed from department to department and from clerk to clerk until he received the letter approximately ten days ago.
164-81-4011
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZER CE FILEDLY OCTOO 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
Interviewed on 10/17/72 at New York, New York
Fde #
NY 164-627
by SA
2012
Date dictated
10/18/72
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This document contains neither recommendations nor saclusions of the FBL is Is the property of the $81 and is tooned to your agency: it and Bs contents are not to be distributed outside your, agency.
DB Cooper-97.7FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION .
SubR
Dole of transcription
10/18/72
New York Times b6 229 West 43rd Street.
11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION .
SubR
Dole of transcription
10/18/72
New York Times b6 229 West 43rd Street. New York, New York, advised that the hand- written letter from was received over the weekend of September 23, 1972. He stated that the letter was passed from Department to Department for about two weeks and was handled by a number of clerks and editors before he received it approximately ten days ago. He declined to estimate the number of people who handled the letter adding that it would be impossible to determine the number or identities of those people.
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explained continued that he has no present plans for publica- tion of the letter. He advised that a photocopy of the letter was forwarded to an independent news writer in the San Diego, California area. He named the newsman as California, telephone
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Chat determined from the letter's postmark that the letter had been mailed
He said had requested the local Bureau of Vital Statistics to furnish a list of all deaths on September 12 but discovered such records are not' filed by date.
the letter had been mailed
He said had requested the local Bureau of Vital Statistics to furnish a list of all deaths on September 12 but discovered such records are not' filed by date. He related that to his knowledge no one else has made any attempt to determine the letter's accuracy or authenticity.
164-81-40 17 SEARCHED ......... INDEXED. SERIALIZED by FILED A OCT 2 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE D

Interviewed on	10/17/12 of New York, New York Filo # NY 164-627
by GIA	. MME Date dictated 10/18/72

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Fe1. B Is the property of the FBI and is tooned to your ogency is and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
DB Cooper-977FO-16-Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
10/18/72
Transmit the following In
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(Attn: FBI Laboratory and ID/LFS)
FROM:
SAC, NEW YORK (164-527) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NÓRJAK
00: SE
Sus R W/ENCLY
Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory are two pages of a handprinted letter and envelope sent to the NY Times, post- marked 9/19/72.
AIRTEL
(Priority)
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(Attn: FBI Laboratory and ID/LFS)
FROM:
SAC, NEW YORK (164-527) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NÓRJAK
00: SE
Sus R W/ENCLY
Enclosed for the FBI Laboratory are two pages of a handprinted letter and envelope sent to the NY Times, post- marked 9/19/72. 164-81-19(340)
Enclosed for Seattle and auxiliary offices are two Xerox copies, each of letter and envelope for information purposes.
Also enclosed for the Bureau and auxiliary offices a.c the copies each of FD 302s reflecting interviews of employees of the NY Times.
The ananumays letter received at the NY Times is signed who alleges of D. B. COOPER. Letter indicated that the subject is now deceased.
Copies of this communication are being furnished to Los Angeles as the NY Times may possibly have alerted their Los Angeles office concerning this anonymous letter.
4 - Bureau (Encs. 7) (1 - FBI Laboratory) (1 - ID/LFS) 2 - Los Angeles (Encs. 7) (INFO) 2 - San Diego (Encs. 7) - Seattle (Encs. 7) put 1 - New York
164-81-4013
SEARCHED ............ INDEXED SERIALIZEDIt-FRED .64 OCT 2 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
JJS : mmz (12)
Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-9774
Special Agent in Charge
DU.
64 OCT 2 0 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
JJS : mmz (12)
Approved:
Sent M Per DB Cooper-9774
Special Agent in Charge
DU.S.Government Printing Officer 1972 - 455-574
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b6 b7NY 164-627 REQUEST OF THE . BUREAU
ID/LFS
The ID/LFS is requested to examine letter for any latent prints.
FBI LABORATORY
FBI Laboratory is requested to compare enclosed anonymous letter with any previous letters submitted in this matter, noting letter postmarked at California. b6 b7C
LEADS
SAN DIEGO
At
California Will attempt to identify
a "D.B. COOPER or retter writer
who resided in general area of letter postmarked which is Zip code for
noting anonymous b6 b7C
California,
At
California Will contact
to ascertain results
of any inquiries he may have conducted in effort to identify letter writer or subject "D.B. COOPER."
At California Will contact appropriate county officials in effort to verify possible recent death of a "D.B. COOPER" noting letter alleged he died September 12, 1972, after extended illness.
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DB Cooper-9775
- 2NR 001 SC PLAIN 9:00PM NITEL 10-22-72 WCH
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
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DB Cooper-9775
- 2NR 001 SC PLAIN 9:00PM NITEL 10-22-72 WCH
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
Sub 516
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50) 3P
UNSUB , AKA : DAN COOPER : NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE
ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE ELEVEN - TWENTYFOUR - SEVENTYONE
CAA - HIJACKING , EXTORTION 00 : SEATTLE.
RE SC LET TO SEATTLE TEN TWENTY SEVENTYTWO AND SC TELCALL TO SEATTLE TEN TWENTYTWO INSTANT. ON OCT. TWENTYONE, NINETEEN SEVENTYTWO
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CA. ADVISED WAS HUNTING WITH HIS FATHER NEAR TRUCKEE, CA. WHEN HE DISCOVERED A PARACHUTE CANOPY PACK. HE STATED HE DECIDED TO CALL THE FBI WHEN HE REMEMBERED NORJAK.
AREA WHERE PACK LOCATED SEARCHED BY BUAGENTS , OCT. TWENTY TWO INSTANT. LOCATED APPROXIMATELY THIRTY-NINE DEGREES THIRTY- THREE MINUTES NORTH AND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DEGREES FOUR MINUTES WEST, WHICH IS ABOUT FIFTEEN MILES DUE SOUTH OF HALLELUJAH JUNCTION, CA. THIS IS DUE EAST OF CHRYSTAL PEAK APPROX. ONE MILE INTO THE TOIYABE NATIONAL FORREST IN DOG VALLEY. THE PACK' WAS LOCATED ON THE SIDE.
THIS IS DUE EAST OF CHRYSTAL PEAK APPROX. ONE MILE INTO THE TOIYABE NATIONAL FORREST IN DOG VALLEY. THE PACK' WAS LOCATED ON THE SIDE. OF THE HILL AT AN ELEVATION OF APPROX. SEVEN THOUSAND FEET AND APPROX. SEVENTYFIVE YARDS DOWNHILL FROM FORREST SERVICE FIRE ROAD. AREA HAS BEEN REFORRESTED AFTER APPARENT FIRE AND/OR LOGGING APPROX.
FOUR YEARS AGO. END PAGE ONE
are you going to show it to El Cassey YES DONE
164-81-2014
SEARCHED.
INDEXED
SERIALIZED CC FILED -CE
OCT 2 1 1972
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DB Cooper-9776
N :unselectedP AGE TWO
SC 164-50 NEW GROWTH OF TREES VARY FROM THREE TO TEN FT. FEW TALL TREES IN. IMMEDIATE AREA WHERE PACK RECOVERD AND NONE. GAVE INDICATION OF . BRANCHES BEING BROKEN BY FALLING OBJECT.' AREA IS FURROWED FOR REFOR- RESTATION AND PACK WAS DISCOVERED ON RIDGE OF FURROW. WAS BURIED. TWO INCHES UNDER SOIL WITH ONLY ONE STRAP PROTRUDING. ALSO LOCATED BY BUAGENTS WERE SEVERAL STRAPS POSSIBLY FROM PACK.
PACK IS DESCRIBED AS OLIVE DRAB CANVAS MATERIAL WITH FOLLOWING 1950 MARKINGS : QUOTE DATE OF MFG AUG. ONE NINE FIVE ZERO, NO.
PACK IS DESCRIBED AS OLIVE DRAB CANVAS MATERIAL WITH FOLLOWING 1950 MARKINGS : QUOTE DATE OF MFG AUG. ONE NINE FIVE ZERO, NO. FOUR SEVEN R SEVEN SIX THREE ZERO TWENTYEIGHT FEET B END QUOTE. ALSO THE NUMBER FIVE ZERO DASH SEVEN THREE SEVEN THREE OR EIGHT. ALSO A CIRCULAR
STAMP WITH THE NUMBERS S P EIGHT. STRAPS ON PACK HAD APPARENTLY BEEN CUT. IT IS NOTED THAT COMPLAINANT'S WHEN INTERVIEWED STATED HE RECALLED THAT THERE WERE EIGHTEEN. INCHES OF SNOW ON GROUND AT TRUCKEE CALIF. THANKSGIVING LAST. THE PACK WAS LOCATED AT A HIGHER ELEVATION APPROX. TWENTYFIVE MILES DISTANT.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-9777
b6 b7P AGE THREE SC 164-50
LEADS : SEATTLE UPON RECEIPT OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PACK WILL DISPLAY TO APPROPIATE WITNESSES FOR IDENTIFICATION. DETERMINE FROM KNOWLEDGEABLE SOURCES IF ABOVE DESCRIBED PACK EVER IN POSSESSION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO FURNISHED CHUTE PACKS TO HIJACKER. THEREAFTER IF ADVISABLE FORWARD TO FBI LAB.
SACRAMENTO CONTINUE INVESTIGATION IN AREA WHERE PACK LOCATED. ARMED AND DANGEROUS END
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-977NR 001 SC PLAIN
9:00PM NITEL 10-22-72 WCH
Sub 5/6
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
ARMED AND DANGEROUS END
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-977NR 001 SC PLAIN
9:00PM NITEL 10-22-72 WCH
Sub 5/6
TO
ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SACRAMENTO (164-50) 3P
REF :
WISws ;
N. 11
ROND 
UNSUB , AKA : DAN COOPER : NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE ELEVEN - TWENTYFOUR - SEVENTYONE CAA - HIJACKING , EXTORTION 00 : SEATTLE.
RE SC LET TO SEATTLE TEN TWENTY SEVENTYTWO AND SC TELCALL TO SEATTLE TEN TWENTYTWO INSTANT.
ON OCT. TWENTYONE, NINETEEN SEVENTYTWO
1
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CA. ADVISED
WAS HUNTING WITH HIS FATHER NEAR TRUCKEE, CA. WHEN HE DISCOVERED A PARACHUTE CANOPY PACK. HE STATED HE DECIDED TO CALL THE FBI WHEN HE REMEMBERED NORJAK.
AREA WHERE PACK LOCATED SEARCHED BY BUAGENTS, OCT. TWENTY- TWO INSTANT. LOCATED APPROXIMATELY THIRTY-NINE DEGREES THIRTY- THREE MINUTES NORTH AND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DEGREES FOUR MINUTES WEST, WHICH IS ABOUT FIFTEEN MILES DUE SOUTH OF HALLELUJAH JUNCTION, CA. THIS IS DUE EAST OF CHRYSTAL PEAK APPROX. ONE MILE INTO THE TOIYABE NATIONAL FORREST IN DOG VALLEY.
THIS IS DUE EAST OF CHRYSTAL PEAK APPROX. ONE MILE INTO THE TOIYABE NATIONAL FORREST IN DOG VALLEY. THE PACK WAS LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE HILL AT AN ELEVATION OF APPROX. SEVEN THOUSAND FEET AND APPROX. SEVENTYFIVE YARDS DOWNHILL FROM FORREST SERVICE FIRE ROAD. AREA HAS BEEN REFORRESTED AFTER APPARENT FIRE AND/OR LOGGING APPROX. FOUR YEARS AGO .. END PAGE ONE
164-81-4014
SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED ___ CC.HLED.CC OCT 2 1 1972 FDI . SEATTLE
DB Cooper-977P AGE TWO . SC 164-50
NEW GROWTH OF TREES VARY FROM THREE TO TEN FT. FEW TALL TREES IN IMMEDIATE AREA WHERE PACK RECOVERD AND NONE GAVE INDICATION OF BRANCHES BEING BROKEN BY FALLING OBJECT. AREA IS FURROWED FOR REFOR- RESTATION AND PACK WAS DISCOVERED ON RIDGE OF FURROW. WAS BURIED TWO INCHES UNDER SOIL WITH ONLY ONE STRAP PROTRUDING. ALSO LOCATED BY BUAGENTS WERE SEVERAL STRAPS POSSIBLY FROM PACK.
PACK IS DESCRIBED AS OLIVE DRAB CANVAS MATERIAL WITH FOLLOWING MARKINGS : QUOTE DATE OF MFG AUG. ONE NINE FIVE ZERO, NO. FOUR SEVEN R SEVEN SIX THREE ZERO TWENTYEIGHT FEET B END QUOTE.
PACK IS DESCRIBED AS OLIVE DRAB CANVAS MATERIAL WITH FOLLOWING MARKINGS : QUOTE DATE OF MFG AUG. ONE NINE FIVE ZERO, NO. FOUR SEVEN R SEVEN SIX THREE ZERO TWENTYEIGHT FEET B END QUOTE. ALSO THE NUMBER FIVE ZERO DASH SEVEN THREE SEVEN THREE OR EIGHT. ALSO A CIRCULAR
STAMP WITH THE NUMBERS S P EIGHT. STRAPS ON PACK HAD APPARENTLY BEEN CUT. IT IS NOTED THAT COMPLAINANI'S FATHER
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WHEN INTERVIEWED STATED HE RECALLED THAT THERE WERE EIGHTEEN INCHES OF SNOW ON GROUND AT TRUCKEE CALIF. THANKSGIVING LAST. . THE PACK WAS LOCATED AT A HIGHER ELEVATION APPROX. TWENTYFIVE MILES DISTANT.
END PAGE TWO
DB Cooper-978P AGE THREE SC 164-50
LEADS : SEATTLE UPON RECEIPT OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PACK WILL DISPLAY TO APPROPIATE WITNESSES FOR IDENTIFICATION. DETERMINE FROM KNOWLEDGEABLE SOURCES IF ABOVE DESCRIBED PACK EVER IN POSSESSION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO FURNISHED CHUTE PACKS TO HIJACKER. THEREAFTER IF ADVISABLE FORWARD TO FBI LAB.
SACRAMENTO CONTINUE INVESTIGATION IN AREA WHERE PACK LOCATED. ARMED AND DANGEROUS END
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-978OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1041 EDITION CSA FPMR (4 CFR) 105-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SUBJECT:
10 MAY 1041 EDITION CSA FPMR (4 CFR) 105-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
:
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 10/24/72
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At approximately 8:30PM, this date,
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United Air Lines Reservations , Seattle,
washington, telephone
telephonically advised
that he had just received a call from (phonetic),
Spokane, Washington, telephone
pertaining to the above case.
7 SOURCE advised that (phonetic) had called asking if anyone was interested in some information regarding the "D. B. Cooper Case", replied that he was sure that 
someone was, and asked what information had. (phonetic) Sauce.
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stated that he was who 'in Spokane, and that
he recently had taken some pictures at Mount Rainier, near the summit around the 10th of this month (October) . became concerned when a friend noticed that one of the pictures appeared to include the silhouette of a man with a main para- chute extended and a reserve parachute in fronty among the trees.
became concerned when a friend noticed that one of the pictures appeared to include the silhouette of a man with a main para- chute extended and a reserve parachute in fronty among the trees.
4 advised that (phonetic) spoke with a b6 b7C
and seemed quite concerned that every- one would think him crazy for reporting this event, but he did feel it important enough to bring it to the attention of the authorities.
I advised 
that someone would contact b6 b7C
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SEARCHED. 164-81-4015 INDEXED. SERIALIZED JA FILED OCT 2 4 1972 FOL SEATTLE TV
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-978SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
10/24/72
NORJAK
At approximately 8:30PM, this date,
United Air Lines Reservations, Seattle,
Washington, telephone telephonically advised that he had just received a call from (phonetic) , Spokane, Washington, telephone pertaining to the above case.
advised that (phonetic) had called asking if anyone was interested in some information regarding the "D.
advised that (phonetic) had called asking if anyone was interested in some information regarding the "D. B. Cooper Case", replied that he was sure that someone was, and asked what information stated that he was
had. (phonetic) who in Spokane, and that he recently had taken some pictures at Mount Rainier, near the summit around the 10th of this month (October) . bacame concerned when a friend noticed that one of the pictures appeared to include the silhouette of a man with a main para- chute extended and a reserve parachute in fronty among the trees.
advised that (phonetic) spoke with a and seemed quite concerned that every- one would think him crazy for reporting this event, but he did feel it important enough to bring it to the attention of the authorities.
I advised that someone would contact
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TIM/tim (2)
164-81- 4015
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CANTA Sparkane lo
SERIALIZED - FILED OCT 2 4 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
13/03/20
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DB Cooper-9783
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Sub 5/6
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
FILED OCT 2 4 1972 FBI-SEATTLE
13/03/20
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DB Cooper-9783
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C :unselected10/24/72
Sub 5/6
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK
00;
Seattle
Re Sacramento nitel to Bureau, dated 10/22/72.
Enclosed for Seattle are three copies of an FD-302 reflecting interview with b6 b7C
The canopy pack mentioned in referenced nitel is being furnished to Seattle by personal courier.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Conduct investigation requested in referenced nitel. SACRAMENTO
AT TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA: Conduct further investigation in area where package located.
2 - Bureau 
3 Seattle (Enc. (3). (1 } Package) 2 - Sacramento HLL/dqr (6)
164-81-2016
SEARCHED INDEXED. SERIALIZED CYCHFILED At 0012 172 FBI-SEATTLE IN-
DB Cooper-978FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date:
10/20/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
Ky
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper; Northwest Airlines Flight Number 305, Portland to Seattle 11/24/7I CAA -
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
(Priority)
Ky
TO
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka Dan Cooper; Northwest Airlines Flight Number 305, Portland to Seattle 11/24/7I CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: Seattle Bufile: 164-2111
SUB :
1
/ 10 341
Enclosed for Seattle one newspaper photograph and one California Department of Motor Vehicles copy of driver's license regarding
On 10/17/72, of the Susanville, California Police Department, suggested , white male, date of birth as a possible suspect in captioned matter.
X
advised that reminds him of the artistsconception of unknown subject in this matter, is a former military paratrooper and it is the opinion of that would be entirely capable of the commission of the hijacking and that it is entirely within the character of. to attempt such a feat. 164-81-40 17
Seattle (Anc. 2) QUY 2 - Sacramento
SEARCHED ............ INDEXED SERIALIZED CC FILED OCT 2 4 1972
HUB : it (4)
Approved:
Sent DB Cooper-9785
M
Per W1935ml
Special Agent in Charge
*U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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The whereabouts of
during the period of November 24, 1971,
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b6 b7C :unselectedSC 164-50
The whereabouts of
during the period of November 24, 1971, when the hijacking occurred is not known at this time. It is reported that
currently is employed at the California, and that
LEADS
SEATTLE OFFICE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:
Display enclosures to appropriate witnesses.
Dok 11/29/10
SACRAMENTO:
AT
CALIFORNIA:
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Will check employment records at for 11/24/71, to establish date. Will also interview
whereabouts on that concerning his whereabouts and possible connection with captioned matter.
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DB Cooper-9786Sub 516
NR 014 SC CODE D 8:51 PM NITEL 10-24-72 LCH TO ACTING DIRECTOR. (164-211!) FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50)
LAS VEGAS ( 164-60) SEATTLE (164-81)
NORJAK. 00 : SE.
RE SACRAMENTO NITEL TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE, OCT. TWENTYTWO, LAST. FOR INFO LAS VEGAS, PRIVATE, CITIZEN LOCATED PARACHUTE CANOPY PACK OCT. TWENTYONE, LAST, IN DOG VALLEY, WHICH IS PART OF TOYIABE NATIONAL FOREST. THIS POSITION TWENTY MILES SOUTH OF NORJAK FLIGHT ROUTE. POSSIBLY CONNECTED WITH CASE.
TWENTYONE, LAST, IN DOG VALLEY, WHICH IS PART OF TOYIABE NATIONAL FOREST. THIS POSITION TWENTY MILES SOUTH OF NORJAK FLIGHT ROUTE. POSSIBLY CONNECTED WITH CASE. SEARCH OF AREA BY BUAGENTS LOCATED ADDITIONAL STRAPS APPARENTLY HAVING BEEN CUT FROM CANOPY PACK. PACK IS CURRENTLY BEING FORWARDED TO SEATTLE FOR DISPLAY AND TO LABORATORY FOR EXAMINATION. THIS AREA COVERED BY U.S. FOREST SERVICE, RENO , NEVADA. FURTHER INDICATIONS AREA HAS BEEN BURNED AND POSSIBLY REFORESTED.
LAS VEGAS AT RENO, CONTACT U.S. FOREST SERVICE, DETERMINE RECENT FIRES IN DOG VALLEY AREA, ANY KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PARACHUTISTS IN. AREA, AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF AREA. END PAGE ONE
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PACK LOCATED DESCRIBED AS OLIVE DRAB CANVAS MATERIAL WITH FOLLOWING MARKINGS : QUOTE DATE OF MFG AUG ONE NINE FIVE ZERO, NO. FOUR SEVEN R SEVEN SIX THREE ZERO (TWENTY-EIGHT FT. B END QUOTE. ALSO NUMBERS FIVE ZERO DASH SEVEN THREE SEVEN THREE OR EIGHT. ALSO A CIRCULAR STAMP WITH NUMBERS SP EIGHT.
ALSO NUMBERS FIVE ZERO DASH SEVEN THREE SEVEN THREE OR EIGHT. ALSO A CIRCULAR STAMP WITH NUMBERS SP EIGHT. STRAPS ON PACK HAD APPARENTLY BEEN CUT.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING AT SACRAMENTO. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END FEE FBI SEATTLE HOLD
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NR 014 SC CODE D 8:51 PM NITEL 10-24-72 LCH TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111) LAS VEGAS ( 164-60) - SEATTLE (164-81) FROM SACRAMENTO (164-50)
NORJAK. 00 : SE.
RE SACRAMENTO NITEL TO BUREAU AND SEATTLE, OCT. TWENTYTWO, LAST. FOR INFO LAS VEGAS, PRIVATE CITIZEN LOCATED PARACHUTE CANOPY PACK OCT. TWENTYONE, LAST, IN DOG VALLEY, WHICH IS PART OF TOYIABE NATIONAL FOREST. THIS POSITION TWENTY MILES SOUTH OF NORJAK FLIGHT ROUTE. POSSIBLY CONNECTED WITH CASE. SEARCH OF AREA BY. BUAGENTS LOCATED ADDITIONAL STRAPS APPARENTLY HAVING BEEN CUT FROM CANOPY PACK. PACK IS CURRENTLY BEING FORWARDED TO SEATTLE FOR DISPLAY AND TO LABORATORY FOR EXAMINATION. THIS AREA COVERED BY U.S. FOREST . SERVICE, RENO , NEVADA. FURTHER INDICATIONS AREA HAS BEEN BURNED AND POSSIBLY REFORESTED.
FOREST . SERVICE, RENO , NEVADA. FURTHER INDICATIONS AREA HAS BEEN BURNED AND POSSIBLY REFORESTED.
LAS VEGAS AT RENO, CONTACT U.S. FOREST SERVICE, DETERMINE RECENT FIRES IN DOG VALLEY AREA, ANY KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PARACHUTISTS IN AREA, AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF AREA.
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DB Cooper-978OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16 MAY 1902 EDITION CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
10/24/72
SUB: UNSUB/POSSIBLY USED
FROM
:
SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
X PAY PHONE NEAR LA CENTER WASH ON 11/24/71.
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enter, ashington to SA on 10/20/72. Two'of the public phone booths are located in Jack's tavern and Jim's Tavern, Amboy, Washington.'
164-81-4019
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DB Cooper-979OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1941 TOUION GLA PPME (41 CAM) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
I 4TE:10/19/7
TO
:SAÇ, SEATTLE (164-81)
vilay
FROM
:SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC)
S.L. B SulFF
SUBJECT :NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re Seattle nited dated 10/16/72.
Contact with representative of the Las Vegas Review Journal and the Las Vegas Sun on October 17, 1972, disclosed that they had previously received the news release by from the Wire Services to which they both subscribe and in fact had publicized same in the Sunday ditions of their respective newspapers appearing October 15, 1972.
On basis of the foregoing no additional contact is being made at Las Vegas.
2- Seattle 1 - Las Vegas HEH : kf (3)
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164-51-4020
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TO
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2]]1)
FROM
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT NORJAK
00: Seattle
WEEKLY SUMMARY
Reference Seattle teletype to Bureau dated 10/25/72.
Parachute found buried near Truckee, California, eliminated as being one of those supplied Unsub, after owner of parachute, EARL COSSEY, viewed buried parachute instant date.
Publicity concerning $25,000 reward is being made available to hunters in the southern portion of Washington.
New information of lead value continues to be received and appropriate investigation instituted. Seattle file review continues.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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TO	ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	Sub- 0

