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REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(P)
RE:
On 2/15/78, Evergreen Warehouse Distributors, 3865 Duwamish Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, 98134, advised after checking her records that she could locate nothing that would indi- cate that was an employee at Evergreen Warehouse Distributors at any time.
On the same date, Hi Line Transmission Warehouse, 1412 South Dearborn, Seattle, Washington, advised after checking his records he could locate no record that was an employee at Hi Line Transmission Warehouse. did
say that Hi Line used to be known as Replacement Parts Warehouse; however, currently Replacement Parts Warehouse is located at 1260 Sixth South, Seattle, telephone 682-8546.
On the same date, of Replacement Parts Warehouse, 1260 Sixth South, Seattle, telephone 682-8546, advised that in late 1971 there was not a Replacement Parts Warehouse in the Seattle area. did state however that he was personally familiar used to work in the described
with in that
Replacement Parts business.
did state however that he was personally familiar used to work in the described
with in that
Replacement Parts business. as undependable and after viewing the artist's composite of UNSUB stated that, in his opinion, identical to the man depicted in that has a bigger mouth and appears to hav e "a mouth full of teeth". In addition, stated that is not smart enough to pull off such a hijacking in his opinion.
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ArU. s. GPO:1977-0-241-630/9360 DB Cooper-16319
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on or about_11/1. stated that it is his opinion that was working for Essex Products or furnished a telephone number for Essex Products as 453-1709 and stated used to be known as
Replacement Parts Manufacturing and they are currently located at 4000 Aurora Building, telephone 632-1085.
furnished a telephone number for Essex Products as 453-1709 and stated used to be known as
Replacement Parts Manufacturing and they are currently located at 4000 Aurora Building, telephone 632-1085. Finally, stated that he was contacted recently by a Businessmen's Clearing House Employment Agency to determine if he would be interested in hiring who is presently looking for a job in the Seattle area.
On 2/16/78,
Evergreen
Warehouse, 3865 Duwamish Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, telephone 623-3083, telephonically advised that he had located some information indicating that a man who is personally known to him, had worked for Evergreen Warehouse from approximately January of 1972 through September of 1972. stated that as far as he knew, came to Evergreen from
Northwest Engine Service Center, 707 South Lucille, telephone R07-7094. Prior to that, believes that used to work for Essex international Inc. , 6233 Concord Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48211. stated the person to contact with Essex would be
stated that the last address he had
for was
Washington, and that up until recently Seattle, used to work for CEPEC Company which is an acronym for California Electronic Police Equipment
stated the person to contact with Essex would be
stated that the last address he had
for was
Washington, and that up until recently Seattle, used to work for CEPEC Company which is an acronym for California Electronic Police Equipment Company. They can be reached at (206) 937-6063.
LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will contact at 707 South Lucille and determine if his records reflect if was employed on 11/24/71.
ARMED & DANGEROUS
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SAC, SAN FRANCISCO
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
HORJAK (00: Seattle) Bufile 164-2111
For information of San Francisco and Seattle, an article concerning captioned case written by appeared in the b6
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New York
advised as follows:
"Dear
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After reading about your wanting to catch D. B. COOPER, I tried some fancy footwork of locating your man. You can take it for what it is worth, but this is what I found out.
COOPER, I tried some fancy footwork of locating your man. You can take it for what it is worth, but this is what I found out.
llc has grown a moustache as I have put on the newspaper picture, wears a great deal of gray, coat, hat black, suit gray, brown or tan shoes, drives a 1963 car, black Ford. Someone obtained his licenso for him. Lives on one flight of stairs up at San Francisco, cats at Puerto Rican restaurant on east side of town, at Pop fop's or down street at a cabaret.
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I admire your not giving up your man. If this information will lead you to your man, I have helped. I expect nothing in return.
2 - San Francisco 2)- Seattle (164-C1) 2 - Portland 
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Wishing you and your travels safety and success. I remain,
Sincerely,
P.S. If you do catch him, please let me know, okay? Please, no personal investigation as to how I obtained my information. I may be a psychic, who knows?
You owe me 13 cents for a stamp, okay?
Please, no personal investigation as to how I obtained my information. I may be a psychic, who knows?
You owe me 13 cents for a stamp, okay?" Portland indices are negative concerning Portland has acknowledged lettor.
LEAD
SAN FRANCISCO
AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. Will evaluate the above information furnished by and conduct a logical investi- gation to involve or eliminato the suspect suggested.
ARIED AND DANGEROUS
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2/27/70
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
HORJAK (00: Seattle) Bufile 164-2111
Enclosed herewith for Tampa and Seattle are copies
Florida.
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This article mentioned the name of SA Portland caso agent, The article stimulated several individuals to correspond wich SA and enclosed letter is one of the contacts.
by SA
requests in her lotter that she be contacted or by another FBI agent, and she states che has
a "real good clue."
LEAD
TANPA
AT TAMPA, FLORIDA. Will contact for any information she may have
relating to captioned caso.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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REPLY TO
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SUBJECT:
NORJACK
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SA
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE :
'Re Seattle memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING dated 1/31/78.
On February 7, 1978, Sheriff WILLIAM WIESTER, Lewis County Sheriff's Office, Chehalis, Washington, advised that the person furnishing him the information as mentioned in referenced memo was Lewis
On February 7, 1978, Sheriff WILLIAM WIESTER, Lewis County Sheriff's Office, Chehalis, Washington, advised that the person furnishing him the information as mentioned in referenced memo was Lewis County Clerk's Office. He added
that had told him that!
appeared
Washington, had at her office at which time she recognized him as appearing similar to someone she had seen before. She later realized that he appeared similar to the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER which had been displayed in the local newspapers. Sheriff WIESTER said he showed her a color photograph of the composite drawing and she maintained that appeared very similar to the drawing. She also advised him that
Wisconsin. and that she had given
Sheriff WIESTER stated he had no arrest record concerning and he had no other background information concerning him.
Also on February 7, 1978, Lewis County Clerk's Office, furnished substantially the same information as furnished in referenced memorandum, adding the following description for
Race : Sex:
Seattle PTS : skh (2)
White Male
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memorandum, adding the following description for
Race : Sex:
Seattle PTS : skh (2)
White Male
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DB Cooper-16328
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-75) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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Age :
Approximately 39
Height:
5'10"
Weight:
Build:
155 to 160 pounds Slender
Hair:
Dark, salt and pepper.
She further advised that
listed their community
property at a total value of $80,000.
Washington, and her records also
indicated that Airlines for the
had been a pilot for United
On February 15 1978 Washington State Department of Licensing, Olympia, Washington, furnished a copy of Washington Driver's License Number issued.
Washington, and further describing him
as a male, born blue eyes, 150 pounds, 6'0" tall. This photocopy of the driver's license was placed in the 1-A section of this file.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington
Will contact appropriate officials at United Airlines to verify the employment of as a pilot and attempt to determine his whereabouts on the date or NORJACK incident through employment
Washington
Will contact appropriate officials at United Airlines to verify the employment of as a pilot and attempt to determine his whereabouts on the date or NORJACK incident through employment records.
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23/2/78

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164-81)
FROM:	SAC, PHOENIX	(164-470) (RUC)

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
Bufile 164-2111
00: Seattle
RE:
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, 1/31/78.
On 2/22/78, contact was made at the telephone Phoenix, Arizona. Information received at that location was that the person to contact in regard to any past records would be a person by the name of at Commercial Carriers, 8636 Sorensen, Santa Fe Springs, California, telephone 714-945-1231.
In view of the above information, it appears that no other investigation remains outstanding in the Phoenix Division, therefore, this case is being considered RUC.
LEADS:
LOS ANGELES
AT SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Will attempt to locate and interview Commercial Carriers, 8636 Sorensen, Santa Fe Springs, California, telephone 714-945-1231, and determine if was ever an employee of Santa Fe Springs,
CALIFORNIA
Will attempt to locate and interview Commercial Carriers, 8636 Sorensen, Santa Fe Springs, California, telephone 714-945-1231, and determine if was ever an employee of Santa Fe Springs, California, noting that sold this business to Chrysler Corporation in
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DATE:
3/7/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) ( P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A) Bufile 164-2111 00: Seattle
MES XX. TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Re
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle dated 1/31/78.
On 2/10/78, International Harvester Corporation, 4501 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California, advised that the A and H Division, Montebello, California, closed down in 1972 and he only has files for the employees who transferred to the 4501 South Alameda Street address.
did not transfer to that location and his file would be located at International Harvester Regional Headquarters in Oakland, California.
LEAD
SAN FRANCISCO
AT OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: Will at International Harvester Corporation, 7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite
LEAD
SAN FRANCISCO
AT OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: Will at International Harvester Corporation, 7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 150, tolanhang number 577-8667, attempt to verify employment of with International Harvester for the period of 1963-1970.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO: 10 IREY 7-76P GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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NORJAK (00: SEATTLE)
(BUFILE: 164-2111)
On February 6, 1978, of the Streator, Illinois Police Department, telephone contacted the Joliet Resident Agency, He stated that he had an individual by the name of visit his department and while there, observed a flyer of D.B. COOPER. advised that he believed he knew an individual who was identical to the picture of COOPER.
COOPER. advised that he believed he knew an individual who was identical to the picture of COOPER. stated that the individual was not at the department at that time, but he would attempt to reach and have him call the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
On February 7, 1978, contacted the Joliet Resident Agency and advised he was employed at the Superior industrial Corporation at 126 Homan Avenue, in Blue island, Illinois, residence address Illinois, telephone He furnished the following information :
He advised that prior to moving to Illinois, he resided at Havyard, Wisconsin, and he knew an individual the Twin Gables Tavern, which is inside the city limits of Hayward, Wisconsin. He stated this individual goes by the name of and that > he looks identical to the flyer of D.B. COOPER, which he observed in the Streator, Illinois Police Department. He went on to advise that approximately five years ago, had no financial resources and that overnight he began to purchase property in the Hayward, Wisconsin area,
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five years ago, had no financial resources and that overnight he began to purchase property in the Hayward, Wisconsin area,
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as well as the current location at the Twin Gables Tavern. furnished the following descriptive data regarding

Race	White
Sex.	Male
Build	Medium
Height	5'8" to 5'9"
Hair	Grayish
Age	Approximately 50 years old

stated that his wife also observed the picture of COOPER and stated she believed the individual bore a very strong resemblance to also.
Chicago requests Milwaukee, at Hayward, Wisconsin, conduct appropriate investigation and furnish results to Seattle.
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TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
3/8/78
10 JULY 1975 EONION GSA FPMR 141 Cf H1 101-11,6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
DATE:
3/8/78
FROM : SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
Seattle
Re :
/
On 2/27/78, contact with Bellevue, Washington, telephone
revealed at Boeing.
stated she has
who lives at
Duluth,
Minnesota. She further advised that one in California and one in Minnesota. None.
according to have been to Africa. reviewed the artist's composite of UNSUB in this matter and stated she did not recognize the individual depicted.
On the same date,
telephonically
advised that
who, according to resembles the artist's compo- site of UNSUB and in addition, was previously investigated in this matter and eliminated as a suspect.
A review of NORJAK indices reveals that
listed to and he has been elminiated as a suspect. In view of this fact no further investigation will be conducted concerning at this time.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
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TO:
SAC, DENVER
FROMI:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
HORJAK
(00: Soattlo)
Eufilo 161-2111
RC
COLORADO
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Now Yorl:, concerning captioned caso, appeared in the issue of the "Ctar," a weekly supermarket nouspaper. The artinin mentioned the name of Portland case agent, SA and since the article appeared, SA has received several personal letters from individuals across the country suggesting logical suspects. The original of enclosed lotter was received at Portland, 3/6/78, and suggosto Colorado as a suspect in this matter. The letter enclosed a clipped portion of a snapshot, partly displaying an adult male who appears to have reddich-blond hair.
The letter enclosed a clipped portion of a snapshot, partly displaying an adult male who appears to have reddich-blond hair. A Xerox copy of this snapshot is set forth in chalocure, but did not copy vory voll.
LEAD
DENVER
AF COLORADO. Will Sully identify suspect, 
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b6 and conduct logical investigation to involve or olininato him
ARIED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-16335February 23, 1978
FBI Washington D.C., Washington
Dear Sir:
There is a man who looks like your D.B. Cooper and he lives at:
Colorado
Heworks at a mine - Amax Mine Empire, Colorado
He was in the service in Japan some 20 years ago and 11
and er so ago he went back
He lives in a lovely home and has a business and always buying things. He also has a plane and is a good pilot.
You can write the mine and ask them for a picture of;him or if you want me to get a picture for you I can.
You can write the mine and ask them for a picture of;him or if you want me to get a picture for you I can.
Put a note in
for the week of April 16th, give me your address and phone number and I will get you any other information you want.
This man has a very bad temper but doesn't look like it. I am afraid of him or I would give you my name and address. His hair is not black but brown and light but looks exactly like picture of sketches of D. B. Cooper.
You can find out if he worked at the mine then and if he was there, this man has gained weight since he came here and isn't real tall.
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UN MED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGA ON
Sacramento, California February 3, 1978
933
ROBERT WESLEY JONES, Also Known as Robert Wesley Rackstraw, R. L. Boehner, 1x Gary Miller.
On January 3, 1978, an authorized complaint was filed by Special Agent before U. S. Magistrate E.
Boehner, 1x Gary Miller.
On January 3, 1978, an authorized complaint was filed by Special Agent before U. S. Magistrate E. Dean Price, Modesto, California, charging subject as Robert W. Rackstraw, with violation of Title 18, U. S. Code, Section 1073, in that on or about December 9, 1977, he did flee the State of California, to avoid prosecution for the felony of issuing non-sufficient fund checks. Federal warrant issued same date and in hands of U. S. Marshal, Eastern District of California, Sacramento, California. Bail recommended in the amount of $100,000.
On February 2, 1978, Stockton, California, Police Department, telephone number 209-944-8323, advised that captioned. individual opened a checking account under the false name of R. L. Boehner at the Wells Fargo Bank, Cupertino, California, and on December 4, 1977, wrote a non-sufficient funds check on that account in the amount of $32, 400 to 3R Engineering. He also opened a false account at the Crocker National Bank in Downey, California, in the name of Gary Miller, and on December 3, 1977, wrote a non-sufficient funds check (NSF) in the amount of
He also opened a false account at the Crocker National Bank in Downey, California, in the name of Gary Miller, and on December 3, 1977, wrote a non-sufficient funds check (NSF) in the amount of $21,640 payable to 3R Engineering. On
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency nor duplicated within your agency.
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Description:
6ft. Jin.
192lbs.
Date of Birth:
Oct 16,1940
Place of Birth:
Santa Cruz, Ca.
Health:
Excellent
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EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Chief of Construction
Project Manager
Engineering Consultant
3R Engineering Contractors
1246 Folsom St.
San Francisco,Ca.
From 1971 to 1976
DUTIES: Performed as a general engineering and building contractor involved in the techniques and know- ledge of leveling and surveying devices.
From 1971 to 1976
DUTIES: Performed as a general engineering and building contractor involved in the techniques and know- ledge of leveling and surveying devices.instruments and measuring equipment, leveling and surveying abbrev- iations, signs, symbols and definitions, engineering-construction working drawings, excavating, ganding and paving, trenching, portland cement, concrete, including aggergates, mixing, form work, placing, curing, fin- ishing and test; asphalt-concrete pavement, including asphalts, aggergates, mixing, placing and rolling; brick and stone masonary; pipe, pipelines, fittings and valves, includingconcrete, cast iron, cement asbestos, metal and vitrified-clay pipe,pipe laying structual steel; reinforcing steel; welding, gaseous, inert, petroleum and gas transmission lines, dams and hydroelectric installations, foundations, footings; building frames and fram- ing systems, floors and floor systems; walls bearing and curtain, doors, windows, cabinet and millwork, trim and other details. Units of quantity by which building materials are sold and purchased.
ing systems, floors and floor systems; walls bearing and curtain, doors, windows, cabinet and millwork, trim and other details. Units of quantity by which building materials are sold and purchased. Carpentry, lathing plastering, roofing, painting and decorating cosmetic appeal; applicable construction codes, and safety orders of the State Division of Industrial Safety; provisions of the State Housing Law; made quanitive surveys from plans and specifications then submitted estimates, costs and projections.
Reason for leaving: Company sold to larger corporation, not interested in particular corporation policy.
Real Estate Agent Construction Consultant
Olympic Realty
240 California St.
From 1971 to 1973
Commercial Pilot San Francisco, Ca.
DUTIES: Acted in capacity of real estate agent to develop and promote large land tracts and commercial ventures for prominent real estate agency. Arranged qulification, mortgages, subordinations, corporate dive .. tres,and syndications. Utilized aviation capability to a great extent to assist in a most expeditious manner. Combined contractorknowledge , expertise and license as needed for advice, consulation and direction regarding construction
Combined contractorknowledge , expertise and license as needed for advice, consulation and direction regarding construction and further development to include single and multiple family dwell- ings, office structures, shopping centers, sub-divisions, roads, lots, paving, building codes and all other necessary data, as required.
Reason for leaving: 3R Engineering
Owner Operator Commercial Diver Underwater Instructor
Aqua -- Marine Industries Panama City, Fla.
From 1970 to 1971
DUTIES: Worked under contract on various operations using SCUBA, closed circuit, open and electrolung and other diving apparatus to explore, inspect, evaluate, repair, and consult on equipment and structures, check vessel bottoms and drive and propolsion systems. Worked as salvage operatorto recover lost or sun- ken objects as required. also operated to diving related business's in the sale, leasing and repair of diving equipment and supplies, and instructed students in basic, advanced and special diving techniques at diff- erent locations throughout the world.
to diving related business's in the sale, leasing and repair of diving equipment and supplies, and instructed students in basic, advanced and special diving techniques at diff- erent locations throughout the world. Reason for leaving: Sold the business.
DB Cooper-16344 164-81-7807FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-75)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE:
· CLASSIFICATION: 'i'eletype Immediate SECRET Priority TOP SECRET Facsimile Airtel Routine CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
3/6/78

TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION, LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION	933

