Switchboard as
Norman, b6 Oklahoma, telephone He indicated the recent b7C
press releases re arrests "jarred" his memory and
that a former neighbor aka
who lived across the street of his old address of Portland, Oregon, he believes is identical to the hijacker. 1644-81-8587 2 - Oklahoma City
- Portland (164-41) 2) - Seattle (164-81) 2 (1- (Info)
1981
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stated that
bragged about
the hijacking matter with his son during the time he resided across the street from them, exact date unrecalled. A witness to these statements and who possibly could provide additional information regarding is
Last Name Unknown (LNU), who is employed at the Ruth Ashbrook Bakery, located on the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Tolman in Portland.
advised he resided across the street
from for 3 to 4 years until he moved to the .Strong- burg area, then subsequently moved to Texas and to Norman, Oklahoma. He does not know if still resides on
in Portland.
indicated that he did not contact the FBI previously because he did not associate with the hijacking until he read the newspaper accounts of the Harvey's bombing arrests at Fresno, California.
indicated that he did not contact the FBI previously because he did not associate with the hijacking until he read the newspaper accounts of the Harvey's bombing arrests at Fresno, California. He indicated served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. '
Las Vegas indices negative regarding
(also searched as and/or
2
LEADS
OKLAHOMA CITY DIVISION:
At Norman, Oklahoma:
Will interview.
(phoneticb6
telephone
regarding specific details
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as to why he suspects his former Portland neighbor, as being the hijacker and further information regarding
PORTLAND DIVISION:
At Portland, Oregon:
Will check indices regarding
possibly
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residing in the
Will interview LNU, employee of the Ruth Ashbrook Bakery, corner of Tolman Avenue and Milwaukee, to ascertain the accusation that is possibly identical to D. B. Cooper
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10/1/81

TO :	SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY
FROM :	SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING (A)
00: Seattle
Bufile: 164-2111

Re Las Vegas
(164-60) (RUC)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING (A)
00: Seattle
Bufile: 164-2111

Re Las Vegas investigation at Stateline, Nevada,
entitled
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During the recent arrest of Et Al at Fresno, California, concurrent with investigation at Stateline, Nevada, in the following information was obtained:
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Hotel and Casino, Stateline, Nevada, telephone advised SA of the Las Vegas Division, that near the end of August 1981, as a result of news coverage of the arrests of the suspects, that an older man contacted Harvey's by long distance from Oklahoma and stated he believed that heknew the identity of D. B. Cooper.
The caller identified himself to the Harvey's
Switchboard as
Norman, b6 b7C
Oklahoma, telephone He indicated the recent
press releases re arrests "jarred" his memory and
that a former neighbor aka
who lived across the street of his old address of Portland, Oregon, he believes is identical to the hijacker. 2 - Oklahoma City 2 - Portland (164-41) 2) - Seattle (164-81) 2 -
1647-81-8587 
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1647-81-8587 
(Info)
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7. DB Cooper-18955Kouting Slip 0-7 (Rev. 3-6-81)
(Copies to Office ecked)
TO: SAC: Albany
TO: LEGAT: Houston Oklahoma City Betz Albuquerque Indianapolis Omaha Bogota Kansas City Pittsburgh London Alexandria Jackson Philadelphia Bonn Anchorage Jacksonville Phoenix Hong Kong Atlanta Baltimore Knoxville Portland Manila Birmingham Las Vegas Richmond Mexico City Boston St. Louis Panama City Buffalo Los Angeles Salt Lake City Paris Butte Louisville Chicago Charlotte Memphis :
Buffalo Los Angeles Salt Lake City Paris Butte Louisville Chicago Charlotte Memphis Miami Cincinnati Milwaukee Cleveland Minneapolis San Juan Columbia Mobile Savannah Denver New Haven Springfield El Paso New York City Washington Field Honolulu Norfolk Quantico SAC, New Rochelle (MRA) SAC, Brooklyn-Queens (MRA)
10-5-81
(Date)
RE: NORJAK 00: Seattle
Retention
For appropriate For information optional action Surep, by The enclosed is for your information. If used in a future report, conceal all
sources, paraphrase contents. Enclosed are corrected pages from report of SA dated .
Remarks:
Enc. 1 Bufile Urfile
DB Cooper-18957
FBI/DOJ 164A-81-8588A Little Rock Sacramento Ottawa :
1 Bufile Urfile
DB Cooper-18957
FBI/DOJ 164A-81-8588A Little Rock Sacramento Ottawa San Antonio Rome San Diego San Francisco Tokyo Dallas Newark Seattle Detroit New Orleans Tampa6. 7-7-80) Memorandum
To
: Director, FBI (
)
Date
9/28/81
From : Legal Attache, OTTAWA ( 164-47 ) (RUC)
Subject : NORJAK
00:Seattle
'Reference: Butel, 9/23/81.
Dissemination, as outlined below, was made on dates indicated. copies of
K Pertinent information from retel
Name and Location of Agency
Date Furnished
Ottawa, Ontario
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FBI/ DOJ DB Cooper-18958 .
FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Priority SECRET :
5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile AIRTEL
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 10/8/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM: SAC, MIAMI (164A-552) (CI-1) (FLRA) (RUC)
SUBJECTH NORJAK CAA-HIJACK (00: SEATTLE) Bufile 164A-2111
Re Miami airtel to Seattle, 8/21/81.
SUSPECT
On 9/24/81,
currently residing at
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, telephone that he is self-employed as a Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, telephone
advised SA
previously resided at is a white male, born
with SSAN
was advised of the nature of the inquiry, in that the FBI at Washington, D.C. had received a type-written letter, signed of Cecil, New Jersey, indicating that he resembled a composite photograph of the suspect, D. B. Cooper, in the captioned investigation. He advised that he does have a mother named and that he did work for Renolds Stock Brokerage Firm and also Thompson and Mc Kennon Stock Brokerage Firm in Miami, Florida.
He advised that he does have a mother named and that he did work for Renolds Stock Brokerage Firm and also Thompson and Mc Kennon Stock Brokerage Firm in Miami, Florida. He is well acquainted with several retired FBI Agents in this area, and during the period of time of 11/24/71, he was residing in the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area and was married. Subsequently, he was divorced and has changed his occupation into the
He advised he does have relatives in the southern New Jersey area. He advised that he and his mother recently have had domestic problems with his New Jersey relatives. An aunt had just committed suicide and her daughter has been having a running feud with he and his mother over family problems. He suspects that his niece probably was responsible for the letter written to the FBI about him dated 4/23/81 and the accompanying 2- Seattle 1 - Miami EJF/mil (3)
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photograph. He advised the photograph that was accompanied with the letter was a photograph of his sister's wedding.
He advised the photograph that was accompanied with the letter was a photograph of his sister's wedding. In the photograph, he is depicted on the far left-hand side, standing next to his mother. His sister's husband previously was employed at Caravel Tru Color Studios. Caravel Tru Color Studios' name and address was printed on the reverse side of the photograph. was advised that he was not considered to be a suspect nor was under any investigation regarding this matter. He was also advised of the fact that retired SA and current SAs, including SA
have viewed his photograph and viewed the composite photograph of the "NORJAK" suspect, and have deemed it not to be identical.
know In view of the fact that SAs of the Miami Division who personally haye viewed the composite photograph of the "NORJAK" suspect and determined it not to be identical, and in view of the fact that no further investigation has been requested of the Miami Division, this case is being placed in an RUC status.
2*
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10/8/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, MIAMI (
determined it not to be identical, and in view of the fact that no further investigation has been requested of the Miami Division, this case is being placed in an RUC status.
2*
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DB Cooper-18960AIRTEL X
10/8/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, MIAMI (164A-552) (CI-1) (FLRA) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
HORJAK
CAA-HLJACK
(00: SEATTLE)
Eufile 1644-2111
Re Miami airtel to Seattle, 8/21/81.
SUSPECT
On 9/24/81,
currently residing at
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, telephone advised SA that he is self-employed as a Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, telephone He Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He
previously resided at
Was is a white male, born with SSAN
advised of the nature of the inquiry, in that the FBI at Washington, D.C.
of Cecil, New Jersey, had received a type-written letter, signed
indicating that he
resembled a composite photograph of
the suspect, D. B. Cooper, in the captioned investigation. He advised that he does have a mother named and that he did work for Renolds Stock Brokerage Firm and also Thompson and Me Kennon Stock Brokerage Firm in Miami, Florida. He is well acquainted with several retired FBI Agents in this area, and during the period of time of 11/24/71, he was residing in the Ft.
He is well acquainted with several retired FBI Agents in this area, and during the period of time of 11/24/71, he was residing in the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area and was married. Subsequently, he was divorced and has changed his occupation into the
Ne advised he does have relatives in the southern New Jersey area. He advised that he and his mother recently have had domestic problems with his New Jersey relatives. An aunt had just committed suicide and her daughter has been having a running feud with he and his mother over family problems. He suspects that his niece probably was responsible for the letter written to the FBI about him dated 4/23/81 and the accompanying 2)- Seattle 1 - Miami EJF/mll (3)
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b6 b7C U.S. Departme .. . of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 164A-81
October 8, 1981
NORJAK; CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACK
On November 24, 1971, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon.
164A-81
October 8, 1981
NORJAK; CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACK
On November 24, 1971, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon. At approxi- mately 3:22 PM while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his briefcase contained a bomb which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed at Seattle, Washington, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received the parachutes and the money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and two airline 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 would enable the rear door of the plane (Boeing 727) to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes, and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
Artist conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Exhibit Section and are considered a reasomblelikeness. The black and white composites were prepared initially, and some time later the color composites were prepared to depict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically.
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS NEITHER RECOMMENDATIONS NOR CONCLUSIONS OF THE FBI. IT IS THE PROPERTY OF THE FBI AND IS LOANED TO YOUR AGENCY; IT AND ITS CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE YOUR AGENCY.
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DB Cooper-18963NORJAK; CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACK
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race :	White
Sex:	Male
Age :	Mid 40's
Height:	5'10" to
DB Cooper-18963NORJAK; CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACK
The hijacker is described as follows:

Race :	White
Sex:	Male
Age :	Mid 40's
Height:	5'10" to 6'
Weight:	170 to 180 pounds
Complexion :	Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth
Hair:	Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back
Eyes :	Possibly brown, during later part of flight the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims
Voice:	Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent
Characteristics:	Smoked Raleigh filters type cigarettes
Wearing Apparel:	Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip on type); 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.