FROM
SUBJECT	NORJAK 00: Seattle

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WEEKLY SUMMARY
Reference
AIRMAIL

TO	ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	Sub- 0

FROM
SUBJECT	NORJAK 00: Seattle

e
WEEKLY SUMMARY
Reference Seattle teletype to Bureau dated 10/25/72.
Parachute found buried near Truckee, California, eliminated as being one of those supplied Unsub, after owner of parachute, EARL COSSEY, viewed buried parachute instant date.
Publicity concerning $25,000 reward is being made available to hunters in the southern portion of Washington.
New information of lead value continues to be received and appropriate investigation instituted. Seattle file review continues.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2. - Bureau 3 .- Seattle RNN : 11b (5)
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164-81-402NR 004 LV PLAIN 1:37 PM URGENT 10-25-72 SH
Sube 516.
TO. ACTING DIRECTOR
SACRAMENTO SEATTLE
FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60) 3P
NORJACK
RE SACRAMENTO TEL TO BUREAU, OCT. TWENTYFOUR, LAST.
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NATIONAL FOREST, RENO, NEVADA, THIS DATE ADVISED DOG VALLEY BURNED, NINETEEN SIXTY AND VARIOUS AREAS REPLANTED SINCE THAT TIME, AND PLANTING CONTINUING .
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NATIONAL FOREST, RENO, NEVADA, THIS DATE ADVISED DOG VALLEY BURNED, NINETEEN SIXTY AND VARIOUS AREAS REPLANTED SINCE THAT TIME, AND PLANTING CONTINUING . HAVE BEEN SMALLER LOCAL FIRES , HOWEVER, LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION NEEDED TO DETERMINE IF RECENT BURN IN LOCATION WHERE PARACHUTE FOUND .
STATED AREA HEAVILY PATROLLED AND BELIEVED IF PARACHUTE IN AREA FOR SOME TIME' WOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND BY PATROLLING OFFICERS.
THERE ARE AERIAL PHOTOS OF AREA AVAILABLE, HOWEVER, ABOUT TWO HUNDRED PHOTOS COVER DOG VALLEY AREA . THEREFORE, END PAGE ONE
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO LOCATE PHOTO FOR SPECIFIC AREA. PHOTOS AVAILABLE U.S. FOREST SERVEICE REGIONAL OFFICE, ODGEN, UTAH.
STATED FOREST SERVICE DOES NOT USE PARACHUTES FOR CARGO DROPS AND DOUBTS IF PARACHUTE USED IN RECENT SMALL FIRES BECAUSE OF ACCESS BY ROAD. KNOWS OF NO PARACHUTE ACTIVITY IN AREA.
WELL ACQUAINTED WITH AREA AND AVAILABLE TO GO TO AREA BUT NEEDS SUFFICIENT NOTICE TO PREPARE FOR TRIP.
WELL ACQUAINTED WITH AREA AND AVAILABLE TO GO TO AREA BUT NEEDS SUFFICIENT NOTICE TO PREPARE FOR TRIP. SACRAMENTO DETERMINE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF AREA WHERE PARACHUTE FOUND AND IF PHOTOS. NEEDED, SET LEAD FOR SALT LAKE CITY. ADVISE LAS VEGAS OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION . SO FIRE RECORDS CAN BE CHECKED TO DETERMINE IF RECENT FIRE IN AREA WHERE CHUTE FOUND. IF SACRAMENTO DESIRES TO MEET AGENTS, FURNISH INFO TO LAS VEGAS SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
END PAGE TWO
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SEATTLE ADVISE IF PARACHUTE MEETS DESCRIPTION OF
PARACHUTES FURNISHED UNSUB . END DC3 FBI SEATTLE TU CLR
DB Cooper-979DRM NO. 10 MA STION GSIHR (4 CFR) 101-110
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING
SUB E DATE: 10/24/72 SUB F (WITH MAP)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING to SAC, 10/19/72
On 10/20/72 SA
contacted
Washington and he furnished the following,
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Information:
He lives directly under the fly way between Portland and Seattle.
MANNING to SAC, 10/19/72
On 10/20/72 SA
contacted
Washington and he furnished the following,
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Information:
He lives directly under the fly way between Portland and Seattle. He recalls that the night of the hijacking a planewas flying very low and slowly over his house in the early evening and about 5 minutes after the plane flew over he heard on television that the hijacking was in progress. ' He stated the plane was a jet airliner but he did not see the plane. It was about 4 to ' 5,000 feet from the ground and he recalled that the weather was overcast, very low clouds and it was raining. The flight of the plane was about 20 miles from It. St. Helens
He pointed out that planes on the fly way always fly about 10 to $2,000 feet and in the four years he has lived at his present location he has never heard one so low as 'on the night' of the hi jacking. He advised that he knows the plane was over 3,000 feet for he lives near Mount Tum Tum and that is 3,000 feet and the plane was above that mountain. He also pointed out that the east end of Lake Merwin is approximately He pointed out that the area and the area over which
plane flew directly over it flew is
He also pointed out that the east end of Lake Merwin is approximately He pointed out that the area and the area over which
plane flew directly over it flew is extremely rugged terrain. 'e pointed out that recently there have been a number of hunters in that area, from Lake Merwin to area.
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stated he feels that if it was the hijacked plane then the area which has been searched would have been too far west. He pointed out that the plane was heard before 10:00 PM and after dark but he could not fix the exact time he heard the plane fly over. - 164-81-10(343 b6 b7C
furnished a copy of a map on which he drew what he felt was theflight of the plane and this map is attached.
The area over which the plane flew has a number of private owners but the majority of the area is owned by Gifford Pinchot National Forest and the Weyerhaeuser company. 164-81-4023
0010-100
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FBI
Date:
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9
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(Type in plaintext or codel PHIL URGENT
(Priority)
Sub 516
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) &
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) &
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
RE SACRAMENTO NT TO BUREAU, TEN TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYTWO;
LAS VEGAS TT TO BUREAU, TEN TWENTYFIVE, SEVENTYTWO.
EARL J. COSSEY, OWNER AND SUPPLIER OF THE FOUR PARA- CHUTES SUPPLIED TO UNSUB IN THIS CASE, WAS CONTACTED INSTANT DATE. COSSEY STATED THE PARACHUTE SHOWN TO HIM WAS DEFI- NITELY NOT ONE OF THE ONES FURNISHED TO UNSUB. THE COSSEY ADVISED A PARACHUTE FOUND NEAR TRUCKEE, CALI- FORNIA, IS A SEAT PACK PARACHUTE, OLIVE GREEN IN COLOR. THE PARACHUTE PROVIDED UNSUB WAS A BACK PACK PARACHUTE, SAGE GREEN IN COLOR.
COSSEY FURTHER STATED PARACHUTES PROVIDED UNSUB HAD FOUR GROMMETS AND FOUR CONES AND THE SEAT PACK HAS TWO GROMMETS AND TWO CONES.
COSSEY FURTHER STATED PARACHUTES PROVIDED UNSUB HAD FOUR GROMMETS AND FOUR CONES AND THE SEAT PACK HAS TWO GROMMETS AND TWO CONES.
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IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE, SACRAMENTO AND LAS VEGAS ARE TO DISCONTINUE PREVIOUS LEADS SET FORTH IN REFERENCED COMMUNICATIONS.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DATEA 10/26/72
TO
:
FILE (164-81) 
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
called from the/
On 10/26/72 SA Bureau. He advised that from Texas had interviewed and was of the view
Frea
that was very likely the subject in this case as well as the individual who put the bomb in the plane in New York on
He advised that from Texas had interviewed and was of the view
Frea
that was very likely the subject in this case as well as the individual who put the bomb in the plane in New York on 3/7/72.
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would not talk to the agents in Dallas but furnished this information to
in Washington, D.C.
is going to Washington on 10/27/72 and will be interviewed by someone at the Bureau.
SA wanted us to establish if possible whereabouts on 11/24/72 (the day of the captioned case) and 3/7/72, (the day of the New York bombing.) This should be done at once.
JEM : eon (1)
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b6 b7KR Ø6 SC CODED 9:13 PM NITEL 10-26-72 ERD . TO: SEATTLE (164-81) FROM : SACRAMENTO (164-50) 2P
ORANGE UNSUB : PARACHUTE ·FOUND IN PLUMAS COUNTY Sub 520 ,
NORJAK. 00 : SEATTLE.
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OCT. TWENTYSIX, INSTANT.
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QUINCY , CALIF ., REPORTED THIS DATE THAT ONOCT. TWENTYFIVE, LAST , HE SOURCE FOUND ORANGE PARACHUTE IN AREA KNOWN AS BEAR CREEK NEAR BUCKS LAKE IN PLUMAS
TWENTYFIVE, LAST , HE SOURCE FOUND ORANGE PARACHUTE IN AREA KNOWN AS BEAR CREEK NEAR BUCKS LAKE IN PLUMAS COUNTY. THIS LOCATION IS STATED TO BE TWENTYFIVE MILES NORTH OF FLIGHT PATH OF VICTIM AIRPLANE IN THIS CASE. HE ADVISED THERE WAS NO PARACHUTE PACK AT SITE. IT APPEARED SOMEONE HAD PLACED CHUTE UNDER MANZANITA BRUSH OR WIND COULD HAVE BLOWN CHUTE TO ITS LOCATION. THERE WAS ABOUT SIXTEEN TO TWENTY FEET OF ELECTRICAL WIRE, SIX STRANDS TAPED TOGETHER IN ONE LINE. THERE WAS ALSO MICROSWITCH.
BRIEF SEARCH OF AREA FAILED TO DISCLOSE FURTHER INFO. RUGGED TERRAIN NOT SUITABLE FOR MILITARY JUMP OPERA- TION, AND NO RECENT FOREST FIRES IN AREA IN WHICH PERSONNEL OR SUPPLIES MAY HAVE BEEN DROPPED BY PARACHUTE. END PAGE ONE
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SACRAMENTO AT PLUMAS COUNTY, WILL SECURE PARACHUTE, WIRE AND SWITCH, AND FORWARD DIRECTLY FROM SUSANVILLE RA TO SEATTLE FOR 'DIS- PLAY . TO APPROPRIATE WITNESSES.
SERIALIZED Ct-FILED 11= OCT 2 6 1972
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SACRAMENTO AT PLUMAS COUNTY, WILL SECURE PARACHUTE, WIRE AND SWITCH, AND FORWARD DIRECTLY FROM SUSANVILLE RA TO SEATTLE FOR 'DIS- PLAY . TO APPROPRIATE WITNESSES.
SACRAMENTO WILL CONDUCT SEARCH IN VICINITY OF CHUTE FOUND OCT. TWENTYFIVE, LAST. END. DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR
DB Cooper-980.FD.302 (Rev_4-15-64)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
2
Date.
10/24/72
Sube 5/6
California, was interviewed near Dog Valley, California, where he stated he had located a parachute canopy pack he had found while hunting. He furnished his home telephone number as and the number he could be reached at in Truckee, California as
Sub Q
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stated he along with
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friend of
and a were hunting deer near Dog Valley located approximately twenty-five miles from Truckee. He stated that between 2:00 and 3:00 PM on October 21, 1972 they were walking up hill about one-half mile from Dog Valley Campground when he saw a strap with a buckle protruding from the ground. He stated he reached down and pulled on the strap and discovered what he first thought to be a backpack buried approximately two inches under the ground.
He stated he reached down and pulled on the strap and discovered what he first thought to be a backpack buried approximately two inches under the ground. He stated he started to leave the area, but upon looking further at the pack realized it was a parachute canopy pack. He stated he knew this from the fact he was a Paratrooper in the United States Army and before leaving the area he decided to take custody of the pack. He stated the reason he did this was in view of the fact he recalled an airline hijacking which took place between Seattle, Washington and Reno, Nevada and realized this was near the area of the airplane's flight. He stated at this time he decided to telephonically contact the FBI.
164-81-4027
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On 10/22/72 at Trucker, California File # SC 164-50
by SA HIRAM L. LATHAM/dqr
Dote dictated
10/24/72
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the F81. It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency: It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
It is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency: It and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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TO:	ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJACK 00: Seattle