FROM :	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of LHM dated 2/3/78 concerning ROBERT WESLEY JONES' aka Robert Wesley Rackstraw. Sacramento who was recently arrested by the New York Division and is awaiting transfer back to Stockton, California after waiving extradition.
Sacramento who was recently arrested by the New York Division and is awaiting transfer back to Stockton, California after waiving extradition. He claims RACKSTRAW is his true name and all records except birth records list him as RACKSTRAW.
Also enclosed for Seattle is one copy of RACKSTRAW's resume wherein he claims to hold Army aviator and paratrooper insignia, as well as Vietnamese paratrooper wings, and to have received training in both demolitions and underwater demolitions while in the U.S. Army.
RACKSTRAW's military record discloses he was forced to resign his first lieutenant's commission in June, 1971, and he was extremely bitter over his severance. His descrip- tion and sketch of NORJAK subject are very similar. When arrested by the FBI in February, 1978, he admitted to the arresting agent that he would be fully capable of successfully
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SUBJECT:	NORJAK 00: SE

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
(P)
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) (ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION)
RE :
has been suggested as a suspect in this matter by several sources. is
also
supposedly resembles the artist's composite of UNSUB however a photograph obtained of reveals that he does not resemble the composite. appears to have an unknown source of funds.
The following is a description:
Name :
DOB :
Sex:
Race:
Height:
Weight:
Hair:
Eyes :
SSAN:
Military Service:
Male
Caucasian 6'1"
160 lbs.
Brown
Brown
Branch unknown, however is currently on disability from the military for
in the military.
Brown
Brown
Branch unknown, however is currently on disability from the military for
in the military. Reportedly,
LEADS :
Identification Division is requested to compare fingerprints with NORJAK's partials and advise Seattle of results.
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164-81-9809
RNŇ/ljt (6) Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-16352
*u. S. OPO: 1977-0-241-530/3300
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) $01-11.6 5010-112
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ST. LOUIS DIVISION
At St. Louis, Missouri
Will locate service record if possible and obtain a copy of it and forward to Seattle for evaluation.
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ARMED & DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-16353 SAC, SEATTLE
3/6/78
SAC, BUFFALO (164-0) ()
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; Hijacking of Northwest Airline Flight Number 305 Enroute from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington 11/4 - 24/71 (00: SEATTLE)
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New York, advised
that she
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New York, advised
that she recently read the edition of the "Star Newspaper", which carried an article about the captioned matter. A composite sketch of COOPER was included. Upon examining the composite sketch, she was impressed with the similar appearance of an individual known to her as Rock Springs, Wyoming with whom she corresponded during a two year period starting in 1973. advised that she began her correspondence with through a Lonely Hearts magazine and that the enclosed picture was sent to her by shortly
afterward. She stated that she had never personally met this individual that had corresponded by letter and spoken to him on the telephone. Supposedly had served in the United States Navy and when she knew him he was employed as an electrician in a power plant near Rock Springs, Wyoming.
has no additional information about and no other reason to believe that he could be
2- Seattle (Encl. 1) 1 - Buffalo JWW; kbc (3) Rec lit (64)
164-01-7810 IEND
SEND
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MAR 1 1 1978 FBI-SEATTLE
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1) 1 - Buffalo JWW; kbc (3) Rec lit (64)
164-01-7810 IEND
SEND
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MAR 1 1 1978 FBI-SEATTLE
$
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DAN COOPER other than the similarity in appearance.
The above information is being furnished to Seattle for information purposes only.
Buffalo File 164-46 on above subject has been destroyed. No further information.
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- 2 -DATE: 3/20/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
SUBJ FF
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC DALE KELL, Little Rock Division, telephonically contacted SA this date and advised that he had been contacted by former AUSA who stated that he,
had been contacted by a who wanted to know if the reward for D. B. COOPER wwas still outstanding. Evidently, has told that he has a friend whom he would not name who knows the identity of COOPER.
SA advised of above. SA states that the reward program originally offered by Northwest Airlines no longer exists, however, the Royal Globe Insurance Aompany of New York, N.
SA states that the reward program originally offered by Northwest Airlines no longer exists, however, the Royal Globe Insurance Aompany of New York, N. Y., will negotiate a reward. They will not, however, talk with anyone until they have first talked with the FBI.
This information was telephonically furnished to Night Clerk at Little Rock, who was going to advise SAC KELL. 2 - Seattle MRM : kn (2) 
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIO
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Dale of Ironscription,
3/8/78
following information:
furnished the
She works for and has home phone
She is of ROBERT WESLEY JONES
PHILIP RACKSTRAW, who was recently discovered as a murder victim.
PHIL RACKSTRAW
PHILIP never adopted JONES and JONES is his true name, although he always used the last name of RACKSTRAW in school and when he went into the Army.
PHIL RACKSTRAW
PHILIP never adopted JONES and JONES is his true name, although he always used the last name of RACKSTRAW in school and when he went into the Army.
She realizes that a murder warrant has been issued against JONES for the murder of stepfather, but she will await the verdict of the court before deciding as to his guilt.
She denied any knowledge that ROBERT is identical to "D . B. COOPER", but she recalled that during the fall of 1971, ROBERT was just "floating around" because he was being sought on some fraud warrant out of Alabama. (Houston County, Dothan, Alabama) He intentionally did not keep his exact whereabouts known to his family.
She realizes D. B. COOPER had a knowledge of navigation and of parachuting and ROBERT is highly skilled at both. She believed he received his commercial flying license some time inthe fall of 1971, because at Christmas, 1971.
She recalled that it was about this time that he worked for some real estate firm in the Los Angeles area and part of his work was the promotion of some land in Oregon, back in an area so remote that there were no roads and ROBERT had to fly prospects in there to see the land.
that it was about this time that he worked for some real estate firm in the Los Angeles area and part of his work was the promotion of some land in Oregon, back in an area so remote that there were no roads and ROBERT had to fly prospects in there to see the land.
Interviewed on, 3/3/78 of
California File # SC 164-50
SE 164-81
by
Mg SA is
Doto dicialed 3/3/78
This document contains nelther rocommendalions nor conclusions of the FBI, Il Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agoncy; it and Its contents are not to be distributed oulsido your ogoncy. ·DB Cooper-16357 164-81-7812
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Date of transcriplion,
3/8/78
Stockton
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Police Department, furnished the following information:
While returning ROBERT WESLEY JONES, also known as 'Robert Wesley Rackstraw, from New York to California, on March 3, 1978, he listened when JONES mentioned the "D. B. COOPER" case. JONES had earlier refused to sign a rights and waiver form.
JONES mentioned that he was one of 1500 men who were members of the Green Berets and who had the requisite skills to pull off the COOPER caper.
JONES mentioned that he was one of 1500 men who were members of the Green Berets and who had the requisite skills to pull off the COOPER caper. JONES claimed the FBI interviewed all 1500 of them and left the inference he had been cleared of any involvement.
JONES furnished no other information of value but his attitude during the entire time was that he was vehemently against the "system", or "establishment".
It is noted that JONES had been forced to resign from the Army about five months before the hijack took place.

Interviewod on, 3/6/78	Stockton, California at	File # SC	164-50
SE 164-81
VISA
by	js Dale dictatod	3/6/78

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This document contains nolthor recommendations nor conclusions of the 581. Il Is the property of the FBI and Is loanod to your agency: # and lis conlants are nol lo bo distributed oulsido your agency, DB Cooper-16359 164-81-7813
7FD-302 (REV.
Il Is the property of the FBI and Is loanod to your agency: # and lis conlants are nol lo bo distributed oulsido your agency, DB Cooper-16359 164-81-7813
7FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
933 .0,
Date of transcription,
3/8/78
Stockton Police Department,
furnished the following information:
On March 6, 1978, while ROBERT WESLEY JONES was making a court appearance he had a brief conversation with
asked JONES when he was at Ft. Cronkite and JONES replied in 1968. advised that there was no Miranda warning given and no questioning was made concerning the D. B. COOPER hijacking.
are attempting to clear up their explosives case and have told JONES that they are not interested in prosecuting him on the explosives case, but just want to clear their cases. On this basis he has been talking to them.
He remarked that the FBI was looking for him on the Felton Quarry burglary or how the explosives were used but they never came to see him. He admitted that he was acquainted with the Quarry, but . denied involvement in the theft.
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3/7/78 Interviewed on Stockton, California 01	File # SC 164-50
SE 164-81
by 'SA	js Dato dictated	3/7/78

This document conlatos naither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is loonod to your aguncy, il and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agoncy.
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AIRTEL
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3/9/78
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
Seattle
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle dated 3/6/78.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one
copy of FD 302's reflecting interviews with
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Lead to follow up on issuance of suspect's flying licenses with FAA is being left up to the office of origin. This data is reportedly available from the FAA General Aviation District Office, Oakland, . California.
LEAD:
SACRAMENTO
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA.
This data is reportedly available from the FAA General Aviation District Office, Oakland, . California.
LEAD:
SACRAMENTO
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. Will check with California Department of Real Estate, 714 P Street, to determine dates in the fall of 1971, that they dealt with suspect as a real estate salesman and obtain pertinent residence addresses during October - December, 1971. He registered as ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW, born 10/16/43, at Cleveland, Ohio.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2, Seattle (Encl. 6) 3-Sacramento WLL: js (4)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVES .. GATION Washington, D. C. 20537
REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
933

YOUR FILE NO.	164-50 (P)
FBI FILE NO.	164-2111
LATENT CASE NO.

March 16, 1978
TO:
SAC, Sacramento
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NORJAK;
REFERENCE:
Airtel 3-6-78
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Sacramento
SPECIMENS:
The unidentified
March 16, 1978
TO:
SAC, Sacramento
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RE:
NORJAK;
REFERENCE:
Airtel 3-6-78
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Sacramento
SPECIMENS:
The unidentified latent fingerprints and latent impression previously reported in the captioned case were compared with the available fingerprints of Robert Wesley Rackstraw, aka Robert Wesley Jones, FBI #977973E, but no identification was effected. No palm prints were located here for Rackstraw.
· 2 - Seattle (164-81)
164-81-7816
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FBI-SEAI ILE 1
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DB Cooper-16362
FBI/DOJR Tuesday Tranche 7,78 Seattle
Dear Sir :
I have always been Really interested in the infamous "DB Cooper" (Dan Cooper) carpen, and, as a related item, I recall a government spokesman one time stating that some, or most, on all of the morning money was of a 1969 senes and that, in his opinion, (I believe it use a Seattle based FBI man) not too much of the 20m of the 69 series was in circulation, etc, etc.
Well, on the following page are serial numbers of 20s Vie handled within the past 30 days.
senes and that, in his opinion, (I believe it use a Seattle based FBI man) not too much of the 20m of the 69 series was in circulation, etc, etc.
Well, on the following page are serial numbers of 20s Vie handled within the past 30 days. They all seemedto be un pretty good shape. all of them were included un bank deposits 2 0 50 and Fast 30 days
Un alves words,
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69	Seriea-(A) 1371850963 B
69	11	- (A) B51201314G Vina
69	11	- (A)L21897891B
IGENT
69	"	- (A)25461050B (N)
69	/1	- (A)L23104594B
tr>	69	11	- (A) B51201314G Vina
69	11	- (A)L21897891B
IGENT
69	"	- (A)25461050B (N)
69	/1	- (A)L23104594B
69	11	-(FT) GG3342339B
69	4	-(B) L75481205B
69	-(B) LG4477534B
69	-(C) F88010486A
69	CI	-(C) K7253765317
69	1	-(C) L56861893C
69	%	- (C) D52427843B
69	"	- (C) L02785136C
69	"	-(c)
all of them were included un bank deposits 2 0 50 and Fast 30 days
Un alves words,
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69	Seriea-(A) 1371850963 B
69	11	- (A) B51201314G Vina
69	11	- (A)L21897891B
IGENT
69	"	- (A)25461050B (N)
69	/1	- (A)L23104594B
69	11	-(FT) GG3342339B
69	4	-(B) L75481205B
69	-(B) LG4477534B
69	-(C) F88010486A
69	CI	-(C) K72537653
d>-(FT) GG3342339B
69	4	-(B) L75481205B
69	-(B) LG4477534B
69	-(C) F88010486A
69	CI	-(C) K7253765317
69	1	-(C) L56861893C
69	%	- (C) D52427843B
69	"	- (C) L02785136C
69	"	-(c) B41040744D
69	NO	SERIES LETTER L19857386A
69	kč	L01861121B
69	"	" " L34198722A
69	«	« « L02875469B .
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69	NO	SERIES LETTER L19857386A
69	kč	L01861121B
69	"	" " L34198722A
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also 1963 Series(A) L8061715ZA 63 1. (A) G73455515A
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as a related item to the "DB Cooper " caper, maybe you know already that they is (or was, not too longago) an in Portland One name J'So, it could be someones twisted humor, some acquaintance of lus, maybe
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even as a revenge motive to use his name during the caper.
they is (or was, not too longago) an in Portland One name J'So, it could be someones twisted humor, some acquaintance of lus, maybe
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even as a revenge motive to use his name during the caper. .
anyway, secure me for being born but I have a very suspicious rund.
For example, my name being once met a fellow whose name word Due to and based on the age differential I wondered if he could be my
? O never pursued it and so will probably never know for sure.
I'll leave you with this one is what is, gray, has four legs and a trunk ? you say an elephant? No way. It's a mouse going on vacation ! 1 Sincerely Horas and
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DATE:	3/13/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
BUfile 164-2111
00:
SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81
RE :
Re memo of SA
dated 2/1/78.
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On 3/3/78
at
was contacted Mt. Vernon. Washington. and she
advised that
does not get to their residence until approximately 4:40 pm each evening.
Washington. and she
advised that
does not get to their residence until approximately 4:40 pm each evening. advised that she was aware
of request for information concerning information regarding the physical description of the individual known as D. B. COOPER. Composite drawings of the unknown subject in this matter, along with descriptive information and a narrative of the crime involved, was left with
On 3/3/78,
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telephonically contacted the Everett Resident Agency of the FBI to advise that he had reviewed the material left and was very appreciative of the information. advised that the individual who he had in mind as possibly being identical to the unknown subject in this matter is definitely not the individual who is involved. advised that from the descriptive information available and the narrative of the crime involved, he was able to eliminate his suspect in the matter. He advised that his suspect did not fit the physical description and did not even closely resemble the composite drawings.
He advised that his suspect did not fit the physical description and did not even closely resemble the composite drawings.
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Eliminato
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REPLY TO
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
TO:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81.) (P)
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RE: SUB H - WITNESSES
On March 13, 1978, was telephonically contacted and provided the following information :
The pilot of the Norjak aircraft was
is an ex-United Airlines pilot and has been processed and eliminated as a suspect in this matter.
The John Doe Grand Jury indictment obtained by the Portland Division is still outstanding.
The pilot's identity i.e., publicly documented in the press. is
explained he needed this information because he had been receiving telephone calls from a newspaper man
is
explained he needed this information because he had been receiving telephone calls from a newspaper man and/or a writer who is doing a story on this case.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle Bufile #164-2111
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Re Seattle letter to Butte, 1/20/78.
On 3/1/78, attempts to locate at his residence in Montana, met with negative results, as was currently in travel status.
On 3/6/78, contact with revealed that he had left NORTHWEST AIRLINES in 7/72, and that it was company policy at that time to go through the files periodically every six months and destroy old files.
further advised took over his job and his desk and that at the time he left, the folder with all the information on the captioned hi- .
further advised took over his job and his desk and that at the time he left, the folder with all the information on the captioned hi- . jacking was kept in a large bookcase directly behind his desk in an open folder.
stated he was returning to Minneapolis in two or three weeks, at which time he would personally go into NORTHWEST Headquarters and attempt to locate the notes which he had taken during the hijacking. stated that he still recalled the chronological events which took place during the captioned hijacking and that if he was unable to locate the original notes he would be willing to sit down and give a statement as to the events which took place during the hijacking.
is going to recontact the Billings Office of the FBI upon his return from Minneapolis with the results of his findings at NORTHWEST Headquarters.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. (2) - Seattle 1 - Butte JDJ/hgb (3)
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TO:
SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (149-131)
FROM : SAC, HOUSTON (164-118) RUC
SUBJECT :
MAR 9 1978 FBI -- SEATTLE
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TO:
SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (149-131)
FROM : SAC, HOUSTON (164-118) RUC
SUBJECT :
UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka,
Dan Cooper,
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT NO. 350,
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A)
(00: SEATTLE)
(BUFILE:164-2111)
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Enclosed for Albuquerque is 1 copy of Seattle's dated May 30, 1973.
report of SA L For information of receiving offices, (PROTECT) Texas, telephonically contacted the Houston Division and advised that an individual identifying himself as could possibly be identical ١ with D.B. COOPER.
Subsequent investigation determined was previously employed by Louisiana and Pacific Company. Post Office Drawer 730, Jasper, Texas. Louisiana and Pacific,
provided information from application which indicated the following :
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Sex
Male
Race
White
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2-Albuquerque (Enc.1) (AM) 1 Seattle (164-81) (INFO) (AM) IfHouston RGS/md ('4)
164-81-7821.
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Residence	New
Mexico
SSAN
DOB
Height	6*
Weight	150 pounds
Hair	Brown
Eyes	Brown
Previous employ- ment	Otero Mills, Inc., Alamogordo, New Mexico from 3-1-71 through 1/11/77.