By communication dated September 23, 1981, the Butte Division of the Federal Bureau
By communication dated September 23, 1981, the Butte Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation advised that on September 23, 1981,
Alberta Canada,
telephone
advised that
who had information regarding the D. B. Cooper case in which an individual hijacked an airliner in the United States and then parachuted from the aircraft.
turned the telephone conversation
over to
who advised that b7C b7D
his office telephone number is
and his home
telephone number is
in the city of
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DB Cooper-18964
2NORJAK; CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACK
advised that one near the community of Caroline in Alberta, Canada. and
resides
stated that until recently, has been very difficult to converse with. He stated that recently, however, he has caught in the act of and since is dependent upon the continuation of his for his livelihood, he has become somewhat cooperative and conversant with
told that who parachuted from the hijacked airplane in the United States, formerly was
in the Caroline, Alberta, Canada, area.
however, he has caught in the act of and since is dependent upon the continuation of his for his livelihood, he has become somewhat cooperative and conversant with
told that who parachuted from the hijacked airplane in the United States, formerly was
in the Caroline, Alberta, Canada, area. He stated that when he started this he, himself, put up sixty percent of the financing and that put up the other forty percent. He stated that that was prior to the hijacking. He stated, however, that some of are still residing in the area
and do work in the
did confirm that there are persons by who do work with
the name of
recently told that he recently saw north of Caroline, Alberta, Canada, and he was very definite it was him, but he was wearing what appeared to be a wig and false beard. stated that told that he believed probably would
he approached but that ran. has continue to be involved in type employment.
He stated that was very much familiar with the back country and packing and and that type of activity.
was of the opinion that knows the whereabouts of the person known to him as
probably
stated that the he knows always carried a gun, and he would assume that he would be dangerous.
was of the opinion that knows the whereabouts of the person known to him as
probably
stated that the he knows always carried a gun, and he would assume that he would be dangerous.
stated that he is aware that someone has b6 made a deposit for purchase of the property of b7C
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3NORJAK; CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACK
but that there does not appear to be an immediate sale, and he believed that even if the property should become sold, would probably continue to reside in the same general area.
advised that he would continue to make periodic contacts with for the purpose of establishing greater rapport with him. advised he would not specifically engage in conversation regarding
advised that Alberta, Canada, is approximately of Great Falls, of Calgary, Montana, and it is a Alberta, Canada. It is of Red Deer. He advised that there is no commercial airport at however, he stated that there is a good paved runway which would accommodate even a fair-sized twin-engine aircraft in the event that investigators may wish to fly into the area for the purpose of interviewing
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DB Cooper-18966 :
which would accommodate even a fair-sized twin-engine aircraft in the event that investigators may wish to fly into the area for the purpose of interviewing
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DB Cooper-18966 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate AIRTEL
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
10/8/81
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACK
00: SEATTLE
Reference Butte teletype to the Director, dated
September 23, 1981.
Enclosed for the Bureau are the original and five copies of a letterhead memorandum reflecting background data on captioned case and requesting investigation for Legat, Ottawa. Two copies suitable for dissemination to Legat.
Attached to this communication are four artist's composites, two black and white and itwo color, depicting NORJAK Unsub, also known as D. B. Cooper, Dan Cooper.
Legat Ottawa is requested to contact
Alberta, Canada, and determine through identity of who is known
Legat Ottawa is requested to contact
Alberta, Canada, and determine through identity of who is known to him. Develop background data, physical description, and using enclosed photos, determine if identical to Unsub.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
4 - Bureau (Enc. 10) 
(2 - Legat Ottawa) 2 - Seattle RLM : smk
(6)
Searched Semlised Ingexed
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(Time)
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
10/8/81
TO:
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACK
00: SEATTLE
Reference Butte teletype to the Director, dated
September 23, 1981.
Enclosed for the Bureau are the original and five copies of a letterhead memorandum reflecting background data on captioned case and requesting investigation for Legat, Ottawa.
Enclosed for the Bureau are the original and five copies of a letterhead memorandum reflecting background data on captioned case and requesting investigation for Legat, Ottawa. Two copies suitable for dissemination to Legat.
Attached to this communication are four artist's composites, two black and white and two color, depicting NORJAK Unsub, also known as D. B. Cooper, Dan Cooper.
Legat Ottawa is requested to contact
Alberta, Canada, and determine through identity of who is known to him. Develop background data, physical description, and using enclosed photos, determine if identical to Unsub.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
4 - Bureau (Enc. 10) (2 - Legat Ottawa) 2 )- Seattle RLM : smk (6)
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To
:
SĄC, SEATTLE
Date 10/21/81
From
: 
q/x SAC, DENVER (164-704) (P)
Subject :
UNSUB, aka 
164-81
D. B. Cooper
CAA - HIJACKING
(00:
SEATTLE)
Seattle is requested to forward a supply of flyers containing the artist's conception of captioned Unsub to Denver. 2 - Seattle (RM) 2 - Denver BWJ:mfw (4)
1647-81-8592 CHEDEMO
OCT 2 3 1981
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2 - Seattle (RM) 2 - Denver BWJ:mfw (4)
1647-81-8592 CHEDEMO
OCT 2 3 1981
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DB Cooper-1896910/21/81
SAC, SEATTLE
SAC, DENVER (164-704) (P)
UNSUB, aka D. B. Cooper CAA ~ HIJACKING (00: SEATTLE)
Seattle is requested to forward a supply of flyers containing the artist's conception of captioned Unsub to Denver.
2 - Seattle (RM) 2 - Denver BWJ : mfw (4)
164A-81-8312
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DB Cooper-18970UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-8586)
DATE: October 27, 1981
FROM : SA
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
SUSPECT:
00: SEATTLE
Re San Francisco letter to Seattle, dated September 25, 1981.
present age is In view of the fact that years of age and at the time of the captioned case occurred he would have been years of age and not in his mid-40s as D. B. Cooper was described, no further investigation is being conducted in this matter and this individual is not being considered as a suspect in captioned case.
Cooper was described, no further investigation is being conducted in this matter and this individual is not being considered as a suspect in captioned case.
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16417-81-8593 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED
OCT 27 1981 FBI - SEATTLE B
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-18971Memorandum
To
:
SAC, DENVER
(164A-704)
Date
11/6/81
From :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
(P)
Subject :
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
00:
Seattle
Re Denver letter to Seattle, 10/21/81.
Enclosed for Denver are four sets of color and black/ white photos of UNSUB in this matter as requested in referenced letter.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.
2 - Denver (Enc. 4) 
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To
:
SAC, DENVER
(164A-704)
Date
11/6/81
From
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164A-81)
(P)
Subject :
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
00:
Seattle
· Re Denver letter to Seattle, 10/21/81.
Enclosed for Denver are four sets of color and black/ white photos of UNSUB in this matter as requested in referenced letter.
Enclosed for Denver are four sets of color and black/ white photos of UNSUB in this matter as requested in referenced letter.
ARMED & DANGEROUS . 
2 - Denver (Enc. 4) 2 )- Seattle RLM : jsb
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CI	SEATTLE ROUTINE
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UNCLAS