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Re Sacramento nitel to Bureau, dated 10/22/72.
Enclosed for Seattle are three cooles of an FD-302 reflecting interview with b6 b7C
The canopy pack mentioned in referenced nitel is being furnished to Seattle by personal courier.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Conduct investigation requested in referenced nitel.
SACRAMENTO
AT TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA: Conduct further investigation in area where package located.
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5-22-54)
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Date:
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TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Reurairtel, 9/15/72.
Re :
The only verification regarding Subject's where- abouts on the day of the hijacking is by his own admission. Subject was at the residence of Montana, the day prior, the day of, and the day after.
LEAD
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will display photograph of
and determine if he is identical with UNSUB in this matter.
DUNK 14/9/12 NUN 164-81-4029 2 - Seattle (AM) 2 - Butte JFB/ar (4)
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b6 b7OFTIONAL FORM NO. 30 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (A CFR) 101-11+
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA ROBERT H. WICK
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 10/26/72
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AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON
On October 18, 1972, Department of Motor Vehicles, made available a driver's license photograph of
which
WICK
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE: 10/26/72
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AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON
On October 18, 1972, Department of Motor Vehicles, made available a driver's license photograph of
which was taken as requested by a memo from SA October 4, 1972.
dated
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DB Cooper-980OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR ( CFR) 101-IL6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, HOUSTON
FROS
AC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
SUBJECT&NORJAK
00: Seattle
DATE: 10/20/72
Re st. Louis letter to Seattle, dated 9/22/72.
RE:
(phonetic)
For the information of Houston, was supplied as possible suspect by on 6/13/72. He b6 b7C
stated fit description of unknown subject and had pre- viously been
but was now a pilot for United Airlines.
Investigation by Seattle revealed under all possible spelling combinations, was never employed with United Airlines in any capacity. Further was not employed at Boeing Aircraft Corporation; and credit criminal and Department of Motor Vehicle checks at Seattle were negative.
Further was not employed at Boeing Aircraft Corporation; and credit criminal and Department of Motor Vehicle checks at Seattle were negative.
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stated he
did know of in
possibly spelled who had taken part
at Edwards Air Force Base
The project was a joint effort
believed was
attached to the either as a civilian or 'on. active duty on the project, and was probably a member of the He advised
Lancaster, California, would be able to Locate him. in addition, stated personnel at Edwards E
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5016-108
164-81-2031
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It was further determined that buLA 164-497
Air Force Base might be able to locate Lancaster, stated by the
on 10/16/72,
their records failed to reveal
name of She said they have about 1400 members in the United States, and the only two individuals with names similar to would be
1
she advised was formerly assigned as a at Edwards Air Force_Base,
name of She said they have about 1400 members in the United States, and the only two individuals with names similar to would be
1
she advised was formerly assigned as a at Edwards Air Force_Base,
California, and is presently assigned at Houston, Texas,
The only available descriptive information regarding was his date of birth shown as advised she, however, was personally acquainted with described him as follows:
Race
White
Sex
Male and
Height 61 01
Weight 165 - 170 pounds
Hair Light Brown .
Eyes BIme
Miscellaneous
Thin beard
she stated that
resigned from the
and his date of birth was listed as
was formerly employed as a
Dallas, Texas. His last known address was Irving, Texas.
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Conduct appropriate investigation in effort to establish whereabouts of on 11/24/71. If this is not favorable, than HOUSTON should obtain available descriptive data and photograph, and furnish to Seattle for possible display to witnesses.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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FROM
:
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Date:
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
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Re Kansas City letter to Chicago dated 8/3/72.
Enclosed for each Seattle, Minneapolis and Portland are two copies of photograph.
On 9/7/72
Trans World Airlines (TWA), was contacted concerning advised he would request
file and advise When available.
On 10/18/72,
advised date of
birth
at has been an employee
of THA since April, 1966. He currently is
at O'Hare Field. He is a white male, 5 7"0 130 lbs., blond hair, blue eyes. 
Records disclose was a waiter from March, 1958,
until May, 1958, San Francisco, California, From May, 1958, to September, 1958, he was employed at Beverly Hills, California. From October. 1958, until February, 1959, he was a Bartender at location not listed. He served in the United States Air Force from 2- Seattle (Encls. 2) reed out 2 - Minneapolis (Encls. 2) 2 - Portland (Encls.
He served in the United States Air Force from 2- Seattle (Encls. 2) reed out 2 - Minneapolis (Encls. 2) 2 - Portland (Encls. 2) 1 - Chicago
PLS
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when he received an honorable discharge. While in service he was a vehicle operator and was assigned Serial Number He attained rank From September. 1962.
until employment with TWA In April, 1966, he was Sepulveda, California.
was initially employed as
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In
employed at TWA's
he was promoted to an and was
Kansas City.
In
was transferred to JFK Airport.
New York, where he served as on 747's. On he was transferred to San Francisco where he served in same capacity. On he was again transferred
back to JFK. On he was promoted to his present position at O'Hare Field. Arlington Heights, Illinois.
stated there is no photograph of in the file; however, he would attempt to obtain one from located at O'Hare Field.
stated there is no photograph of in the file; however, he would attempt to obtain one from located at O'Hare Field.
stated is in a and therefore possesses a pass which enables him to fly on any TWA flight on a space available basis. In addition, because of the nature of work, it would be extremely difficult to pin- point where ne was on a particular day.
made available two photographs of
On 10/25/72,
Receiving offices are requested to exhibit photographs to pertinent witnesses.
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Date:	10/25/72

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TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81):
FROM:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
Re Seattle teletype to Los Angeles dated
10/10/72.
RE: 3 45
164-81-10
164-81-la
Enclosed for Seattle is one conv each of a photograph
of
For the information of Seattle, California, located on the California Coast line, San Luis about
Obispo,
RE: 3 45
164-81-10
164-81-la
Enclosed for Seattle is one conv each of a photograph
of
For the information of Seattle, California, located on the California Coast line, San Luis about
Obispo, california. Law enforcement service at is provided by the san Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office (SLOSO).
On 10/17/72, records were reviewed at SIOso by and they reflect that
SA
has an
for He is described as a white, male, born 5'10", 173, dark brown His
hair and brown eyes. His FBI number is
164-81-4033 Seattle (Encl 2) Need 2 - Los Angeles
Tak
DISPLAY PHOTOS
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in the San Luis Obispo County area and was alleged to have been formerly a paratrooper in the United States Army. His photograph is enclosed for information purposes. 1
Discreet inquiry at SLOSO reflected is a long-time resident of the San Luis Obispo with the
county area. SLOSO in view of his past record
No information was obtained regarding the ability of in the use of parachutes or the brand of
SLOSO in view of his past record
No information was obtained regarding the ability of in the use of parachutes or the brand of cigarettes that he smokes. In addition, no information was obtained as to his whereabouts during pertinent period in this matter.
Discreet check to determine his whereabouts during the pertinent period in this matter will not be possible since
and due to the length of time since the occurrence of instant matter.
Records of the Credit Bureau of San Luis Obispo
reflect
location and court not known. Records contain no other pertinent financial information.
with Los Angeles indices contain no record identifiable
Seattle may wish to display enclosed photographs to witnesses, prior to any contact of or close associates.
Los Angeles will not contact his whereabouts during pertinent period unless specifically advised to do so by Seattle.
to determine
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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TO:	SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-73)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: SEATTLE

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RE:
Re Albany airtel to Seattle dated 9/25/72.
Enclosed for St. Louis is one (1) copy of referenced communication.
On September 13, 1972, advised that former Santa Fe, New Mexico, slightly resembles composite drawing of subject, He said the only thing resembling the subiect is long face. was previously
and Was
possibly to Idaho.
U. S. Army Serial Number was
and he received an Honorable Discharge'on date of birth is
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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LEADS
ST. LOUIS DIVISION At St. Louis, Missouri
Will, through logical sources, attempt to obtain back- ground data and photograph of in order to eliminate him as a suspect in this case.
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TO:	SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-73)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: SEATTLE

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RE:
Re Albany airtel to Seattle dated 9/25/72. Enclosed for St. Louis is one (1) copy of referenced communication.
On September 13, 1972, advised that former Santa Fe, New Mexico, slightly resembles composite drawing of He said the only thing resembling the subject is subiect.
long face. was previously
and was
possibly to Idaho.
U. S. Army Serial Number was
and he received an Honorable Discharge on date of birth is
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
LEADS
ST. LOUIS DIVISION At St. Louis, Missouri
Will, through logical sources, attempt to obtain back- ground data and photograph of in order to eliminate his as a suspect in this case. 
2 - St. Louis 3 - Seattle RNN: bgw (5)
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6:26 PM. URGENT 10/26/72 DCA
TO ACTING DIRECTOR,, FBI (164-2747) LAS VEGAS (164-86)
Sus 7 FROM SEATTLE (164-129) (P) . 2P .
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'RE SEATTLE AIRTEL TO BUREAU, TEN TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYTWO, AND SEATTLE TELECALL IO ASAC,.LV, TODAY.
FOR INFORMATION OF LAS VEGAS, BUREAU ADVISED THAT b6 .: b7C
HAS BEEN INFORMED BY THAT HAD INTERVIEWED AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, AND ON THE BASIS OF AN INTERVIEW, BELIEVES IS IDENTICAL WITH "D. B. COOPER ," HIJACKER OF NWA FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY- FOUR , SEVENTYONE.
FURTHER BELIEVES THAT MAY POSSIBLY BE IN- VOLVED IN THE TWABOM MATTER ON MARCH SEVEN, SEVENTYTWO. IS TO BE IN WASHINGTON, D. C., OCTOBER TWENTYSEVEN, SEVENTYTWO, AND WILL BE INTERVIEWED. THE BUREAU HAS INSTRUCTED END PAGE ONE
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THAT INVESTIGATION BE IMMEDIATELY.
THE BUREAU HAS INSTRUCTED END PAGE ONE
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THAT INVESTIGATION BE IMMEDIATELY. INSTITUTED TO DETERMINE WHERE- ABOUTS OF ON THE DATES OF NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYO'NE, b6 AND MARCH SEVEN, SEVENTYTWO. TO THIS END, THE FOLLOWING LEADS ARE
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LAS . VEGAS AT LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA; WILL LOCATE AND INTERVIEW SUB JECT 'S
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LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA, TELEPHONE
NO .
WILL ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE FROM ELEVEN TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. NOTE THIS IS THE DATE THAT THE NORJAK HIJACKING OCCURRED.
IN ADDITION, ATTEMPT TO LEARN SUBJECT'S WHEREABOUTS ON THREE SEVEN, SEVENTYTWO, THE DATE OF TWABOM.
LAS VEGAS, FURTHER OBTAIN SUBJECT'S FLIGHT LOGS AND RECORDS THAT ARE REPORTEDLY IN THE POSSESSION OF SUBJECT'S IN ORDER b6 b7C TO DETERMINE SUBJECT'S WHEREABOUTS ON THE TWO ABOVE MENTIONED DATES.
A COPY OF REFERENCED COMMUNICATION IS BEING FORWARDED BY SE- PARATE COMMUNICATION FOR THE LAS VEGAS DIVISION.
BUREAU ADVISED TELEPHONICALLY THEY DESIRE . ABOVE INFORMATION, BY NOON, TEN TWENTYSEVEN, SEVENTYTWO.
BUREAU ADVISED TELEPHONICALLY THEY DESIRE . ABOVE INFORMATION, BY NOON, TEN TWENTYSEVEN, SEVENTYTWO. END DWH FBI WASHDC HOLD FOR ONE ACK FOR THREE
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WHEREABOUTS ON b6
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TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2747) SEATTLE (164-129)
FROM LAS VEGAS (164-86) (P) 3 PAGES
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RE SEATTLE TELCALL OCTOBER TWENTYSIX AND SEATTLE
TELETYPE SAME DATE.
LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA , INTERVIEWED b6
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STATED THAT SHE WAS AT LAKE TAHOE ON BOTH NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR , SEVENTYONE AND MARCH SEVEN, SEVENTYTWO. SHE STATED THAT ABOUT TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO INSTANT CASE HE TOLD HER
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SHE FEELS THAT MAY BE
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GIVING A "LINE".
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STATED THAT
FLIGHT LOGS
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WERE GIVEN TO
TEMPE, ARIZONA, AND COULD BE LOCATED THERE.
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GIVING A "LINE".
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STATED THAT
FLIGHT LOGS
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WERE GIVEN TO
TEMPE, ARIZONA, AND COULD BE LOCATED THERE. SHE SAID SHE DID NOT BELIEVE HE WAS FLYING IN EITHER NOVEMBER, SEVENTYONE OR MARCH , SEVENTYTWO.
STATES THEY RENTED FROM HIM ON MARCH ONE, SEVENTYTWO. HE RECALLS THEY HAD ONLY ONE CAR AND THAT NEEDED THIS CAR FOR HER TRANSPORTATION BACK AND FORTH TO HER EMPLOYMENT. HE STATED HE RECALLS THAT SUBJECT
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VAS AROUND FOR THE FIRST FEW WEEKS AFTER THEY MOVED IN.
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PHOENIX OFFICE TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED THAT TEMPE, ARIZONA, MADE AVAILABLE FOUR AIRCRAFT LOG BOOKS WHICH SHE STATED SHE GOT FROM FOLLOWING HIS TRIAL. AN EXAMINATION OF THESE LOG BOOKS INDICATE THE LAST. ENTRY WAS ON AUGUST NINETEEN, SEVENTY.
AIRMAIL COPY TO PHOENIX.
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TO:
SAC, PHILADELPHIA
FROM:
SAC, HOUSTON (164-118) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
(00 SE)
(RE: - SUSPECT)
Re SE airtel to DL, 10/4/72, Xerox copy of which is attached for Philadelphia. Following investigation was conducted by SA of the Houston Office:
AT CORPUS CHRISTI, TEX .:
On 10/26/72, was interviewed at Naval Air Station, c/o U. S. Coast Guard, and he advised as follows: He first became associated with at Brownsville, Tex., about 1970, and agreed to furnish assistance and information to thereafter did furnish considerable valuable information to him. One case developed by resulted in prosecutive action against a number of subjects, with a trial being held in Philadelphia, Pa., in USDC. were both sub- penaed to testify in this trial, whichwas captioned as
2 - Philadelphia (Enc. 1) <2- Seattle (164-81) 2 - Miami (164-552) 2 - Houston
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flew a small plane to Philadelphia, leaving Brownsville, Tex., on 11/9/7] and arriving there on 11/10/71. arrived by plane from Haiti a few days later, and they both stayed at a motel which believed was the Fairways Motor Hotel in a suburb of Philadelphia. They were instructed to stay away from the trial until they were to be called to testify. records reflect that he and flew in
a small plane on 11/13, 11/15, 11/18, and 11/23/71, just 'killing time. " Both testified in the above titled case before USDJ WEINER, the U. S. Attorney being JEFFREY MILLER. finished testifying some time around 10/28/71, and left by plane to return to Halti. testified and left to re- turn to Brownsville on or about 11/30/72 or possibly a day or so before then.
testified and left to re- turn to Brownsville on or about 11/30/72 or possibly a day or so before then. SHOULD BE (1) 
Accordingly, was certain that on the date of instant skyjacking, 11/24771, gas in Philadelphia, and this can easily be verified through records of liste inasmich as
*
in philadelphia from about 11/13/71 through about
11/28/71
advised that during the summer of 1972 he was in Fla., and contacted
who was still flying out of
Haiti: Inasmuch as assist
was no longer in a position to
since was not in the Corpus Christi or Brownsville area turned the handling of over to at
whose office is Miami, Fla., telephone
He said he is certain can get in contact with and arrange an interview with him if this is de- sired.
He described
as follows :
Name
Race
Sex Age
White Male
Hair
short, worn straight back, short sideburns
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Glasses Has never seen him wear glasses or sun glasses Has never seen him smoke
Smoking Occupation Height I Weight
DI
160 pounds
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observed the artist's conception of subject and said in his opinion
Has never seen him wear glasses or sun glasses Has never seen him smoke
Smoking Occupation Height I Weight
DI
160 pounds
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observed the artist's conception of subject and said in his opinion the similarity to is not at all close.
LEADS
PHILADELPHIA :
AT PHILADELPHIA, PA.':
1. Will check records of USDC Clerk and/or USM to ascer- tain exact dates in 11/71 when was present in Philadelphia to testify as the trial of et al.
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2. Will advise the Miami Office of results of this in- vestigation, noting verification of presence in Philadelphia on 11/24/71 would eliminate him as a suspect in instant matter.
· MIAMI :
AT MIAMI, FLA. :
In event investigation by the Philadelphia Office fails to verify presence in Philadelphia on 11/24/71, will contact
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make arrangements for interview with , to who is working out of Haiti.
HOUSTON:
AT HOUSTON, TEX. :
Will report results of other investigation conducted. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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NORJAK
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00: Seattle
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Enclosed for Seattle
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NORJAK
-164-81
00: Seattle
molim
Enclosed for Seattle is one photo of
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On the afternoon of 10/20/72, an individual identifying himself as telephonically contacted the El Centro Resident Agency and advised that he had a friend who possibly had information concerning a skyjacker residing in the Brawley, California, area. advised that he could be contacted after 5:00 p. m. on that date at either his residence phone number. or the phone number of stated that his friend
did not want to furnish any information over the telephone but desired to furnish the information in person. was contacted shortly after 5:00 p. m. at California, and he advised that the individual who desired to furnish the information was a and that he would contact and have him come to the that evening. 10ML
On 10/20/72
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advised that he resides at
california,
And can be contacted any time
through
furnished the following information:
He advised that he is familiar with an individual by who resides
the name of
California, and whom
believes X
could possibly be identical with the D. B. COOPER involved in above-captioned skyjacking.
advised that he has known And first became acquainted with .
him in 1962. through in and around the
He advised that he has for the
not had any relationship whatsoever with but prior to that time he engaged in wherein would mention
Among and also
could not recall details
but did state that
thought out
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drove by California, and noticed that the house appeared unoccupied, and he felt it had been unoccupied for some time. based this on the fact that the yard was filled with leaves and did not appear to have been kept up. According to this struck him as odd due to the fact
that is a very meticulous and orderly person and had he been home would not have let his front yard deteriorate to that condition.
by
During one of their conversations was advised that he had received paratroop training in the Army and thet
According to
is currently on some type and to the best of his knowledge does not work. During their conversations regarding
period.
for a very lengthy
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but
stated that appears young for that age. He further described him as 5' 10" or 5' 11", average build, light complexion, blond hair combed straight back and a slightly protruding forehead.
He further described him as 5' 10" or 5' 11", average build, light complexion, blond hair combed straight back and a slightly protruding forehead. He stated that and
according
advised that appears to keep himself in excellent physical condition and that he speaks in a low, calm voice with no noticeable accent. He further advised that he is an occasional advised that
an individual_known
who according to
wag
in the vicinity
of YCkama, Washington.
advised that spoke 11ke he was familiar with the state of Washington and the northwest in general. believes that also used to reside in the vicinity
California.
had advised
that in
Pasadena, California
recalled thet
It is noted that
shows that
Additional descriptive data regarding
Above information is being furnished the Seattle Division to possibly assist in the identification of D. B. COOPER or the elimination of as a suspect. b6 b7C
No leads being set out at this time as that is being left to the discretion of Seattle as Office of Origin.
Seattle advise San Diego if additional investigation desired regarding
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Seattle advise San Diego if additional investigation desired regarding
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TO : FILE (164-81)
FROM
:
SAC, SEATTLE
1
SUBJECT: NORJAK
DATE:
10/30/72
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RE:
On 10/26/72, while speaking before the Oregon- Washington Law Enforcement Officers Association at the Sea-Tac Motor Inn, Seattle, I was contacted by
Multnomah County Department of Public Safety. asked if we had checked out captioned suspect in this matter, pointing out that was a pilot, a smoke jumper and looked very much like the sketch of UNSUB.
He felt that was definitely capable of performing this feat.
LEAD
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
The indices should be checked and if has not
been checked out as a suspect, investigation should be instituted to have it done.
LEAD
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
The indices should be checked and if has not
been checked out as a suspect, investigation should be instituted to have it done. DONE
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$059-10010/31/72
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TO:
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FROM:
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SUBJECT :
NORJAK
00: Seattle
Weekly Summary
News media in the Pacific Northwest have been pro- vided information concerning the reward for recovery of the ransom money. In addition, the publicity release+ concerning this matter is still being passed out to hunters in the south- western Washington area.
Serial by serial file review at Seattle continues and additional leads are being set forth as information be- comes available. Names of additional suspects continue to be received and appropriate investigation instituted.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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164-81-4041 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1842 EDITION GSA FPMR (d CFR) 10 !- 11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: October 31, 1972
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
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RE: PARACHUTES BELONGING TO EARL J. COSSEY
On October 25, 1972, COSSEY was interviewed, and he advised that the parachute found buried near Truckee, California, was not identical with one of those supplied to UNSUB.
COSSEY advised the parachute found buried was a seat pack and the one UNSUB used was a back pack. COSSEY further stated the parachute supplied to UNSUB had four cones and four grommets and the seat pack has only two cones and two grommets.
COSSEY stated that he had made available to Agents of the FBI his records containing serial numbers of the para- chutes supplied to UNSUB. COSSEY stated that his records were not returned.
A careful review of the file does not reflect the location of COSSEY's records.
COSSEY stated that his records were not returned.
A careful review of the file does not reflect the location of COSSEY's records.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON .
Will recontact COSSEY in an effort to have him recheck his records to determine if he possibly has them or has a duplicate set which may reveal the serial numbers of the four parachutes supplied to UNSUB on November 24, 1971. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. DONE 1/1/20 RUN
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164-81-40 42
SEARCHED ..._____ INDEXED, SERIALIZED 100 10 OCT 2 '1972 b6 IN ₡ 
5010-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9834
b7SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
October 31, 1972
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
b6 Sub- 5/6 b7C
RE: PARACHUTES BELONGING TO EARL J. COSSEY
On October 25, 1972, COSSEY was interviewed, and he advised that the parachute found buried near Truckee, California, was not identical with one of those supplied to UNSUB.
COSSEY advised the parachute found buried was a seat pack and the one UNSUB used was a back pack. COSSEY further stated the parachute supplied to UNSUB had four cones and four grommets and the seat
COSSEY further stated the parachute supplied to UNSUB had four cones and four grommets and the seat pack has only two cones and two grommets.
COSSEY stated that he had made available to Agents of the FBI his records containing serial numbers of the para- chutes supplied to UNSUB. COSSEY stated that his records were not returned.
A careful review of the file does not reflect the location of COSSEY's records.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will recontact COSSEY in an effort to have him recheck his records to determine if he possibly has them or has a duplicate set which may reveal the serial numbers of the four parachutes supplied to UNSUB on November 24, 1971.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
164-81-40 42