Position

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ALBUQUERQUE
AT ALAMOGORDO, N. MEXICO
1. advised appeared to be in his 30's, however, it is felt Albuquerque should contact the Personnel Manager, Otero Mills, Inc., verify that worked the day of November 24, 1971.
2. Albuquerque will furnish results of in- vestigation to Seattle Division.
, verify that worked the day of November 24, 1971.
2. Albuquerque will furnish results of in- vestigation to Seattle Division.
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2 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
3/14/78
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
HORJAK (00: Seattle) BUfile 164-2111
RE
OREGON
On 3/13/78,
Oregon State
Police, Oregon, advised SA that he had a visitor in his office who claimed to have some infor- mation possibly identical with this matter.
put the complainant on the line and he furnished the following information:
Complainant identified himself as
a
resident of who stated he did not wish his identity revealed or to become further involved in this matter. He stated that for some time he has suspected
Oregon, as possibly being identical with
UNSUB, aka DAN COOPER. He stated that generally fits the physical description of UNSUB, resembles the artist's conception of UNSUB and reportedly has an airline background. l'e furnished the following description of 
Ilame
Race
White
Sex
Male
Age
Height
Approximately 50 years 6'1" Slender Gray, curly Fair
Build Hair Complexion Remarks
l'e furnished the following description of 
Ilame
Race
White
Sex
Male
Age
Height
Approximately 50 years 6'1" Slender Gray, curly Fair
Build Hair Complexion Remarks Employment
Tmnemployed; recently quit job as
Residence
for Carter Chrysler, Oregon 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland RPF : cam (4)
164-81-7822
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Oregon State Police, advised he will begin assembling full identifying information concerning suspect
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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3/20/78
TO:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO
FROM:
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (₽)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
(00:
Seattle)
BUfile 164-2111
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Re Portland letter to San Francisco, dated 2/28/78.
By letter dated 3/5/78, complainant b6 'New York, furnished additional information pursuant b7C to the lead in this information, including the following:
"I trust the additional information will be of some help.
By letter dated 3/5/78, complainant b6 'New York, furnished additional information pursuant b7C to the lead in this information, including the following:
"I trust the additional information will be of some help.
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I am not sure if it is Lives on b7C goes out around 2:30 p.m. your time, returns anytime
after 8 p.m.
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also has a driver's license but took no test forged I am sure.
alias
"My information comes to me through prayer so please bear with me and the best of luck in getting your man.
works for
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RPH : cam (6)
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LEAD
SAN FRANCISCO
AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. Will carefully evaluate the above information for whatever action, if any, is deemed necessary.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
-2 *-
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DB Cooper-16375OPTIONAL FORMA NO. 30 MAY 1002 COITION CSA FPMR (+1 CFA) 1~1-16.6 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
5
18/17
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/15/78
FROM
¿ SAÇ, ĻOS.
30 MAY 1002 COITION CSA FPMR (+1 CFA) 1~1-16.6 UNITED STATES GO RNMENT Memorandum
5
18/17
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/15/78
FROM
¿ SAÇ, ĻOS. ANGELES (164-497) (P) (3)
SUBJECT: NORJAK. (A) 00: Seattle Bufile 164-2111
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RE :.
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, dated 3/7/78; Phoenix letter to Seattle, dated 3/2/78. Phoenix let.e. On 3/9/78, contact was made at Commercial Carriers, 8636 Sorensen, "Santa' Fe Springs, California, telephone (213) 693-0711: They advised that is now connected with Overseas Transportation at Long Beach, California. Cali: oxt_c.
On 3/8/78, Import: Auto Transport, Division of Commercial Carriers, 22440' South Alameda, Long Beach, California, advised she was unable to locate any record for She stated when returned, she would see if he 'could locate any records. WOULD SEE On 3/10/78, advised that may have been an employee of the Chrysler Corporation and worked for him in 1969. He advised he has old payroll records in storage and would attempt to go through them during the next week or two. 
(3) - Seattle 2 - Los Angeles flb/ms (4)
164-81-7824
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED A FILEDOS MAR 23
(3) - Seattle 2 - Los Angeles flb/ms (4)
164-81-7824
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED A FILEDOS MAR 23 1978 FBI-SLAIILE
Buy U.S. S.rings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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LEAD
LOS ANGELES
AT WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA: Will report results of recontact with
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DB Cooper-16377UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
DATE:
+3/29/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
Re Portland letter to Seattle, 1/13/78.
On 2/15/78 and again on 3/2/78, contact was attempted
with Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington, with negative results as he was not there.
On 3/20/78, Evergreen High School, Vancouver. Washington, advised. after checking her records, that had requested a transcript be sent to him on 10/28/75 at Spokane Community College. He stated that a review of his file revealed no further identifying information concerning him.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Spokane, Washington (with serial 7777)
Will conduct logical investigation at the Spokane
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Spokane, Washington (with serial 7777)
Will conduct logical investigation at the Spokane Community College to further identify Will attempt to determine appearance and physical description so that he may possibly be eliminated in this matter. If for some reason he cannot be identified or eliminated, the Vancouver Resident Agency should be notified so that further investigation can be conducted there.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
(3)
JTG : arm
com
164-81- 7825
Dad
FAR 99-1978
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
w/nemal 12 ??
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112 DB Cooper-16378
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DATE:	3/29/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
Re Portland letter to Seattle, 1/13/78.
On 2/15/78 and again on 3/2/78, contact was attempted
with Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington, with negative results as he was
On 2/15/78 and again on 3/2/78, contact was attempted
with Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, Washington, with negative results as he was not there.
On 3/20/78, Evergreen High School, Vancouver, Washington, advised, after checking her records, that had requested a
transcript be sent to him on 10/28/75 at Spokane Community College. . He stated that a review of his file revealed no further identifying information concerning him.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Spokane, Washington (with serial 7777)
Will conduct logical investigation at the Spokane Community College to further identify Will attempt to determine appearance and physical description so that he may possibly be eliminated in this matter. If for some reason he cannot be identified or eliminated, the Vancouver Resident Agency should be notified so that further investigation can be conducted there.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
JTG: arm (3)
164-81-7825 IRD :XED Ì
SCRACHID
MAR 2 9 1978
1
:
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-16379 .OPTIONAL FORM NO.
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OREGON PILOT REGISTRATION RENEWAL REMINDER REGISTRATI PERIOD FROM 01/01/78 TO
31/79
933
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW INFORMATION. CROSS OUT ENTRIES IN ERROR AND WRITE IN THE CORRECT INFORMATION. FAA PILOT CERTIFICATE NUMBER MUST BE ENTERED BY ALL BUT STUDENT PILOTS.

AA	PILOT CERTIFICATE	#:	2104631
AA	STUDENT PILOT #:	NOT APPLICABLE

RACKSTRAW, ROBERT W PO BOX 352 VALLEY SPRINGS CA 95252
DATE OF BIRTH: 10-16-43 Mo. Day Year
HOME PHONE: 7721245
BUSINESS PHONE:7721756
OREGON
COUNTY ( NON-OR STATE) : CALIFORNIA
VSTRUMENT RATING: YES
.IGHT INSTRUCTOR: YES

FOR AIRCRAFT OWNERS ONLY
AIRCRAFT OWNER:NO	AIRCRAFT USED FOR BUSINESS:N.A.
FAA AIRCRAFT #:N.A.	AIRCRAFT USED FOR PLEASURE:N.A.

HIGHEST PILOT CERTIFICATE	********** TYPE OF
HIGHEST PILOT CERTIFICATE	********** TYPE OF AIRCRAFT	RATING ************
TUDENT : NOT APPLICABLE	SINGLE-ENGINE-LAND:YES	GLIDER_ NO
RIVATE:	NOT APPLICABLE	SINGLE-ENGINE-SEA: NO	HELICOPTER: YES
OMMERCIAL : YES	MULTI-ENGINE-LAND: YES	BALLOON: NO
IR TRANSPORT :NO	MULTI-ENGINE-SEA: NO	OTHER:	NO

FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW
AL PILOT FLYING HOURS
OT HOURS FLOWN PAST 12 MONTHS:
INESS PLEASURE
TOTAL

For Office Use Only
Admin. Code	R
County Code

NATURE OF PILOT
DATE
ASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR REMITTANCE OF $4 TO:
AERONAUTICS DIVISION 3040 25th Street S. E. Salem, Oregon 97310
Phone: (503) 378-4880
a division of the
164-81-7826
propriate Oregon Revised Statutes printed on the
Salem, Oregon 97310
Phone: (503) 378-4880
a division of the
164-81-7826
propriate Oregon Revised Statutes printed on the reverse side. · OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
#802 . 768 Rev. 8/77
DB Cooper-163813/27/78 SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P) NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
9.33
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 3/9/78.
On 3/9/78, California, telephone number at his residence per his request. voluntarily provided the following information during that contact:
was contacted
stated that on the night of captioned hijacking, he and his wife were aware of the hijacking because they were watching TV. said that while watching TV, they heard a report that the airplane was about to land in Reno, Nevada and that he and his wife heard an aircraft at that time which they believed to be the hijacked aircraft. He continued by stating that they both looked out the window towards the noise and they both observed what they thought was a flare dropping from the plane.
advised that he reported the incident to a deputy from the Lassen County Sheriff's Office the next morning, but that he heard no more about
advised that he reported the incident to a deputy from the Lassen County Sheriff's Office the next morning, but that he heard no more about the incident. said that he thought no more about the incident until the past two or three months. He stated that during the past two or three months, he has observed a yellow Toyota or Datsun pickup in the area where he and his wife observed the flare drop, and in his opinion, the driver of the pickup has been acting strange. He stated that it appears to him the driver has been looking for something.
further advised that on 2/6/78, he located part of what appeared to be a pilot parachute rather than a regular parachute and a green baseball cap which was rolled up in the chute. He said that the chute was located several miles from the area where he and his wife observed the flare drop.
(2 - Seattle 2 - Sacramento RFA/kj (4)
164-81-7829
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said that he cut part of the chute off which he displayed along with the green baseball cap.
2 - Sacramento RFA/kj (4)
164-81-7829
2
VAR 30 1978
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said that he cut part of the chute off which he displayed along with the green baseball cap. He further said that he inspected the chute and was unable to find any harness or numbers of any kind, and that he left most of the chute where he located it.
was unable to provide any additional information.
In view of the above information. no further in- vestigation will be conducted concerning infor- mation, and if other leads are outstanding in the Sacramento Division, it is recommended that this matter be reassigned to the agent handling those leads. If no investigation is currently being conducted, it is recommended that this matter be placed in an RUC status.
LEADS :
SACRAMENTO
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. Will report results of investigation outstanding.
ARMED & DANGEROUS
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The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT RENO, NEVADA
(IC), Reno Police Department (RPD) , on February 6, 1978, advised files of that department contained no reference identifiable with
Washoe County Sheriff's Department (WCSD) , Reno, on
RENO, NEVADA
(IC), Reno Police Department (RPD) , on February 6, 1978, advised files of that department contained no reference identifiable with
Washoe County Sheriff's Department (WCSD) , Reno, on February 14, 1978, advised the files of that department contained no information identifiable with
Sparks, Nevada, Police Department, on February 16, 1978, advised files of that department contained no information identifiable with
A spot check of Reno, Nevada, on February 22, 1978, determined there is no such address as Reno, Nevada.
with two single
family dwellings numbered
Washoe County, Reno, on March 20, 1978, advised she could locate no record of a being born in Reno, Nevada.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT CARSON CITY, NEVADA
On February 13, 1978, records of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Driver License Division, were searched for information concerning possible
driver license number Social Security
Account Number
These records failed to
reveal the name and a hand-
search of these records failed to locate a driver license for any
concerning possible
driver license number Social Security
Account Number
These records failed to
reveal the name and a hand-
search of these records failed to locate a driver license for any with a similar date
of birth, SSAN, or address of Reno, Nevada. Nevada driver license was not
issued to anyone with the last name of
advised
that Driver License Division records are currently four months behind and that if necessary, an inquiry with each Nevada County could be made to determine if such a license was recently issued. This inquiry would be time consuming, and would take possibly several days to complete.
Records of DMV, Registration Division. failed to reflect any vehicle registered to
These records did reflect the name of as having registered a 1969 Chevrolet
pickup truck bearing Nevada license furnished an address of Nevada.
164-81-7831
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ADMINISTRATIVE
The following investigation was conducted by SA
AT RENO, NEVADA
A source at the Sierra Pacific Power Company, Reno, on February 22, 1978, advised records of that company do not list electrical, natural gas or water
investigation was conducted by SA
AT RENO, NEVADA
A source at the Sierra Pacific Power Company, Reno, on February 22, 1978, advised records of that company do not list electrical, natural gas or water service for the address Reno, nor do the records list a as a subscriber to such service at any address.
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DB Cooper-16431 OPTIONAL FORM NO. TO JULY 1973 EDITION (BA FPMR 141 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
O.7 : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/22/78
FROM : SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
(P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: Seattle
Bufile 164-2111
Re :
Re LA let to SE, 1/31/78.
Enclosed for each receipient are two copies of two investigative inserts and one administrative insert setting forth investigation at Reno, Sparks and Carson City, Nevada.
LEAD
LAS VEGAS
AT NEVADA. Will identify and
interview who has 1969 Chevrolet pickup bearing Nevada license to determine if identical with
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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164-81-7833
120 07 1773 FI- fans
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6) 2 - San Francisco (Enc. 6) 2 - Las Vegas JAN/dnn (10)
164-81-7833
120 07 1773 FI- fans
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-16432OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1042 EDITION GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 
DATE:
3/29/78
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: Seattle Bufile 164-2111
RE:
Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, dated 3/15/78.
On 3/27/78, Overseas Transportation, Import Auto Transport, Division of Commercial Carriers, 22440 South Alameda, Long Beach, California, advised that he ran the computer tapes of former employees of both personnel and payroll records for the period 1968 through 1971. and was unable to locate any record for as ever being employed by Commercial Carriers, Chrysler Corporation, or New Car Prep, all the same business under different business names at 12141 Slauson, Santa Fe Springs, California.
2 - Seattle I -, Los Angeles f1b/jjm (3)
- 1* -
164-81-7834
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED IZED A FILED 2 APR 6 1978 FBI-SEAI ILE
5010-101-02
Buy U.
2 - Seattle I -, Los Angeles f1b/jjm (3)
- 1* -
164-81-7834
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED IZED A FILED 2 APR 6 1978 FBI-SEAI ILE
5010-101-02
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings-Plan
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DATE:	3/29/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
TO:
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
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RE:
Re Seattle memo of SA dated January.27, 1978. . On January 30, 1978, contact with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, revealed Washington license was registered to
Washington. Further,
the Department of Motor Vehicles indicated Washington license was registered to Washington.
On February 8, 1978,
(protect identity)
advised he knows
He stated
from. He said
for some unknown reason.
He stated that
has a large amount of
equipment and has a contract
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On February 9, 1978, supra, advised was pulling
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On February 13, 1978,
he had learned that
had been in Nebraska, and had
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when he returned
large amount of
equipment and has a contract
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On February 9, 1978, supra, advised was pulling
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On February 13, 1978,
he had learned that
had been in Nebraska, and had
supra, advised b6 b7C b7D
when he returned from Nebraska. He said he would attempt to learn more concerning this matter and would then advise the Vancouver Resident Agency Office of the FBI.
169-81-7836
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JTG/jcb (3)
2 MAR 2 9 1978
FLAULINES
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Sayings Plan.
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but he does not know where it comes Nebraska,
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he had learned that out of his contract with
for an unknown reason.
just returned. He said observed
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On March 7, and again on March 15, 1978, contact was again attempted with supra, with negative results as he was not available.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At
Washington
Will recontact
at the
for further information con-
cerning
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DATE:
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DATE:	3/29/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
Re Seattle memo of SA
1/16/78.
On 2/13/78, and again on 3/1/78, contact was attempted with
Washington, with negative results as he was not available.
On 3/15/78, supra, provided the following information:
The individual he thinks that is possibly D. B. COOPER is is described as a white male, 5'8" to 5'9", 165 to 180 pounds, no glasses, and approximately 69 years of age. smokes filter tipped cigarettes and flies a plane and has no apparent explanation for the money he has. He, does not know the wherea- bouts of in 1971 inasmuch as he, did not live in the area at the time.
Based on the above information provided by it is suggested that no longer be
considered a suspect in this matter based primarily on his age and height.
ARMED & DANGEROUS
Q 3 - Seattle JÍG/ljt (3)
164-81-7835
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED
A FILED a
MAR 29 1978
LE/
ARMED & DANGEROUS
Q 3 - Seattle JÍG/ljt (3)
164-81-7835
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED
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MAR 29 1978
LE/
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
*U. S. GPO: 1977-0-241-530/3300
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DATE:	3/29/78
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
Re Seattle memo of SA
1/16/78.
On 2/13/78, and again on 3/1/78, contact was attempted with Washington, with negative results as he was not available.
On 3/15/78, supra, provided the following information:
The individual he thinks that is possibly D. B.
COOPER is is described as a white male, 5'8" to 5'9", 165 to 180 pounds, no glasses, and approximately 69 years of age. smokes filter tipped cigarettes and flies a plane and has no apparent explanation for the money he has.
smokes filter tipped cigarettes and flies a plane and has no apparent explanation for the money he has. He, does not know the wherea- bouts of in 1971 inasmuch as he, did not live in the area at the time.
Based on the above information provided by it is suggested that no longer be
considered a suspect in this matter based primarily on his age and height.
ARMED & DANGEROUS 3 Seattle JTG/ljt (3)
164-81-7835
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 2 FILED a-
MAR 29 1978
FBI-SEATTLE
200
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
KYU. S. GPO: 1077-0-241-530/3360
OPTIONAL FORM NO 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112 DB Cooper-16437
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REPLY TO
ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
TO:
RE:
Re Seattle memo of SA January 27, 1978.
dated
On January 30, 1978, contact with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, revealed Washington license was
dated
On January 30, 1978, contact with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, revealed Washington license was registered to
Washington. Further,
the Department of Motor Vehicles indicated Washington license was registered to Washington.
On February 8, 1978,
(protect identity)
advised he knows
He stated
but he does not know where it comes Nebraska,
from. He said
for some unknown reason.
He stated that has a large amount of equipment and has a contract
he had learned that out of his contract with
On February 9, 1978, supra, advised was pulling for an unknown reason.
On February 13, 1978,
supra, advised
he had learned that
had been in Nebraska, and had just returned. He said observed
when he returned from Nebraska. He said he would attempt to learn more concerning this matter and would then advise the Vancouver Resident Agency Office of the FBI.
164-81-7836
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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DATE:
3/30/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(P)
RE :
On 3/23/78, Northwest Engine Service Center, 707 S. Lucile, Seattle, Washington, advised he is familiar with stated
worked for Hasitings Piston Ring Co. prior to working for Northwest Engine Service Center. After working stated
for Northwest Engine Service Center, went to work for Essex Automotive Parts, 6233 Concord, Detroit, Michigan.
began employment with Northwest Engine Service Center, which is a division of Piston Service, Inc., on
advised
and quit on
advised and that he is quite familiar with associate, does not feel in captioned matter.
is named
and as a close
is in any way involved
has a fuller face and different type eyes than the artist composites shown to him by SA
stated
described as a white male, approximately 5'9" tall, stocky
is named
and as a close
is in any way involved
has a fuller face and different type eyes than the artist composites shown to him by SA
stated
described as a white male, approximately 5'9" tall, stocky build, black hair, high, forehead, full face, who looks approximately 10 years younger than his age. advised does not smoke nor does he wear glasses.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RNN/dlb (3)
164-81-7837
MAR 30 1978
5
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AV. 8. GPO: 1077-0-241-530/3360 DB Cooper-16440
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.5 5010-112
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DATE:
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REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
(P)
RE :
On 3/23/78,
Northwest Engine Service Center, 707 S. Lucile, Seattle, Washington, advised he is familiar with stated
worked for Hasitings Piston Ring Co. prior to working for Northwest Engine Service Center. After working for Northwest Engine Service Center, stated went to work for Essex Automotive Parts, 6233 Concord, Detroit, Michigan.
After working for Northwest Engine Service Center, stated went to work for Essex Automotive Parts, 6233 Concord, Detroit, Michigan.
advised began employment with Northwest Engine Service Center,which is a division of Piston Service, Inc., on and quit on
advised
is named
and as a close
and that he is quite familiar with associate, does not feel in captioned matter.
is in any way involved
stated has a fuller face and different type eyes than the artist composites shown to him by SA
described as a white male, approximately 5'9" tall, stocky build, black hair, high, forehead, full face, who looks approximately 10 years younger than his age. advised does not smoke nor does he wear glasses.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RNN/ dlb (3)
164-81-7837
MAR 30 1978
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-16441 SU. 8. GPO:1977-0-241-090/9360
OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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DATE:
3/30/78
(P)
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, DETROIT (
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DATE:
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(P)
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, DETROIT (164-115)
RE :
Re Detroit letter to Seattle, dated 1/20/78.
On 3/23/78, North- west Engine Service Center, 707 S. Lucile, Seattle, Wash- ington, advised worked for Essex Automotive Parts, 6233 Concord, Detroit, Michigan, after residing from Northest Engine Service Center in
LEADS :
DETROIT DIVISION
At Detroit, Michigan
Will contact appropriate officials at Essex Auto- motive Parts and determine through their records if was employed on 11/24/71 by Essex Automotive Parts.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Detroit (164-115) Seattle (164-81) RNN/dlb (5)
164-81-7838
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
*U. B. GPO:1977-0-241-830/3360 DB Cooper-16442
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 5010-112
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DATE:
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile
7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6 5010-112
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DATE:
REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:	SAC, DETROIT (164-115)

NITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
(P)
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RE :
Re Detroit letter to Seattle, dated 1/20/78.
On 3/23/78, North- west Engine Service Center. 707 S. Lucile, Seattle, Wash-
ington, advised worked for Essex Automotive Parts, 6233 Concord, Detroit, Michigan, after residing from Northest Engine Service Center in
LEADS : DETROIT DIVISION
At Detroit, Michigan
Will contact appropriate officials at Essex Auto- motive Parts and determine through their records if was employed on 11/24/71 by Essex Automotive Parts.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Detroit (164-115) (3)- Seattle (164-81) RNN/dlb (5)
164-81-7838
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-16443 *U. S. CPO: 1977-0-241-530/3360
OPTIONAL FORM NO.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-16443 *U. S. CPO: 1977-0-241-530/3360
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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The following investigation was conducted by SA and SA at Tampa, Florida:
Tampa, Florida, provided the following information regarding B. D. COOPER and the skyjacking which was covered in the "Star, " a weekly magazine. advised PETER MORGAN, an official worker who used to come years ago resembles the skyjacker. stated he was connected with
stated
Jesus would not let her down and 16 days later Mr. PETER MORGAN died.
advised since PETER MORGAN died 16 days after she prayed for the man who committed such a dastardly deed as skyjacking an airplane to die she feels he was involved with the skyjacker, stated
and a deep gut feeling inside that a man with the FAA was involved with PETER MORGAN in the skyjacking and after MORGAN jumped out of the airplane this man met him on the ground and they drove away with the money.
die she feels he was involved with the skyjacker, stated
and a deep gut feeling inside that a man with the FAA was involved with PETER MORGAN in the skyjacking and after MORGAN jumped out of the airplane this man met him on the ground and they drove away with the money.
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Re Portland letter to Tampa, dated 2/27/78.
Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one copy of an investigative insert dated 3/15/78.
As all outstanding leads covered by the Tampa Division, Tampa is considering this case RUC.
2 - Seattle (Encls. - 2) 1 - Tampa JRB: CS (3)
164-81-7840
SECURED
INDEXED
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE N A
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FEDERA BUREAU OF INVESTOATION Washington, D. C. 20537 REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-81
	(P)	April 4, 1978
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20537 REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO.	164-81
	(P)	April 4, 1978
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LATENT CASE NO.

TO:
SAC, Seattle
RE:
NORJAK
REFERENCE:
Letter 3/9/78
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Seattle
SPECIMENS:
The unidentified latent fingerprints and latent impression previously reported in the captioned case, were compared with the available fingerprints of FBI
Woodburn, Oregon,
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Acting Assistant Director, Identification Division APR 6 1978
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ON
ATTLE
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Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
DATE:
3/29/78
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FROM : SAC, ST. LOUIS { 164-63
) (RUC)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK
Re:
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Reference: Urlet to Bureau, 3/9/78.
NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) RECORDS CHECK File was located at the (Civilian) (Military)
NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) RECORDS CHECK File was located at the (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, St. Louis, Mo., and reviewed on by Enclosed are copies of (Form FD-302) (investigative insert) (letterhead memorandum) reflecting pertinent information. Enclosed for information and reference, subject to restriction stamped thereon, are copies of self- explanatory documents from NPRC files. Personnel, NPRC (Cixitien) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, KETEEIX AXONOMLETOK BEENx
Roxussboxconter, SLMO, advised on 3/29/78 , no record on subjectzur or SSAN could be located on basis of information furnished. In event ad- ditional identifying or descriptive data becomes available, another lead for review of the NPRC KKKKKK& military) records should be submitted. Dala needed includes: date and place of birth, name utilized in MiMpdwymxeokur military service, branch and military service number, dates of service or emndtovareux zxperimentxondozimzjndwaduok specific organization to which assigned with date of
date and place of birth, name utilized in MiMpdwymxeokur military service, branch and military service number, dates of service or emndtovareux zxperimentxondozimzjndwaduok specific organization to which assigned with date of assignment, and Social Security number. File has not yet been located at NPRC. A special search is under way, and file will be reviewed promptly when located. File was not located at (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, SLMO, and should be located at
Lead: Office
record located your division. Handle review, For reference and assistance in handling lead, copies of pertinent serials are enclosed.
Remark s:
2 - Seattle 1 - St. Louis (3)
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
164-81-7842
SZAHED
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REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)

Re letter to FBI from
(serial 779 to this file), and lead set out thereon.
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (₽)

Re letter to FBI from
(serial 779 to this file), and lead set out thereon.
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On March 23, 1978, Spokane, Washington, was contacted for further information concerning his suspicion regarding former Spokane lawyer, who, source stated, resembled artist's conception of UNSUB. (Check of all current Spokane area directories failed to reveal any telephone or residential listing for a identified as an attorney) .
stated that he does not know where but that he used to be in practice in Spokane. He said that was, at one time, a close acquaintance of Attorney prominent Spokane lawyer and former
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On March 23, 1978. with whom SA and other present and former personnel of the Spokane Resident Agency is acquainted, was contacted and he advised that had been a prominent attorney in Spokane, but had a drinking problem and left for awhile: but has recently returned and has offices with attorney
mentioned by
in the Northtown Office Building, Spokane, but has not been back here long enough to be listed in the phone book.
attorney in Spokane, but had a drinking problem and left for awhile: but has recently returned and has offices with attorney
mentioned by
in the Northtown Office Building, Spokane, but has not been back here long enough to be listed in the phone book. stated he remembers the artist's conception of the Unknown Subject in this case and that, in his opinion, does not at all resemble the drawing. He has been acquainted with for years. at one time, worked as a lawyer for the State Insurance Commissioner and for the Washington State Racing Commission. He has had no severe financial problems to knowledge and is considered by as a very competent and ethical attorney, who, in opinion, certainly has not disappeared for any length of time which could possibly be associated with the subject
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan"
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hijacking and, in his opinion, is not at all capable 1 b6 b7C
of such a thing and to consider him a suspect would be ridiculous and a waste of time.
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hijacking and, in his opinion, is not at all capable 1 b6 b7C
of such a thing and to consider him a suspect would be ridiculous and a waste of time.
In view of the above, this lead is considered covered and no further inquiry is being made.
DB Cooper-16449
2 DATE:
4/4/78
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum b6 b7C
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Re letter to FBI from
to this file), and lead set out thereon.
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On March 23, 1978, Spokane, Washington, was contacted for further information concerning his suspicion regarding former Spokane lawyer, who, source stated, resembled artist's conception of UNSUB. (Check of all current Spokane area directories failed to reveal any telephone or residential listing for a identified as an attorney) .
stated that he does not know where but that he used to be in practice in Spokane. He said that was, at one time, a close acquaintance of Attorney prominent Spokane lawyer and former
mentioned by
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On March 23, 1978, with whom SA and other present and former personnel of the Spokane Resident
He said that was, at one time, a close acquaintance of Attorney prominent Spokane lawyer and former
mentioned by
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On March 23, 1978, with whom SA and other present and former personnel of the Spokane Resident Agency is acquainted, was contacted and he advised that had been a prominent attorney in Spokane, but had a drinking problem and left for awhile: but has recently returned and has offices with attorney
in the Northtown Office Building, Spokane, but has not been back here long enough to be listed in the phone book. stated he remembers the artist's conception of the Unknown Subject in this case and that, in his opinion, does not at all resemble the drawing. He has for years. at one time, .
been acquainted with worked as a lawyer for the State Insurance Commissioner and for the Washington State Racing Commission. He has had no severe financial problems to knowledge and is considered by as a very competent and ethical attorney, who, in opinion, certainly has not disappeared for any length of time which could possibly be associated with the subject 164-81-7843
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SEARCHED INDEXED JERIA LIED AC FILED 9 APR 4 1978
FBI-SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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' OPTIONAL. FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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The following investigation was conducted by SC
At Sacramento, Ca.
On March 21, 1978, California Department of Real Estate, advised that ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW, born October 16, 1943, is currently licensed as a, Real Estate Agent. He advised that RACKSTRAW's current employment is shown as Wild Wood Real Estate Sales, Inc., 3085 Lawrence Express Way, Santa Clara, Ca. He further advised that RACKSTRAW was first licensed on March 3, 1972, at which time his employer was listed as Sheraton Properties, Inc.,. 675 North Ist Street, Suite 914, San Jose, Ca. He further advised that the license for Sheraton Properties Inc., was issued on September 27, 1971, and cancelled on November 13, 1972.
advised that information concerning a real estate applicant's home address is confidential and cannot
advised that information concerning a real estate applicant's home address is confidential and cannot be furnished from their files.
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AIRTEL
4/3/78

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

Re Sacramento airtel to Bureau, 3/6/78.
Enclosed for San Francisco and Seattle is one copy each of insert of SC
It is noted that neither real estate firm listed for suspect in the records of the Department of Real Estate was set out on his resume.
Police Department investigators advise that his papers hown him renting numerous airplanes in San Jose, California, during 1972, but earliest one located prior to that was 12/7/71.
Seattle is requested to advise if they desire palm prints taken of suspect RACKSTRAW for submission to Latent Fingerprint Section.
Seattle is requested to advise if they desire palm prints taken of suspect RACKSTRAW for submission to Latent Fingerprint Section.
ARMED & DANGEROUS 2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) 1 - San Francisco (164-220) (Info) (Enc. 1) 2 - Sacramento WLL/ab (5)
16451-7845
INGEVED
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 3/17/78
Montana, was located b6 b7C
and interviewed at his residence and provided the fol- lowing information:
advised that on Saturday, March 11, 1978, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a male individual called his residence with the following information:
"I am a friend of Jack (Dick) Cofeldt (phonetic) who I understand is a friend of yours. is circulating your (or a) letter around Hollywood and trying to implicate you in the D. B. Cooper crime.
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at this time told the caller he did not know a JACK or DICK COFELDT and in attempting to ques- tion the caller as to his identity was told that he would not identify himself and in fact stated it was not impor- tant for to know who he was, only that he
or DICK COFELDT and in attempting to ques- tion the caller as to his identity was told that he would not identify himself and in fact stated it was not impor- tant for to know who he was, only that he was warning him about the letter that was cur- rently circulating around Hollywood.
at this time stated that had contacted him in Toledo, Ohio, during the summer of 1977 and represented himself as UNITED PRODUCTION LIMITED, 3921 Deervale Drive, Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, and was trying to make a docu- mentary film or movie about the D. B. COOPER hijacking. that he had approval of NORTHWEST
AIRLINES and would like him to be a consultant for the movie so that it could be as authentic as possible.
at that time advised that he would consider such an endeavor but would have to give it additional thought and in fact he immediately contacted NORTHWEST AIRLINES in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he learned that NORTHWEST AIRLINES was not cooperating in such an endeavor and in fact was very much against the making of such a film or movie.
Montana
File #
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SA
ddp
Date dictated
3/14/78
by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the
Montana
File #
BT #164-26 -330 b6
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SE #164-81
SA
ddp
Date dictated
3/14/78
by
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI It Is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; . It ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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3/13/78BT #164-26 SE #164-81
wrote a letter to advised that on August 10, 1977, he in Sherman Oaks, California, stating that he would not in fact be in- terested in anyway being connected with the making of this film or movie and that since sending the letter has received no additional calls from or cor- respondence with him.
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3/24/78

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FRO'1:	BAC, BUTTE (164-26) (RUC)
SUBJECT :	NORJAK ( 1)
00: Seattle
Bufile #104-2111

Ro Butte lottor to Stattlo, 3/7/78.
Enclosed for Scattle are the original and one copy of an FD-303 interview of Montana, of a telephone conversation he received 3/11/78.
Enclosed for Scattle are the original and one copy of an FD-303 interview of Montana, of a telephone conversation he received 3/11/78. Also enclosed are the notes taken at the time of the interview.
advises that he received a telephone call on 3/11/73 from an unknown male individual about a letter currently circulating around Hollywood trying to implicato in the D. B. COOPER crime.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 - Seattle (Encs. 3) ( VI) 1 - Butto TDJ/ ddp (3)
164-81-7847 NELLA9. 2. VAR S0 1978
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DATE: 4/ 10/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
Re :
For the information of the Identification Division, is considered a suspect in this matter because he lives in the area in which it is thought Unknown Subject landed after parachuting from hijacked aircraft. In addition, has recently called attention to himself by terminating a logging lease in the middle of the contract and indicating he wanted the loggers off his property.
In addition, has recently called attention to himself by terminating a logging lease in the middle of the contract and indicating he wanted the loggers off his property. has also set
up several
to keep people away.
is described as follows;
Name :
Sex:
Male Caucasian
Race :
Date of birth:
Height:
6'211
Weight:
160 lbs.
Hair:
Brown
Eyes :
Blue
Complexion :
Medium
SSAN;
Arrests:
with the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, dating back to 1950
Fingerprint Classification:
Aliases:
Address:
Washington 164-81-7848 3
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Searched
Serialized Bay U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Pourall Savings Place
Indexed Filed. fru. 8. GPO: 1977-0-241 -
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76)
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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compare
The Identification Division is requested to fingerprints with Norjak partials.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DATE: 4/10/78
REACÝ TO
ATTN OF: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
Re :
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DATE: 4/10/78
REACÝ TO
ATTN OF: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
Re :
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For the information of the Identification Division, is considered a suspect in this matter because he lives in the area in which it is thought Unknown Subject landed after parachuting from hijacked aircraft, In addition, has recently called attention to himself by terminating a logging lease in the middle of the contract and indicating he wanted the loggers off his property. has also set
up several
to keep people away,
is described as follows:
Name :
Sex:
Male Caucasian
Race:
Date of birth:
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
160 lbs.
Hair;
Brown
Eyes :
Blue
Complexion :
Medium
SSAN;
Arrests:
with the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, dating back to 1950
Fingerprint Classification :
Aliases:
Address:
Washington
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2 - Bureau (164-2111) 3 - Seattle (164-81) RNN : ecf (5)
164-81-7848
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
*U. S. GPO: 1077-0-241-530/3300 DB Cooper-16459
8
OPTIONAL FORM NO.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
*U. S. GPO: 1077-0-241-530/3300 DB Cooper-16459
8
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112DATE: 4/10/78
REPLY "3" ATTN OF! SA
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
On 3/29/78, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office advised there is no record for
nor does he have a record for
did find a record for is a white male, DOB 6'2", 160 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, medium complexion, SSAN address Washington.
indicating he
stated he has a negative of a photograph taken quite awhile ago of and will make up a copy and forward it to the Vancouver Resident Agency.
stated that as far as he knows there is no Devil's Peak in the area between Kalama, Washington, and Woodland, Washington. did advise, however, that there is a Davis Peak in that area and that also in the area which runs from Kalama to Woodland, Washington.
Cowlitz County advised that the following two individuals who live in the area of may know of some more information concerning and therefore might be helpful
Cowlitz County advised that the following two individuals who live in the area of may know of some more information concerning and therefore might be helpful in this investigation :
Washington
Telephone :
164-81-7849
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RNN : ecf
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
*U. S. GPO:1977-0-241-530/3360 DB Cooper-16461
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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Washington
Telephone :
LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At
Washington
in the vicinity of
Will conduct appropriate neighborhood investigation possibly contacting either in an effort to determine further in order to process him as a Norjak suspect.
descriptive and background information concerning
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-16462
2 - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum b6 b7C
DATE: 4/10/78
-
.
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
On 3/29/78, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office advised there is no record for
nor does he have a record for
indicating he
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
On 3/29/78, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office advised there is no record for
nor does he have a record for
indicating he
did find. a record for is a white male, DOB 6'2", 160 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, medium complexion, SSAN address Washington.
stated he has a negative of a photograph taken quite awhile ago of and will make up a copy and forward it to the Vancouver Resident Agency.
stated that as far as he knows there is no Devil's Peak in the area between Kalama, Washington, and Woodland, Washington. did advise, however, that there is a Davis Peak in that area and that also in the area which runs from Kalama to Woodland, Washington.
Cowlitz County advised that the following two individuals who live in the area of may know of some more information concerning and therefore might be helpful in this investigation :
7849
Washington
Telephone:
164-81-7849
RNN: ecf
SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED - FILED 2 APR 10 1978 FBI-SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
STU. S. GPO:1977-0-241-530/3360 DB Cooper-16463
OPTIONAL FORM NO.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
STU. S. GPO:1977-0-241-530/3360 DB Cooper-16463
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-75) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 SOTO-112
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TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype
[ ] TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile CONFIDENTIAL Airtol EFTO CLEAR
Date
3/28/78
TO:
SAC, CHARLOTTE
(164-101)
FROM:
SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164-0)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00: PORTLAND
On 3/24/78,
Attorney, Milam Building.
San Antonio, Texas.
telephone residence
telephone telephonically contacted the San Antonio" Office of the Fenc al bureau of Investigation. advised
that he had recently read an article concerning captioned matter,
which appeared in the January 29, 1978 edition of the San Antonio
Star.
stated that this article contained a composite
drawing of unknown subject; also known as D. B. COOPER.
related that this drawing strongly resembled an individual who had been stationed with him at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina, in advised that
related that this drawing strongly resembled an individual who had been stationed with him at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina, in advised that this individual's name is and described him as being a white male, 6', 180 pounds, medium build, dark hair, approx- imately 25 years cic (in 1970) . further stated that he believes that was originally from North Dakota and also that he feels that he had jump training.
covised that and stated that both
938
were con- sidered to be loners. further advised that the last he heard of
was that he was
, at Fort Bragg, which was back in 1970.
stated that he had no further information to provide.
164-81-7850
SEARCHED THOEXED SERIALIZED 8 FILED JC 1×4-41-1/19
SEARCHED SERIALIZED ....... POLED.
INDEXED 2-Portland 1-San Antonio PCH.Lnk
(164-111)
APR 17 1978