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CG0024 3142356
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UNSUS, AKA. "U.S. COOPER"; CAA-CONFIRMEL HIJACKING ;.
CO:	SEATTLE
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE DIVISION, ON HOVAISALA IA,
1981, VOLUNTARILY	b6 b7C
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE DIVISION, ON HOVAISALA IA,
1981, VOLUNTARILY	b6 b7C
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FOLLOWS:
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SHARED A CELL WITH
AAD	CONSTANTLY PLAPPED The MLJACKING OF A COMACACIAL
JEI	AIRLINER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING WOMEN
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FM M CHICAGO (164-748) (P) (SQ.3)
TO SEATTLE ROUTINE BT
UNCLAS UNSUB, AKA "D.B. COOPER"; CAA-CONFIRMED HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE.
FOR INFORMATION SEATTLE DIVISION, ON NOVEMBER 10,
1981, VOLUNTARILY
APPEARED AT CHICAGO OFFICE, FBI, AND ADVISED AS FOLLOWS:
STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN INCARCERATED FROM
DURING THE LATTER
PART OF HIS INCARCERATION WAS HOUSED AT THE .
WHERE HE
SHARED A CELL WITH
HAD CONSTANTLY PLANNED THE HIJACKING OF A COMMERCIAL JET AIRLINER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING MONEY
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CG 164-748 UNCLAS
TO
WHO WAS
ENTHRALLED WITH IDEA, HAD AGREED TO ATTEMPT SUCH A CRIME. HAD ORIGINALLY OBTAINED HIS HIJACKING PLAN FROM A MOVIE THE INMATES HAD WATCHED.
WAS SEPARATED FROM
IN
LATE AFTER THE ; PUBLIC REPORT
OF CAPTIONED INCIDENT, ATTEMPTED TO RE-ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH THEM TO DETERMINE IF THEY WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HIJACKING. DID NOT LOCATE EITHER INDIVIDUAL, AT THAT TIME.
LATE AFTER THE ; PUBLIC REPORT
OF CAPTIONED INCIDENT, ATTEMPTED TO RE-ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH THEM TO DETERMINE IF THEY WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HIJACKING. DID NOT LOCATE EITHER INDIVIDUAL, AT THAT TIME. HOWEVER, SHORTLY THEREAFTER WAS CONTACTED BY FIRST NAME UNKNOWN, AND
WAS TOLD TO FORGET THE ISSUE, TO DROP FURTHER ENQUIRIES.
FEARING FOR HIS PERSONAL SAFETY, DID NOT PURSUE HIS ATTEMPT TO LOCATE HOWEVER
DID DETERMINE THAT IS NOW OPERATING
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS: WHITE MALE, b7C b7D
MEXICAN-AMERICAN, 5'7"-5'8", 145 POUNDS, POSSIBLY 44-45 YEARS OLD; INMATE NUMBER NO DISCERNIBLE ACCENT;
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160 POUNDS; GRAY HAIR; HAZEL EYES; DOB
POB ; SSAN RESIDENCE:
EMPLOYMENT-DAY
LABORER, "JUST JOBS", 44 14 NORTH BROADWAY,
IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS : WHITE MALE, 5'7", b6
160 POUNDS; GRAY HAIR; HAZEL EYES; DOB
POB ; SSAN RESIDENCE:
EMPLOYMENT-DAY
LABORER, "JUST JOBS", 44 14 NORTH BROADWAY, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED SO THAT SEATTLE CAN EVALUATE. IT IS HIGHLY CONCEIVABLE THAT HAS ONLY SPECULATED ON HIS ORIGINAL CONVERSATIONS SEATTLE SHOULD ADVISE CHICAGO
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NORJACK; CAA-HIJACKING; 00 :' SEATTLE. ( 164-81) ON NOVEMBER: 13, 1931, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, 1ED UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA, UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, WILL RELEASE TO THEATERS NATIONWIDE A MOTION PICTURE TITLED "THE PURSUIT OF'D.'S. COOPER. "THE MOTION PICTURE IS BASED ON THE CAPTIONED CASd. IN ITS ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES IS OFFERING A.ONE MILLION DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF "D. C. CUOPEN" FOR ALACAKE PIRACY. THE ADVERTISING PIONOFIORS .
ONE MILLION DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF "D. C. CUOPEN" FOR ALACAKE PIRACY. THE ADVERTISING PIONOFIORS . STATE In PART . "IF YOU HAVE SUCH INFORKATICH AS TO THE REAL D. S. COOPER, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEASET AGENCY. THIS OFFER EXPIRES MIDNIGHT, DECEMBER 1, 1961."
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UNCLAS NORJACK; CAA-HIJACKING; 00: SEATTLE (164-81)
ON NOVEMBER 13, 1981, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, 100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA, UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, WILL RELEASE TO THEATERS NATIONWIDE A MOTION PICTURE TITLED "THE PURSUIT OF D. B. COOPER." THE MOTION PICTURE IS BASED ON THE CAPTIONED CASE.
IN ITS ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES IS OFFERING A ONE MILLION DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF "D. B. COOPER" FOR AIRCRAFT PIRACY.
IN ITS ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES IS OFFERING A ONE MILLION DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION RESULTING IN THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF "D. B. COOPER" FOR AIRCRAFT PIRACY. THE ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS STATE IN PART "IF YOU HAVE SUCH INFORMATION AS TO THE REAL D. B. COOPER, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. THIS OFFER EXPIRES MIDNIGHT, DECEMBER 1, 1981."
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UNIVERSAL PICTURES INITIATED THE REWARD OFFER ON ITS OWN VOLITION TO PROMOTE THE MOTION PICTURE AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT SHOULD "D. B. COOPER" BE IDENTIFIED.
EACH OFFICE IS INSTRUCTED TO FURNISH SEATTLE, THE OFFICE OF ORIGIN, ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OR CITIZENS. NO INVESTIGATION IS TO BE CONDUCTED BASED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED. SEATTLE WILL DETERMINE VALIDITY OF THE INFORMATION AND ADVISE OFFICES OF NECESSARY INVESTIGATION .
ALL OFFICES ARE TO BEAR IN MIND WHEN CAPTIONED CRIME WAS COMMITTED ON NOVEMBER 11, 1971, UNSUB AKA D. B. COOPER WWS DESCRIBED AS BEING A WHITE MALE, MID-FORTIES, 5' 10" TO 6' 0", 170 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION, AND LATIN APPEARANCE.
COOPER WWS DESCRIBED AS BEING A WHITE MALE, MID-FORTIES, 5' 10" TO 6' 0", 170 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION, AND LATIN APPEARANCE.
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1UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
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SAC, SEATTLE
(164A-81) (P)
DATE:
11/9/81
(8584 (
FROM
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SC LINDA ANN LEWIS
SUBJECT:
NORJAK(A)
00: SE
Re: Suspect Dr. James A. Roman ( deceased)
Qn 10/7/81
Department of Licensing, Olympia, Washington, advised she could locate no drivers license for James A, Roman, born 10/9/27.
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DB Cooper-18984 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO
:
SAC, SEATTLE
(164A-81) (P)
DATE:
11/9/81
(8584(
FROM :
SC LINDA ANN LEWIS
SUBJECT:
NORJAK(A)
00: SE
Re: Suspect Dr. James A. Roman (deceased)
On 10/7/81 Department of Licensing, Olympia, Washington, advised she could locate no drivers license for
Roman (deceased)
On 10/7/81 Department of Licensing, Olympia, Washington, advised she could locate no drivers license for James A. Roman, born 10/9/27.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE
(164A-81) (P)
DATE:
11/9/81
. . (85844
FROM
:
SC LINDA ANN LEWIS
SUBJECT:
NORJAK(A)
00: SE
Re: Suspect Dr. James A. Roman (deceased)
On 10/7/81
Department of Licensing,
Olympia, Washington, advised she could locate no drivers
license for James A. Roman, born 10/9/27.
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DB Cooper-18986Memorandum
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date 11/18/81
From :
SA
Subject : NOR JAK(A)
00: Seattle
RE: Suspect Dr.
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DB Cooper-18986Memorandum
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date 11/18/81
From :
SA
Subject : NOR JAK(A)
00: Seattle
RE: Suspect Dr. JAMES A. ROMAN (deceased)
Re Seattle memos of SA 8/18/81, and
9/19/81.
On 8/26/81,
Office of Special Investigations, Department of Social and Health Services, Vancouver, Washington, was interviewed and the results of this interview are contained in the file.
On 9/18/81, supra, advised he had been unable to determine what kind of cigarettes Dr. Roman smoked but he was aware that Roman' did smoke.
On 10/6/81 and again on 11/2/81, contact with revealed he had no new or pertinent information concerning this matter.
Contact with SC Linda Lewis has revealed the Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, does not have any driver's license information or a photograph of Roman available.
On 11/17/81, contact was attempted with supra,
with negative results as he was not available.
LEAD
SEATTLE AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Fill continue attempts to contact Office of b6 Special Investigations, Department of Social and Health Services, 500 West 8th, Vancouver, and thereafter obtain from him a
LEAD
SEATTLE AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Fill continue attempts to contact Office of b6 Special Investigations, Department of Social and Health Services, 500 West 8th, Vancouver, and thereafter obtain from him a complete description, if available, of Dr. Roman so that attempts can be made to resolve this matter through comparison of Roman's physical description with that of D. B. Cooper's.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date 11/18/81
From :
SA
Subject : NORJAK(A)
00: Seattle
RE: Suspect Dr. JAMES A, ROMAN (deceased)
Re Seattle memos of SA
9/19/81.
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Office of Special Investigations, Department of Social and Health Services, Vancouver, Washington, was interviewed and the results of this interview are contained in the file.
On 9/18/81, supra, advised he had been unable to determine what kind of cigarettes Dr. Roman smoked but he was aware that Roman did smoke.
On 10/6/81 and again on 11/2/81, contact with revealed he had no new or pertinent information concerning this matter.
On 10/6/81 and again on 11/2/81, contact with revealed he had no new or pertinent information concerning this matter.
Contact with SC Linda Lewis has revealed the Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, does not have any driver's license information or a photograph of Roman available.
On I1/17/81, contact was attempted with supra, b7C
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LEAD
SEATTLE AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
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Office of b6 Special Investigations, Department of Social and Health Services, 500 West 8th, Vancouver, and thereafter obtain from him a complete description, if available, of Dr. Roman so that attempts can be made to resolve this matter through comparison of Roman's physical description with that of D. B. Cooper's.
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To
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Date 11/18/81
From : SA
Subject : "OP. JAK (A ) 00: Seattle
RE: Suspect Dr. JAMES A. ROMAN (deceased)
Re Seattle memos of SA 8/18/81, and 9/19/81.
On 8/26/81, Office of Special Investigations, Department of Social and Health Services, Vancouver, Washington, was interviewed and the results of this interview are contained in the file.
On 9/18/81, supra, advised he had been unable to determine what kind of cigarettes Dr. Roman smoked but he was aware that Roman did smoke.
On 10/6/81 and again on 11/2/81, contact with revealed he had no new or pertinent information concerning this matter.
Contact with SC Linda Lewis has revealed the Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, does not have any driver's license information or a photograph of Roman available.
On 11/17/81, contact was attempted with with negative results as he was not available.
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'Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.) Pg. 12, The Columbian Vancouver, Wash.
Date:
11/15/81
Edition:
Title:
Character: NORJAK ог
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Submitting Office:
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Pursuing Cooper
Believe the former FBI agent, not new movie
By BILL DIETRICH' The Columbian Enjoyable juvenile escapism."
That is the reaction the new "Pursuit of D.B. Cooper" movie drew Friday' from the FBI agent who pursued Cooper the longest: Ralph Himmelsbach of West.
Cooper" movie drew Friday' from the FBI agent who pursued Cooper the longest: Ralph Himmelsbach of West. Linn, Ore.'
The movie begins where the known. facts, end about America's most famous skyjacker, the only one never caught. The film follows its fictional Cooper as he flees across the western United States towards Mexico with a pretty girl and the $200,000 extorted from the airline.
.„Himmelsbach, who is writing a book on the case, speculates Cooper was probably an ex-con no one missed when he disappeared and whose bones . lie somewhere in the Washougal River basin:
The : Columbian took the retired agent, how 56, to the film to get his reaction. From the opening moments, the film left the 28-year FBI veteran shaking his head.
The film shows -Cooper, played by Treat Williams, bailing out of a 'Northern Pacific" jetliner on Nov. 24, . 1971, under clear, sunny skies, lariding pear cached survival equip- ment (including a jeep) in a pine forest .:
CHERYL HASELHORST/The Columbian
FBI agent Ralph Himmelsbach settles in to watch D.
1971, under clear, sunny skies, lariding pear cached survival equip- ment (including a jeep) in a pine forest .:
CHERYL HASELHORST/The Columbian
FBI agent Ralph Himmelsbach settles in to watch D.B. Cooper film,
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DB Cooper-18990In reality, said Himmelsbach, Coo- per jumped from a Northwest 727 into a pitch-black November storm, with an estimated chill factor of 69 degrees below zero.
No matter. "The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper" is a popcorn film: light- weight, empty, but fun. Its one real concession to the facts is to show the star tossing a packet of $20 bills into a stream. There is no discernible reason, except to jibe with the 1980 discovery of Cooper money on a Columbia River beach by Van- couver's 8-year-old Brian Ingram.
Himmelsbach's recounting of the truth remains more interesting. The unsolved case, he estimated, cost more to investigate than the original $200,000 ransom. The case made Cooper, a folk hero, and stimulated the subsequent wave of skyjackings. They 'resulted in airport security procedures the public is still paying for.
The case made Cooper, a folk hero, and stimulated the subsequent wave of skyjackings. They 'resulted in airport security procedures the public is still paying for.
The case has plenty of irony, not the least of which is that D.B. Cooper was "found" the night of the hijack- ing.
Himmelsbach explained that after "Dan Cooper", bought a ticket for the flight at Portland International Air- port, the FBI ordered a search of local directories for such a man. They turned up a bewildered D.B. Cooper who was found at home, unaware a skyjacking was going on.
An Associated Press reporter mis- takenly thought this routine check meant the culprit's true initials were D.B. The mistake was retracted the next day, but "D.B." had a poetry Dan lacked. The name stuck.
.Himmelsbach took charge. of the case in Portland, unsucessfully tried that night to follow the lumbering airliner, in the storm by helicopter, then criss-crossed the Ariel vicinity by light plane the following day, Thanksgiving. Cooper was not found - not. then, or in the 'nearly nine subsequent years Himmelsbach worked on and off the case before his retirement in 1980.
then, or in the 'nearly nine subsequent years Himmelsbach worked on and off the case before his retirement in 1980.
So who was D.B. Cooper, and what happened to him? Here are Him- melsbach's speculations: ,
Cooper was likely an ex-con: first, because he had the ruthlessness
to terrify 42 passengers and demand $200,000, and second, because he was so unloved that no one inquired about his disappearance. Authorities ex- haustively searched missing person. reports, prison records, etc., without success.
He may have been from the Tacoma area. He had no foreigni accent, and remarked to a stewardess that he could recognize Tacoma from the air, He specifically asked for parachutes from nearby McChord Air Force Base, showing some familiari- ty with the area.
Cooper was an amateur sky- diver. He asked. for four parachutes, but cut the cords from the one easiest to use, presumably to tie the 21-pound canvas sack of money around his waist. A second chute was ignored. The two that disappeared included a small, hard-to-control emergency chute for acrobatic pilots, and a chute used to train Air Force chute
The two that disappeared included a small, hard-to-control emergency chute for acrobatic pilots, and a chute used to train Air Force chute packers. Unknown to authorities when it was given to Cooper, the pariels on that last chute were sewn together and would not open.
.. Cooper had no known naviga- tional instruments, no known food or water, and jumped wearing a busi- ness suit and loafer shoes. He had no gloves, no goggle, no helmet, no boots. If a chute deployed, its normal speed plus high winds would have sent him into the ground at 50 mph.
Cooper could not have been planning to jump to a cached set of survival gear. He asked to go to several cities - all requiring differ- ent air routes - before agreeing Reno was as far as the plane could go with its fuel.
Although the pilot's best esti- mate put Cooper's bailout in the vicinity of Ariel, Himmelsbach thinks Cooper died in the Washougal River basin. The money found on the shores of the Columbia River could not have. been washed upstream from the. mouth of the Lewis River, the agent said.
The money found on the shores of the Columbia River could not have. been washed upstream from the. mouth of the Lewis River, the agent said. The next nearest major watershed above the famous beach is the Washougal.
Himmelsbach thinks Cooper land- ed, walked or crawled to a stream for
water, died of injuries or exposure, and lay undisturbed all winter: Spring floods washed some of the money down the Washougal to the Columbia River, and it floated down the Columbia to be discovered eight years later.
Regrets? Few. Himmelsbach said the case was his most interesting. .
"I don't feel he got away with it," he said. 'I'm comfortable. I sleep at nights."
Besides a possible book contract, the case has also brought Him- melsbach national publicity. He is tentatively scheduled to appear Mon- day on Good Morning America.
The money? Except for the Ingram- discovery, not a bill of it has turned up, either here or overseas.
Cooper? Himmelsbach presented the facts to a grand jury five years after the Cooper caper, when the statute of limitations would have run out.
Himmelsbach presented the facts to a grand jury five years after the Cooper caper, when the statute of limitations would have run out. The resulting indictment means Cooper could still go to prison, jf ·caught.
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TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority 
Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
11/18/81
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164A-220) (P) (SJRA)
RE :
UNSUB; aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Orient Airlines
Flight 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
emploved at
On 11/16/81,
(PROTECT IDENTITY) currently
telephone number
San Jose, California,
advised SA
of the San Jose Resident Agency, of the
following:
advised that his be identical to the D. B. Cooper involved in the above-captioned matter. His in Redondo Beach, California. He advised that at that time the U. S. Coast Guard and the Sheriff's Department conducted a search for the body of but no body was ever
S. Coast Guard and the Sheriff's Department conducted a search for the body of but no body was ever found. He advised that the boat was anchored approxi- mately 200 yards from shore, and his clothing and
could possibly
advised that he subsequently found
wallet were found on the boat. There were apparently no signs of foul play at that time. out from his ex-wife that did not, in fact, drown, and that he was currently alive and residing in Tacoma, Washington, under an assumed name. said that there was no insurance monies involved and as far as he could determine, there was no financial motive for his pretending to be dead. He said that he has not observed him personally, but only has received the information through his ex-wife and kids. 
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requested that his wife not find out that he is the one who exposed his because if she did, he would probably
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Race
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Sex
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Height
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Weight
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wore prescription sunglasses, high cheekbones, broad nose Approximately 40 years old Heavy smoker; having a pilot's license; speaks fluent Spanish
advised that his wife's , but after they were divorced, she remarried
maiden name is
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advised that his occurred approximately four days prior to the D. B. Cooper incident.
The above information is being provided to the Seattle Division for whatever action deemed necessary.
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Date
11/18/81
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164A-220) (P) (SJRA)
RE :
UNSUB; aka
Dan Cooper
Northwest Orient Airlines
Flight 305
11/24/71
CAA - HIJACKING
On 11/16/81.
( PROTECT IDENTITY) currently
employed at
telephone number
San Jose, California,
advised SA
of the San Jose Resident Agency, of the
following :
advised that his could possibly be identical to the D.B. Cooper involved in the above-captioned matter. His in Redondo Beach, California. He advised that at that time the U. S. Coast Guard and the Sheriff's Department conducted a search for the body of but no body was ever found.
Coast Guard and the Sheriff's Department conducted a search for the body of but no body was ever found. He advised that the boat was. anchored approxi- mately 200 yards from shore, and his clothing and wallet were found on the boat. There were apparently no signs of foul play at that time. advised that he subsequently found
out from his ex-wife that did not, in fact, drown, and that he was currently alive and residing in Tacoma, Washington, under an assumed name. said that there was no insurance monies involved and as far as he could determine, there was no financial motive for his pretending to be dead. He said that he has not observed him personally, but only has received the information through his ex-wife and kids. 
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DB Cooper-18996it has been ten years since i took the plunge from flight 305 never planned on contact but the feeling is probably mutual while i obviously did not overestimate my abilities, i have underestimated public reaction to the event. : instead ofla din memory it seems that 'the mythmakers have been hard Att, work. first the-cult-following,- then articles and books, and now:a movie, none of which. ever broke my. silence. but: now comes a million dollar reward! perhaps turning"myslfin would be a wise and profitable decision .. i .. propose that i give myself up. ifthe following conditions are met: i must have assurances, that my surrender will qualify for, the reward; tothat effecti want a joint-legal opinion. and. agreement .by. the justice department and universal. i will return the money to northwest if they agree to refrain from all, future legal proceedings against me i will plead guilty .to a one year punishable misdemeanor to be served at a minimum federal facility; to that effect;i want an agreement signed by the attorney general . if this can be cone in time i-will .
to a one year punishable misdemeanor to be served at a minimum federal facility; to that effect;i want an agreement signed by the attorney general . if this can be cone in time i-will .surrender to the director.ofithe fhi, personally on november 24. act quickly, i believe this to be in everyones best interests, "even universal;"a million will be 'a small amount for the unlimited press coverage and curiosity think itioyer if you agree, place a notice in the new york times!" personal' como reading "come" home d.b. ; all is forgivenl `on november sty iwill then recontact over specifics. .. p ski would like to fere ated thanks to captain scott and cool' conuuct at the time.
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it has been ten years since i took the plunge from flight 305 never planned on contact but the feeling is probably mutual While iobviously did not overestimate my
URGENT
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it has been ten years since i took the plunge from flight 305 never planned on contact but the feeling is probably mutual While iobviously did not overestimate my abilities, i have underestimated public reaction' to the event. : instead ofla' dip; memory it seems that the mythmakers have been hard at work' first the cult -- following ,- then articles and books and now: movie ,: none of which. ever broke my. silence. but now comes a million dollar rewardt perhaps turning myelf in would be a wise and profitable decision .. i. propose that i give myself up if the following conditions are met :. i must have assurances that my surrender Will qualify for; the reward; to that effect) i want a joint-legal opinion. and. agreement by the justice department and universal. i will return the money to northwest if they agree to refrain from all future legal proceedings against me; Will plead guilty .to a one year punishable misdemeanor fo be served at a minimum federal facility; to that effect i want an agreement signed by the attorney general. if this can be-Cona in time i-will surrender to the director.
punishable misdemeanor fo be served at a minimum federal facility; to that effect i want an agreement signed by the attorney general. if this can be-Cona in time i-will surrender to the director.ofithe fhi"personally on november 24. act quickly, i believe this to be in everyones best interests, even universal; a million will be a small amount for the unlimited press coverage and curiosity.think it over if you agree, place a notice in the new york times !: personal' column reading "come home d.b. , all is forgiven! on november 1 i will. then recontact over specifics. .. . p.s. i would like to. offer. belated thanks to captain scott and cool conduct at the time.
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the following have been contacted :.. fbi/ northwest_universal/ please contact each other.
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11/24/81
Director, TRI (164-2111) SAC, Philadelphia NORJACK (A) : 00: SPATTLF
Enclosed for Philadelphia and Seattle are tuo copies each of an envelone and a letter signed D. B. Cooper.
For information of Philadelphia, shortly after 3:00 n.s. Pacific Standard Tiro, 11/24/71, a lono white male traveling from Portland, Oreron, to Seattle, Washington, on Flight 305, Northwest Orient Airlines, displayed the contents of his brief case to a stewardess on the plane indicating to her it was a borh and that it would be exploded unless his demands were net. The hijacker indicated his willingness to exchange the safety of the passengers for $300,000 and four parachutes, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with the bijecher's instructions and once the money and parachutes were loaded on the plane and it was being refueled, he allowed the 3f
indicated his willingness to exchange the safety of the passengers for $300,000 and four parachutes, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with the bijecher's instructions and once the money and parachutes were loaded on the plane and it was being refueled, he allowed the 3f passengers aboard and two airline stewardesses to deplane. The hijacker indicated a desire to fly to Mexico City and instructed the plane tale off in a sontherly direction, fly at a low altitude and slow sneed, and that the lower rear door in the planc he onened during flight. All of the hijacker's derands were met and all members of the crew remained ir the pilot's cabin as the hijacker had ordered. When the flight landed at Reno, Nevada, for refueling, it was determined that the hijacker, tro parachutes and the ranson money had disappeared.
An intensive investigation was instituted with negative results.
The hijacker was first identified as D. B. Cooper, but a later check of the passenger manifest showed the name he used in buying a ticket with cash bas Dan Cooper. Fis actual identity novor has been confirmed.
The enclosed letter is being furnished to receiving offices for possible future lead purposes.
Fis actual identity novor has been confirmed.
The enclosed letter is being furnished to receiving offices for possible future lead purposes.
Enclosures (2) 
1 - Seattle (164-$1)
164 81-8603
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
To whom it may concern:
The enclosed info may be helpful to you, though I imagine you are already familiar with it. It certainly amazed me when hear from you. With the release of the Universal movie, I thought I'd just double-check and see if you were aware of D.B. Cooper's movements.
Sincerely.
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Lookout D.B. Cooper in Cambridge
bry Ken Lizotte
The news media in this town ain't so special, nor are the F.B.I .. anywhere. They've been tracking down D.B. Cooper for years, water 197t in fact. and looking for the $200 G's he obtained in ransom from an ahline injacking, a feat of no miniscule proportion considering he escaped ~~ yes, ESCAPED!
and looking for the $200 G's he obtained in ransom from an ahline injacking, a feat of no miniscule proportion considering he escaped ~~ yes, ESCAPED! - by parachuting into the Southern California countryside. The one that did it, AND GOT AWAY. that's Daniel B. Cooper.
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Legend has it, however, that Cooper dropped the money, either in part or all, as he floated to earth, and that twenty-dollar bills were chus deposited thecar; hemit the towus and villages in his landing arra. Yet. strangely, none of the money, not one buck!, was ever found, and even more stange, every year, on the anniversary of his escape, the towns and villages in that area throw a "D.B. Cooper Celebration" to honor him for, well, for something! They appreciate him, though one can only speculate as to why, and there seems to be a genuine hope that the feds never catch him, whenever he may be.
And could that "wherever" be, or have been, Cambridge? According to a most reliable source of mine, a D.
And could that "wherever" be, or have been, Cambridge? According to a most reliable source of mine, a D. B. Cooper lived near Central Square during the winter months of 1978. Bis nante was clearly displayed on a mailbox and cutrespondence to and from him was regularly delivered. Was this the samer n B.
unresponded with many . well-known public officials, including Anti F. Bions, lommer chairman of the Federal Revive Bond, Bob Bergland, Secret.ny ul Agriculture. Benjamin F. Bailar, Postmaster-General of the I'nitrd States, our own Mel Thomson of New Hampshire, and 3 Dr. Red Metrowich, chairman of the Board of Trustery of the Southern Africa Freedom Foundation. Apparently, Cooper wrote to Metrowich asking about getting mm ol the county and rwaping to South Africa. His initial contact, however, had been with Thomson, who had directed him to Metrowich. Was Thomson collaborating with hijacker Cooper to help him gut out of the country? Or was Thomson unaware that a hijacker seven years earlier had been named D.
Was Thomson collaborating with hijacker Cooper to help him gut out of the country? Or was Thomson unaware that a hijacker seven years earlier had been named D.B. Cooper? Whatever the answer, did Thomson, or any of the others report this correspondence to the FBI as any good law- abiding American should? A check with both the Bureau and offices of these gentlemen reveals they did not.
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D.B. Cooper Was Here
by Ken Lizotte :
I have been passed more evidence that D.B. Cooper, the 1971 hijacker who . tatajutl with $200,000 somewhere over the Similiin California countryside, actually surineed-at least briefly -in Cambridge .. Cooper has been eluding the F.B.L. rather successfully all though itx seventies, but my source (kt's call him, The Lurksclaims that a D.B. Cooper lived in the Boston ales bom 1977 to at least law 1978 He also maintains that prominent U.
B. Cooper lived in the Boston ales bom 1977 to at least law 1978 He also maintains that prominent U.S. officials Quew this but did not repon it to the Boncan. The Link also says that lotmim New Hanywhite Goygano Mel Thomson gave information to Cooper conarning the possibility of nansmigration to South Africa. The question, then, is what this the D.B. Cooper, and, whover it was, who did Goran Thomson think it was?
Also, who did Arthur F. Burns, kommer chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. think he was communicating with when Iw received a louer humm a D.B. Cooper dated December 30, 1977? This letter is noteworthy, since Compri imbeates that if Benny is interested, Cooper might actually send him some Atoner. Why? Surely. Bins has enough of his own, and yet, Ise was a D.B. Cooper (!) offering money in the outgoing chairman of the F.R.B ! One can only surmix how much and for what wwwon, and in any case. why, like Thomson, did Burnssay nothing alwant the pante to law enforcement officials?
The Lusk has alkved this portion of the letter av esalener: "I've been watching you work very
why, like Thomson, did Burnssay nothing alwant the pante to law enforcement officials?
The Lusk has alkved this portion of the letter av esalener: "I've been watching you work very closely all the yeats you've been lwad of the Fed. and I think you've done a great job. BrHer shan I could du. that's kry sine. I mean, is ain't easy keeping money hom getting out to thepeople the way you bar ... xxneboch's got to keep money Page 4 THE EDGE - March 24, 1980
from lafting into the wrong hands. . . . I will most ngra yoi having your job because 1 will not be able to hear of yott amine. Masin they 'B ante a story about you in People? I hope so, because I wonukl souris now being able to read about what you've been doing with uansett. Whatever happens. be acuve. Don't let the coontmy get you down, it's nos yont wany anynaar."
1/tchi? '1 his is an ouflow stx aking? Is this on the Jewel is what? The Link says it is. but offers noexplanation, Why then would D.B. Cooper, the outlaw, contend Aithast F. Bunans Int his wink with the FR B? Could this le code? Does Cooper know what he's talking alxan when he writes.
Bunans Int his wink with the FR B? Could this le code? Does Cooper know what he's talking alxan when he writes. "h sint's casy keeping money from falling into the wrong hands?" The F.B.1. hay certainly Ixen wringing its own hands as it's sonned high and low In the two hundred shon from Cooper's bijar king smsom.
The kicker here is thai later in the letter, Cooper offers Burns a loan! "I coukt wend you a few backs." he says "Nothing's too good for a pal like you. AND FOR AI.I. YOU'VE DONE." (Emphasis mine!) The letter ends: "I wouldn't charge as much interest as the banks do, so don't worry about that part! Please contact me if I can help. I'M ALWAYS AROUND." (Emphasis, once again, my own!)
Most inyromantis, loneves, there is a reply from Burns, dated January 6, 1978, on FRB stationery and addressed to D.B. Cooper, Cinin idge. Massachusetts.
Unless The Luck has somehow strlen FRB leuerheads. Anton Beans must havea copy of this reply somewhere in his own files! Does the Bureau know this? Again. why didn't Bains report these communiqués in the first place?
Anton Beans must havea copy of this reply somewhere in his own files! Does the Bureau know this? Again. why didn't Bains report these communiqués in the first place?'
The reply is terse, even poplexing: "ll Win good of you to write mengen toush . I deeply appreciate yom kind thoughts." That's it! Maybe Burns is nieteh simple, maybe it neves crossed hey mind that this might be the same D.B. Couper.
But how, really, do any of us know los certain that it was not 0
dittrarmi than Richard Nixon, a Har an. .. chrat?
Ronald Reagan is calling for tax to . across the bond In all taxpayers, Pea!'. a been on wages, prices, remy, inten .: mater, and jnofus. He does not memimo: . here on TAXES, the one thing that . Killing all American wallets a. : pent ketinady. Kenneth is falling in in- parsing, In Congress of the Parapluie : - Hawkins Full Lanpkwmint Bill, and the. National Health Instance Bill, these then. wary of legislation aw highly inflationar and totally waneress.ny. This legislation will hent the very people that Kenneth is. commerined about: the pom, elderly.
ny. This legislation will hent the very people that Kenneth is. commerined about: the pom, elderly. il not want the big government tha: Kennedy Hands im. Kennedy is calling fa minorities and women. This proposed . legislation would tax these people even mote. Ixcause the hidden tax, inflation, hurts thexe groups the bandfest. Miss Riley, Ronald Reagan and his "pxifornaner" in New Hampshire may not be to your liking, but i'll take him any day over main buffoon Troms Massachusetts.
Lawinice A. Cunningham Quisey, MA.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
To whom it may concern:
The enclosed info may be helpful to you, though I imagine you are already familiar with it. It certainly amazed me when hear from you. With the release of the Universal movie, I thought I'd just double-check and see if you were aware of D.B. Cooper's movements.
Sincerely,
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11/27/81
Director, FBI SACs, Boston Seattle , KORJAK INFORMATION CONCERNING CO: SEATTLE 
Enclosed for receiving offices are two copies cach of a letter from to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D. C., dated 11/13/81 with two enclosures.
FBIHO recently received the above letter and enclosures
from
Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Doston conduct appropriate investigation. Enclosures (2)
1CHA-11-8605 00010 1/ 20 1981
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11/27/81
Director, FBI SACs, Boston Seattle
NORJAK INFORMATION CONCERNING 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for receiving offices are two copies each of a letter from to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D. C., dated 11/13/81 with two enclosures.
FBIHO recently received the above letter and enclosures Gloucester, Massachusetts. from
Boston conduct appropriate investigation. Enclosures (2)
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Enclosures (2)
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DB Cooper-19014 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
11/25/81