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19"2

)27
DB Cooper-983OPTIONAL FORM NO. 19 MAY 1941 EDITION GSA FPMR (& CFR) 101-110
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
DATE:
10/31/72
b6 b7C
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
X
On
19 MAY 1941 EDITION GSA FPMR (& CFR) 101-110
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
DATE:
10/31/72
b6 b7C
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
X
On October 16, 1972, an unknown female telephonically advised that sould be considered a suspect in this b6 b7C
1
matter. used to live with
located at Seattle, Washington, tele- 
phone
According to the female informant who refused to provide her Service name was out of work at about the time of NORJAK; and just prior to NORJAK. When the source asked
gone to Reno, Nevada. The source described
had as White Male American, 5' 9" - 5' 10", complexion dark, medium, hair dark brown regular cut,
build
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION At Seattle, Washington
Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning and attempt to further identify him in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
b6 b7C
ANN RNN: bgw (3)
164-81-4043
SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED OCT 3 11972
2
LE b6 b7C
0010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-983b6 b7C
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/31/72
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
advised that On
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-983b6 b7C
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/31/72
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
advised that On October 16, 1972, an unknown female telephonically matter. used to live with
sould be considered a suspect in this b6 b7C located at Seattle, Washington tele-
phone According to the female informant who refused to provide her name, was out of work at about the time of NORJAK; and just prior to NORJAK. When the source asked
gone to Reno, Nevada. The source described as White build
had Male American, 5' 9" - 5' 10", complexion dark, medium, hair dark brown regular cut,
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION At Seattle, Washington
Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning and attempt to further identify him in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
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164-81-40x3 SENVID ATT. a.
DB Cooper-9837
b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1907 EDITIOXY GSA FPMA (0 CF)) 10 !- IL8
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
DATE: 10/31/72
b6 b7C
RE: MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS SUB J
1.
- IL8
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
DATE: 10/31/72
b6 b7C
RE: MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS SUB J
1.
On October 16, 1972, home phone
advised telephonically that although he has no facts on Which to base his beliefs, he believes that D. B. COOPER is identical with X stated is in the phone book and lives in West Seattle. described as White Male
American, 5' 11", 160 - 165, ruddy complexion, medium build. 
b6 b7C
The above information is being furnished for refer- ence only.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RIN
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164-81-4044
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED ....... FILTO UCT 3 11972 ret-SEATILE
A
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9838 :selectedSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/31/72
SA
b6 b7C
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS SUB J
On October 16, 1972, home phone advised telephonically that although he has no facts on which to base his beliefs,he believes that D. B. COOPER is identical with stated is in the phone book and lives in West Seattle.
SA
b6 b7C
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS SUB J
On October 16, 1972, home phone advised telephonically that although he has no facts on which to base his beliefs,he believes that D. B. COOPER is identical with stated is in the phone book and lives in West Seattle. described as White Male American, 5' 11", 160 - 165, ruddy complexion, medium build.
b6 b7C
The above information is being furnished for refer- ence only.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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(3)
164-81-4044



:
DB Cooper-983OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1062 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFA) 101-1L+
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
DATE:
10/31/72
FROM
:
SA
SubJ b6 b7C
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
E: MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS SUB J
On October 16. 1972. FHome phone b6 b7C
advised telephonically that he thinks informing hunters of the reward and possible location of the D. B. COOPER ransom money is a good idea. advised his friends have sometimes accused him of being COOPER. stated he is an of the U. S. Military Academy in the class stated he is presently working with developers.
stated he is an of the U. S. Military Academy in the class stated he is presently working with developers.
and a former graduate
land
The above information is being furnished for reference only, and
is not seriously being considered as' a suspect in this case. It is possible that
b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RNN
(3) RNN: bgw Egre
164-81-4045 SEARCHED_INDEXED SERIALIZED It TO 4 UCT & 11972 roi -SEAT IS
5010-10#
DB Cooper-9840
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
[ :selectedSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/31/72
Sub J b6 b7C
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS SUB J
On October 16. 1972. i home phone advised telephonically that he thinks informing hunters of the reward and possible location of the D. B. COOPER ransom money is a good idea. advised his friends have sometimes accused him of being COOPER. stated he is an
b6 b7C
and a former graduate
of the U. S. Military Academy in the class stated he is presently working with developers.
land
only, and The above information is being furnished for reference is not seriously being considered as a suspect in this case.
land
only, and The above information is being furnished for reference is not seriously being considered as a suspect in this case. It is possible that
b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RNN: bgw (3)
164-81-40 45 b6 b7C
164-81 4ANS
DB Cooper-984OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1942 EDITION GSA FPMA (U CFR) 101-110 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
DATE: October 31, 1972 SUB E SUBF
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING, dated 10/24/72.
Referenced communication advised that Washington, had furnished the following
information:
On the night of NORJAK, a jet airliner flew over his home at about 5,000 feet from the ground: home is considerably east of the search area, and if the jet airliner that flew over his home was the hijacked Boeing 727, this would indicate an error was made in the calculations of the search area.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
1 Will through Northwest Orient Airlines b6 contact and with b7C recalculate the flight path and a drop point pertinent the NORJAK matter.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
1 Will through Northwest Orient Airlines b6 contact and with b7C recalculate the flight path and a drop point pertinent the NORJAK matter.
BUNA Apsifra
2. Will review radar information concerning the flight of Northwest Orient Airlines 727 in an attempt to determine DONK the accuracy of the previous flight path calculations.
3. Will review logs currently contained in Seattle File 164-81 to determine if UNSUB could have jumped after the time previously calculated.
DON'T
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
9010-100
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164-81-4046 INDEXED. SEARCHED SERIALIZERFILED OCT 3 11972
N b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9842
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b710/31/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, PORTLAND	(164-41)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: SEATTLE

E
RE:
advised by official communication that a source had provided information to the effect that UNSUB in this
case
In addition,
UNSUB reportedly obtained in NORJAK.
RE:
advised by official communication that a source had provided information to the effect that UNSUB in this
case
In addition,
UNSUB reportedly obtained in NORJAK. Further, source advised that the description of UNSUB is incorrect.
It is noted classified the information as possibly just idle talk but furnished it for our information.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
1, Will through pre-text obtain
2. Will discreetly attempt to learn Since NORJAK.
2 - Portland 3 - Seattle RNN: jgu (5)
RUN Hi
' mrohad 
1900 12-1. DB Cooper-9843 164-81-4047
b6 b7C
b6 b7C I b6 b7C b7D
b7D
b6 b7C b7SE 164-81
3. and bank checks concerning
will conduct credit as well as attempt to learn his whereabouts on November 24, 1971.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
b6 b7c b7D
DB Cooper-9844
210/31/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

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

)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
advised by official communication that a source had provided information to the effect that UNSUB in this case is In addition, UNSUB reportedly :
164-41)
FROM:	SAÇ, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)