FBI-SEATTLE
3


Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-16465
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(o)
2-Charlotte
(164 - 41)
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI :
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-16465
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(o)
2-Charlotte
(164 - 41)
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI SA 164-0
LEAD
CHARLOTTE
AT FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. Will at Fort Bragg, attempt to develop information concerning specifically
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his whereabouts in late November, 1971.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
DB Cooper-16466
2*4/4/78

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-31) 6
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

SUBJECT :
NORJAR
(00:
Seattle)
Bufile
164-2111
Re San Antonio airtel to Charlotte datod 3/26/78.
Enclosed herewith for Seattle is one copy of referenced San Antonio airtel to Charlotte setting forth a lead for investigation in this matter at Fayetteville, North Carolina.
For information of Charlotte and San Antonio, Seattle is origin in captioned matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) 2 - Charlotte (164-101) 1 - San Antonio (164-1]1) 2 - Portland
RPH : 1:gf (7)
164-81-7851
DB Cooper-16467[D-36 (Rev.
1) 2 - Charlotte (164-101) 1 - San Antonio (164-1]1) 2 - Portland
RPH : 1:gf (7)
164-81-7851
DB Cooper-16467[D-36 (Rev. 2-14-74)
FBI
Date:
4/7/78
Transmit the following in ('Type in plaintext or code)
Vin AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO :
SAC, SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81
(P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK (A)
00 :
Seattle
Bufile 164-2111
Re :
ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW
Sub
933
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 4/3/78.
LEADS :
SACRAMENTO DIVISION
At Sacramento, California Will obtain and forward to the Latent Fingerprint Section of the Identification Division palm prints of suspect RACKSTRAW for comparison with NORJAK partials.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
2 
- Sacramento 3/- Seattle RNN: jsb (5) 4
164-81-7852 of
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge Sent M Per
GPO : 1975 G . , 19 4%2
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FBI
Date:
4/7/78
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO:
SAC, SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81
(P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
Seattle
Bufile 164-2111
Re :
ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW
Sub
933
Re Sacramento airtel to
FBI
Date:
4/7/78
Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)
Via
AIRTEL
(Precedence)
TO:
SAC, SACRAMENTO
(164-50)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164-81
(P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
Seattle
Bufile 164-2111
Re :
ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW
Sub
933
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 4/3/78.
LEADS : SACRAMENTO DIVISION
At Sacramento, California
Will obtain and forward to the Latent Fingerprint Section of the Identification Division palm prints of suspect RACKSTRAW for comparison with NORJAK partials.
ARMED & DANGEROUS. 2 - Sacramento 3) - Seattle RNN : jsb q (5)
164-81-7852
Approved:
Special Agent in Charge
Sent M Per
DB Cooper-16469
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U. D. Hept of Justice Federal Bureauof Investigation Portland, Oregon. $66 b7C
dear Sir; after seeing the comporte picture and Reading the article in the star sometime ago. It has haunted me until I finally found sody picture of a man what to me is a younger version of your picture.
So I called the plan and had them give me your name. and where you were located I called 4-8-78 to your office and talked to a and he told me to send the picture. Iam doing this in hopes that it might be what you are

looking for.
and where you were located I called 4-8-78 to your office and talked to a and he told me to send the picture. Iam doing this in hopes that it might be what you are

looking for. The last I hear 164-81-7853 SEARCHED	INDEXED
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DB Cooper-16470
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$
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82
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IS. Hept of Justice Federal Bureau Of Investigation P.O. 709 Portland, Oregoni 97207
Att:
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A
P
Airtol
4/18/70

TO:	SAC, PITTSBURGH
FROM:	SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (T)
SUBJECT:	HORJAK (00: Scattle) Eurilo 164-2111

Enclosed herewith for Pittsburgh is the original of a letter received 4/17/78 by Portland. Enclosed herewith for Seattle is a xerox copy of that lotter.
For information of Pittsburgh, an article concerning the Norjal case appeared in the issue of "The Star" a nationwide
For information of Pittsburgh, an article concerning the Norjal case appeared in the issue of "The Star" a nationwide supermarket newspaper. This article mentioned the name of Portland caso Agent SA
The melocare une sent to 21
by
Pennsylvania,
The
letter encloses a photograph of an unidentified young man and suggests hin as a possible suspect in captioned matter. The writor of the letter stated that the last she heard of this suspect he was living and working in San Francisco, California. Sho alco stated that if anymore information were needed and she could help, she would gladly do so. 2
2 .- Pittsburgh (Enc. 1)
Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 1) 2 - Portland
RPI :kgf (6)
164-81-7854

SEARCHED INDEXED
SET2ALIZED FILED
APR 20 1978 FBI-SEAT ILE
F

DB Cooper-16472
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PD 164-41
LEAD
PIFESBURGI
AT
PENNSYLVANIA.
Will contact
for additional identifying information concerning her suspect and so's out appropriate leads for investigation
Will contact
for additional identifying information concerning her suspect and so's out appropriate leads for investigation considered necessary. In this respect it is noted that Unsub was described as being in his 40's or carly 50'c in 1971 at the time of captioned hijacking and it may be possible to eliminate this suspect based upon age alone.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
29
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DB Cooper-16473FD-302 (REV. (1-27-70)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Dole of Ironscription. 3/30/78
Otero Mills, north of Alamogordo, New Mexico, furnished the following information:
He generally keeps employment records five years and, therefore, anything beyond that would be very shallow. He stated that worked for this company two or three different times and was last employed here in October, 1977.
In reviewing his sketchy records, noted that was employed here in 1971, however, left this employment on April 24, 1971 and was therefore not employed with this company on November 24, 1971. He recalled that when 
with on one occasion and related that is an Anglo,
left here approximately five months ago, he was going
He recalled that when 
with on one occasion and related that is an Anglo,
left here approximately five months ago, he was going to work for a company in Texas. He only socialized a close family man and a very responsible individual. The last time he was employed here he was and added that is also employed with this company.
He knows nothing about hobbies or outside activities other than the fact that he is a hunter and fisher- man and could not recall if was ever in the military service. As far as he knows, is still residing in Cloudcroft, New Mexico and doesn't know if he is employed or not.
viewed a copy of an artist's conception of the unknown subject in this matter and stated that this photograph was completely unfamiliar to him; and in his opinion, it bears no resemblance whatsoever to He added that is a much younger individual.
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felt that is probably from the Farmington, New Mexico area inasmuch as he was previously employed there as well as in Reserve, New Mexico. To his knowledge, is not a pilot and he always exhibited a good attitude in his work .
To his knowledge, is not a pilot and he always exhibited a good attitude in his work ..
SE 164-81-7855
interviewed on
3/23/78
of Alamogordo, New Mexico File .#
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La
sab
Date dictated
3/24/78
by SA
This document contains nellher recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the properly of the FBI ond is looned to your agency; . It ond its contents are not to be distribuled aufside your agency.
DB Cooper-16474
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LEA/ JJ 1
The following investigation was conducted by Special on April 6, 1978: b7C
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Agent
New Mexico, advised she has been here many years and is well acquainted with
She viewed a copy of the composite
made of the unknown subject in this case and stated that there is definitely no resemblance between that composite and She added that is a much younger individual and does not have a swarthy complexion.
of the Tunnel Bar and
Cafe, New Mexico, advised he has lived here many years and is well acquainted
of the Tunnel Bar and
Cafe, New Mexico, advised he has lived here many years and is well acquainted with As a matter of fact he advised that
He added that in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
advised that the live in a and after viewing a copy of the composite of unknown subject in this case advised that this is definitely not
Credit Bureau of Alamogordo, New Mexico, advised that according to her files has been in file since 1967 and had a previous address of Reserve, New Mexico. He has several accounts which are rated satisfactory, the larges of which is
She noted the file reflects
inquiries on credit rating from 1967 to 1970, and then there was no activity in this account from 1970 to 1974. She feels that was living elsewhere during that period of time, which explains the reason for lack of activity on his account.
Otero County Sheriff's Office, advised he has been a law enforcement officer in this area for 22 years and is well acquainted with the residents of this county.
Otero County Sheriff's Office, advised he has been a law enforcement officer in this area for 22 years and is well acquainted with the residents of this county. He added that he is acquainted with and after viewing a composite of the unknown subject in this matter advised that in his opinion this has no resemblance to He stated, however Bar in New Mexico, and would know the Tunnel much better than anyone else in this area. He further advised that his records contain no reference whatsoever to
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DB Cooper-16475 b6 b7C
6
4/18/78
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (149-131) RUC
UNSUB, aka Dan Cooper; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT #350, Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington 11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A) 00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111
Re Houston airtel to Albuquerque, 3/13/73.
with Enclosed for Seattle is the original FD-302 interview at Otero Mills, Alamogordo, New Mexico; and two copies of an investigative insert reflecting investigation at New Mexico.
Inasmuch as individuals acquainted with feel there is no resemblance between and the composite of unknown subject,
Inasmuch as individuals acquainted with feel there is no resemblance between and the composite of unknown subject, and the fact that does not appear to fit the profile, this matter is being RUC'd by the Albuquerque Division. 
_2- Seattle (Enc 3) (RM) 1- Albuquerque LEA/jj (3)
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SERIALIZED ......	FILED >

APR 21 1978 FEI -- SEATTLE 
DB Cooper-16476
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TRANSMIT VIA:
l'1.Teletype
[. ] Facsimile
IXXAirtel 
PRECEDENCE:
Immediate Priority
Routine
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET
SECRET CONFIDENTIAL EFTO CLEAR
Date
4/19/78

TO	:	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE

RE :
Enclosed for the Bureau is the original applicant fingerprint card for The card is the property
(P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE

RE :
Enclosed for the Bureau is the original applicant fingerprint card for The card is the property of United Airlines, Seattle, Washington, and must be returned to them.
For the information of the Identification Division, has been suggested as a suspect in this matter because he supposedly resembles the artist's composite of UNSUB. In addition, is a pilot who, at the present time, is employed by United Airlines. Finally, has recently an indication that had a great deal of money, more so than he would normally have as a pilot for a commercial airlines.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
The Identification Division is requested to compare NORJAK partials with the fingerprints of enclosed
and advise Seattle of the results of this comparison. In addition, the original fingerprint applicant card of is to be returned to Seattle for eventual return to United Airlines, Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 3
2 - Bureau (164-2111) (Encl 1) Seattle (164-81) RNN/jch (5)
164-81-7858
Approved: . Transmitted (Numlxr) (im)
Per
5
(40) : 19 0 - 2249 DB Cooper-16477
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Transmitted (Numlxr) (im)
Per
5
(40) : 19 0 - 2249 DB Cooper-16477
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TRANSMIT VIA: i Teletype [ ] Facsimile IXXAirle! 
PRECEDENCE:
Jammued inte
Priority [ ] Routine
1ª BI
CLASSIFICATION:
[ ] TOP SECRET
SECRET
CONFIDENTIAL
EFTO
CLEAR
Dato
4/19/78

TO :	DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2112) ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
FROM	:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK (A) 0.0: SEATTLE

RE:
Enclosed for the Bureau is the original applicant fingerprint card for The card is the property of United Airlines, Seattle, Washington, and must be returned to them.
For the information of the Identification Division, has been suggested as a suspect in this matter because he supposedly resembles the artist's composite of UNSUB.
For the information of the Identification Division, has been suggested as a suspect in this matter because he supposedly resembles the artist's composite of UNSUB. In addition, is a pilot who, at the present time, is employed by United Airlines. Finally, has recently at which time there was
an indication that had a great deal of money, more so than he would normally have as a pilot for a commercial airlines.
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU
The Identification Division is requested to compare NORJAK partials with the fingerprints of enclosed and advise Seattle of the results of this comparison. In addition, the original fingerprint applicant card of is to be returned to Seattle for eventual return to United Airlines, Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2- Bureau (164-2111) (Encl 1)
3) Seattle (164-81) RNN/jcb (5)
164-81-7858
Approved: Transmitted (Number) (Time)
Per 7
1.X) : 1477 0 - 374-5.0 DB Cooper-16478
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DATE: 4/24/78
REPLY TO
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DATE: 4/24/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
To:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81
RE :
On 4/18/78, United Airlines
made available
United Airlines personnel folder. A review of that folder indicated that aboard United Airlines Flight #383,
which departed at 1430 on 11/23/71, from Seattle to Los Angeles and then finally arrived at Denver, Colorado, on 11/23/71, at 8:35 in the evening. The United Airlines Flight continued on the next day, 11/24/71, leaving Denver at 2:05 pm and arriving in Portland, Oregon, at 3:26 pm. The flight then went to Oakland, California, back to Portland, and then on to Seattle, arriving at Seattle at 9:10 in the evening.
However, advised that personnel file indicated that he did not take any sick leave during the months of June through December, 1971, and therefore, he probably was aboard Flight #383; however, it is possible that could have worked out a trade with another and therefore, may not have been aboard Flight #383.
during the months of June through December, 1971, and therefore, he probably was aboard Flight #383; however, it is possible that could have worked out a trade with another and therefore, may not have been aboard Flight #383. indicated his records would not reflect that.
is described as follows :
Race
Sex
Height
Weight
DOB SSAN
Address
Occupation
White
Male
6'
150 lbs.
United Airlines
164-81-7859
CEL .CHED
IND.XED
2
70
APR 2 4 1978
[-D .- SEATTLE
N 
RNN : arm
(3)
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-16479
STU. 8, GPO: 1977-0-241-530/3300
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (4) CFR) 101-11.6 5nm.+12
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Education
Graduate, University of Idaho, Bachelor of Science degree,
Father
Hales Corners, Wisconsin
through in
was in the U.S. Army from and was hired by United Airlines
At the time was hired, his fingerprints were taken and have remained on file with United Airlines. The original fingerprint card was obtained from United Airlines from a United Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, telephone A receipt was given to and he was advised that the fingerprint card would be returned to him.
The original fingerprint card was obtained from United Airlines from a United Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, telephone A receipt was given to and he was advised that the fingerprint card would be returned to him.
stated that aboard United Airlines Flight
#383 on 11/23/71, was
Redmond, Washington, telephone and Kent, Washington, telephone stated both of the above described individuals are now retired; however, they might remember back as far as 11/24/71 and could possibly say if was aboard that flight with them.
It is noted that if was aboard Flight #383, it would have landed in Portland at 3:26 pm on 11/24/71, which is the approximate time of the hijacking of captioned crime.
The above described fingerprint card has been sent by separate communication to the Identification Division for comparison with NORJAK partials.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-16480
2*DATE:
4/24/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
To:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE :
On 4/18/78, United Airlines
made available
United Airlines personnel folder.
2*DATE:
4/24/78
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
00:
SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO:
To:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE :
On 4/18/78, United Airlines
made available
United Airlines personnel folder. A review of that folder indicated that aboard United Airlines Flight #383,
which departed at 1430 on 11/23/71, from Seattle to Los Angeles and then finally arrived at Denver, Colorado, on 11/23/71, at 8:35 in the evening. The United Airlines Flight continued on the next day, 11/24/71, leaving Denver at 2:05 pm and arriving in Portland, Oregon, at 3:26 pm. The flight then went to Oakland, California, back to Portland, and then on to Seattle, arriving at Seattle at 9:10 in the evening.
advised that personnel file indicated that he did not take any sick leave during the months of June through December, 1971, and therefore, he probably was aboard Flight #383; however, it is possible that could have worked out a trade with another and therefore, may not have been aboard Flight #383. However, indicated his records would not reflect that.
is described as follows :
Race
Sex
Height
Weight
DOB SSAN
Address
Occupation
RNN : arm
(3)
White
Male
6'
150 lbs.
is described as follows :
Race
Sex
Height
Weight
DOB SSAN
Address
Occupation
RNN : arm
(3)
White
Male
6'
150 lbs.
United Airlines
164-81-7859
MAITRED
ITS .XED
APR 2 4 1978
ForSENTLE
1
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
*U. B. GPO : 1977-0-241-590/8360
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The following investigation was conducted on the dates indicated by Special Agent
On April 17, 1978, Orchard Pond Apartments, Gaithersburg, Maryland, advised that
is employed at the Tastee Diner, 7731 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland.
On April 18, 1978, was contacted at the Tastee Diner, 7731 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland. stated that she had but the last time she saw him was in October, 1969. was shown an artist conception of a white male with notations "BUR 164-2111, SE 164-81" across the bottom. stated that the man was definitely not
described as having a similar hairline to the picture displayed, but added that he has a much fuller face and a scar further described as being 5'8",
stated that the man was definitely not
described as having a similar hairline to the picture displayed, but added that he has a much fuller face and a scar further described as being 5'8", white, weighing 180 pounds, born
advised that she was in the summer of 1976 and that he is Mayo, Maryland.
presently residing
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SEASONED I'DED
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DB Cooper-16483 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103) -RUC- NORJAK (A) (00 : SEATTLE) BUfile 164-2111
4/20/78
Re Bureau airtel to BA, 1/4/78. Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an investigative insert.
considering this matter RUC'd. Baltimore is from In view of the negative information obtained
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164-81-7861

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APR 2 : 1978
2) 1 - Baltimore JSS : boc (3)
164-81-7861