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:	SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571) (RUC)

SUBJECT:
NORJACK ;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
The following information is being furnished to Seattle for whatever action deemed appropriate.
On 11/16/81,
Phoenix, Arizona, telephone
(work telephonically
furnished the following information:
advised that in 1968, he had attended the
Virginia. At this time he became very well acquainted
with one
who was
from the state
of Montana, and was also attending According to his first name of always went by initials and always talked about wanting to since he was into sky diving
At this time he became very well acquainted
with one
who was
from the state
of Montana, and was also attending According to his first name of always went by initials and always talked about wanting to since he was into sky diving pretty
heavily. advised that he had thought about this over the years and that a sketch of Cooper seen by him in the newspaper looked a lot like further described a white male, 5' 8" tall, 130 pounds, believed to be from ( phonetic) Montana, in excellent physical condition was known to have a tattoo of
had obtained advised that at the conclusion of had returned
address
in Montana. He stated he had obtained but had lost it and that he had not heard from since.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 - Seattle 1 - Phoenix FC/kjw (3) 1*
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
The following information is being furnished to Seattle for whatever action deemed appropriate.
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, PHOENIX (164A-571) (RUC)
SUBJECT:
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
The following information is being furnished to Seattle for whatever action deemed appropriate.
On 11/16/81, Phoenix, Arizona, telephone
(work
telephonically
furnished the following information:
advised that in 1968, he had attended the
with one
Virginia. At this time he became very well acquainted who was
from the state
of Montana, and was also attending According to his first name of always went by initials and always talked about wanting to since he was into sky diving pretty
heavily. advised that he had thought about this over the years and that a sketch of Cooper seen by him in the newspaper
looked a lot like
further described
as being
a white male, 5' 8" tall, 130 pounds, believed to be from (phonetic) Montana, in excellent physical condition was known to have a tattoo of
had obtained advised that at the conclusion of
had returned
address
in Montana. He stated he had obtained but had lost it and that he had not heard from since.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS - Seattle 1 - Phoenix FC/kjv (3)
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To :
ARMED AND DANGEROUS - Seattle 1 - Phoenix FC/kjv (3)
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To : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Date 12/2/81
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164-36) RUC
Subject : NORJACK CAA - HIJACKING 00: SE
ReButel 11/11/81.
On 11/23/81,
Milwaukee,
Wis., telephonically contacted the Milwaukee Office and advised that a landlord that he is involved with regard- ing a is a look-a-like for D. B. Cooper.
stated he could not provide a description of this individual as he only saw him once about a month and one half ago. He did, however, state that he has thin hair and that his facial features are pretty much the same as Cooper. He gave this individual's name as Milwaukee.
stated that he saw during an adverse
examination taken of
described as being eccentric. He bought the property he now has two years ago for cash, but now is on the verge of bankruptcy. He stated that it adds up that a person with his personality would not be able to accumulate a large amount of money on his own.
stated that after the adverse examination, acted just like Paul Newman would act.
He stated that it adds up that a person with his personality would not be able to accumulate a large amount of money on his own.
stated that after the adverse examination, acted just like Paul Newman would act. On the way down Wisconsin Avenue just after the exam, he kept looking back at and grinning.
stated that he would like more information regarding Cooper so he could check this out.
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ReButel 11/11/81.
On 11/23/81.
Milwaukee,
Wis.,
ing a
telephonically contacted the Milwaukee Office and advised that a landlord that he is involved with regard- is a look-a-like for D. B. Cooper.
stated he could not provide a description of this individual as he only saw him once about a month and one half ago. He did, however, state that he has thin hair and that his facial features are pretty much the same as Cooper. He gave this individual's name as Milwaukee.
He did, however, state that he has thin hair and that his facial features are pretty much the same as Cooper. He gave this individual's name as Milwaukee.
stated that he saw during an adverse
examination taken of
described as being eccentric. He bought the property he now has two years ago for cash, but now is on the verge of bankruptcy. He stated that it adds up that a person with his personality would not be able to accumulate a large amount of money on his own.
stated that after the adverse examination, acted just like Paul Newman would act. On the way down Wisconsin Avenue just after the exam, he kept looking back at and grinning.
stated that he would like more information regarding Cooper so he could check this out.
Indices negative regarding
(2) Seattle 1 - Milwaukee BKC (3)
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To
: Director, FBI (
)
Date 11/30/81
From : Legal Attache, Ottawa ( 164A-47 ) ( p )
Subject : NORJAK CAA - HIJACK
00: SEATTLE
'Reference:
Seattle airtel, with LHM, 10/8/81.
7-7-80) Memorandum
To
: Director, FBI (
)
Date 11/30/81
From : Legal Attache, Ottawa ( 164A-47 ) ( p )
Subject : NORJAK CAA - HIJACK
00: SEATTLE
'Reference:
Seattle airtel, with LHM, 10/8/81.
Dissemination, as outlined below, was made on dates indicated.
8 1_copies of re LHM. Pertinent information from
Name and Location of Agency
Date Furnished
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TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
FBI
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
12/7/81
TO:
SAC, CHICAGO (164-748)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81-8595) (P)
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING (A)
00:
SEATTLE
Re Chicago teletype to Seattle, November 10, 1981.
While information in referenced teletype does appear
nebulous due to the nature of this case, Chicago Division should
obtain photo of
Also obtain
While information in referenced teletype does appear
nebulous due to the nature of this case, Chicago Division should
obtain photo of
Also obtain physical and
background data through Illinois State Prison.
Note that generally fits description of unknown subject. Bear in mind that unknown subject was described in 1971 as follows:

Sex :	Male
Race :	White, American
Age:	Mid 40s
Height:	5'10" - 6'0"
Weight :	170 - 180 1bs.
Complexion :	Latin appearance
Hair:	Dark Brown or Black
Eyes :	Possibly Brown
Other:	Smokes Raleigh Cigarettes

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TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority
5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority AIRTEL Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
12/7/81

TO :	SAC, CHICAGO	(164-748)
FROM:	SAC, SEATTLE	(164A-81-8595) (P)

NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING (A)
00:
SEATTLE
Re Chicago teletype to Seattle, November 10, 1981.
While information in referenced teletype does appear nebulous due to the nature of this case, Chicago Division should obtain photo of Also obtain physical and background data through Illinois State Prison.
Note that generally fits description of unknown subject. Bear in mind that unknown subject was described in 1971 as follows:

Sex:	Male
Race:	White, American
Age :	Mid 40s
Height:	5'10" - 6'0"
Weight:	170 - 180 lbs.
Bear in mind that unknown subject was described in 1971 as follows:

Sex:	Male
Race:	White, American
Age :	Mid 40s
Height:	5'10" - 6'0"
Weight:	170 - 180 lbs.
Complexion :	Latin appearance
Hair:	Dark Brown or Black
Eyes :	Possibly Brown
Other:	Smokes Raleigh Cigarettes