)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
advised by official communication that a source had provided information to the effect that UNSUB in this case is In addition, UNSUB reportedly obtained in NORJAK. Further, source advised that the description of UNSUB is incorrect.
It is noted classified the information as possibly just idle talk but furnished it for our information.
LEADS
PORTLAND
AT PORTLAND, OREGON
Will through pre-text obtain
2. Will discreetly attempt to learn
since NORJAK.
b6 b7C b7D
2 - Portland 3 Seattle RNN: jgm (5)
DB Cooper-9845 164-81-4047
b6 b7C
b6 b7C I b6 b7C b7D
b7SAC, DETROIT (164-115)
10/31/72
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
b6 b7C
RE:
Re Detroit letter to Seattle dated 9/29/72.
Reference communication advised FAA Detroit, furnished the Detroit Division with a copy of a newspaper called, "Georgia Straight, " which purportedly contains an interview with UNSUB in this case.
b6
b7C
Seattle is not in possession of a copy of this news- paper, and it is requested that Detroit furnish Seattle with same.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
b6
b7C
Seattle is not in possession of a copy of this news- paper, and it is requested that Detroit furnish Seattle with same.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Detroit
Seattle RNN : bgw RNN (5)
15
DB Cooper-9847
164-81-40 4SAC, DETROIT (164-115)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
10/31/72
RE:
Re Detroit letter to Seattle dated 9/29/72.
Reference communication advised FAA Detroit, furnished the Detroit Division With a copy of a newspaper called, "Georgia Straight," which purportedly contains an interview with UNSUB in this case.
Seattle is not in possession of a copy of this news- paper, and it is requested that Detroit furnish Seattle with SANO.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Detroit Seattle RNN : bgw (5)
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9848
164-81-404SAC, DETROIT (164-115)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
10/31/72
RE:
Re Detroit letter to Seattle dated 9/29/72.
Reference communication advised FAA Detroit, furnished the Detroit Division with a copy of a newspaper called, "Georgia Straight," which purportedly contains an interview with UNSUB in this case.
Reference communication advised FAA Detroit, furnished the Detroit Division with a copy of a newspaper called, "Georgia Straight," which purportedly contains an interview with UNSUB in this case.
Seattle is not in possession of a copy of this news- paper, and it is requested that Detroit furnish Seattle with same.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Detroit - Seattle RNN: bgy (5)
DB Cooper-9849
164-81-4048
b6 b7c
b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 50 MAY 1K2 EDITION GSA FPMR (A CFR) 101-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
DATE: 10/31/72
Sub J
RE:
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS
SUB J
1
On October 11, 1972. Seattle, home phone
advised telephonically
that who were in the Afmy together and presently working or have worked for Boeing Aircraft Corporation were talking about hijacking a plane just prior to MORIAK The
stated that he has recently figured out that are involved in NORJAK, and it was only an the last couple of months that he was able to do this. advised he did not call sooner because he did not have all of the information.
IC provided the above information and ad- sounded like a nut over the phone.
advised he did not call sooner because he did not have all of the information.
IC provided the above information and ad- sounded like a nut over the phone.
vised that appeared to
The above information is being provided for reference only, and no further action will be taken concerning at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RNN RNN: bgw (3) Igel
164-81-4049 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED. SERIALIZED MI FIED LE OCT 3 11972 /31-SEATTLE
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9850
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY INI FOITEN CSA FPMA (4 CFA) 101+115
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 10/31/72
FROM :
SA
Sub 5
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
$
RE:
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS
SUB J
On October 11, 1972, Seattle. home phone
advised telephonically
that who were in the Army together and presently working or have worked for Boeing Aircraft Corporation were talking about hijacking a plane just prior to NORJAK. The
stated that he has recently figured out that are involved in NORJAK, and it was only an the last couple of months that he was able to do this.
The
stated that he has recently figured out that are involved in NORJAK, and it was only an the last couple of months that he was able to do this. advised he did not call sooner because he did not have all of the information.
IC provided the above information and ad-
vised that appeared to be
sounded like a nut over the phone.
The above information is being provided for reference only, and no further action will be taken concerning at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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(3)
4049
164-81-4849
INDEXED
SEARCHED SERIALIZED OCT 3 11972 [2] - SEATTLE CV/A
1010-108
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9851
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
10/31/72
Sub 516
RE: SUB 516 
Sacramento Division is requested to determine from California,
b6 b7C
12 desires to have the parachute canopy pack he found while hunting returned to him.
If it is determined that does not desire the pack be returned, Seattle will take appropriate steps to dispose of same.
If it is determined that does not desire the pack be returned, Seattle will take appropriate steps to dispose of same.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Sacramento 3 - Seattle RNN: bgw (5)
rt
DB Cooper-9852
164-81-405SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
10/31/72 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Sule 516
RE: SUB 516
Sacramento Division is requested to determine from
California,
b6 b7C
11 desires to have the parachute canopy pack he found while hunting returned to him.
If it is determined that does not desire the pack be returned, Seattle will take appropriate steps to dispose of same.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Sacramento 3- Seattle RNN: bgw (5)
DB Cooper-9853
164-81-405OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 10/31/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Sul B
b6 b7C
RE : PUBLICITY SUB B
The following information concerning the $25,000 reward being offered by Northwest Orient Airlines was made available to various organizations and newspapers in the Woodland, Washington, area:
On October 12,
information concerning the $25,000 reward being offered by Northwest Orient Airlines was made available to various organizations and newspapers in the Woodland, Washington, area:
On October 12, 1972, SA THOMAS J. MANNING gave a speech to the "Cowlitz Game and Anglers Society." At that time, SA MANNING passed out the circular describing the location into which UNSUB parachuted into as well as information on the reward to approximately 200 members of the society.
On October 18, 1972, SAC, Seattle, spoke to the Longview Rotary Club and, in addition, distributed approximately 130 information circulars.
Information contained in the circular made available to the Vancouver "Columbian" newspaper, Longview, Washington, and the "Centralia Daily Chronicle" newspaper, Longview, Wash- ington.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
PNN
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16 4-81-405 SEARCHED .___ INDEXEO. SERIALIZED Cnn 00 OCT 3 11972
1
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-985b6 b7C
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/31/72
SA
Sul B
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: PUBLICITY SUB B
The following information concerning the $25,000 reward being offered by Northwest Orient Airlines was made available to
Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-985b6 b7C
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/31/72
SA
Sul B
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE: PUBLICITY SUB B
The following information concerning the $25,000 reward being offered by Northwest Orient Airlines was made available to various organizations and newspapers in the Woodland, Washington, area:
On October 12, 1972, SA THOMAS J. MANNING gave a speech to the "Cowlitz Game and Anglers Society." At that time, SA MANNING passed out the circular describing the location into which UNSUB parachuted into as well as information on the reward to approximately 200 members of the society.
On October 18, 1972, SAC, Seattle, spoke to the Longview Rotary Club and, in addition, distributed approximately 130 information circulars.
Information contained in the circular made available to the Vancouver "Columbian" newspaper, Longview, Washington, and the "Centralia Daily Chronicle" newspaper, Longview, Wash- ington.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RNN: bgw (3)
164-81-4051
DB Cooper-985OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1901 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
DATE:
10/31/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
RE:
Re memo SA
10/6/72.
10 MAY 1901 EDITION GSA FPMR (4 CFR) 101-1L6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
DATE:
10/31/72
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
RE:
Re memo SA
10/6/72.
On October 11, 1972, a surveillance was made of pay phone booths near the junction
As a result of this surveillance. it was
noted that two pay phones were located on near this junction.
A pay phone number approximately
located at
on
of the junction was one of the two phones, and the other of phone was located at the junction, its number
1 On October 17, 1972, General Telephone Company, advised that pay phone booth number was a new phone recently installed and was not in -; stalled on November 24, 1971. further advised after check- ing his records that there was one long-distance phone call made from pay phone located at This phone call was placed on November 24, 1971, to Portland, Oregon, Area Code
NNd
RNN: bgw (3) Igul
164-81-4052 SEARCHED. INDEXED SERIALIZED, UCT +3 11972
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9856
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C :unselectedŁ
SE 164-81
As a result of the above information, check
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9856
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C :unselectedŁ
SE 164-81
As a result of the above information, check has been made with both the General Telephone Company and the Lewis River Phone Company to determine all of the long-distance phone calls that were made from pay phones near the search area on the evening of November 24, 1971, and the early morning of November 25, 1971,
Because of the above, a lead is not being set forth in this memo for the above-listed phone number to be checked.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2
DB Cooper-985SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
10/31/72
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE:
Re memo SA
10/6/72.
On October 11, 1972, a surveillance was made of pay phone booths near the junction b6 b7C
As a result of this surveillance, it was noted that two pay phones were located on near this junction.
A pay phone number
located at
approximately
of the junction was one of the two phones, and the other of
phone was located at the junction, its number
On October 17, 1972, General Telephone Company, advised that pay phone booth number was a new phone recently installed and was not in- stalled on November
was one of the two phones, and the other of
phone was located at the junction, its number
On October 17, 1972, General Telephone Company, advised that pay phone booth number was a new phone recently installed and was not in- stalled on November 24, 1971. further advised after check- ing his records that there was one long-distance phone call made from pay phone located at This phone call was placed on November 24, 1971, to Portland, Oregon, Area Code
RNN: bgw (3)
164-81-4052 1 * DB Cooper-9858
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b711/1/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
ACTING, DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) AND
SAC, NORFOLK (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
(00:SE)
F
1
The following background information is being provided to the Norfolk Division: Unsub had with him prior to the time he jumped the following:
A.
Parachute Back Pack
B. Parachute Chest Pack
C.
. Briefcase or attache case
D.
Dark overcoat
E. A 4x12x14 paper bag
F.
A pair of dark slip-on shoes.
G.
Wrap around sunglasses with dark rims.
H. 10,000 $20 bills.
Since none of the above was found when the plane was searched at Reno, Unsub must have taken them with him, or discarded some of them prior to jumping.
Since none of the above was found when the plane was searched at Reno, Unsub must have taken them with him, or discarded some of them prior to jumping.
The above-described attache case supposedly con- tained a bomb. It is believed Unsub threw this attache case from the plane prior to his jumping, because of the numerous other items he had to carry, If he did throw it prior to jumping, it would fall almost directly in the path of the aircraft. The 727 air stairs were lowered sometime after 7:42 p.m. and Unsub jumped prior to 8:15 p.m. on November 24, 1971. The plane covered a distance of approximately 87 miles during this time.
2-Bureau 2-Norfolk 2-Seattle RNN/rmh (6)
11
N
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-9860 164-81-4053 :selectedSE 164-81
Fort Lewis. Washington, advised on August 22, 1972, that Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, tele-
phone would be able to provide expert information concerning the feasibility of using high resolution infrared or regular photographic equipment in a low flying aircraft to locate the attache case or any other of the above-described items Unsub may have discarded prior to jumping.
high resolution infrared or regular photographic equipment in a low flying aircraft to locate the attache case or any other of the above-described items Unsub may have discarded prior to jumping.
The items could possibly be lodged in thickly wooded, mountainous terrain. The search area would cover a strip of land approximately 87 miles long by one-half mile wide. It has been suggested that infrared photography might possibly indicate non-living material, such as an attache case, in a darker shade than living material, thereby enabling the case to be found using infrared high resolution photography.
Since Unsub possibly discarded the attache case prior to jumping, he could not have buried or hidden it. The case would have dropped directly in the flight path of the plane and could possibly be visible from the air. The length of time Unsub would have to throw the case or any other item is limited to 33 minutes, and therefore the area covered is relatively small when compared to the entire flight path.
Since NORJAK is the. only aircraft hijacking in which the subject has not been identified and apprehended nor the ransom money recovered, the following lead is being set forth as a
only aircraft hijacking in which the subject has not been identified and apprehended nor the ransom money recovered, the following lead is being set forth as a method of possibly obtaining new evidence that might identify Unsub or indicate his whereabouts:
LEAD
NORFOLK
AT LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VIRGINIA. Will expeditiously contact and determine from him the feasibility and cost of conducting the above-described photographic air search.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DB Cooper-9861
2*
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b6 b7NR 003 LA PLAIN 606 PM NITEL 11-1-72 LRS TO PHOENIX SEATTLE (164-81) FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) 2P
NORJAK. 00 : SEATTLE.
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WESTERN AIRLINES (WAL),
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LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ADVISES THAT DURING PM OF OCTOBER THIRTY LAST, WHILE ON DUTY, SHE RECEIVED TELEPHONE CALL OVER WAL TRUNK LINE FROM PHOENIX FROM ONE
(PHONETIC).
STATED SHE WAS
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STATED HAS BEEN DATING ONE WHO RESIDES IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. SHE ADDED VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND IN POSSESSION OF CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION REGARDING NOVEMBER NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE HIJACK- ING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES PLANE.
SHE ADDED VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND IN POSSESSION OF CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION REGARDING NOVEMBER NINETEEN SEVENTY ONE HIJACK- ING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES PLANE.
END PAGE ONE
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PAGE TWO
ADVISED SHE WAS OF OPINION XNEW MORE ABOUT THE CRIME THEN ORDINARY PERSON WOULD. NOT FURTHER DESCRIBED IN CONVERSATION.
DID EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN REWARD,
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PHOENIX , THROUGH TELEPHONE NUMBER
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REGARDING
ATTEMPT IDENTIFY AND INTERVIEW AND OBTAIN ALL DETAILS AND IDENTIFYING DATA SET OUT APPROPRIATE LEADS. ARMED AND DANGEROUS . PENDING.
END
DCA. FBI SE CLR
DB Cooper-9867-18
REPORT of the
LACL LABORATORY A!
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535
To: SAC, New York (164-627)
Re: NORJAK

Date:	October 30,	1972
FBI File No.
20535
To: SAC, New York (164-627)
Re: NORJAK

Date:	October 30,	1972
FBI File No.	164-2111
Lab. No.	D-721024016 LL

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Sat
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Specimens received 10/20/72
Q52 Envelope postmarked "U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, PM 19 SEP. 1972," bearing hand printed address "New York Times. 229 W. 43rd New York, N
253 First page of two-page hand printed letter beginning
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D.B.COOPER " and ending b7C
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Q54 Second page of two-page hand printed letter beginning "EVERYTHING I'VE SAID HERE IS TRUE ... " and signed
Result of examination?
It was concluded that Q52 through 054 were prepared by the writer of 049 through Q51, submitted by Los Angeles with a communication dated 9/25/72.
It could not be determined whether the writer of Q49 through Q54 was involved in the preparation of the other specimens received in this case, because of a lack of com- parable writing and distortion in portions of the material received in this matter.
the writer of Q49 through Q54 was involved in the preparation of the other specimens received in this case, because of a lack of com- parable writing and distortion in portions of the material received in this matter.
No watermarks, indented writing, or other features were found on Q52 through Q54 which would be of value in determining the source of these specimens ..
The submitted evidence was photographed and will be returned separately.
164-81-4055
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DB Cooper-9864 :unselectedLaboratory Transmittal Form 7.72
LABORATORY
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535

To:	SAC, New York	(164-627))	Date:	October	30, 1972
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From:	Director, FBI	b7C
Re:	NORJAK	FBI File No.	164-2111
00: Seattle
20535

To:	SAC, New York	(164-627))	Date:	October	30, 1972
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From:	Director, FBI	b7C
Re:	NORJAK	FBI File No.	164-2111
00: Seattle	Lab. No.	D-721024016	LL

Examination	requested by:	New York
Reference:	Airtel 10/18/72
Examination	requested:	Document.
New York
Reference:	Airtel 10/18/72
Examination	requested:	Document. - Fingerprint
Remarks:
The submitted evidence will	be	returned with	the
fingerprint report.
 Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report Q & 2 - Seattle Enclosures (2)(z Lab	report)
1 - Los Angeles (164-497) 'Enclosure
1 - San Diego Enclosure (Lab report)	(Lab	report)	164-81-4056

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DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ADMINISTRATIVE DAGE
SEARCHED .
164-81-4056

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DO NOT INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE(S) INFORMATION IN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ADMINISTRATIVE DAGE
SEARCHED ...... INDEXED. SERIALIZER-44 FILED 1
NOV.1- 1972 ERL SEATTLE
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DB Cooper-986CTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (UI CFX) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
O : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
11-2-72
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FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 10-24-72
contactar th
Washington/ telephone number is office to advise that she to be possibly the person 1
feels
responsible for this case. advised that she
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has obtained her information solely from newspaper accounts of the activities of and she feels that he resembles person known as DAN COOPER enough to warrant comparison by the witnesses.
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is the subject of SEfile
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LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Compare photographs and background of with artist's conception of DAN COOPER and submit to witnesses if desirable.
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MJG/ksw
(3)
PLS ROUTE COPY TO MR.
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164-81-4057 SEARCHED ... ........ INDEXCO SERIALIZED O FILto Lt NOV 2 1072
2 9
5010-100
Buy U.
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164-81-4057 SEARCHED ... ........ INDEXCO SERIALIZED O FILto Lt NOV 2 1072
2 9
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9866
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SUB:
1
X SOURCE
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11-2-72
SA
NORJAK
Cn 10-24-72
Washington, telephone number contacted this office to advise that she to be possibly the person ,
feels
responsible for this case. advised that she has obtained ber information solely from newspaper accounts of the activities of and she feels that he resembles person known as DAN COOPER enough to warrant comparison by the witnesses.
is the subject of SEfile
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LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Compare photographs and background of. with artist's conception of DAN COOPER and submit to witnesses if desirable.
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MJG/ksw (3)
164-81-4057
SEARCHED .............. INDEXED. SERIALIZED.2-FILED NOV Z 1972
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DB Cooper-9867
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b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1904 EDITION CSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum 
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/27/72
10 MAY 1904 EDITION CSA FPMR (# CFR) 101-116 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum 
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE: 10/27/72
1)
FROM
:
SAC, DETROIT (164-115) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NOR JAK
(00: SEATTLE)
Bufile 164-2111
SUBE Sug R
Re Atlanta letter to Seattle, 8/31/72. SER 3865
The following investigation was conducted by SA at Grayling, Michigan, on 10/16/72.
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1 Grayling, Michigan, advised that their records show the guarantee card for bow number was never returned and subsequently there is no record of its owner on file. indicated that since the serial number began with the bow had been shipped by their company in 1969, added that the only record of the serial number that their company might have would be on the reverse side of the shipper's copy of shipments going out to any of their 
4,500 dealers. ARMED AND DANGEROUS stated as a shipment goes out, the shipping clerk usually writes serial numbers down on the reverse side of the shipper's copy of all bows.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS stated as a shipment goes out, the shipping clerk usually writes serial numbers down on the reverse side of the shipper's copy of all bows. stated the shipper's copies are kept on file at the Gray- ling office and if it was suspected that the bow was pur- chased in a particular region of the country, the files for the dealers in that region could be reviewed and possibly the particular dealer which received that bow could be identified. 7 - Seattle 1 - Detroit HJG/CCW (3)
RomTe THIS is REF TO Mr. PLS. 164-81-4058 SEARCHED _....... NOEXEC SERIALIZED CELFILED IL NOV 8 1972
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5010-108-45
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-98611/3/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE:
164-2111
RE: 
Re San Diego airtel to Seattle dated 10/25/72.
physical description is dissimilar to
UNSUB; however, there is enough circumstantial evidence con-
tained in referenced communication to warrant further inves-
tigation.
physical description is dissimilar to
UNSUB; however, there is enough circumstantial evidence con-
tained in referenced communication to warrant further inves-
tigation. In recognition of this fact, the following lead
is being set forth:
LEAD
SAN DIEGO DIVISION At California
Will attempt to determine whereabouts on November 24, 1971, in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - San Diego Seattle
RNN: bgw RUN(5) lg au
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164-81-4059
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
TO:
SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE:
164-2111
RE:
Re San Diego airtel to Seattle dated 10/25/72.
physical description is dissimilar to
UNSUB; however, there is enough circungtantial evidence con-
tained in referenced communication to warrant further inves-
tigation. In recognition of this fact, the following lead
is being set forth;
LEAD
SAN DIEGO DIVISION At California
Will attempt to determine whereabouts on November 24, 1971, in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
following lead
is being set forth;
LEAD
SAN DIEGO DIVISION At California
Will attempt to determine whereabouts on November 24, 1971, in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - San Diego 3
- Seattle RNN : bgw (5)
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DB Cooper-9870
164-81-4059
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b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1002 EDITION GSA FPMA ( CFR) 101-1L6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re :
Re: Memo of SA
Seattle, 9/18/72.
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Clark County Sheriff's Office, caused a search of their records, which revealed nothing identifiable with
On October 19, 1972, Metro Credit Bureau, b6 caused a search of his records which revealed nothing identi- fiable with
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On October 19, 1972,
caused a search of her records which revealed nothing identifiable with
On October 18, 1972, College, Vancouver, Washington, caused a search of her records which revealed nothing identifiable with
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LEADS
SEATTLE At Chelan County Sheriff's Office
Will recontact Sheriff RICHARD NICHOL in order to develop further information regarding
records which revealed nothing identifiable with
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LEADS
SEATTLE At Chelan County Sheriff's Office
Will recontact Sheriff RICHARD NICHOL in order to develop further information regarding he can be identified.
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· ENclett copy OF RE: MEMO 9/18/12
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164-81-406.0 €
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DB Cooper-9871
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DATE: 11/3/72
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11/3/72
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
Re :
Re: Memo of SA
Seattle, 9/18/72.
On October 18, 1972, both Vancouver Washington Police Department, and Clark County Sheriff's Office, caused a search of their records, which revealed nothing identifiable with
On October 19, 1972, Metro Credit Bureau, caused a search of his records which revealed nothing identi- fiable with
On October 19, 1972,
caused a search of her records which revealed nothing identifiable with
On October 18, 1972, Clark College, Vancouver, Washington, caused a search of her records which revealed nothing identifiable with
LEADS
SEATTLE At Chelan County Sheriff's Office
Will recontact Sheriff RICHARD
which revealed nothing identifiable with
On October 18, 1972, Clark College, Vancouver, Washington, caused a search of her records which revealed nothing identifiable with
LEADS
SEATTLE At Chelan County Sheriff's Office
Will recontact Sheriff RICHARD NICHOL in order to develop further information regarding so that he can be identified.
(3) NDS/s1b
honderd
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DB Cooper-987