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APR 2 : 1978 FBI-SEATILE

DB Cooper-16484
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REPLY TO ATTN OF: SA
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-91)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE : has been suggested as a suspect in this matter by several sources and has been investigated at least twice by the Seattle Division as a suspect. All investigation to link with this matter has proved negative and due to the fact that his age at the time of the NORJAK hijacking was and that his physical description is not similar to UNSUB in this matter, no further investigation will be conducted concerning him.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
- OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 7-76) GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112 DB Cooper-16485
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TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-01)
FROM:	SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)

TORJAK 00: SE
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On 4/21/78, Pueblo, Colorado, was displayed three photographs of Norjak unsub and at that time advised photo dated 11/10/72 in color and without glasses was identical to an ox-Army associate stated individual known to him as known to
and may have been spelled howoven was relatively sure of the spelling stated that he originally met in when apsiuned to the U.S. Army in Japan to an advised that was a loner, however, was very polite to all persons and was liked by many people, however, he remained to himself in his personal affairs. lie described as a White male Amorican, 5'10', 170 pounds, cream colored complexion, brownish-blond hair, which was fine and short and combed almost identical to Dureau color facsimile photo.
lie described as a White male Amorican, 5'10', 170 pounds, cream colored complexion, brownish-blond hair, which was fine and short and combed almost identical to Dureau color facsimile photo. rocalled Was not married, a neat dresser, extremely clean and neat in his personal habits, cool and quiet and was never excited.
otated was an unusual individual in that he never said a swear word, not even d -- n or h -- l". Le also recalled had a slight accent, possibly from upstate New York. further advised although enjoyed Japanese sake and other liquors, ho never drank to _2 - Seattle (RM) 2 - Indianapolis (RM) 2 - St. Louis (RM) 2 - Denver Rif: orl (0)
164-81-7863 PUSHED SESIRUEDA FILED O APR 27 1978 FEI-SEATTLE
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excess and stated he never observed ''drunk' .
stated was polito to females and acted as a gentleman". Ne advised that had thin lips and when he spoke his mouth did not soon to open as much as an average person's mouth.
said that in 1905 he again met while assigned to the Army at a U.
Ne advised that had thin lips and when he spoke his mouth did not soon to open as much as an average person's mouth.
said that in 1905 he again met while assigned to the Army at a U. S. Army base. recall d that had gone through Special Forces training and was a which stated is
the said that most of
career was in the Signal Corps and he was an expert in communications as well as plastic explosives.
said he had no further knowledge of or his whereabouts since 1965. stated that during the
period of time
in the U.S. Army.
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LEADS :
THE INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION
At Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indiana! At Records
Center attempt to further identify as set
forth above for load interview purposes.
TAE ST. LOUIS DIVISION
At Military Records Service Center, Missouri: Will
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for lead interview purposes in view of the fact have retired by this time.
may
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2* SE0 001 1171856Z RR HQ DE SE R 271750Z APR
may
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2* SE0 001 1171856Z RR HQ DE SE R 271750Z APR 78 FM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE BT UNCLAS
NORJAK (A). 00: SEATTLE.
RE TELEPHONE CALL BETWEEN SA
SEATTLE DIVISION, AND FBI HEADQUARTERS,
APRIL 25, 1978.
RECENTLY SEVERAL PRESS INQUIRIES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY VARIOUS FBI DIVISIONS CONCERNING NORJAK SUSPECT JAMES BRYANT COFFELT (DECEASED ), AS A RESULT OF THESE INQUIRIES, PRESS RELEASES CONCERNING NORJAK HAVE BEEN MADE. SEATTLE DIVISION HAS NOTED THAT IT HAS BEEN THE HABIT OF THE PRESS TO CALL SEATTLE TO OBTAIN A STATEMENT CONCERNING THIS MATTER AND THEN SHORTLY THEREAFTER, CALL ANOTHER DIVISION OR CONTACT ANOTHER DIVISION FOR A SIMILAR STATEMENT.
IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY CONFLICT INSOFAR AS THE INFORMATION
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DB Cooper-16488PAGE TWO SE 164-31 UNCLAS RELEASED CONCERNING THIS IMPORTANT BUREAU INVESTIGATION, IT IS SUGGESTED FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BUREAU THAT ALL DIVISIONS BE ADVISED TO REFER ANY PRESS INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS MATTER TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION OF THE FBI,
IMPORTANT BUREAU INVESTIGATION, IT IS SUGGESTED FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BUREAU THAT ALL DIVISIONS BE ADVISED TO REFER ANY PRESS INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS MATTER TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION OF THE FBI, INASMUCH AS SEATTLE IS ORIGIN IN THIS CASE.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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P 232234Z APR 73 FM DIRECTOR F3I (164-2111) TO FBI SEATTLE (164-31) PRIORITY 3T
UNCLAS NORJAK (4). 00 : SEATTLE.
REFERENCE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU APRIL 27, 1973, AND SEATTLE TELCAL TO THI BUREAU APRIL 25, 1973.
FBIHO IS AWARE OF A CURRENT PRESS AND MEDIA INTEREST IN THE HORJAX INVESTIGATION. FBIHQ PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AND SEVERAL DIVISIONS OF THE FEI HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS INVESTIGATION. FURNISH FOIHQ WITH TEXT OF INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL FIELD OFFICEE CONCERNING KORJAK PRESS RELEASES SEATTLE WISHES TO HAVE FBIHQ TRANSMIT. ALSO ADVISE IF YOU INTEND THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT F3IHQ SHOULD BE PRECLUDED FROM RESPONDING TO THE PRESS. BT
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BT
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P 0217212 MAY 78 FM SEATTLE (164-31) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY BT
UNCLAS
NORJAK (A), 00: SEATTLE.
RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DATED APRIL 28, 1978.
THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY OF FACTS REPRESENTS WHAT SEATTLE CONSIDERS THE ONLY INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE RELEASED TO THE PRESS :
"A LONE WHITE MALE BOARDED NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER 305 AT PORTLAND, OREGON, ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971. AT APPROXIMATELY 3:22 PM, WHILE THE FLIGHT WAS EN ROUTE TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, HE INDICATED TO A STEWARDESS THAT HIS BRIEFCASE CON- TAINED A BOMB WHICH WOULD BLOW UP THE PLANE UNLESS HIS DEMANDS WERE MET.
"THE HIJACKER DEMANDED $200,000 AND FOUR PARACHUTES IN
164-81-7866
DB Cooper-16491PAGE TWO, SE 164-81, UNCLAS
EXCHANGE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE 36 PASSENGERS ABOARD THE PLANE. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT SEATTLE, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES COMPLIED WITH HIS INSTRUCTIONS. AFTER HE RECEIVED THE PARACHUTES AND MONEY, THE HIJACKER ALLOWED ALL PASSENGERS AND TWO OF THE AIRLINES STEWARDESSES TO DEPLANE.
AFTER HE RECEIVED THE PARACHUTES AND MONEY, THE HIJACKER ALLOWED ALL PASSENGERS AND TWO OF THE AIRLINES STEWARDESSES TO DEPLANE.
"HE THEN ORDERED THE REMAINING CREW MEMBERS INTO THE FIRST CLASS SECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND INFORMED THEM HE DESIRED TO FLY TO MEXICO CITY. THE HIJACKER INSTRUCTED THAT THE PLANE PROCEED IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AND FLY AT A LOW ALTITUDE AND SLOW SPEED WHICH ENABLED THE REAR DOOR OF THE PLANE TO BE OPEN DURING THE FLIGHT.
"THE HIJACKER APPARENTLY BAILED OUT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND RENO, NEVADA, WHERE, WHEN THE PLANE LANDED, IT WAS DETERMINED THE HIJACKER, AND THE RANSOM MONEY, HAD DISAPPEARED.
"ARTIST CONCEPTION DRAWINGS OF THE HIJACKER WERE PREPARED 3Y THE FBI EXHIBIT SECTION. HE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS :
"WHITE MALE, AGE MIDDLE 40S, HEIGHT 5'10" TO 6'0", WEIGHT 170 TO 180 POUNDS, COMPLEXION OLIVE, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUM SMOOTH, HAIR DARK BROWN OR BLACK, PARTED ON THE LEFT AND COMBED BACK, EYES POSSIBLY BROWN. DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT HE
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PUT ON DARK WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS, VOICE LOW, SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY, NO
DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT HE
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PUT ON DARK WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS, VOICE LOW, SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY, NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM THE MID -WESTERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES; CHARACTERISTICS SMOKER OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING APPAREL: BLACK OR BROWN SUIT; NARROW BLACK TIE, BLACK DRESS SUIT; BLACK RAIN-TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT ; DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE, CARRIED A PAPER BAG 4 X 12 X 14 INCHES; BROWN SHOES. REMARKS : VERY POLITE AT ALL TIMES.
"ANYONE HAVING ANY INFORMATION OR KNOWLEDGE BELIEVED TO PERTAIN TO THIS INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE NEAREST FBI FIELD OFFICE, THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF WHICH APPEARS ON THE FIRST PAGE OF MOST LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES."
THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT FBIHQ ADVISED SEATTLE THAT THEY DESIRED TO BE PRECLUDED FROM RESPONDING TO PRESS INQUIRIES CON- CERNING THIS MATTER.
THE BUREAU IS REQUESTED, UPON APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE TEXT, TO TRANSMIT THE ABOVE INFORMATION, ALONG WITH A STATEMENT REQUESTING THAT ANY ADDITIONAL PRESS INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS HIJACKING, BE REFERRED TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION.
THE BUREAU IS REQUESTED, UPON APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE TEXT, TO TRANSMIT THE ABOVE INFORMATION, ALONG WITH A STATEMENT REQUESTING THAT ANY ADDITIONAL PRESS INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS HIJACKING, BE REFERRED TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION. SEATTLE IS
DB Cooper-16493PAGE FOUR, SE 164-31, UNCLAS
ESPECIALLY DESIROUS TO LIMIT ALL SPONTANEOUS PRESS RELEASES BY OTHER FIELD DIVISIONS OTHER THAN SEATTLE BECAUSE IT IS DURING THESE PRESS RELEASES THAT CONTRADICTIONS OCCUR AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IS MOST LIKELY TO BE RELEASED INADVERTENTLY. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT
DB Cooper-16494FD.302 (REV. ][ 27-70)
EDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
1
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Dote of Ironscriplian 3/29/78
A confidential source furnished the following information:
A third party had advised that
was identical with
D.B. COOPER, the individual who hijacked an airplane in Washington on Thanksgiving Eve, 1971.
is described as
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of Little Rock, Arkansas
File # LR: 164-22
SA
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Date diclated
3/28/78
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It Is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency: it and Ils contents ore nal to be distributed oulside your agency.
It Is the property of the FBI and is looned to your agency: it and Ils contents ore nal to be distributed oulside your agency. .
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ADMINISTRATIVE
The following investigation was conducted by
SA
A review of revealed that in 1973 and 1974 the Little Rock Division conducted investigation relative to who was Russellville, Arkansas, area. The and the were conducting investigation concerning the
That file revealed that in December, 1973, before the Federal law became clear cut in making all a violation of Federal criminal law.
file did not contain background information on sufficient to determine if he has had military or paratrooper training or whether he might have been in the Washington area in November, 1971.
file did indicate that
also had named ERNEST born January 3, 1917, 6', 175 lbs., SSAN 405-34-6600, who was convicted for bootlegging in Ken- tucky in about 1973.
164-81-7868 SEARCHED ________ INDEXED SERIALIZED Q FILED @ MAY 1 1978 E
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The following investigation was conducted by SA at Russellville, Arkansas:
On March 31, 1978, the Prosecuting Attorney, Fifth Arkansas Judicial District, advised that in 1972 he was employed as with the Russellville Police Department. He recalled that in about 1972 moved to the Russellville area near Dover. Arkansas.
had reportedly been than the past year and had made"a lot of money He recalled that he conducted an exten- sive background investigation concerning at that time. That investigation developed that Nashville, Tennessee for several
for more
formerly years where
Because of a law suit in Nashville.
judgement against him.
Memphis,
After leaving
Tennessee. Her name was Nashville, came to Arkansas and worked for about a year but his equipment was not very good and he was not able to get started very well. He then moved to Oklahoma in about 1971 where he purchased better equipment and reportedly made a lot of money there.
He then moved to Oklahoma in about 1971 where he purchased better equipment and reportedly made a lot of money there. He then returned to the Russellville area in 1972.
purchased about hear Dover, Arkansas, when he returned to the state in 1972 and he also purchased in Russellville where
advised that
then got the Datsun agency has since sold the Datsun
for the Russellville area. agency and he
through Parker Realty between Russellville and Dover.
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he gained while he at the Russellville Police Department was kept there for several years, butAnerecal IBEXED. looking for that information about two years and Wasso unab fles MAY 1 1978 FBI-SEAFILE
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to find it. He believes the information may now have been destroyed.
On April 11, 1978, Russellville Police Department, advised he could not personally furnish any background information concerning from recollection, but he said he would attempt to go through all the intelligence
11, 1978, Russellville Police Department, advised he could not personally furnish any background information concerning from recollection, but he said he would attempt to go through all the intelligence reports to try to find some information on
On April 17, 1978, advised he had located one piece of paper, which was a handwritten notation prepared by former Russellville which indicated was a white male. born
that he had Social Security No. and Arkansas driver's license no. He was listed as being 6', 185 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes. was born and had a former address of Bixby, Oklahoma. He said he had also found an Intelligence Report from Kentucky Department of Public Safety, Frankfort. Kentucky, dated November 5, 1973, and addressed to He made available that report from and a copy is attached.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STATE OFFICE BUILDING FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY 40601
STATE POLICE FIRE PREVENTION DRIVER LICENSING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION DATA PROCESSING
November 5, 1973
Russellville Police Department Russellville, Arkansas 72801
Dear Sir:
This is in reply to your request for information regarding
We are unable to
VEHICLE INSPECTION DATA PROCESSING
November 5, 1973
Russellville Police Department Russellville, Arkansas 72801
Dear Sir:
This is in reply to your request for information regarding
We are unable to obtain any records or information that indicates they were involved in organized crime in Kentucky.
We did learn that lived in the London, Kentucky area at one time. named Ernest who is a bootlegger pill pusher and makes moonshine.
Ernest is reportedly on parole at this time. His last address we were able to locate indicated that Ernest were both living in North Hollywood, California. This was in 1969.
Information is that Ernest and are living in Arkansas but no address could be obtained. Their reputation is generally bad in the Laurel, Kentucky area.
If we can be of further assistance in this or any other matter, please feel free to call us.
Sincerely,
JR/LR/DP
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On April 21, 1978, advised he has been unable to find any of the background material he previously obtained on
He stated he recalled that most of the material came from the Tennessee Department of Public Safety, 1228 Andrew Jackson State Office Building,
any of the background material he previously obtained on
He stated he recalled that most of the material came from the Tennessee Department of Public Safety, 1228 Andrew Jackson State Office Building, Nashville, Tennessee, He said he got some background information on from the California Department of Justice, Organized Crime and Criminal Intelligence Branch, P.O. Box 13357, Sacramento, California.
On April 24, 1978, land records in the Pope County Courthouse were reviewed and those records revealed on nurchacad approximately
near Dover, Arkansas. From the tax stamps on the deed. the purchase price was $15,000. On September 18. 1972. and purchased Russellville. There were no tax stamos on this deed to indicate the purchase price. On
of land near Dover from The tax stamps on the deed indicated the purchase price was $60,000. On purchased A
of land near Dover from tax stamp on the deed indicated the purchase price was $1, 000.
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DB Cooper-16500 ¥ OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SE
LAGE
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DATE:
6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SE
LAGE
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DATE:
4/27/78
Enclosed for each receiving offices are two copies each of FD-302 interview with a confidential source. Also enclosed for each receiving office are two copies each of two investigative inserts reflecting investigation conducted by SA
The confidential source when contacted on 3/27/78 was primarily inquiring relative to an outstanding reward in this matter; however, the source did furnish the name as being identical with unsub D. B. COOPER. The source indicated that the inquiry as to a reward was being made for a third party. Interviewing agents requested the source to let them speak with the third party and recon- tact with the source on 3/28/78 developed that the third party would not speak directly with BuAgents or furnish any more information in this matter.
LEADS:
LOUISVILLE DIVISION
AT FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
Will, through the Department of Public Safety, attempt to identify as a native of Kentucky and from his home area, attempt to develop background inves- tigation.
DIVISION
AT FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
Will, through the Department of Public Safety, attempt to identify as a native of Kentucky and from his home area, attempt to develop background inves- tigation. Furnish to Seattle pertinent information available from
MEMPHIS DIVISION
AT NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 2 - Seattle (Enc. 6)
2 - Louisville (Enc. 6) (164-71)
2 - Memphis (Enc. 6) (164-78) 2 - Oklahoma City (Enc. 6) (164-56) 2 - Sacramento (Enc. 6) (164-50) 3 - Little Rock JWP/bng (13)
1010.114
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Will, at the Department of Public Safety, 1228 Andrew Jackson State Office Building, obtain any available background information regarding
Review and furnish Seattle any pertinent information as well as any information available relative to being in
SACRAMENTO DIVISION
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Will, at the California Department of
State Office Building, obtain any available background information regarding
Review and furnish Seattle any pertinent information as well as any information available relative to being in
SACRAMENTO DIVISION
AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Will, at the California Department of Justice, Organized Crime and Criminal Intelligence Branch, obtain any information available concerning
LITTLE ROCK DIVISION
AT RUSSELLVILLE AND DOVER, ARKANSAS
Will conduct efforts to develop background informa- tion on including a check of mortgage records on the land he owns, contact with the Bank of Dover where he reportedly does his business and handles his finances,, and through contact with a former employee named who works in either Russellville or Dover.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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2*FD-350 (HOv. 7-TU-OST
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WHAT'S NEW/by William Arnold
D.B. Cooper
The word is out that the identity of the nation's most legendary sky bandit has finally been discovered. A CBS "60 Minutes" reporter was in town recently interviewing witnesses to the 1970 skyjack and has got some positive identifications. The story that has leaked out is that the mysterious Mr.
A CBS "60 Minutes" reporter was in town recently interviewing witnesses to the 1970 skyjack and has got some positive identifications. The story that has leaked out is that the mysterious Mr. Cooper was a Northwest native who died a year or so ago of natural causes. Apparently a friend of the bandit tried to sell the story to a Hollywood producer, who in turn tipped CBS. Remember, you read it here first.
(Indicate page, name of
newspaper, city and state.)
Seattle Post- Intelligencer, Seattle, Wash. "Northwest Magazine
Date:
4/9/78
Edition:
Sunday
Author:
William Arnold
Editor:
Tille:
Character:
OF
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Classification:
Submitting Office:
Deattle 
Being Investigated