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2 - Chicago @ - Seattle RLM: lah (4)
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(Number)
(Time)
Per
DB Cooper-19021
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FBI
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-82) (P)
Date 12/8/81
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK
On November 24, 1981, at 5:52 p.m. , an individual identifying himself as Puyallup, Washington, home telephone number contacted the Tacoma Resident Agency and advised that he had recently seen a photograph of the hijacker D. B. Cooper, and he believes that the photograph bears a striking resemblance to an individual he went to high
Cooper, and he believes that the photograph bears a striking resemblance to an individual he went to high school with. This individual is
telephonically
stated that he and 
graduated from Puyallup High School, Puyallup, Washington, in He last 
saw ago. was a member of the
Puyallup, Washington, seven or eight years
LEAD :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON
Conduct appropriate investigation at in an effort to determine if suspect may possibly be D. B. Cooper.
DSM : lah (2) lan
Puyallup Id:
164-81-8611 SEARCHED SERIALIZED LE THED 0 
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DB Cooper-19028
1* Memorandum r
A
₹
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Date 12/8/81
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK
On November 24, 1981, at 5:52 p.m., an individual identifying himself as
telephonically Puyallup, Washington, home telephone number contacted the Tacoma Resident Agency and advised that he had recently seen a photograph of the hijacker D.
, an individual identifying himself as
telephonically Puyallup, Washington, home telephone number contacted the Tacoma Resident Agency and advised that he had recently seen a photograph of the hijacker D. B. Cooper, and he believes that the photograph bears a striking resemblance to an individual he went to high school with. This individual is
stated that he and graduated from He last
Puyallup High School, Puyallup, Washington, in
saw ago. was a member of the
Puyallup, Washington, seven or eight years
LEAD:
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON
Conduct appropriate investigation at in an effort to determine if suspect may possibly be D. B. Cooper.
DSM: lah (2) 176 + Meridan
C/A:
164-81-8611 b6 b7C
DEC 8
Permollige. ble-afungh ! 1* 7
DRUH
DB Cooper-19029
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UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS, INC., 100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA, UNIVERSAL CITY, CA. 91608, 213-985-4321
November 20, 1981
FBI J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building Tenth and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20535
Re: "THE PURSUIT OF D. B. COOPER"
Dear
Enclosed for your information is an undated letter from a "d.
20535
Re: "THE PURSUIT OF D. B. COOPER"
Dear
Enclosed for your information is an undated letter from a "d.b. cooper" together with envelope bearing a Philadelphia postmark but no return address, which we have received. aa
Enclosure
1647-81-8612
1991
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DB Cooper-19030
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b6 b7c. it has been ten years since i took the plunge from flight 305. i never planned on contact but the feeling is probably mutual. "while i obviously did not overestimate my abilities, i have underestimated public reaction to the event. instead of a dim memory it seems that the mythmakers have been hard at work. first the cult following, then articles and books, and now a movie. none of which ever broke my silence. but now comes a million dollar reward! perhaps turning myslf in would be a wise' and profitable decision. i propose. that i give myself. up if .. the following conditions are met: i must have assurances that my surrender will qualify for the reward; to that effect i want a joint legal opinion and agreement by the.
the following conditions are met: i must have assurances that my surrender will qualify for the reward; to that effect i want a joint legal opinion and agreement by the. justice department and universal. i will return the money to northwest if they agree to refrain from all future legal proceedings, against me: i will plead guilty to a one year punishable. misdemeanor to be served at a minimum federal facility; to that effect i want an agreement signed by the attorney general. if this can be done in time. i will surrender to the director of the fbi personally on november 24. act quickly, i believe this to be in everyones best interests, even universal; a million will be a small"amour for the unlimited press .coverage and .curiosity. ""think it.over if you agree, place a notice in the new york times' personal column reading "come home d. b. , all is forgiven" on november /S i will. then recontact over specifics. ,p.s. i would like to offer belated thanks to captain scott and cool conduct at the time ......
sincerely not yours
d.b. cooper
for their b6 b7C
the following have been, contacted; fbi/ northwest/ universal/@nytime please contact each other.
cooper
for their b6 b7C
the following have been, contacted; fbi/ northwest/ universal/@nytime please contact each other.
DB Cooper-19031 ADELPHIA. PT PM
Domestic Mail
9
US Postage
UNIVERSAL PICTURES LEGAL DEPT. PROHORLEMOND BA 91037L/F. NO. HOLLYWOOD, CA. 91603 8
GJE3
URGENT
DB Cooper-19032
b6 b7CUNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS, INC., 100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 91608
RSAL NOV23'e! 20
CALIF P3 0573301
4042
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FBI J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building Tenth and Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20535
DB Cooper-1903312/7/81
AIRTEL
Director, FBI (164-2111) 
SACs, Philadelphia (Enclosures 2) Seattle (164-81) (Enclosures 2),
NORJAK (A) ; 00: SEATTLE
ReBuairtel to Philadelphia dated 11/24/81.
Enclosed for Philadelphia is the original envelope and letter from Universal City Studios, Incorporated, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, california, dated 11/20/81, with two enclosures.
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy each of the above- mentioned envelope and letter from dated 11/20/81 with two enclosures.
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy each of the above- mentioned envelope and letter from dated 11/20/81 with two enclosures.
On 11/24/81, the Bureau furnished the Philadelphia and Seattle Divisions two copies each of an envelope and a letter signed "d. b. cooper."
FBIHQ recently received a letter from with an undated letter enclosed from unsub using the name "d. b. cooper" together with an envelope bearing a Philadelphia postmark.
Above information is being set forth for informational purposes.
164A-81-8613
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DB Cooper-19034
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b6 b7C
b6 b7C12/7/81
AIRTEL
Director, FBI (164-2111)
SACs, Philadelphia (Enclosures 2) Seattle (164-81) (Enclosures 2) NORJAK (A) ; 00: SEATTLE
ReBuairtel to Philadelphia dated 11/24/81.
Enclosed for Philadelphia is the original envelope and letter from Universal City Studios, Incorporated, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, california, dated 11/20/81, with two enclosures.
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy each of the above- mentioned envelope and letter from dated 11/20/81 with two enclosures.
Enclosed for Seattle is one copy each of the above- mentioned envelope and letter from dated 11/20/81 with two enclosures.
On 11/24/81, the Bureau furnished the Philadelphia and Seattle Divisions two copies each of an envelope and a letter signed "d. b. cooper."
FBIHQ recently received a letter from with an undated letter enclosed from unsub using the name "d. b. cooper" together with an envelope bearing a Philadelphia postmark.
Above information is being set forth for informational purposes.
402- 31-843
5
DB Cooper-19035
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b6 b7CNovember 7, 1981
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
Several years ago a man hijacked a plane, parachuted out with some money and was never heard of again. His name was listed as D. B. Cooper.
I recall that some of the money was found and that now he is presumed to be dead.
My reason for writing this letter -- I hope that you will not think me foolish -- is that several weeks ago I had a dream about this. Actually, it was more as if I just awakened and knew his name.
My reason for writing this letter -- I hope that you will not think me foolish -- is that several weeks ago I had a dream about this. Actually, it was more as if I just awakened and knew his name. This may not mean anything at all, but I have never known anyone by this name and I am curious about why I would have dreamed this.
The name was
I have followed this story in the news, but have never really thought a lot about it. I cannot even recall where it happened.
I am just curious about this and whether this could be true. I do believe that dreams are sometimes trying to tell us things.
If you could check this out without too much trouble, I would appreciate it and I would also appreciate your letting me know what your findings are. It would satisfy my curiosity.
Thanking you, I am,
164A-81-8614 1 0
Sincerely,
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1981 1
DB Cooper-19036
b6 b7COtisco
Indiana
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R Z
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Constitution Avenue & 10th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20530
CORRESPONDENCE
ROV138. DB Cooper-190370-9 (Rev. 8-16-79)
TRANSMIT VIA:
AIRTEL
DATE:
12/7/81
CLASSIFICATION:

 FROM:	Director, FBI (164-2111)
8-16-79)
TRANSMIT VIA:
AIRTEL
DATE:
12/7/81
CLASSIFICATION:

 FROM:	Director, FBI (164-2111)
TO:	SACs, Seattle (164-81) Indianapolis

NORJAK (A)
INFORMATION CONCERNING 00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle is the original envelope and letter dated 5/7/81, addressed to Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, Constitution Avenue and 10th Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 20530. One copy each of the above envelope and letter are enclosed for Indianapolis.
Based on information furnished, Bureau indices negative Otisco, Indiana,
regarding
and
Above information being set forth for informational purposes.
Enclosures (2)
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164A-81-8615
SONT DIEO
CHARLIZEO FILED
20 E DFCQ 1981
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DB Cooper-19038
FBI/DOJAIRTEL
Director, FBI (164-2111) SACS, Seattle (164-81) Indianapolis
NORJAK (A)
INFORMATION CONCERNING
00:
SEATTLE
12/7/81
b6 b7C
Enclosed for Seattle is the original envelope and letter dated 5/7/81, addressed to Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Director, FBI (164-2111) SACS, Seattle (164-81) Indianapolis
NORJAK (A)
INFORMATION CONCERNING
00:
SEATTLE
12/7/81
b6 b7C
Enclosed for Seattle is the original envelope and letter dated 5/7/81, addressed to Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, Constitution Avenue and 10th Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. 20530. One copy each of the above envelope and letter are enclosed for Indianapolis.
Based on information furnished, Bureau indices negative Otisco, Indiana, regarding
and
Above information being set forth for informational purposes. Enclosures (2)
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164A-81-2012 
6
DB Cooper-19039FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority
2 AIRTEL Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
12/4/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, TAMPA (164A-417) (ORA) (RUC)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
Reurtel to Bureau, 11/10/81.
On 11/27/81, Winter Park, Florida, telephone number advised that he viewed a picture of a D.
UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
12/4/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, TAMPA (164A-417) (ORA) (RUC)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
Reurtel to Bureau, 11/10/81.
On 11/27/81, Winter Park, Florida, telephone number advised that he viewed a picture of a D. B. Cooper in the 11/26/81 issue of the Orlando Sentinel Star newspaper, and on I1/26/81, while at a Sambo's Restaurant, saw an individual closely resembling Cooper. described the individual as:
Age :
32 to 35 years 6'0"
Height:
Hair:
Weight :
Build:
Attire:
Brown, with beard and mustache and extremely receding hairline 160 to 170 pounds Medium Lumberjack type shirt and jeans
a
stated this individual left Sambo's Restaurant in Toyota, or Datsun pickup with Florida tag
and the pickup contained
On 11/30/81, vehicle registration records of the Depart- ment of Motor Vehicles, State of Florida, revealed Florida tag is registered to a Winter Park, Florida, and the tag is assigned to a
27 2-Seattle 1-Tampa RLW:pls (3)
16-1-81-8616
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
A
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# U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1980-305-750/5402
DB Cooper-19040
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b6 b7CTP 164-417
A search of Tampa indices for was negative.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1980-305-750/5402
DB Cooper-19040
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b6 b7CTP 164-417
A search of Tampa indices for was negative.
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DB Cooper-19041
2*X AIRTEL
12/4/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, TAMPA (164A-417) (ORA) (RUC)
NORJACK;
CAA - HIJACKING
(00: SEATTLE)
Reurtel to Bureau, 11/10/81.
On 11/27/81, Winter Park, Florida, telephone number
advised that he viewed a picture of a D. B. Cooper in the 11/26/81 issue of the Orlando Sentinel Star newspaper, and on 11/26/81, white at a Sambo's Restaurant, saw an individual closely resembling Cooper. described the individual as:

Age :	32 to 35 years
Height:	6'0"
Hair:	Brown, with beard and mustache and extremely receding hairline
Weight:	160 to 170 pounds
Build:	Medium
Attire:	Lumberjack type shirt and jeans

stated this individual left Sambo's Restaurant in Toyota, or Datsun pickup with Florida tag
a
and the pickup contained
On 11/30/81, vehicle registration
type shirt and jeans