SAC, Portland	(164-41)	November 2, 1972

Acting Director, FBI (164-2111)	SUB R

2R)
% " NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for receiving offices in one copy of the original anvelope and letter from Portland, Oregonu.
X NUT
Portland, if not done, interviow to determine if he has any information of value regarding this case.
Faclosure 
1 - Seattle (164-81) (For information) Faclosure
164-81-4062
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ifend. DB Cooper-9873
IN
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Sub R
Den Sui. Re: D.B. Cooper Skyjack. I hesitate to the critical of your agents ou agents of other offices.
DB Cooper-9873
IN
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Sub R
Den Sui. Re: D.B. Cooper Skyjack. I hesitate to the critical of your agents ou agents of other offices. Because have encountertil so much fort daging and lack L'attention ni various mattis DsMail do so "nov.
The local Pie Other FAT , an anitacted Last b6 b7C
In mu Ty a
Friday The north october. They were Informed I had pertinent information regarding the above. was Told they could not bethere untill. the 24th (Tues): I followed this up with a little to That there and also to Northwest Nilines both should have been received Tuesday mon. the vythe
-
CORRESPONDENCE
There is a time factor involved and I explained that quick action was necessary. As-per - have received no further word. Krause today, is the ische and they may show yet -19 22-19.
DB Cooper-987This person who I believe used the name C.B. Cooper for The skyjack is one I have been working on to fluid his contacts for drugs. I shall explain this further mia shoment.
This midividule is al pilot, a parachutes and has $100,000.00 stashed, Ne abs has The intelligence, ability and Criminal attitude to attempt this type of play.
00 stashed, Ne abs has The intelligence, ability and Criminal attitude to attempt this type of play.
Mons The reason I came by this information was due to the fact, her is involved very heave in heroine. Strictly on my own as a private Citizen with I started 5 montes De ago to do something about the drug problem. you see I didn't Thick enough was being done so I had to pull my 2tim.
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That were Constantly exposed to This filth was reason enough and also your can in the fact that I EThrow Couldn't find a home here that it wasn't wina way of the other reading .
During my crash program to learn all I Could about drugs and other sources (starting from sacátia) I was suspected of
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DB Cooper-987D'ami nit Grynig about That since This was The proper Thing to do. I did faid The B.N.D.O. agents a little over Zealous in Theer statement A facts in fact very musterso, but I guess they Just feel they are doing Their job. I can Farve my position and innocence's of the proper Tami and this is not my purpose her.
agents a little over Zealous in Theer statement A facts in fact very musterso, but I guess they Just feel they are doing Their job. I can Farve my position and innocence's of the proper Tami and this is not my purpose her.
Just because wasn't going to stop me from the program & sul fiet superf some time ago, This basically was to find the Douces and Through legal Imeans stop them. Petty pushes and sinall time dealers were all aring us and as fast as they were picked up Two would pop up behind Them, I Know that Just switching would stay nothed bel would unnecessarily endanger
and me, to if Iwas going to really do some good it would have the the much deeper, I daw on the fact I bad, hvid in an area. IN several years where drugs were plentiful and the people trusted me. Because of this and the large number of people know I arrived with top credentials.
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DB Cooper-987I now have the inside track to large quantities throughout The West Coast, Canada and México, But guess what. Each direction Mums some ne twer to good it up. Just who is paying who? Know the Vist sums of money have reached deep into the enforcement agency's bar this is really fall out.
Know the Vist sums of money have reached deep into the enforcement agency's bar this is really fall out. Is every one out the taka? Fatto Know now that unless I Gud Convince a few people otherwise There will be a Contract and me when I go out. mostly because of a stupid use of information on the County Vice office hace. There must be a Seul straight intelligent people around here that one can work with,
Jako know where phoney money is being. printil ect ect. 2 Do you Know more of this information is of much value unless it is properly developed N The negli time. Some of this will go down The cham wales some one somewhere starts Cutting, out the Jav. None You can be of help.
PORTLAND , OREGON.
DB Cooper-9877
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PM
ICF 7
ALMAYO
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FBI. Washington D.C.
(attin Director) 1717 Away
DB Cooper-98711/7/72
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
f 
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUB 0
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
WEEKLY SUMMARY
The remains of JAMES ANNIS have been found by hunters near Cougar, Washington, on 11/5/72.
AIRTEL
AIR MAIL
TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
f 
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUB 0
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: Seattle
WEEKLY SUMMARY
The remains of JAMES ANNIS have been found by hunters near Cougar, Washington, on 11/5/72. ANNIS, 16 years old in 1971, was reported missing on 11/13/71 while hunting. He was positively identified by dental examination 11/7/72.
It is felt that the discovery of the remains was the direct result of information being made available to hunters by the Washington State game wardens, and of the publicity being afforded this case by The Pacific Northwest news media.
Seattle file review continues and appropriate investigation instituted on new suspects as they are developed.
POSTO 7
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DB Cooper-9879 164-81-4063 :unselectedFD-302 (REV. 3-17-69}
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
· Dote 11/2/72
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furnished the following information:
He advised that he had been trying to find some charge card stubs or checks with which he could definitely show that he was in Houston on November 24, 1971. He displayed a personal check, numbered 1265, drawn on the Fannin Bank, Houston, dated 'LI/24/71", in the amount of $4.
He displayed a personal check, numbered 1265, drawn on the Fannin Bank, Houston, dated 'LI/24/71", in the amount of $4.04, payable to European Import, signed account number This check revealed on the backside that it had been deposited on November 27, 1971.
advised that the above described check was the only thing that he could locate that could show he was in Houston on November 24, 1971.
He advised that in discussion
he fairly well concluded that on November 21 and 25, 1971, he and spent the time in On November 26, 1971,
drove in their car to
Burkeville, Texas, and spent the weekend while leaving him alone
Both of parents are deceased; having passed away in Fallin, Nevada, having passed away in
and his mother, 1969 or 1970 at Spokane, Washington.
He advised that he has never knowingly gone
by the name of and stated that if it had ever been used as part of his name, it was by error of someone else besides himself.
He added that he had a sister named living at Spokane, Washington.
He could furnish no other information.
He added that he had a sister named living at Spokane, Washington.
He could furnish no other information.
OA 11/1/72 åt Houston , Texas
Fdo .. 164-118
164-8-4064
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Dota dictated
11/2/12 Can
NOV.6 1972
2
DB Cooper-9880
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This document contains nether recommendations noe conclusions of the F81. It Is the property of the It oud its contents are not to be distributed outside your ogracy.
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b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY IN EDITION GSA FPMR (a CFR) 101-110
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
11/2/72
FROM
"SAC, HOUSTON ( 164-118) ( P)
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00:SE)
Re:
Re HO letter to SE, 10/12/72, cc to SA.
Enclosed for SE are two copies of an interview (FD-302) with above named suspect, dated 11/1/72, which is self explanatory.
It is to be noted that did display a personal check which he alledged to have written on 11/24/71 at Houston, Texas; however, this check was not ' deposited by the payee until 11/27/71, therefore making it possible to have written this check anytime prior to 11/27/71, or even on the
written on 11/24/71 at Houston, Texas; however, this check was not ' deposited by the payee until 11/27/71, therefore making it possible to have written this check anytime prior to 11/27/71, or even on the 27th. In view of this, Houston is not at this time deleting as a suspect.
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Investigation is continuing regarding mentioned in LA letter to HO, dated 10/20/72.
Armed and Dangerous
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2 -Seattle (Enc. 2)
+ PHOTO TO ME. ICANT FIND IT. att'd 164-81-19
I-Houston
HQCchc (3)
164-81-4065
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NOV 6 1972
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$010-104
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9881 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 112 EDITION SSA FPMR (a CFR) 101-114 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
: SAC, ATLANTA (164-254) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SE BUFILE: 164-2111
DATE: 10/31/72
Sus E Suck
Re Atlanta letter to Seattle, 8/31/72, STR 3865
On 10/16/72, Lilburn, Ga., who previously furnished information concerning material found by him on a hunting trip in Northeast Oregon 11/71; advised that he has located a map of the area referred to in referenced letter and has this map
, who previously furnished information concerning material found by him on a hunting trip in Northeast Oregon 11/71; advised that he has located a map of the area referred to in referenced letter and has this map available of the area referred to with its approximate loca- tion marked off. If needed, this map will be made available.
A review of the file of the Atlanta Office discloses that all investigation has been completed and furnished office of origin. Accordingly, this case is being placed in an RUC status. LTR SEND MAP 11/8/72 (2 - Seattle 1 - Atlanta JRMW : jh (3)
164-81-2066
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1010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9882
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b6 b7OPTIONAL PORM NO. A MAY IMU EDITION GSA PPMR (O CFR) 101-11.4
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : FILE (164-81)
DATE: 11/7/72
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE
:
SUBJECT: NORJAK
On 11/6/72 Judge MORRELL SHARP called me and upon arriving in his chambers Probation Officer came b6
in.
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explained that he was a personal friend of from Dallas, having been in the b7C Navy with him.
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explained that he was a personal friend of from Dallas, having been in the b7C Navy with him.
On 11/6/72 called and advised him that he b6 is convinced, after talking to that b7C is not only the NORJAK subject but also is responsible for bombing one of the TWA planes; in fact, on the TWA plane that where an unknown was attempting
further, that he was the
I told Judge SHARP, as well as that we were b6 aware of allegations concerning being
b7C who said that she was certain that he was with the family on 11/24/71.
identical with the NORJAK subject, and that we were aware, too, that had reported that However, in establishing his whereabouts during the pertinent period in the NORJAK case, we had interviewed
I told him that so far as I knew, the case involving had not been solved, but I would look into it to see if there is an y possibility that could have anything to do with it.
LEAD DiNi.
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Office should be contacted and if ne essary samples of handwriting are readily available in Judge
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Office should be contacted and if ne essary samples of handwriting are readily available in Judge SHARP's office and should be obtained and compared with the handwriting of UNSUB in that case. If whereabouts have not been established independent during the pertinent period of TWABOM and the NORJAK cases, this should be done at fonce. 4067
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FBI
Date: 11/6/72
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
ELIMINATE
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Re
ReLAnitel to Phoenix, 11/1/72.
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On 11/3/72. telephone Phoenix, Arizona, advised she had In fact, recently telephonically contacted a Western Airlines Reservations Agent regarding captioned matter. advised it was her belief, referenced sus pect should be considered as a possible suspect in this matter, in view of
advised it was her belief, referenced sus pect should be considered as a possible suspect in this matter, in view of the fact he had a "hang up" about money during her relationship with him.
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She advised she has not seen since 1943, but believes he could be similar in appearance to the artists conception of the unknown subject, She further advised had been born and had subsequently moved to the Seattle area. When She last had contact with he was in the U. S. Army.
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It should be noted that during the conversation she stated
with
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164-81-4668 c 2 - Seattle 1 - Los Angeles (Info) (164-497) 2 - Phoenix
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Special Agent in Charge
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1971 -413-13PX 164-100 REL: cjn
In view of the above, no further investigation is contemplated by the Phoenix Division re suspect unless advised to the contrary by the Office of Origin.
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In view of the above, no further investigation is contemplated by the Phoenix Division re suspect unless advised to the contrary by the Office of Origin.
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DB Cooper-9885
-2FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI Date: 11/9/72
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TO :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
7 
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUB 200
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
SUSPECT JAMES RAY FUGATE, JR.
NUMBER 200
Re Cleveland airtel to Portland, dated 8/18/72.
Referenced airtel described JAMES E. FUGATE, born August 23, 1944, as having died on July 8, 1971. It is clear from referenced airtel that suspect JAMES RAY FUGATE, JR. has not been killed.
In view of the above, Los Angeles Division will continue investigation concerning FUGATE as set forth in Los Angeles nitel to Seattle ET AL, July 4, 1972.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Los Angeles
1 - Cleveland (164-88) (Info) 1 - Portland (164-41) ( Info) 1 - Milwaukee (164-73) (Info) 
3 - Seattle RNN: jgm (8)
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Special Agent in Charge
U.
2 - Los Angeles
1 - Cleveland (164-88) (Info) 1 - Portland (164-41) ( Info) 1 - Milwaukee (164-73) (Info) 
3 - Seattle RNN: jgm (8)
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U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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Date: 11/9/72
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TO:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Sub 200
RE: SUSPECT JAMES RAY FUGATE, JR. NUMBER 200
Re Cleveland airtel to Portland, dated 8/18/72.
Referenced airtel described JAMES E. FUGATE, born August 23, 1944, as having died on July 8, 1971. It is clear from referenced airtel that suspect JAMES RAY FUGATE, JR. has not been killed.
In view of the above, Los Angeles Division will continue investigation concerning FUGATE as set forth in Los Angeles nitel to Seattle ET AL, July 4, 1972.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
2 - Los Angeles 1 - Cleveland (164-88) (Info) 1 - Portland (164-41) ( Info) 1 - Milwaukee (164-73) (Info) 3 - Seattle RNN: jgm (8)
164-81-4069
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Special Agent in Charge .
Los Angeles 1 - Cleveland (164-88) (Info) 1 - Portland (164-41) ( Info) 1 - Milwaukee (164-73) (Info) 3 - Seattle RNN: jgm (8)
164-81-4069
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Special Agent in Charge .
+U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-57FD-35 (Rev.
FBI Date: 10/24/72
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To:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (RUC)
SUBJECT;( NORJAK
(00:SE)
RE
ReSEairtel to NY, 9/1/72; NYairtel to NH, 9/12/72;
NYairtel to Bureau, 10/18/72.
SA
The following investigation was conducted by at Poughkeepsie, New York:
Efforts to locate and met with negative results on 9/13, 9/22 and 10/11/72.
On 10/20/72, was interviewed at his POB, The Dutchess Bank and Trust Company, Main St., where he is employed as advised that he is
for approximately
and advised that he, has not seen 15 years, but advised his last contact with subject's family was however, he hd not attend this affair. advised that was a "career man" in the U.S. Army and is believed to still be in the Army, but should be eligible for retirement. said ha's
been married several times and
advised
2 seattle 1-Chicago (INFO) 1-New Haven (INFO) 1-New York
said ha's
been married several times and
advised
2 seattle 1-Chicago (INFO) 1-New Haven (INFO) 1-New York
164-81-4070 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED -Ct. FILED & OCT 2 6 1972
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that had become an expert chef in the service had attended various colinary institutions while in the military service and as a result of his training and ability he would travel throughout the world for the Army setting up cooking procedures at various Army facilities. advised that he doubts that he has any photographs of but would check.
On same date, subject's was interviewed at her POB, Wallace's Department Store, Main Street, Poughkeepsie. briefly furnished the same information previously obtained from but advised that the last known address she had for Sea- side, California.
advised that she had no current photographs of nor could she furnish any additional information which may be of assistance in locating him.
advised that she had no current photographs of nor could she furnish any additional information which may be of assistance in locating him.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. In the absence of additional information, leads to conduct investigation at Seaside, Cal- ifornia being left to the discression of the Office of Origin.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM fr
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
SUBJECT NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
DATE: 11/2/72
Re:
Possible
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Efforts to locate in the San Fran- cisco Division have been unproductive.
United States Postmaster's Office. San
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moved from
on 1/6/71, and left no forwarding address.
Pacific Gas and Electric (P.G. & E.), San Francisco, advised that he could locate no record of a forwarding address for in the records of Pacific Gas and Electric.
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A neighborhood investigation in the vicinity of failed to locate anyone familiar
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Since the description of as given by
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A neighborhood investigation in the vicinity of failed to locate anyone familiar
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Since the description of as given by
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is substantially different from that of the Subject, no further investigation to locate is being conducted at San Francisco unless advised to the contrary by the 00.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
LTR TO SAC REQ OMU De LICU
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164-81-4071
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED CE FILED. NOV 6 1972
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0010-100
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2 - San Francisco BHC:mj1 (5)
PHONE C.
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Date:
11/8/72
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TO:
ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2747)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-129) (P).
SUBJECT:
00: Seattle
Enclosed for Denver and Minneapolis is one (1) copy each of an artist composite of possible suspect in TWA BOM and one: (1) copy of a photograph of Enclosed for New York is one (1) copy of photograph.
SUBJECT:
00: Seattle
Enclosed for Denver and Minneapolis is one (1) copy each of an artist composite of possible suspect in TWA BOM and one: (1) copy of a photograph of Enclosed for New York is one (1) copy of photograph.
For the information of receiving offices, Dallas
who allegedly is an expert on skviackers, has recently interviewed subject in Seattle.
2 - Bureau 2 - Dallas (164-191) 2 - Denver (164-86) (Enc. 2)
2 - Las Vegas (164-86) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 2) 
.- New York (164-627) (Enc. 1) (9 - Seattle (2 - 164-129) (3 - 164-81) (2 - 149-382) (2 - 149-374)
RNN/s1b (21)
164-81-4074
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Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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after his interview with and without expressing the reason for his belief, stated he feels that is identical with "D.B. COOPER" hijacker of Northwest Airlines Flight 305 on November 24, 1971. In addition to that, feels may also be involved in TWA BOM, March 7, 1972.
interviewed October 26, 1972, and advised November 24, 1971, and March 7, 1972, dates of NORJAK and TWA BOM, respectively.
interviewed October 26, 1972, and advised November 24, 1971, and March 7, 1972, dates of NORJAK and TWA BOM, respectively.
In considering
as a suspect of NORJAK and TWA BOM, the following leads are being set out:
LEADS
DALLAS At Dallas, Texas :
Will expeditiously furnish to Seattle any information may have provided the Dallas Division as to the reason for his belief concerning involvement in recent
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DENVER At Denver, Colorado
Will show enclosed photograph of and the . possible suspect in TWA BOM to former Northwest Airlines stewardess
LAS VEGAS At Lake Tahoe, Nevada
1. Will reinterview to determine
from cancelled checks or credit card receipts
signed by for the dates mentioned above that might possibly indicate his location on those dates.
2. Will discreetly determine from
whether or not or had access to a typewriter, - and if so, what kind of typewriter (note TWA extortion letter was typed on a Smith-Corona manual portable typewriter):
MINNEAPOLIS At Minneapolis, Minnesota
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or had access to a typewriter, - and if so, what kind of typewriter (note TWA extortion letter was typed on a Smith-Corona manual portable typewriter):
MINNEAPOLIS At Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Will show the enclosed photographs of the possible suspect in TWA BOM to the two Northwest Airlines stewardesses who were witnesses in NORJAK.
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FBI
Date:
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TO: ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2747) FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-129) (P),
SUBJECT:
Seattle
Enclosed for Denver and Minneapolis is one (1) copy each of an artist composite of possible suspect in TWA BOM and one (1) copy of a photograph of Enclosed for New York is one (1) copy of photograph.
For the information of receiving offices, Dallas
who allegedly is an expert on skviackers, has recently interviewed subject in Seattle.
2 - Bureau 2 - Dallas (164-191) 2 - Denver (164-86) (Enc.
For the information of receiving offices, Dallas
who allegedly is an expert on skviackers, has recently interviewed subject in Seattle.
2 - Bureau 2 - Dallas (164-191) 2 - Denver (164-86) (Enc. 2) 2 - Las Vegas (164-86) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) (Enc. 2) - New York (164-627) (Enc. 1) 9 - Seattle (2 - 164-129) (3 ) 164-81) (2 - 149-382) (2 - 149-374)
RNN/s1b (21)
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BUREAU OF INVES OGATION Washington, D. C. 20537 REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO. 7 FBI FILE NO. 164-627 LATENT CASE NO. 164-2111 A-45410	November 7, 1972