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Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Tuesday, April 18, 1978
Did D.B. Help To Kill King?
PORTLAND, Ore. -- (UPI) - Was history's first and only successful aerial hijacker, D. B. Cooper, involved in the assassination of Martin Luther King?
-- (UPI) - Was history's first and only successful aerial hijacker, D. B. Cooper, involved in the assassination of Martin Luther King?
The Oregon Journal yesterday reported that CBS Television is looking into the possibility.
The Journal said, 'A spokesperson for the network confirmed Mon- day that a preliminary investigation into a possi- ble story for the Mike Wallace segment of 60 Minutes show is under way, but it has not pro- ceeded far enough for scheudling."
Cooper disappeared after hijacking a North- west Oreint Airlines plane Thanksgiving Eve‹ in 1971 on a flight from-i Portland to Seattle, where he picked up $200,000 in ransom, then parachuted into oblivion.
The Portland office of the FBI, which still is investigating the Cooper heist, said it doubted a link with Cooper and the King assassination. The FBI also has expressed doubts Cooper survived his jump and may be al- ive today.
(Indicate page, name of
newspaper, city and state.)
An SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER SEATTLE, WA-
Date:
4/18/78
Edition:
MORNING
Title: DID DIB HELPTO
KILL KING?
)
An SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER SEATTLE, WA-
Date:
4/18/78
Edition:
MORNING
Title: DID DIB HELPTO
KILL KING?"
Character:
or
Classification:
Submitting Office: SEATTLE.
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Skyjacker link to King death doubted
PORTLAND ~ (UPI) ~ Was D.B. Cooper involved in the assas- i'sination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr .?
The Oregon Journal reported yesterday that C.B.S. is looking into the possibility.
"A spokesperson for the net- work confirmed that a prelimi- nary investigation into a possible story for the Mike Wallace seg- ment of the 60 Minutes show is under way, but it has not proceed- cd far enough for scheduling," the newspaper said.
The Federal Bureau of Investi- gation said it doubted a link be- tween the skyjacker who disap- peared with $200,000 in ransom and the King assassination.
The Journal said New West magazine reported that a televi- sion crew filmed interviews in Seattle, Hawaii and Los Angeles and reportedly found people who knew Cooper,
The Journal said the story had been
The Journal said New West magazine reported that a televi- sion crew filmed interviews in Seattle, Hawaii and Los Angeles and reportedly found people who knew Cooper,
The Journal said the story had been traced to Dirk Summers, a free-lance writer in Los Angeles, who says he received "a five-fig- ure" advance for a "docu-dra- ma."
The Journal said Summers was a former C.B.S. producer, but the network's personnel records did not list him as having been a staff employe.
Ralph Himmelsbach of the. !F.B.I. said, "We are not excited about all this," then added: "We know some things about Cooper that others would not or could not know except Cooper himself. We feel we are able to sift wheat from chaff." il.
Himmelsbach said the story may be an example of "htornry, license" and "I hope they don't publish it as the truth."
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D. B. Cooper, the legendary skyjacker, alive and well in Tacoma? That's the case according to a news story in the Oregon States- man in Salem, Ore. According to Al Torelli, quoted in the story, D. B. Cooper hijacked a Boeing 727 be- tween 'Portland COOPER and Seattle Nov. 24, 1971, and para- chuted with $200,000 into a farm field near Woodburn, Ore., and has hidden the money. FBI agent Ralph Himmelsbach, in charge of the case, discounted the story, and . said "there is no reason what- soever to think that we are in er- ror in deciding he jumped over La Center, Wash." None of the money, has ever turned up and Cooper's; real identity has never been dis- covered.
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Mystery Project: Scoop at GBS
A special investigative team from 60. Minutes has secretly finished work on what may be the program's biggest show ever. Mike Wallace and a CBS team have been working on what is dubbed "The Mystery Project" at network headquar- ters; they've reportedly devel- oped new information in the case of missing skyjacker D.B.
Missing link: D.B. Cooper.
Cooper. and have linked Cooper to the Martin Luther King assassination.
Two reliable TV news sources-one close to the 60 Minutes producers-confirm that the story is completed and in the hands of attorneys and high-level officials at the net- work.
· Details are sketchy on the big scoop, but it has been learned that the 60 Minutes crew has filmed
· Details are sketchy on the big scoop, but it has been learned that the 60 Minutes crew has filmed interviews in' Seattle,
King killer: James Earl Ray.
Hawaii and Los Angeles (recent Los Angeles interviews were filmed at the L.A. airport using a fictitious story as a cover). They have reportedly found people who knew the myste- rious Cooper, who parachuted from a Northwest Orient 727 with a $200.000 ransom on November 24. 1971, and was never found. One TV journalist said the news story reports that Cooper survived the jump- and may be alive today.
It is unclear how Cooper has been tied to the King slaying (April 4, 1968), for which James Earl Ray is presently serving a 99-year prison sen- tence. None of the 60 Minutes people contacted was willing to talk about the Cooper-Ray connection.
A former. CBS producer, Dirk Summers, now a free- lance author and screenwriter in Los Angeles, has been work- ing on the story for more than two years and has picked up "a five-figure" . advance from a
book publisher for a "docu- drama" on the subject.
lance author and screenwriter in Los Angeles, has been work- ing on the story for more than two years and has picked up "a five-figure" . advance from a
book publisher for a "docu- drama" on the subject. He brought 60 Minutes into the picture nine months ago, and is orchestrating public release of the blockbuster. Although he admitted he has spent "a lot of time in the mountains of the Northwest" and that the story involves a hijacking and murder-"one of the biggest crimes in the past century"- Summers refused to discuss specifics of the story. "We're not ready to break it for several months." Then he added: "The story reaches the highest offices of the government. It's the kind of story an investiga- tive reporter waits a lifetime for." Summers said a top news- man at CBS has told him the piece "might be the story of the century."
Another TV journalist close to the story said if the CBS hi- erarchy decides to go with the program it will be aired on the first or second show of the new season. -Bruce Henderson
Ex-Supe Scores Legal Funds
The honor of having your very own defense fund has usu- ally been reserved for such rad- ical superstars as Angela Davis and the Chicago Seven.
-Bruce Henderson
Ex-Supe Scores Legal Funds
The honor of having your very own defense fund has usu- ally been reserved for such rad- ical superstars as Angela Davis and the Chicago Seven. But now a would-be President Car- ter appointee has hit the Cal- ifornia defense-fund circuit with an appeal for financial help. While former San Fran- cisco supervisor-and Carter's choice as assistant secretary of the interior-Robert Mendel- sohn will spend most of this month in court fending off charges that he misrepresented campaign-fund sources, at- torney William Coblentz, Democratic party bigwig and UC Board of Regents chair- man, will act as the trustee of a Mendelsohn defense fund. Coblentz has been pursuing a select group of Mendelsohn loyalists by sending a form let- ter reminding them that de- fending attorneys "to date have not been paid for their ser- vices."
-Randy Shilts
Strong Brown Garners Long Green
Insiders estimate that Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.'s reelection war chest will reach the $420,000 mark by income- tax day, April 15. The bulk of this, some $300,000, has been raised through a series of private cocktail parties and other small, exclusive gatherings-most
The bulk of this, some $300,000, has been raised through a series of private cocktail parties and other small, exclusive gatherings-most of them held in the south- ern portion of the state, where the Field Poll reveals Brown is strongest.
More traditional fund-raising dinners will be held up and down the state, starting in the middle of this month, to produce an expected $400,000 more for Brown's coffers. By primary time, Brown is likely to have raised almost $1.2 million-much of which will be earmarked for the general election.
Not bad for a politician who had trouble paying off his 1976 presidential campaign debt. . -Dan Blackburn CHARLES DENSON
Ain't we got funds: Jerry fills his coffers for the campaign fray.
Friends Hustle To Flynt Vigil
. There was a lot of praying going on as three prominent men-an unlikely triumvi- rate-kept an all-night vigil at the bedside of Hustler pub- lisher Larry Flynt, gunned down five days earlier by an unknown assailant.
Suffering from cardiac ir- regularity, pneumonia and various infections, Flynt was hovering near death after doc- tors at Atlanta's Emory Uni- versity Hospital
Suffering from cardiac ir- regularity, pneumonia and various infections, Flynt was hovering near death after doc- tors at Atlanta's Emory Uni- versity Hospital removed the 44-caliber slug from the base of his spine. A medical team member said "only a miracle" would get him through the next 36 hours. Praying, side by side, for that miracle were: activist/comedian Dick Greg- ory, Georgia State Senator Julian Bond and. . . Alabama Governor George C. Wallace, himself a sniper victim, who was secretly brought into the hospital through an under- ground garage when Flynt's condition looked most critical.
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YOUR FILE NO.	164-01 (P)
FBI FILE NO.	364-0111
LATENT CASE NO.

Nay 1, 1978
TO: SAC, Cattle
RE: WORJAK
REFERENCE: Letter 4-10-78
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Seattle
SPECIMENS:
The unidentified latent prints previously
Nay 1, 1978
TO: SAC, Cattle
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FHelp Us Find Skyjacker Who Escaped With $200,000 Cash
The FBI has asked ENQUIRER readers to help crack the mystery behind one of the great unsolved crimes of the past 25 years - who and where is skyjacker D.
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The FBI has asked ENQUIRER readers to help crack the mystery behind one of the great unsolved crimes of the past 25 years - who and where is skyjacker D.B. Cooper?
A man using that name hijacked a jetliner in 1971 and parachuted into the darkness over Oregon, carrying $200,000 in cash with him. No trace of him or the money has ever been found.
"Readers of The ENQUIRER could help us solve the mystery," said FBI Agent Ralph Himmelsbach, who has been working on the case since the hijacking. "Since we haven't found him, the case is still open and we're still looking."
SKYJACKER Fel artist's version of the mysterious D.B. Cooper.
Cooper - a tall, dark-complexioned man neatly dressed in a business suit, -topcoat and brown oxfords - hijacked & Portland-to-Seattle jet on the eve- ning of Nov. 24, 1971.
He demanded that 10.000 $20-bills be delivered to him at Seatlle along with : four parachutes _ or he would blow up the plane.
Airline officials complied with his demand. In return, Cooper allowed the 36 passengers and two of the three stewardesses to leave the plane.
Airline officials complied with his demand. In return, Cooper allowed the 36 passengers and two of the three stewardesses to leave the plane.
. He then ordered the pilot to fly south to Reno, Nev., at 200 mph at 10,000 feet with the wing flaps down. Hle ordered the crew members to stay in the cockpit.
A few minutes later in the dark skies over Oregon, Cooper unlatched the
jet's rear boarding ramp and jumped oul, wearing one of Wie parachates.
The plane was flying at 196 mph, the Temperature was 7 degrees below zero and there were winds of un to 50 mph. As far as is known, Cooper wore no goggies or protective clothing: "Using a computer, the FBI calculat- ed he parachuted into a 24-square-mile area on the Washington-Oregon border near the rugged shores of Lake Mer- win in an area of dense woods and craggy foothills, almost impenetrable in many places.
"For him to have gotten down un- injured would have been a tremendous feat or a tremendous stroke of luck," said Himmelsbach. .
If Cooper died that night, no one has ever admitted finding his body --- or the $200,000 ransom.
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If Cooper died that night, no one has ever admitted finding his body --- or the $200,000 ransom.
"Let's assume Cooper didn't survive the jump," Himmelsbach said in ex- plaining how ENQUIRER readers could help.
"That means there is someone some- where who went missing about that time and has never returned. And even if Cooper did survive, he may not have returned to his family.
"So, we'd be interested in informa- tion from ENQUIRER readers about any missing person who might fit Cooper's description,
"If he did survive the jump, that means that unless he is very careful about spending the money a little at a time, he might be noticeable by any changes in his life-style. If he was not a wealthy man and he started making purchases beyond his means, then this is something to look for.
"ENQUIRER readers, especially bank tellers and others who regularly handle money, also could help by sean- ning their $20 bills and checking them against the list of missing bills."
Anyone who might have specific in- formation that might help solve this
mystery .
handle money, also could help by sean- ning their $20 bills and checking them against the list of missing bills."
Anyone who might have specific in- formation that might help solve this
mystery . should call or write their local police or FBI office or write to: Special Agent in Charge, FBI. 915 Sec- ond Avenue, Seattle, Wash. 98174.
Do not send any anonymous infor- mation. Authorities may wish to con- tact you to confirm the information. so be sure to include your name, ad- dress and phone number.
- DENNIS NEELD
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REPORT of the
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

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

May 3, 1978
TO:
SAC, Seattle
RE:
NORJAK

REFERENCE:	Airtel 4-19-78
EXAMINATION	REQUESTED BY: Seattle
SPECIMENS;	Fingerprints of

The unidentified latent prints previously reported in the captioned case were
4-19-78
EXAMINATION	REQUESTED BY: Seattle
SPECIMENS;	Fingerprints of

The unidentified latent prints previously reported in the captioned case were compared with the available fingerprints of but no identification was effected. No palm prints of this individual are available here.
The specimen is enclosed.
Enc. rud KA
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SUBJECT:
UNSUB;
D. B. COOPER,
HIGHJACKING, 11/24/71
00: SE
Enclosed for Seattle and Dallas is one conv each of envelope and contents from Fort Worth, Texas,
On 4/25/78,
provided a copy of the enclosure. He advised it arrived in the mail on Thursday, 4/20/78, or Friday, 4/21/78.
HIGHJACKING, 11/24/71
00: SE
Enclosed for Seattle and Dallas is one conv each of envelope and contents from Fort Worth, Texas,
On 4/25/78,
provided a copy of the enclosure. He advised it arrived in the mail on Thursday, 4/20/78, or Friday, 4/21/78.
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the letter, made copies, and sent the original in a normal manner
The Phoenix file in this matter has apparently been destroyed, consequently Phoenix is not setting specific leads for Dallas and will not interview
until advised to do
so by Seattle.
SEATTLE
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AIRTEL
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TO
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SAC, PHOENIX (164-472)
FROM
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(P)
SUBJECT :
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE (164-2111)
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SUBJECT :
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE (164-2111)
Re :
Re Phoenix airtel to Seattle, dated 4/26/78.
For the information of the Phoenix and Dallas
Divisions, has previously contacted the FBI concerning this matter. has been processed and eliminated as a suspect in this matter. In view of this fact. no further investigation will be conducted con- . cerning at this time.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
2 - Phoenix (164-472) 1. - Dallas (164-191) (Info) 3
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AIRTEL 5/5/78
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00:
Seattle
Re: ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW Sub Number 934
Re Seattle airtel to Sacramento dated 4/7/78.
Suspect RACKSTRAW was approached by SA on 4/24/78, at the San Joaquin County Jail, French Camp, California, and he refused palm prints or interview without permission of his attorney. He identified his attorney as
was contacted and he advised SA that he did not desire to have his client
He identified his attorney as
was contacted and he advised SA that he did not desire to have his client interviewed concerning NORJAK, but that he was agrecable to palm prints being taken.
On 5/4/78, SA returned to the jail to take the palm prints, but RACKSTRAW again declined and advised that he wanted SA to contact his attorney, Oakland, California,
telephone primary attorney,
He stated that is his
in Calaveras County.
was telephonically contacted by SA on 5/4/78, and he advised that it would be necessary for the government to get a court order to obtain the palm prints. He stated RACKSTRAW has denied being D. B. COOPER, but he does not want his client interviewed concerning it nor will he cooperate in the investigation as it might possibly not be in RACKSTRAW's best interest. 164-81-7881
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO
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DATE:
5/5/78
FROM
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SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P) (EUREKA RA)
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka D. B. Cooper CAA - HIJACKING 00: Seattle
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Enclosed herewith for Seattle is one photo of
Eureka Police Department, advised on April 19, 1978, as follows:
On the evening of April 13, 1978, shot and killed ROBERT COUCHMAN in front of Pete's Cave, a bar in Eureaka, California. COUCHMAN was the owner of the bar. was apprehended the next day and his van impounded. Search of the van revealed an envelope with a group of clippings from newspapers in North Carolina. Several of these clippings were concerning the D. B. COOPER hijacking and related information. Other clippings were about some motorcycle gang killings in the North Carolina area.
was concerned about the D. B. COOPER clippings as it has been a long time since the hijacking occurred and he could not understand why would have saved them.
COOPER clippings as it has been a long time since the hijacking occurred and he could not understand why would have saved them. He felt the FBI should have this information.
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THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY OF FACTS REPRESENTS WHAT SEATTLE CONSIDERS THE ONLY INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE RELEASED TO THE PRESS :
"A LONE WHITE MALE BOARDED NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER 305 AT
THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY OF FACTS REPRESENTS WHAT SEATTLE CONSIDERS THE ONLY INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE RELEASED TO THE PRESS :
"A LONE WHITE MALE BOARDED NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT NUMBER 305 AT PORTLAND, OREGON, ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971. AT APPROXIMATELY 3:22 PM, WHILE THE FLIGHT WAS EN ROUTE TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, HE INDICATED TO A STEWARDESS THAT HIS BRIEFCASE CON- TAINED A BOMB WHICH WOULD BLOW UP THE PLANE UNLESS HIS DEMANDS WERE MET.
"THE HIJACKER DEMANDED $200,000 AND FOUR PARACHUTES IN
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"HE THEN ORDERED THE REMAINING CREW MEMBERS INTO THE FIRST CLASS SECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND INFORMED THEM HE DESIRED TO FLY TO MEXICO CITY. THE HIJACKER INSTRUCTED THAT THE PLANE PROCEED IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AND FLY AT A.LOW ALTITUDE AND SLOW SPEED WHICH ENABLE THE REAR DOOR OF THE PLANE TO BE OPEN DURING THE FLIGHT.
THE HIJACKER INSTRUCTED THAT THE PLANE PROCEED IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AND FLY AT A.LOW ALTITUDE AND SLOW SPEED WHICH ENABLE THE REAR DOOR OF THE PLANE TO BE OPEN DURING THE FLIGHT.
"THE HIJACKER APPARENTLY BAILED OUT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND RENO, NEVADA, WHERE, WHEN THE PLANE LANDED, IT WAS DETERMINED THE HIJACKER, AND THE RANSOM MONEY, HAD DISAPPEARED.
"ARTIST CONCEPTION DRAWINGS OF THE HIJACKER WERE PREPARED BY THE FBI EXHIBIT SECTION. HE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
"WHITE MALE, AGE MIDDLE 40S, HEIGHT. 5'10" TO 6'0", WEIGHT 170 TO 180 POUNDS, COMPLEXION OLIVE, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUM SMOOTH, HAIR DARK BROWN OR BLACK, PARTED ON THE LEFT AND COMBED BACK, EYES POSSIBLY BROWN. DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT HE
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PUT ON DARK WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS, VOICE LOW, SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY, NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM THE . MID-WESTERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES; CHARACTERISTICS SMOKER OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING APPAREL : BLACK OR BROWN SUIT; NARROW BLACK TIE, BLACK DRESS SUIT; BLACK RAIN-TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT ; DARK.
MID-WESTERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES; CHARACTERISTICS SMOKER OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING APPAREL : BLACK OR BROWN SUIT; NARROW BLACK TIE, BLACK DRESS SUIT; BLACK RAIN-TYPE OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT ; DARK. BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE, CARRIED A PAPER BAG .4 X 12 X 14 INCHES; BROWN SHOES. REMARKS : VERY POLITE AT ALL TIMES.
"ANYONE HAVING ANY INFORMATION OR KNOWLEDGE BELIEVED TO PERTAIN TO THIS INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE NEAREST FBI FIELD OFFICE, THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF WHICH APPEARS ON THE FIRST PAGE OF MOST LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES."
THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT FBIHQ ADVISED SEATTLE THAT THEY DESIRED TO BE PRECLUDED FROM RESPONDING TO PRESS INQUIRIES CON- CERNING THIS MATTER.
ANY ADDITIONAL PRESS INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS HIJACKING, SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION. SEATTLE IS ESPECIALLY DESIROUS TO LIMIT ALL SPONTANEOUS PRESS RELEASES BY OTHER FIELD DIVISIONS OTHER THAN SEATTLE BECAUSE IT IS DURING THESE PRESS RELEASES THAT CONTRADICTIONS OCCUR AND CONFIDENTIAL
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ALL SPONTANEOUS PRESS RELEASES BY OTHER FIELD DIVISIONS OTHER THAN SEATTLE BECAUSE IT IS DURING THESE PRESS RELEASES THAT CONTRADICTIONS OCCUR AND CONFIDENTIAL
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: SA
SUBJECT:
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE :
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Re Seattle memo of SA . 29, 1978.
dated March b6 b7C
On April 3, 1978,
(protect identity) , Washington, advised he had learned that recently had
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He stated
He said he had additionally
learned that
He said
On April 19, 1978, contact was attempted with supra, with negative results as he was not available. b6 On May 8, 1978. supra, advised he b7C b7D had learned that
He stated that
He stated
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He stated that
it was his impression
He stated, additionally,
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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OPTIONAL FORM NO.
Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 (REV. 1.700) GSAS PMR (4: CFR) 101-11.6 5010-112
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He said except for the
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fact that he returned from there through Seattle, Washington. Leads suggested in the above information have been set forth in an outgoing communication.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DATE:	5/10/78
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REPLY TO ATTN OF:	SA