stated this individual left Sambo's Restaurant in Toyota, or Datsun pickup with Florida tag
a
and the pickup contained
On 11/30/81, vehicle registration records of the Depart- ment of Motor Vehicles, State of Florida, revealed Florida tag is registered to a Winter
Park, Florida, and the tag is assigned to a 2Seattle 1-Tampa RLW:pls (3)
16 DB Cooper-19042
164A-81-8616
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b6 b7C12/9/01 SAC, PHILADELPHIA (164-133) (C) NORJACK (A) 00 : SEATTLE
DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
Re Bureau airtel to Philadelphia dated 11/24/81.
Since the enclosed note from the Alleged D. B. Cooper set deadlines which had already boon exceeded by the time the communication arrived in the Philadelphia Division and since the enclosure contained nothing of an evidentiary nature other than a Philadelphia postmark, no investigation is being conducted by the Philadelphia Division unless otherwise notified by the Bureau or the office of origin.
3 - Bureau (164-2111) 2) - Seattle (104-61) 1 - Philadelphia (164-133) WAW: hjk ( 5 )
164-91 8617 000 b6 b7C
DB Cooper-1904412/9/01 SAC, PHILADELPHIA (104-133) (C) FORJACK (A) 00: SEATTLE
3 - Bureau (164-2111) 2) - Seattle (104-61) 1 - Philadelphia (164-133) WAW: hjk ( 5 )
164-91 8617 000 b6 b7C
DB Cooper-1904412/9/01 SAC, PHILADELPHIA (104-133) (C) FORJACK (A) 00: SEATTLE DIRECTOR, FBI (104-2111)
Re Bureau airtel to Philadelphia dated 11/21/31.
Since the enclosed note from the Allored D. B. Cooper cet deadlines which had already been exceeded by the tino the communication arrived in the Philadelphia Division and since the enclosure contained nothing of an evidentiary nature other than a Philadelphia postmari:, no investigation is being conducted by the Philadelphia Division unless otherwise notified by the bureau or the office of origin. 
2 - Bureau (1C1-2111) (8. - Seattle (104-61) 1 - Philadelphia (104-133) VAV: b.jI: ( 3 )
16HA-81-8617
A
DB Cooper-19045Memorandum
(
To
: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
Date 12/11/81.
From : SA
Subject : NORJAK
On 12/11/81, Seattle Times, advised he was recently called by an individual who identified himself as
He stated that he is the individual who is the subject in the captioned matter. said that he still has part of the money that he got by hijacking this plane and plans to turn it over to the FBI.
said that he still has part of the money that he got by hijacking this plane and plans to turn it over to the FBI. also said
that he has a lawyer here in Seattle who will accompany him to the FBI, but that he also wants a representative of the Seattle Times there.
was to call
again on 12/10/81,
but did not. said that saunded quite rational. said he did not ask any questions concerning the hijacking, not did he ask him any questions concerning himself. said he would contact us if he hears from this individual again.
1-SE
DRH
16HA-81-8618
DE0 : 1 :81
N 
FBI/ DOJ DB Cooper-19046
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b6 b7CKitchener, Ontario Canada November 22, 1981
Roger S. Young Assistant Director in Charge Office of Congressional and Public Affairs U. S. Department of Justice FBI Washington, D.C. 20535
Dear Mr. Young:
We are writing to you to ask you for your assist- ance in the following matter.
Please see enclosed article. Would you please send us the name of the Airlines that D. B. Cooper skyjacked and took $200,000 from.
Would you please send us the name of the Airlines that D. B. Cooper skyjacked and took $200,000 from. Also please send us the name of the president and the address of the Airlines.
We would appreciate this very much. We will look forward to hearing from you about this infor- mation at your earliest convenience. Please re- turn the enclosed article with your reply. Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Encl.
164A-81-8619
SEARCHED SERVAIVEN DETONO DEC 1 : 1031
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DB Cooper-19047
b6 b7Cb6 b7C
December 7, 1981
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Dear
In reply to your communication of November 22nd, the airlines on which D. B. Cooper was traveling at the time of the skyjacking was Northwest Airlines whose corporate offices are located at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, St. Paul, Minnesota 55111. If you have any information relating to this matter, we ask that you contact a representative in the office of our Legal Attache located at the American Embassy, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Your enclosure is being returned as requested.
to this matter, we ask that you contact a representative in the office of our Legal Attache located at the American Embassy, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Your enclosure is being returned as requested.
Sincerely,
Roger S. Young Assistant Director in Charge Office of Congressional and Public Affairs
Enclosure ? 
1 - Seattle (164A-81) - Enclosure 1 - Ottawa (164-47) - Enclosure
1644-51-8620
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DB Cooper-19048FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority AIRTEL Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
12/7/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
AC, DALLAS (164-1928) (RUC)
SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
D. B. Cooper
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
On 12/3/81,
telephone #
contacted the Dallas office to advise he had just read a recent news article concerning subject and was amazed when he saw the photograph. stated this picture of subject looks just last known address
like his
Honolulu, Hawaii,
telephone #
advised
that lived in Germany until about and was formerly
stated this picture of subject looks just last known address
like his
Honolulu, Hawaii,
telephone #
advised
that lived in Germany until about and was formerly described as a white male,
in the late 50's to early 60's, about 6', current weight about 180 pounds, former weight about 225 pounds, wife, in downtown Honolulu.
employed
as a
Lead to determine if is identical to subject is being left to discretion of Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2- Seattle I - Dallas KJH/kjh (3)
To old Ren
16-A-81-8621
Per
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time) b6 b7C
1
DB Cooper-19049
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b6 b7Cx AIRTEL
12/7/81

TO:	SAG, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, DALLAS (164-1928) (RUC)

SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka D. B. Cooper CAA ~ HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE
On 12/3/81,
telephone # contacted the Dallas office to advise he had just read a recent news article concerning subject and was amazed when he saw the photograph. stated this picture of subject looks just like his last known address Honolulu, Hawaii,
telephone #
advised
that lived in Germany until about described as a white male,
and
stated this picture of subject looks just like his last known address Honolulu, Hawaii,
telephone #
advised
that lived in Germany until about described as a white male,
and was formerly
in the
late 50's to early 60's, about 6', current weight about 180 pounds, former weight about 225 pounds, wife, as a in downtown Honolulu.
employed
Lead to determine if is identical to subject is being left to discretion of Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2
A ( Seattle 1 - Dallas KJH/kjh (3)
164A-81-8621
DB Cooper-19050
b6 b7C
b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Teletype Airtel
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
12-8-81

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, EL PASO (164-0)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

On 12-3-81, (Protect) advised upon looking at the composite drawing of D.
FROM:	SAC, EL PASO (164-0)
SUBJECT:	NORJAK

On 12-3-81, (Protect) advised upon looking at the composite drawing of D. B. Cooper, she and her husband felt the drawing looked like a
b6 b7C b7D whom they knew about 10 years ago while he was in the Air Force at Homestead Air Force Base (AFB), Florida. said was trained in scuba diving and jumping from helicopters.
She said upon leaving Homestead AFB, moved to Jacksonville, Florida, and then later to Denver, Colorado, ·
said she had not seen in 10 years, but from memory described him as 5'9" to 5'10" tall, very well built, approximately 26 years of age, with blond hair.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
To youry
2. - Seattle 1 - El Paso BRK: mem (3)
11-A-81-8622
Approved: CA4 /pers
Transmitted
(Number) (Time)
Per
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DB Cooper-19051
b6 b7C b7D b6 b7C b7D x Airtel
12-3-81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROII:
SAC, EL PASO (164-0)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK
On 12-3-81, (Protect) advised upon b6 looking at the composite drawing of D. B. Cooper, she and her husband felt the drawing looked like a whom b7D
b7C they knew about 10 years ago while he was
Cooper, she and her husband felt the drawing looked like a whom b7D
b7C they knew about 10 years ago while he was in the Air Force at Homestead Air Force Base (AFB) , Florida. said was trained in scuba diving and jumping from helicopters.
She said upon leaving Homestead AFB, moved b6
b7C to Jacksonville, Florida, and then later to Denver, Colorado, b7D .
said she had not seen in 10 years, but from memory described him as 5'9" to 5'10" tall, very b6 well built, approximately 26 years of age, with blond hair. b7C ৳7D
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
2 2 - Seattle 1 - El Paso BRK: mem (3)
164A-81-8622 in 1
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DB Cooper-19052 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F T O UNCLAS
Date
12/11/81

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC)
RE :	NORJAK 00:
Priority TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F T O UNCLAS
Date
12/11/81

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC)
RE :	NORJAK 00: SE

Enclosed for SE and PD is one copy each of Ca. license
On 12/8/81, identity be protected, Hayfork, Ca., telephonically
who requested her
advised as follows:
She is acquainted with one resided in the Hayfork area. He has advised her
who
She stated
she never took this seriously until recently when she saw a picture of D. B. Cooper, and did look quite similar to the drawing.
stated that has since moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. She said that he was in Hayfork around Thanksgiving with his leg in a cast.
Sacramento indices negative on
On 12/11/81,
Ca. DIIV, made available a copy of Ca. license
issued to
born License was issued on and expired on is described as a white male, 6' 2", 185 lbs., blue eyes, and blond hair. In he listed his mailing address as Kayfork, with residence listed as
Hayfork.
, blue eyes, and blond hair. In he listed his mailing address as Kayfork, with residence listed as
Hayfork.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS 
OpelA(755) - Seattle tenc. i needler 1 - Portland (info) (enc. 1) 1 - Sacramento DMC (4)
164A-81-8623 
Per
(Number) (Time)
DB Cooper-19053
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b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
Approved:
Transmitted
X Sixtal Routinex Airtel
12/11/81