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TO:
SAC, New York
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RE:
NORJAK
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REFERENCE:
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY. Airtel.10-18-72
SPECIMENS:
New York
Envelope and two-page letter, Q52 through Q54
Listed Q specimens further described in separate Laboratory report.
10-18-72
SPECIMENS:
New York
Envelope and two-page letter, Q52 through Q54
Listed Q specimens further described in separate Laboratory report.
Specimens examined and one latent fingerprint of value developed on Q54.
Latent fingerprint mentioned above not identical comparable areas latent fingerprints and latent impressions previously reported this case.
It is requested that fingerprints of those individuals known to have handled Q54 be obtained and submitted to Latent
Enc. (3) 2 - Seattle
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THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-991SAC, New York
November 7, 1972
Fingerprint Section for elimination purposes. Specimens enclosed.
Page 2
LC #A-45410
DB Cooper-99111/9/72
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TO:
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SUB. UNSUBA
1
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FNU
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On Antaban 20 1972
Reno, Nevada, telephone
advised that she suspects a identical with D. B. COOPER.
advised that the Reno, Nevada
known to her as FNU
artist composite of UNSUB in this case.
B. COOPER.
advised that the Reno, Nevada
known to her as FNU
artist composite of UNSUB in this case.
resembles the is described as a white male, 6' tall, thin build, in his 40s, with medium brown, slightly receding hair.
LEADS
LAS VEGAS At Reno, Nevada
Will attempt to discreetly determine the identity of
the who resembles unsub and will, thereafter, determine sufficient background information to eliminate him as a suspect.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
RUN
2 - Las Vegas 2 - Seattle RNN/s1b (4) Alle
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were part of the D. B. COOPER ransom. Through logical investigation, the name × b6 b7C
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POSSAM
, an was developed. A copy of current drivers license was obtained from the Washington Department of Motor Vehicles.
Through logical investigation, the name × b6 b7C
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POSSAM
, an was developed. A copy of current drivers license was obtained from the Washington Department of Motor Vehicles.
LEADS
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
Will contact and show him the copy of b6 b7C
driver's license to determine if is
suspects of having found part of the D. B. COOPER ransom money.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
(3) RNN/s1b
164-81-4077
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SAC, ATLANTA (164-254)	11/10/72

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00: SEATTLE	Sube R

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RE: SUB E
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Re: Atlanta let to SE, 10/31/72.
Atlanta is requested to recontact Lilburn, Georgia, and obtain from him the map mentioned in referenced communication and forward same to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
2 - Atlanta 2 - Seattle RNN/s1b
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FBI Date: 11/10/72
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ATRMAIL.
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 11/10/72
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ATRMAIL.
(Priority)
€
8 FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) TO: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
SUBJECT: NOR JAK
00: SEATTLE
RE
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, 6/22/72; and San Francisco letter to Seattle, 11/2/72.
is being
For the information of Sacramento, considered a suspect in this matter because he slightly resembles the artist's composite. is described as:

Race:	White
Sex:	Male
Age:
Height:	5LOW
Weight:	160 lbs.
Hair:	Blond
Complexion:	Fair

r
physical description is not similar to UNSUB, aka Cooper, however, in order to successfully bring this case to a logical conclusion, all leads no matter how remote, should be thoroughly investigated.
Therefore, in view of the above, the following leads are being set forth:
2 - San Francisco 2 - Sacramento (164-50) 3 - Seattle
Therefore, in view of the above, the following leads are being set forth:
2 - San Francisco 2 - Sacramento (164-50) 3 - Seattle RNN: jgm
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164-81-4079
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$U.S. Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574
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LEADS
SACRAMENTO
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Will attempt to obtain a copy of Driver's License and forward same to Seattle.
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SAN FRANCISCO
AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Will continue effortsto locate credit and criminal checks, as well as telephone company checks, be conducted, (Note if a date of birth is determined for forward that information to Sacramento to facilitate their investi- gation).
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
It is suggested
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DB Cooper-991FE-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 11/10/72
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TO:
1 SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM: 1
1 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, 6/22/72; and San Francisco letter to Seattle, 11/2/72.
(Priority)
TO:
1 SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM: 1
1 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, 6/22/72; and San Francisco letter to Seattle, 11/2/72.
For the information of Sacramento, is being considered a suspect in this matter because he slightly resembles the artist's composite. is described as:
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
Age:
Height: 5'10"
Weight:
160 1bs.
Hair:
Blond -
Complexion:
Fair
physical description is not similar to UNSUB, aka Cooper, however, in order to successfully bring this case to a logical conclusion, all leads no matter how remote, should be thoroughly investigated.
Therefore, in view of the above, the following leads. are being set forth:
2 - San Francisco 2 - Sacramento (164-50) 
3 - Seattle RNN: jgm (7)
164-81-4079
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+U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-57SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
11/10/72
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NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
SUB:
RESEMBLING ARTIST COMPOSITE
On October 3, 1972,
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SeaTac Airport, Seattle, Washington, advised he attempted to stop an individual who resembled the composite
164-81)(P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
SUB:
RESEMBLING ARTIST COMPOSITE
On October 3, 1972,
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expiration date issued to As approached the individual, the man broke from the line anna hurriedly walked away and did not return to board the plane.
LEADS
SAN FRANCISCO At San Francisco, California
Will contact headquarters and attempt to determine full background description for 
including current address and will, thereafter, set forth appropriate leads.
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2 - San Francisco (2)- Seattle RNN/s1b (4)
RNN
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DB Cooper-9920 164-81-408OPTIONAL FORM NO. 9 + MAY 1902 EDITION GSA FPMR (O CFA) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 11/10/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE RE:
SUB D SUBE SUB R
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On November 6, 1972, Vancouver, Washington. telephone advised X SOURCE
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telephonically that while elk hunting on the weekend of November 4-5, 1972, he discovered an
telephone advised X SOURCE
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telephonically that while elk hunting on the weekend of November 4-5, 1972, he discovered an orange colored parachute near Swift Creek Reservoir.
The above information was provided SA SA advised he would contact the same day and set up an appointment with him to view the above mentioned parachute and if it appears likely that it is the subject's parachute, he would forward it Seattle, for display to EARL COSSEY, owner of parachute supplied to Unsub.
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DB Cooper-9921
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlaSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE RE:
11/10/72
On November 6, 1972, Vancouver, Washington, telephone advised telephonically that while elk hunting on the weekend of November 4-5, 1972, he discovered an orange colored parachute near Swift Creek Reservoir.
The above information was provided SA SA advised he would contact the same day and set up an appointment with him to view the above mentioned parachute and if it appears
The above information was provided SA SA advised he would contact the same day and set up an appointment with him to view the above mentioned parachute and if it appears likely that it is the subject's parachute, he would forward it Seattle, for display to EARL COSSEY, owner of parachute supplied to Unsub.
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SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE RE:
11/10/72
On November 6, 1972, Vancouver, Washington, telephone advised telephonically that while elk hunting on the weekend of November 4-5, 1972, he discovered an orange colored parachute near Swift Creek Reservoir.
The above information was provided SA SA advised he would contact the same day and set up an appointment with him to view the above mentioned parachute and if it appears likely that it is the subject's parachute, he would forward it Seattle, for display to EARL COSSEY, owner of parachute supplied to Unsub.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: 11/10/72
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK ;
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00: SEATTLE
SUB:
On November 3, 1972, Wilson Motor Company, 5446 Leary Way, Seattle, advised SA that the friend of his who is suspected of being identical with D. B. COOPER, was infact, advised was an
and presently lives
Washington.
LEADS
SEATTLE At Washington
Will conduct discreet inquiries concerning and attempt to determine sufficient information concerning him, in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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RUN
Alle
wat'&
(one copy serial 3956 and 3820 enclosed for agent covering lead. )
164-81-4082 'IOV 1 0 1972
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A
5010-100
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9924
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11/10/72
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE SUB:
On November 3,
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-9924
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11/10/72
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE SUB:
On November 3, 1972, Wilson Motor Company, 5446 Leary Way, Seattle, advised SA that the friend of his who is suspected of being identical with D. B. COOPER, was infact, JERRY BURKE. advised was an
and presently lives
washington.
LEADS
SEATTLE At Washington
Will conduct discreet inquiries concerning and attempt to determine sufficient information concerning him, in order to eliminate him as a possible suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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(one copy serial 3956 and 3820 enclosed for agent covering lead. )
164-81-4082
IN ..
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DB Cooper-9925 :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. 18 MAY 1962 EDITION CSA TPME (Q CFR) 101-TL+
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
'SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
DATE: 11/10/72 SUB D SUB 520 b6 b7C
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE SUB. D On November 7, 1972, EARL COSSEY was contacted at Leota Junior High School in Woodenville, Washington, and he was shown a parachute that was found near Reno, Nevada.
D On November 7, 1972, EARL COSSEY was contacted at Leota Junior High School in Woodenville, Washington, and he was shown a parachute that was found near Reno, Nevada. This chute had been forwarded to Seattle for display to COSSEY. The chute was a military backpack type with orange canopy and orange shroud lines.
COSSEY stated this parachute is not identical with the one provided UNSUB because of the following four' reasons: 1. Parachute supplied subject had a white canopy.
2. Parachute did not have required markings around the edge of the canopy.
3. Parachute shown to COSSEY had a clamp on it which was not retained to parachute and was not supplied with parachute given to UNSUB.
4. The backpack shown to COSSEY did not have a place to attach a chestpack and the one supplied UNSUB did.
COSSEY stated that he checked his records again con- cerning the serial number of the chutes supplied UNSUB and was unable to locate them. COSSEY was asked to recheck to determine if possibly the numbers were still in his possession and he stated he would do so. COSSEY further advised he would call the FBI if he located the book in which the serial number of the
COSSEY further advised he would call the FBI if he located the book in which the serial number of the parachute supplied UNSUB was contained.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-99211/8/72
PLAINTEXT
TELETYPE
URGENT
TO :
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM:
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (P)
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.
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RE MINNEAPOLIS TELEPHONE CALL TO PORTLAND NOVEMBER SEVEN
LAST.
AT TWO THIRTYFIVE P.M., NOVEMBER SEVEN LAST,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, ADVISED HE HAD JUST
RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL FROM AN INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFYING HIMSELF b6 ৳7C
AS
PHONE 
HO HEN
RESIDENCE PORTLAND.
:ماSo
CLAIMED INDIVIDUAL NAMED
WHO RESIDES
NORTHEAST PORTLAND IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT, ADMITTED TO HE IS D. B. COOPER AND WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES, BEARS CLOSE PHYSICAL 'RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST CONCEPTION OF UNSUB, AKA COOPER. Q - Seattle (164-81) (AM) - Minneapolis NOV 1 01972 TFS :kao (2)
144-81-4084
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DB Cooper-992MP 164-73
PAGE TWO
Q - Seattle (164-81) (AM) - Minneapolis NOV 1 01972 TFS :kao (2)
144-81-4084
0
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DB Cooper-992MP 164-73
PAGE TWO
MINNEAPOLIS INDICES NEGATIVE RE
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PORTLAND OFFICE AT PORTLAND, OREGON, INTERVIEW AND DETERMINE IF IDENTICAL WITH UNSUB. AIR MAIL COPY SEATTLE ARMED AND DANGEROUS. END.
DB Cooper-992Oct., 28, 1972
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Portland, Oregon.
Dear Sirs,
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Re: D. B. Cooper, his remains can be found on Elk Mountain, directly east of Kelso Wa., hanging high in a tree, with a small portion of the parachute still visible.
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No publicity, please, but I will talk with you in regards to the matter if necessary.
Sincerely
4085 164-81-Sale SEARCH:EJ ______ INDEXED ___ SERIALIZE COMLED OCT3 11972 ,VOL.7
DB Cooper-9929
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Federal Bureau of Investigation, Portland, Oregon
DB Cooper-993OPTIONAL FORM NO. TO
MAY 192 EDITION
GSA FPHR (0 CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SUB.
TO
MAY 192 EDITION
GSA FPHR (0 CFR) 101-114
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SUB.
DATE:
11/10/72
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On November 6, 1972. Renton. Washington
telephone advised stated
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she last saw him in 1963 and believed he is presently residing in California. She further advised he was was born She stated was an only child and had never worked for Boeing. She advised she had never heard of
and
furnished the name of and current address,
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LEADS
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
Will locate him the location
and determine from
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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5019-100
164-81-4086 SERIALIZED att., At NOV 1 0 1972
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DB Cooper-9931
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings PlaSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
11/10/72
SA
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NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
SUB.
On November 6, 1972 Renton. Washington. Telephone advised stated
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She last saw him in 1963 and believed he is presently residing in California, She further advised he was and
was born She stated was an only child and had never worked for Boeing.
Telephone advised stated
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She last saw him in 1963 and believed he is presently residing in California, She further advised he was and
was born She stated was an only child and had never worked for Boeing. She advised she had never heard of
furnished the name of and current address, ,
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LEADS
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
Will locate him the location
and determine from
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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1
DB Cooper-9932 :unselected1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 November 10, 1972
Jus OD
Dear
with This will confirm your telephone conversation
of this office on November 9, 1972, relative to a claim you have filed with the U. S. Army to be reimbursed for property damage sustained by you, as well as a personal injury sus- tained by one of your employees, as a result of a search conducted by elements of the Third Armored Cavalry Division over your property during March of 1972.
As you are aware, this matter was brought to the attention of the U. S. Army at Fort Lewis, Washington, on April 14, 1972, by a Special Agent of this office.
As you are aware, this matter was brought to the attention of the U. S. Army at Fort Lewis, Washington, on April 14, 1972, by a Special Agent of this office.
It is suggested that you might desire to contact the Claims Officer, U. S. Army, Fort Lewis, Washington, for any additional information relative to this matter.
Your interest in calling this office is appreciated. Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charge
JEO :eon Dion
(2) au Source:d Serialined 164-81-Sub DD Ind Med Vi'. DB Cooper-9933
for
4087 164-81-SAD
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM CASO SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164-111) (RUC)
DATE: 11/7/72
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle
349
Re Houston letter to Seattle, 10/12/72. 164-8/- /a
Enclosed for Seattle and Houston is a copy of drivers license phozoy
The following investigation was conducted by SC
AT AUSTIN, TEXAS
On 10/31/72, Drivers License Records Division, furnished
the following information on
Name Address
Operators license No. Issued
Expiration date Station No.
Seattle and Houston is a copy of drivers license phozoy
The following investigation was conducted by SC
AT AUSTIN, TEXAS
On 10/31/72, Drivers License Records Division, furnished
the following information on
Name Address
Operators license No. Issued
Expiration date Station No.
Race
White
Sex
Male
Eyes
Green
Hair
Height
Brown
61 4"
Weight
175 lbs.
DOB
Armed and Dangerous
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2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) .... ' 2 - Houston (164-118) (Enc. 1) 1 - San Antonio TEW: sh (5)
164-81-4090
SEARCH &D ..... MALL. INDELAD,
NOV 1 1 1972)
(inf ence)
DB Cooper-9938
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
November 13, 1972
Sub 520
RE UNSUB; ORANGE PARACHUTE FOUND PLUMAS COUNTY SUB 520
Re Sacramento nitel to Seattle, 10/26/72.
Instant parachute shown to EARL COSSEY on November 1, 1972, and he definitely eliminated it as being one of the parachutes given to Unsub on November 24, 1971. COSSEY stated parachute shown to him did not have the required markings on it and the canopy was orange. In addition, the back pack did not have a place to attach a chest pack as did the one supplied to Unsub.
Seattle has disposed of instant parachute.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
In addition, the back pack did not have a place to attach a chest pack as did the one supplied to Unsub.
Seattle has disposed of instant parachute.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
ELIMINATE.
2 - Sacramento 3 - Seattle RNN:jgm
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164-81-4091 DB Cooper-93