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT memorandum
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RE:
Re Seattle memo of SA 29, 1978.
dated March
On April 3, 1978, (protect identity) , Washington. advised he had learned that
He stated he had
also learned that
He stated
He said he had additionally
earned that
He said
On April 19, 1978, contact was attempted with supra, with negative results as he was not available.
that
He stated he had
also learned that
He stated
He said he had additionally
earned that
He said
On April 19, 1978, contact was attempted with supra, with negative results as he was not available.
On May 8, 1978,
supra, advised he
had learned that
He stated that
He stated
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He stated that
it was his impression
He stated, additionally,
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TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI. (164-2111)
ATTN. PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
FROM:
SAC; PORTLAND
(164-41) (P)
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ReButel to all Field Divisions dated 5/5/78, captioned, "NORJAK. 0164-81
Referenced airtel instructs that any additional press inquiries concerning this 6 1/2 year old investigation be referred to the Seattle Division for handling and sets forth the text of what Seattle considers the only information that should be released to the press;
Portland concurs in the theory that all media inquiries be handled by one Bureau spokesman in any investiga- tion which has
be referred to the Seattle Division for handling and sets forth the text of what Seattle considers the only information that should be released to the press;
Portland concurs in the theory that all media inquiries be handled by one Bureau spokesman in any investiga- tion which has national or regional interest. Certainly NORJAK falls within this area and Seattle; as office of origin, should indeed respond to all media inquiries to the extent deemed appropriate by Seattle and the Bureau.
Portland feels, however; that its media credibility will not be enhanced with this posture in this case at this point in time - As the Bureau and Seattle are aware, Portland, at Bureau instructions, has been responding since NORJAK began to the national media inquiries, including cooperation in a 30-minute TV documentary. Further, Portland case Agent; again at Bureau request, responded to a background type 2-Bureau 2 Seattle. I Portland
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for "60 Minutes," CBS, New York, on 5/4/78, just prior
to the issuance of retel.
I Portland
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For the Portland Division at this point in time to take. a non-cooperative posture with the media can only diminish the credibility of this Division's media relations, not to mention the overall Bureau credibility with the media. ... I am confident that the information released prior to my arrival in the Portland Division and am equally certain that the information released subsequent to my arrival in the Portland Division has in no way .invaded the privacy of witnesses or. otherwise had any adverse affect on the prosecutive potential of this case: To the contrary, it has been the notoriety generated by Portland's cooperation with the media that has maintained a steady flow of information coming from the general public. It can be readily understood that the failure to solve this case is not the type of. publicity which any individual office of the Bureau as a whole would be soliciting.
It can be readily understood that the failure to solve this case is not the type of. publicity which any individual office of the Bureau as a whole would be soliciting. With the lack of positive investigative leads, the cooperation of the public is for all practical purposes the only, source of informa- tion which may lead to the solution, of the case. . The text of. the release suggested by Seattle certainly does not give the public (our source of leads in this matter) a full profile of "D. B. COOPER.
It is Portland's recommendation that the Bureau adopt the general policy of one Bureau spokesman in any investigation which has national or regional interest and that the information to be released be coordinated by the SAC of that office and the Public Affairs Office at FBIHQ, and that this practice and procedure be established at the outset of the investigation to preclude the very reasons that are articulated by Seattle in retel. Obviously, it then becomes the responsibility of the spokesman office to meet the entire media responsibilities for the Bureau as a whole for the life of the investigation:
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Obviously, it then becomes the responsibility of the spokesman office to meet the entire media responsibilities for the Bureau as a whole for the life of the investigation:
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FBI
Date:
5/15/78
Transmit the following in
Via
AIRTEL
('Type in plaintext or code) AIRMAIL
(Precedence)
TO
:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE,
GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
MEDIA MATTERS
ReBUtel to all Field Offices, 5/5/78 cap-
tioned "NORJAK";
Portland airtel to Bureau, 5/8/78;
Seattle tel calls to Bureau, 5/12;15/78;
SAC, Seattle tel call to SAC, Portland, 5/15/78.
Instant matter pertains to the most recent queries by the producers of the CBS show, "60 Minutes", who are apparently considering the "NORJAK" investiga- tion for. one of its shows. For record purposes, on 5/4/78, SAC, Seattle, received a call from whose business card shows him as "Producer, CBS News, A Division of CBS Inc., 524 West 57 Street, New York, New York, 10019", who indicated he was then in Portland, Oregon doing background on the "NORJAK" investigation.
, 524 West 57 Street, New York, New York, 10019", who indicated he was then in Portland, Oregon doing background on the "NORJAK" investigation. indicated he had permission from FBIHO '( to interview SA Portland Division, concerning this matter, and that he was intending to thereafter come to Seattle and inter- view me. I indicated my surprise that permission had been granted by Bureau headquarters, inasmuch as the last time
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this matter had been discussed with FBIHQ, cooperation with CBS had not been authorized. I personally spoke with who indicated that had called
him on a number of occasions regarding the possibility of a show and that the Bureau had approved Portland and later Seattle, as Office of Origin, being contacted by I returned call and informed him of the above and it was agreed to meet on 5/5/78 at my office.
and that the Bureau had approved Portland and later Seattle, as Office of Origin, being contacted by I returned call and informed him of the above and it was agreed to meet on 5/5/78 at my office.
came to my office at the appointed hour and for approximately the next 1} to 2 hours, he spoke with myself, SA who is the Case Agent in this investigation, and SA who is the Media Repre- sentative for the Seattle Office.
indicated he had spoken at length with SA whom he described as being the "Case Agent", concerning background information about captioned matter. I first informed of the administrative breakdown of an investigation as to Office of Origin, Case Agent, Lead Agent, etc., and that in this investigation, the Case Agent was SA and that the Lead Agent in the Portland
Division was SA I then made available to a copy of the case summary contained in ReBUtel dated 5/5/78 and explained to him the necessity of keeping a certain amount of "identifiers" confidential as this was a pending investigation. asked a multitude of questions deal- ing with: specific comments of the Unsub; the denomina- tions of money that he wanted; type (s) of parachutes asked for and received; any comments
asked a multitude of questions deal- ing with: specific comments of the Unsub; the denomina- tions of money that he wanted; type (s) of parachutes asked for and received; any comments he made to stewardesses; etc. In a number of these areas, it was necessary, for the reasons stated above, to merely reply "no comment", and again refer to the fact that this was a pending investigation and we needed certain information kept confidential to either prove or disprove that a particular individual is or is not the Unsub.
Being perfectly candid, it was obvious that was not entirely pleased with his trip to Seattle and referred to information that he had received from SA of the Portland Office and the fact that he had been so fre- quently quoted in the news media. I informed that
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probably too much information had already been released but this was a most unusual case. I also suggested that per- haps "60 Minutes" could do a positive story about all of the other hijacking cases which we had solved rather than a negative story about one which is still being investi- gated.
suggested that per- haps "60 Minutes" could do a positive story about all of the other hijacking cases which we had solved rather than a negative story about one which is still being investi- gated. I pointed out that this is an on-going investigation which has gone into the background of almost 950 suspects with approximately 910 of them being cleared and that this information is contained in almost 100 volumes of files.
He implied that we had fully cooperated with other news media representatives in this matter to which I replied that insofar as I was concerned, we had given all of the representatives about the same information. I also brought to his attention the fact that the last time the FBI had cooperated with "60 Minutes", one of the narrators had in- sisted on an interview with CLARENCE M. KELLEY, the then Director of the FBI, immediately after he had suffered a great personal tragedy. I commented that this interview was supposed to summarize Mr. KELLEY's thoughts on the Bureau, the changes which he had instituted, morale, etc., and that after granting the interview, which covered a period of about 2 hours (actual time believed to be closer to 4 hours), not one second
, and that after granting the interview, which covered a period of about 2 hours (actual time believed to be closer to 4 hours), not one second of the interview was contained in the show. I told that in my opinion, his program lost a lot of credibility among Bureau personnel because of such action. At that point, he jokingly held his hands up as if in surrender and indicated that he had nothing to do with that particular program.
I further pointed out to that no matter how much "60 minutes" wished to theorize, take things out of context, "voice over-ride" my statements or any other Bureau representative, it was in their power to either make us look good or bad on this investigation and that we had no recourse or platform to publicly rebutt any misquotes, incorrect in- ferences, etc. I noted, however, that the bottom line, inso- far as this or any other investigation in which the Bureau is involved, is to be able to prove or disprove either a suspect is or is not identical with the Unsub and that if we release all of our "Identifiers" to the general public through the news media, it becomes virtually impossible to prove the
able to prove or disprove either a suspect is or is not identical with the Unsub and that if we release all of our "Identifiers" to the general public through the news media, it becomes virtually impossible to prove the case in a court of law.
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In summary, I am sure, expected to virtually be given a free hand in this matter but I feel certain that he understands our position. In all honesty, we cooperated with him as much as we could and gave him no more but no less than we have given any other media representative. He was furnished the name of the author of a locally written book about the case ( "The Ballad of D.B. Cooper - Skviacker" by EMMETT WATSON), and furnished the identity of of Malibu, California, who had pre- Viously done a discreet inquiry for Warner Brothers about the person, JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, who has been alleged to be the Unsub in this case.
For the information of the Bureau, JAMES BRYANT COFFELT has previously served time in a number of prisons and while During their prison association and subsequent to their re- lease, COFFELT, who is now deceased, apparently to believe that he was actually D.
JAMES BRYANT COFFELT has previously served time in a number of prisons and while During their prison association and subsequent to their re- lease, COFFELT, who is now deceased, apparently to believe that he was actually D.B. COOPER. Extensive in- vestigation by the Bureau has virtually eliminated COFFELT as being the Unsub; however, have worked with
(who was des- cribed as a freelance writer, formerly associated with CBS in Los Angeles, California), in preparing a script/story based on interpretation of what COFFELT told him. Apparently considerable money has changed hands in the obtaining of the story and preparation of the script with COFFELT try- ing to in turn, got money from AS recently as last month, United Press International reported a story raising the question that D.B. COOPER was involved in the assassination of Rev. Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. It is felt that such sensational allegations will continue to emanate from and his associates in order to try to get the NORJAK case on "60 Minutes" or some other TV Show. For the information of the Bureau, NBC also considered using the COFFELT story but declined it unofficially because it did not believe COFFELT was the Unsub.
For the information of the Bureau, NBC also considered using the COFFELT story but declined it unofficially because it did not believe COFFELT was the Unsub.
OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
With regard to Portland Airtel, it is not felt that there is any point in disecting that communication and rehash- ing its inferences. Suffice it to say that this matter has personally been discussed by me with the SAC in Portland, who
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agrees that this case, as in all other cases, should have the Office of Origin as the spokesman. Therefore, and in order to avoid any further conflicts and mis-statements, it is recommended that: 1) Portland Office, if it has not al- ready been done by the SAC, specifically advise SA that he should refer all inquiries regarding this investigation to Seattle; 2) that if Portland feels that this will have a detrimental effect on their credibility with the Media as noted in Portland Airtel of 5/8/78, Bureau should consider designating Portland as Office of Origin, noting that an indictment was obtained in that Division; 3) that
that if Portland feels that this will have a detrimental effect on their credibility with the Media as noted in Portland Airtel of 5/8/78, Bureau should consider designating Portland as Office of Origin, noting that an indictment was obtained in that Division; 3) that serious consideration be given to discouraging CBS from pursuing this investigation for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is that this is a pending case, where there are a limited number of "identifiers" left which have not been released to the public and to show how we have eliminated some of the suspects (specifically COFFELT) , could jeopardize the investigation. In addition we should keep in mind the manner in which "60 Minutes" treated the FBI the last time we cooperated with that program. Also, we should recognize that CBS is a "past master" of utilizing inuendoes, flashbacks, conflicting testimony, etc. to sensationalize any story.
Seattle will continue to act as spokesman for the Bureau in this important investigation, UACB.
DB Cooper-16552
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To:
FBI SEATTLE
'Frm.a.
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5, kjast: BRYANT ARTHUR JAMES COFFELT
FBI No.
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To:
FBI SEATTLE
'Frm.a.
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5, kjast: BRYANT ARTHUR JAMES COFFELT
FBI No. 590-868

Doix:	5-10-78
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UNIT STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL AVREAU OF INVITROATION WENNFICATION MMVRION WASHINGTON, D.C. 10337
The fallaring FDA record, HRUIMBER 590 868 , le furnished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. beformation shown on the Idontdecatlon Rocard represents data fromished FUI Day Rageraitat contributivas. WHERE DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FULLTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE OR DISPOSITION 13 MISSED, COMMUNICATE WITH AGENCY CONTARUTAN3 THOSE RHOEAPRINTS,

CONTRIBUIOR of MYGERNKITA	NACH ARE
IS NOT SHOWN OR FULLTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE OR DISPOSITION 13 MISSED, COMMUNICATE WITH AGENCY CONTARUTAN3 THOSE RHOEAPRINTS,

CONTRIBUIOR of MYGERNKITA	NACH ARE NIUMABER	ItUND 00 a&#VE	CHATY	MIPORIN
20 Negsho MO	Bryant Coffelt ₭220	7-9-31	burg., & larc.,	to Juv crt. caso cont in Oot 1931 Circuit Crt., Juv, Div rel to parent 7-11-31
St Ind Rof Hutchinson K9	Bryan Coffelt 10124	6-6432	burg 3rd deg.	I to 5 yrs 4-16-38 rel by PRE.
Co JJall Pawhunka OK	Bryant Coffelt 5270	1-0:34	burglary
SP HeAlester OK	Bryant Coffelt 39139	I-20-34	burglary	6 yrs 4-16-37 diach
60 Beaver City NE	Bryant Coffelt	12-31-38	burglary	3 yrs escaped 1-11-39
SO Riversido CA	Bryant Coffelt 23076 So, Beaver City IC
break, 4-7-39 5	3-20-39
# -- ,arr
** 3++	VÃO 836 Sub 3 Penal Coda April 1939, charge	jail
SP Lincoln NE	Bryant
Coffelt 23076 So, Beaver City IC
break, 4-7-39 5	3-20-39
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** 3++	VÃO 836 Sub 3 Penal Coda April 1939, charge	jail
SP Lincoln NE	Bryant Coffelt 13761	4-11-39	poss of burg toole	3 YES ..
AP Lincoln WC	Bryant Coffelt 14543	8-16-41	break, custody and escape	5 yrs ..
RP Lansing KG	Bryant Coffelt 830$	3-30-44	GTE?	1-5 yz'# 6-3-47 exp ..

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UNMMO STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FUATRAL BUREAU OF DIVESTICATION IDENTIFICATION DIVISION WASHINGTON, D. 0, 20531 590 868
Use of the following FBI cocard, HUMSER H REGULATED BY LAW, It is famished FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY and should ONLY BE USED FOR PURPOSE REQUESTED. When further explanation of artust charge of disporfilan is mondad, communicate directly with the agroty that cantithatod the Haygrorinfu.

CONCREDUTOR OF ANGERPANTS	NAME AND NAYMIM	ASETSTED ÇA ESCEIVED	CHARGE	DIHOMTAX
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