SAC,	SACRAMENTO	(164-50)	November 13, 1972
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	Sub 520

0
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE UNSUB; ORANGE PARACHUTE FOUND PLUMAS COUNTY SUB 520
Re Sacramento nitel to Seattle, 10/26/72.
Instant parachute shown to EARL COSSEY on November 1, 1972, and he definitely eliminated it as being one of the parachutes given to Unsub on November 24, 1971. COSSEY stated parachute shown to him did not have the required markings on it and the canopy was orange. In addition, the back pack did not have a place to attach a chest pack as did the one supplied to Unsub.
Seattle has disposed of instant parachute.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Eliminale
2 - Sacramento 3
- Seattle RNN : Jga (5)
DB Cooper-9940
164-81-40911/13/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, BOSTON	(164-153)
Eliminale
2 - Sacramento 3
- Seattle RNN : Jga (5)
DB Cooper-9940
164-81-40911/13/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, BOSTON	(164-153)
7
 FROM :	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (₽)
SUBJECT :	NORJAK 00: SEATTLE	+

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RE
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Re Seattle airtel to Boston, 8/24/72; and Alexandria airtel to Boston, 9/20/72.
Alexandria airtel to Boston, dated September 20, 1972,
advised returned to the Fort Devens, Massachusetts, on August 16, 1972.
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Boston is requested to expedite lead set forth in Seattle airtel to Boston, dated August 24, 1972.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-9941
164-81-40911/13/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, BOSTON	(164-153)
BROM:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	HORJAK 00: SEATTLE

E
RE
Re Seattle airtel to Boston, 8/24/72; and Alexandria airtel to Boston, 9/20/72.
BOSTON	(164-153)
BROM:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	HORJAK 00: SEATTLE

E
RE
Re Seattle airtel to Boston, 8/24/72; and Alexandria airtel to Boston, 9/20/72.
advised
Alexandria airtel to Boston, dated September 20. 1972, returned to the Fort Devens, Massachusetts, on August 16, 1972.
Boston is requested to expedite lead set forth in Seattle airtel to Boston, dated August 24, 1972.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 3 - Boston - Seattle RNN: jgm (5)
DB Cooper-9942
164-81-4092
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b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. MAY 18CZ EDITION GIA FPMR (a CƠM) 191-114 UNITED STATES GO ERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: November 13, 1972
FROM : S
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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00: SEATTLE
RE
ELIMINATE BOTH
by
finct cureactor as a suspect November 26 1971, 66 Chehalis, Washington. In addition, was
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spelled suggested as a suspect by Kalispell, Montana, August 7. 1972. A careful review of both files determined that were identical.
A description of follows :
Name :.
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Sex:
. Male
Race:
Caucasian'
Hair:
Reddish-blond .
Eyes: Blue
DOB:
Height:
6'3"-6'4"
Weight:
195-200 1bs.
Male
Race:
Caucasian'
Hair:
Reddish-blond .
Eyes: Blue
DOB:
Height:
6'3"-6'4"
Weight:
195-200 1bs.
Complexion:
Fair
Address :
photo was showed to Seattle witnesses, and it was determined he did not resemble the hijacker.
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In view of the above. no being conducted concerning are to be marked eliminated.
further investigation is and both sub files
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-994OPTIONAL FORM NO. A MAY IU2 KOITION CHA FPMR (Q CFR) 101-11.1
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)
DATE: November 13, 1972
FROM
:
SA

SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

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RE
Re memo of SA
dated 10/31/72. b6
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On November 6, 1972, a check was made of the Seattle Police Department records for the subject, and a was found.
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On November 6, 1972, a check was made of the Seattle Police Department records for the subject, and a was found.
On November 7. 1972. a check of the Seattle Credit Bureau revealed had a credit record which b6
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indicated and Seattle,
address.was listed as
Washington.
On November 8, 1972, records of the King County Sheriff's Office were checked concerning and physical b6 description was found to be as follows: ৳7C

Height:	6 ' A"
Weight:	210 1bs.
Build:	Heavy
Complexion:	Fair
Hair:	Light brown
Eyes :	Brown

n
164-81-12350 
In addition, a photograph of was obtained which indicated he did not resemble Unsub in this case in any way. b6 b7C
In view of the above, no further investigation is being conducted concerning
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. ELIMINATE
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RNN : jgm ANP (3) 0 Jgm
164-81-40 94 . .
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In view of the above, no further investigation is being conducted concerning
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. ELIMINATE
K18-10*
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b6 b7C :unselectedOPTIONAL FORM NO. A MAY INI TẠITION CRA PPMA (a CAR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE
Re memo of SA
dated 10/31/72. b6 b7C
On November 6, 1972, a check was made of the Seattle Police Department records for the subject, and a was found.
On November 7. 1972, a check of the Seattle Credit Bureau revealed had a credit record which indicated and address.was listed as Washington.
Seattle,
On November 8, 1972, records of the King County Sheriff's Office were checked concerning and physical description was found to be as follows:

Height:	6'4"
Weight:	210 lbs.
Build:	. Heavy
Complexion:	Fair
Hair:	Light
Sheriff's Office were checked concerning and physical description was found to be as follows:

Height:	6'4"
Weight:	210 lbs.
Build:	. Heavy
Complexion:	Fair
Hair:	Light brown
Eyes :	Brown

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164-81-1a (350) 
In addition, a photograph of was obtained which indicated he did not resemble Unsub in this case in any way.
In view of the above, no further investigation is being conducted concerning
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
164-81-4094
RNN:jgm (3) 0
HACE FILED A= . ~ / 1 3 1972
SEATTLE 7
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3014-10%
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9945
DATE: November 13, 1972
ELIMINATOPTIONAL FORM NO. 4 MAY IM2 EDITION CSA FPMR (8 CPR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA.
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
DATE: November 13, 1972
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RE SUB F COURSE AND SUB E SEARCH . AREA
On October 30, 1972;
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AREA
On October 30, 1972;
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advised that
Northwest Orient Airlines, would call SA concerning his calculations of the flight path of Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305, Portland to Seattle. November
24 1971' further advised that
McChord Air Force Base, also calculated the area into which Unsub parachuted and would have in his possession radar data concerning the above-mentioned flight.
LEADS
SEATTLE
AT MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON
Will contact and review with him his calculations of the flight path and course of the Norjak airplane in order to determine if there is a possibility of an error in the computation of the search area.
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AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will arrange to obtain from copy of his calculations of the course, flight path, and jump area for Unsub, aka Cooper.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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70 MIL ,
RNN: jgm RUN (3) 0 19m
your glass hull city
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DB Cooper-9946
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly'on the Payroll Savings PlaOPTIONAL FORM NO. A MAY INE DOITIOK QBA PPMA (Q CPR) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK CO: SEATTLE
DATE: November 13, 1972
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RE
suggested as suspect by anonymous letter to the Seattle Post Intelligencer. The letter stated has recently purchased a new cadillac. License Number a and several other purchases.
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It was determined through Department of Motor Vehicles records that License Number was registered b6 b7C
to a 1967 Cadillac, .owner . It was learned that was born is 5'11", and weighs 175 pounds. A copy of driver's license was obtained fron Olympia Department of Motor Vehicles and displayed to the three Seattle witnesses who all stated WAS not identical with the hijacker.
In view of the discrepancy between description and that of Unsub and because was not
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identified by Seattle witnesses,
In view of the discrepancy between description and that of Unsub and because was not
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identified by Seattle witnesses, is no longer being considered a suspect in this måtter.
ELIMINATES
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-994OPTIONAL FORM NO. 2 MAY IHR EDITION CRA FAMA (4 CFA) 101-11.0 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
.
DATE: November 13, 1972
FROM
:
SA
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE
suggested as suspect by anonymous letter to the Seattle Post Intelligencer. The letter stated has recently purchased & new cadillac. License Number a and several other purchases.
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It was determined through Department of Motor Vehicles records that License Number was registered b6
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to a 1967 Cadillac, owner . It was learned that was born is 5'11", and weighs 175 pounds. A copy of driver's license was obtained from Olympia Department of Motor Vehicles and displayed to the three Seattle
A copy of driver's license was obtained from Olympia Department of Motor Vehicles and displayed to the three Seattle witnesses who all stated was not identical with the hijacker.
In view of the discrepancy between description and that of Unsub and because was not
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identified by Seattle witnesses, is no longer being considered a suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
ELIMINATE
RNN : jgm
(3)
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164-81-4096
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DB Cooper-994OPTIONAL FORM NO. A MAY IHR EDITION GSA PPMA (4 CFA) 11-116
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	: SAC,	SEATTLE (164-81) (P)	DATE:	November 13, 1972
FROM	: SA	Sul P
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE	Sale 2

2
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RE SUB P BOEING COMPANY TECHNICAL AND SUB Z BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS
Re Bureau letter to Seattle, dated 6/27/72.
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE	Sale 2

2
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RE SUB P BOEING COMPANY TECHNICAL AND SUB Z BUREAU INSTRUCTIONS
Re Bureau letter to Seattle, dated 6/27/72.
On November 6, 1972, Boeing Aircraft Corporation, advised all presently employed or previously employed at Boeing were checked and eliminated as suspects by SA in November,
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1971.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RUN
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0010-104
164-81-4097
: 1 3 1972
N 1
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-9949
b6 b7OPTIONAL FORM NO. MAY IN EDITION GIA FPMA (& CFR) 101-116
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
FROM : SA

SUBJECT:	NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

E
RE
DATE: November 13, 1972
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On November 6, 1972, Boeing Aircraft Corporation, advised Boeing only kept personnel files for ten years after the employee terminated. Suspect supposedly worked at Boeing in and therefore his record would be unavailable.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will contact the Seattle Board of Realtors and determine if was a licensed realtor
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will contact the Seattle Board of Realtors and determine if was a licensed realtor in the state of Washington in and if so, obtain background information to eliminate as a possible suspect in this matter.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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0010-100
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DB Cooper-9950OPTIONAL FORM NO. A MAY JE TOITION GIA FPMR ( CIA) 101-11.4 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: November 13, 1972
FROM :
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE
On November 6, 1972, Boeing Aircraft Corporation, advised Boeing only kept personnel files for ten years after the employee terminated. Suspect supposedly worked at Boeing in and therefore his record would be unavailable.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will contact the Seattle Board of Realtors and
determine if was a licensed realtor in the state of Washington in and if so, obtain background information to
WASHINGTON
Will contact the Seattle Board of Realtors and
determine if was a licensed realtor in the state of Washington in and if so, obtain background information to eliminate as a possible suspect in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RUN
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE: November 13, 1972
FROM
:
SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE
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On November 9, 1972
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at Tak Ishii - Aurora Chrysler-Plymouth, home
address
phone num-
ber
advised an acquaintance of his, should be considered a suspect in Norjak.
described as:
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Race:
White
Sex :
Male
Nationality:
American
Age:
Height:
5'10"
Weight: 165 pounds
Hair: Sandy blond, receding
Complexion:
Ruddy.
stated was a paratrooper and just crazy enough to do something like hijack a plane. In addition, advised is related to a and was in Seattle at the time of Nor jak further advised that and
In addition, advised is related to a and was in Seattle at the time of Nor jak further advised that and
stated is presently believed to be driving a truck out of Portland.
LEAD
SEATTLE
164-81-4099 AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning and will thereafter set forth appropriate leads to have whereabouts verified on November 24, 1971.
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/ 1 :3 1972
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DB Cooper-9952
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b6 b7c :unselectedSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
November 13, 1972
SA
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE
On November 9, 1972, at Tak Ishi1 - Aurora Chrysler-Plymouth, home
address
phone num-
advised an acquaintance of his, should be considered a suspect in Norjak.
ber
described as:
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
Nationality: American
Age:
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 165 pounds
Hair: Sandy blond, receding
Complexion:
Ruddy.
stated was a paratrooper and just crazy enough to do something like hijack a plane.
ber
described as:
Race:
White
Sex:
Male
Nationality: American
Age:
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 165 pounds
Hair: Sandy blond, receding
Complexion:
Ruddy.
stated was a paratrooper and just crazy enough to do something like hijack a plane. In addition, advised is related to a and was in Seattle
at the time of Norjak, further advised that and
stated is presently believed to be driving a truck out of Portland.
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning and will thereafter set forth appropriate leads to have whereabouts verified on November 24, 1971. 164-81-4099
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: SEATTLE

E
RE :
is being considered a suspect in this case because of his background, which includes parachute training, his age, and his life style.
NORJAK 00: SEATTLE

E
RE :
is being considered a suspect in this case because of his background, which includes parachute training, his age, and his life style. physical description
is as follows:
Race:
Caucasian Male
Sex:
Dates of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Eyes:
Blue Gray
Hair:
LEADS
SACRAMENTO
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Will obtain a copy of California Driver's
License.
Note was last known to be living at Seaside, California.
N
2 - Sacramento
3 - Seattle
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Olympia lead to Wick DA IT
DB Cooper-9954 164-81-4100
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SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON
Will check Washington State Department of Motor Vehicle records to determine if Mas a Washington State Driver's License. If so, obtain a copy and forward to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-99511/13/72
AIRTEL
AIRMAIL

TO:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
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is being considered a suspect in this case because of his background, which includes parachute training, his age, and his life style.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	: SAC, ATLANTA	(164-254)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)

)
DATE: November 13, 1972
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
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RE
De Atlanta letter to Seattle, 6/30/72.
On August 29, 1972, Pacific b6 Northwest Bell, advised his company does not have the equip- ment to run telephone numbers into the explained that there never has been nor is there now a num- ber with area code therefore, concluded that the number is a nonexistent number.
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On September 26, 1972, a check of the Harrington Telephone Directory showed no listing for anyone by the name of
On October 11, 1972, Sheriff CLARENCE COLEY, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Davenport, Washington, advised the name of the subject was not familiar to him nor did he know anyone by the name of in the Harrington arca. b6 b7C
It is noted subject was born in which would
make him at the time of Norjak. In addition, subject is 5'9" and 150 pounds. Unsub, aka COOPER was in his mid-40's, 5' 10"-6'0", and 170-180 pounds.
In addition, subject is 5'9" and 150 pounds. Unsub, aka COOPER was in his mid-40's, 5' 10"-6'0", and 170-180 pounds.
Atlanta Division advise Seattle if they determine it feasible to continue investigation of b6 b7C
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Searched Serializod it Indexed
RUN (5) 6
Filed
0014-100
164-81-4101
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b6 b7C :unselectedOFTIONAL FORM NO. A MAY 190 EDITION CLA PPHA (4 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO	: SAC, ATLANTA	(164-254)
FROM	: SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81) (P)

)
DATE: November 13, 1972
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
R.E
fe Atlanta letter to Seattle, 6/30/72.
On August 29, 1972, Northwest Bell, advised his company does not have the equip- ment to run telephone numbers into the explained that there never has been nor is there now a num- ber with area code therefore, concluded that the number is a nonexistent number.
not have the equip- ment to run telephone numbers into the explained that there never has been nor is there now a num- ber with area code therefore, concluded that the number is a nonexistent number.
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On September 26, 1972, a check of the Harrington Telephone Directory showed no listing for anyone by the name of
On October 11, 1972, Sheriff CLARENCE COLSY, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Davenport, Washington, advised the name of the subject was not familiar to him nor did he know anyone by the name of in the Harrington area.
It is noted subject was born in which would make him at the time of Norjak. In addition, subject is 5'9" and 150 pounds. Unsub, ala COOPER was in his mid-40's, 5'10"-6'0", and 170-180 pounds.
Atlanta Division advise Seattle if they determino it feasible to continue investigation of
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Atlanta R - Seattle RNN : jgm (5)
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164-81-4101 DB Cooper-9960
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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FBI Date: 11/13/72
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via AIRTEL
AIRMAIL
(Priority)
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TO: SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
FROM: SAC,
5-22-64)
FBI Date: 11/13/72
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(Priority)
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TO: SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE
RE
On September 13. 1972.
advised that
Santa Fe, New Mexico, slightly resembles composite drawing of subject. was previously
possibly to Idaho.
On November 3, 1972, a check was conducted of United States Army Personnel Records and the following information was obtained concerning
Name:
Race :
Caucasian
Sex :
Male
DOB:
POB:
Hair:
Brown
Eyes: Hazel
Height:
"ג'6
Weight:
185 1bs.
Home Address:
Home Address at Time
of Entry in Service:
2 - Butte
2 - New Haven (164-77) 2 - Newark (164-196) 3 - Seattle RNN : jgm
at 164-81-4102
minimalece
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Approved:
Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge
U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 - 455-574 DB Cooper-9961
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Dependents :
Local Board Number:
On November 3. 1972, a review of FBI rap sheet b6 b7C
revealed Hackensack, New Jersey Police Department,
by the and
LEADS
BUTTE
AT POCATELLO, IDAHO
Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning and attempt to