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC)
RE:	NORJAK 00: SC

Enclosed for SE and PD is one copy cach of Ca. license
On 12/8/81, who requested her identity be protected, Hayfork, Ca., tolephonically
advised as follows:
She is acquainted with one resided in the Havfork area. He has advised her
who
She stated she never took this seriously until recently when she saw a picture of D. B. Cooper, and did look quite similar to the drawing.
He has advised her
who
She stated she never took this seriously until recently when she saw a picture of D. B. Cooper, and did look quite similar to the drawing. stated that has since moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. She said that he was in Hayfork around Thanksgiving with his leg in a cost.
Sacramento indices negative on
On 12/11/81
Ca. DMV, made available a copy of Ca. license
issued to
born 
License was issued on and expired on is described as a white male, 6'2", 135 lbs., blue eyes, and blond hair.
In 25 ho listed his railing addresn As Hayfork, with residence listed Hayfork.
ARINID AND DANGEROUS
16:48-81-05-23 1. 00 - Seattle (cno. 1) Ste/4/755) 1 - Portland (info) (enc. 1) 1 - Sacramento INC (4)
17
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b6 b7C b7D
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TO :
SAC, SAN DIEGO
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-8601) (P)
NORJAK;
CAA - HIJAK;
00: SEATTLE
RE :
Enclosed for the San Diego Division is a copy of a letter from San Diego, California.
Also enclosed is a letterhead memorandum and two artist's conception drawings of unknown subject in this matter.
LEAD
SAN DIEGO DIVISION
AT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
The San Diego Division is requested to interview San Diego, California, and determine through photos and physical data background on
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Hale Koa Hotel,
Honolulu, Hawaii, telephone telephonically advised he has been following the case on D.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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Hale Koa Hotel,
Honolulu, Hawaii, telephone telephonically advised he has been following the case on D. B. Cooper, who escaped about ten years ago from an airplane over the northwest territory. He advised he was planning to write the Special Agent in Charge of the Portland FBI Office regarding his thoughts in this matter. He stated he was furnishing this information in the event it may be helpful to the FBI.
advised he went to jump school in
Fort Benning, Georgia, in
with a
address at that time
and they graduated on was
Idaho. He and graduated on
from a parachute packing course in Fort Lee. Virginia. He stated he served with in Japan from
after which time he went on to OCS
(Officer Candidate School). He last saw Bragg, North Carolina, when they were both assigned to the
in at Fort
was an
was a at that time and
was a free fall skydiver and a member of the Special Warfare Center Parachute Team. believed, although he was not sure, that was also a member of the Special Warfare Center Parachute Demonstration Team.
believed, although he was not sure, that was also a member of the Special Warfare Center Parachute Demonstration Team.
He stated he believed could be identical with the D. B. Cooper who disappeared approximately ten years ago. He described character as a very dislikable person, meaning that not many people liked him. He would personally characterize as a "punk."
stated he has a class picture including back in and would make it available to the FBI, if necessary.
described
as a white male, age approximately 47 at the present time, who could pass for a few years younger. He is 5 feet 9-10 inches, 160-165 pounds, light brown hair, short, crewcut.
Investigation on 11/30/81 at Honolulu, Hawaii
File #
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by SA(A)
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Date dictated
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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and Its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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Honolulu, Hawaii, telephone Hale Koa Hotel, telephonically advised he has been following the case on D. B. Cooper, who escaped about ten years ago from an airplane over the northwest territory. He advised he was planning to write the Special Agent in Charge of the Portland FBI Office regarding his thoughts in this matter. He stated he was furnishing this information in the event it may be helpful to the FBI.
advised he went to jump school in
Fort Benning, Georgia, in with a and they graduated on was Idaho. He and graduated on
address at that time
from a parachute packing course in Fort Lee, Virginia. He stated he served with in Japan from after which time he went on to OCS
in at Fort (Officer Candidate School). He last saw Bragg, North Carolina. when they were both assigned to the
was a at that time and
was an
was a free fall skydiver and a member of the Special Warfare Center
when they were both assigned to the
was a at that time and
was an
was a free fall skydiver and a member of the Special Warfare Center Parachute Team. believed, although he was not sure, that was also a member of the Special Warfare Center Parachute Demonstration Team.
He stated he believed could be identical with the D. B. Cooper who disappeared approximately ten years ago .. He described character as a very dislikable person, meaning that not many people liked him. He would personally characterize as a "punk."
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described
as a white male, age approximately 47 at the present time, who could pass for a few years younger. He is 5 feet 9-10 inches, 160-165 pounds, light brown hair, short, crewcut.
Investigation on 11/30/81 at Honolulu, Hawaii
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Date
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TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM:
HONOLULU (164A-85) (P*)
MORJAK (A)
(00: Seattle)
que à physical Rum
Re Seattle letter to Honolulu, 88/22/78.
Enclosed for Seattle Division are the following:
1) An original and one copy of self-explanatory FD-302 reflecting interview of on 11/30/81. 2) Agent's original notes of interview.
obtained from
3) Photo of 12/8/81. Ret. To Honolulu 1/18/82 1A756
4) Xerox of airborne classbook Fort Benning, Georgia (selected pages) Company E, Airborne Class 10 Graduation - obtained from
12/8/81.
To Honolulu 1/18/82 1A756
4) Xerox of airborne classbook Fort Benning, Georgia (selected pages) Company E, Airborne Class 10 Graduation - obtained from
12/8/81.
5) Xerox of parachute packing class roster Fort Lee, Virginia showing had attended this school.
Seattle is requested to return photo set out in #3 above when no longer needed, to Honolulu, for return to source.
see to(756)(157) 2) - Seattle (Enc. 6) leod 1 - Honolulu
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AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
eliminate
Will conduct appropriate investigation to identify or as subject in this case.
HONOLULU DIVISION
AT HONOLULU, HAWAII
Will return photo of received from Seattle Division.
to source when
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Subject :
NORJAK
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On 12/8/81 (PROTECT IDENTITY - BY REQUEST), Raleigh, North
DB Cooper-19067Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
12/15/81
REP/150
SAC, CHARLOTTE (164A-219) (RUC)
Subject :
NORJAK
CAA
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On 12/8/81 (PROTECT IDENTITY - BY REQUEST), Raleigh, North Carolina, advised that he
has recently become acquainted with whom said looks similar to the composite photograph of the unknown subject in this matter. said is a and otherwise fits the general description is younger than the
of Florida
of the unknown subject, except unknown subject's estimate age. older than he actually is.
said looks
said pick up truck has Florida license An inquiry of the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles via the Police Information Network reflects this license is in the names of and Casselberry, Florida, and that
date of birth is
The above furnished to Seattle for any action deemed appropriate.
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NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
On 12/10/81, attorney Everett, Washington, telephone number
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„Memorandum
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
12/18/81
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
On 12/10/81, attorney Everett, Washington, telephone number contacted the FBI Resident Agency, Everett, Washington, and advised that he has a client, who he did not want to identify at that time, who he, believes knows the identity of the individual the FBI has been looking for named D.B. Cooper. advised
that this client had a prepared a statement of facts concerning what he knew about the individual believed to be D.B. Cooper. In the statement the client identifies the individual he believes to be Cooper as a retired from
the United States Coast Guard who previously operated a company called in Everett, Washington. Attorney
advised that he considered his client, who provided him with the statement, to be a very reliable indivudal who would not provide this type of information unless it were true. Attorney
provided the FBI with a copy of the statement prepared by his client and dated 12/7/81, a copy of this statement is attached hereto.
SA advised attorney that the FBI would need to know the identity of the individual providing this statement
SA advised attorney that the FBI would need to know the identity of the individual providing this statement so that possible further information could be obtained. Attorney make arrangements for SA to meet with his client on 12/14/81.
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On 12/14/81, SA
met with
in
the office of attorney Everett, Washington.
advised that he resides at Everett, Washington, telephone number
advised that his the individual who prepared the statement indicating that he believes to be the individual called D.B. Cooper. was asked why he never came forward with this information sooner and he replied that he had been interviewed in 1974, by
FBI agent regarding this matter. He advised that at
that time he was afraid to provide with a lot of the detail in this matter as he was afraid of a possible lawsuit. He advised that SA had obtained information from an anonymous source that had overheard and another individual discussing this matter in a bar. As a result of this anonymous source providing this information
was contacted by the FBI.
He advised that SA had obtained information from an anonymous source that had overheard and another individual discussing this matter in a bar. As a result of this anonymous source providing this information
was contacted by the FBI. SEARCHED INDEXED De FILED OSky 64-81-1655
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advised that he was told by SA that it was very
unlikely would have been the individual calling himself D.B. Cooper in view of the fact that is supposedly 6'24" to 6'3". acknowledge that he did in fact tell SA that was at least 6'3". acknowledged
that he did not encourage SA
to believe that could have been D.B. Cooper because, as he stated before, he was afraid that might try to sue him. advised that he feels at this point he should come forward with all of the information that he knows and he has set forth this information in the attached statement.
advised that he saw the composite drawing of the individual called D.B. Cooper recently in the newspapers and also seen the composite drawing in the past.
advised that he saw the composite drawing of the individual called D.B. Cooper recently in the newspapers and also seen the composite drawing in the past. He advised that the individual he knew as very closely resembles this composite drawing.
current whereabouts of advised that he does not know the who he referred to in the
attached statement as a close associate of He advised that would be more than likely still be closely
associated with He advised that the only individuals that he knows who also may be able to verify some of the information he has in his statement are and who he identifies in the attached statement and provides an address for them.
It is recommended that the above information and the attached statement be reviewed by the Seattle case agent to determine if a suspect file should be opened up on in this matter and for appropriate leads.
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Because of things I have observed I believe that retired of the United States Coast Guard, is the the person who called
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Because of things I have observed I believe that retired of the United States Coast Guard, is the the person who called himself D.B. Cooper and hijacked a plane in 1971.
In 1969 to 1971, was for a company called in Everett, Wa. I was a for the company. Bad times came and they couldn't pay me or their people. They were going broke! had guarenteed his partners that they wouldn't lose their money invested.
I was working in a basement, finishing it out, and overheard this plot. and two other men were asking what he was going to do as they had lost all their money. He started explaining that he was going to Hijack a 727 in Portland (so people would think he lived there) and make them fly to Seattle, where he would show a bomb. He said he was going to ask for $200,000 and four parachutes. He also said he would make them fly with 15 degrees flaps so they would be so busy they couldn't stop him. He explained he would bail out the emergency shoot on a stormy night so they couldn't follow him.
He also said he would make them fly with 15 degrees flaps so they would be so busy they couldn't stop him. He explained he would bail out the emergency shoot on a stormy night so they couldn't follow him. About a month later, and his wife bought a They. called it their get-a-way car. said he would help and meet in the mountains.
One day he asked me to . I did. When they returned He asked me
I told him what I knew
He asked if
I told him if it . , it could. The next day he said
I told him I I also told
him that had some. went to him and
One day a guy bailed out of a plane over our job.
He said and I did.
Later said some guy asked
hurt his leg. The next monday,
what he was doing taking jumping lessons. He had seen taking sky- diving lessons from a guy in Snohomish Airport. said He had gotten inter- ested because it was fun. The money had gotten slower, we had not been paid in six weeks. felt bad about it. He said we would get paid from the last draw. When the time came for the last draw the bank had taken out their interest and there was no money to pay us with.
When the time came for the last draw the bank had taken out their interest and there was no money to pay us with. was hurt, He said,
was a person that hated to walk. He rode a motorcycle arount the housing tract. Toward the end he had started walking everywhere he went. I asked him why and he said He also went on a He had always worn a crew cut and he let his hair grow out.
He started smoking. I aksed him why. He said, "
One day he asked me I said I didn't know. But, I thought that I came to the office one day and had a black suit over a thermal suit. He asked his wife if it showed. He said he'd
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I was puzzled. After
and was working on
my own job he called me and needed me to do a job for him. and when His hair was longer and he had treated it with something so it wouldn't be gray anymore. He was smoking. I said what are you doing this for. His reply was, They are I told him
He laughed.
He was smoking. I said what are you doing this for. His reply was, They are I told him
He laughed. would drive to different parts of town and try to talk to each other on their walkie talkies they had gotten.
I overheard a talk from about a sky
diver who hit his target from 7500 ft. said 150 mph. said Good.
aksed him at what speed and
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brought a record player to work and was listening to She was studying 8 hours a day. She told me
IN 1972, I called of Continental Mortgage Inc.
( Banker for Silver Crest Homes) to see if he had a phone number for He gave a number in Los Angeles.
( Banker for Silver Crest Homes) to see if he had a phone number for He gave a number in Los Angeles. It was for I think.
I called the number and asked for When he answered the phone I asked him for a job. He said they
He said
I said,
I asked him why.
He went silent and I was puzzeled because he couldn't talk. so I said, He hung up. The next week I called back and was told had left town and didn't leave any forwarding address.
that
I am sure that did the hijacking job ten years ago. I don't know if you can find him or convict him, but I know for sure that he is D.B. Cooper. I believe he bailed out before he reached the mountains and is living in Mexico and can be found through his retirement checks from the Coast Guard. Ten years ago, was about 48 years old. He had spent 30 years in the Coast Guard. He was a pilot and had flown many large aircraft. He was trained. in rescue work of all kinds.
Adresses of people mentioned in the above account:
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Everett, Wa
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DB. Cooper-19072 Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
12/18/81
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
On 12/10/81, attorney
Everett, Washington, telephone number
contacted the FBI Resident Agency, Everett, Washington, and advised that he has a client, who he did not want to identify at that time, who he, believes knows the identity of the individual the FBI has been looking for named D.B. Cooper. advised
that this client had a prepared a statement of facts concerning what he knew about the individual believed to be D.B. Cooper. In the statement the client identifies the individual he believes to be Cooper as a retired from
the United States Coast Guard who previously operated a company called
, in Everett, Washington. Attorney
advised that he considered his client, who provided him with the statement, to be a very reliable indivudal who would not provide this type of information unless it were true.
Attorney
advised that he considered his client, who provided him with the statement, to be a very reliable indivudal who would not provide this type of information unless it were true. Attorney
provided the FBI with a copy of the statement prepared by his client and dated 12/7/81, a copy of this statement is attached hereto.
SA advised attorney that the FBI would need to know the identity of the individual providing this statement so that possible further information could be obtained. Attorney make arrangements for SA to meet with his client on 12/14/81.
On 12/14/81, SA the office of attorney
met with
in
Everett, Washington.
advised that
advised that he resides at Everett, Washington, telephone number his the individual who prepared the statement indicating that he believes to be the individual called D.B. Cooper. was asked why he never came forward with this information sooner and he replied that he had been interviewed in 1974, by regarding this matter. He advised that at
with a lot of the detail FBI agent
that time he was afraid to provide in this matter as he was afraid of a possible lawsuit.
He advised that at
with a lot of the detail FBI agent
that time he was afraid to provide in this matter as he was afraid of a possible lawsuit. He advised that SA had obtained information from an anonymous
source that had overheard and another individual discussing this matter in a bar. As a result of this anonymous source providing this information
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In view of the above, no contact will be made with
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NORJAK
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00: Seattle
Re Las Vegas airtel to Oklahoma City, 10/1/81.
After numerous negative attempts were made to contact Norman, Oklahoma, was contacted 12/7/81. She advised that
and anything he says should not be taken seriously. She did not feel that any of the information furnished by in referenced airtel was valid.
On 12/7/81, Norman Police Department, was contacted. said that is one of the who thinks that he can not only furnish valuable information regarding all the major unsolved crimes in the U. S., but that he can solve same.
In view of the above, no contact will be made with
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(RUC)
Subject : NORJACK:
CAA _ HIJACKING
00: Seattle
Re Bureau teletype to all field offices dated 11/10/81.
On 11/17/81, Covina, California, telephone telephonically inquired regarding the possibility of a reward regarding the identity of D.B. COOPER. then provided the following information :
advised that she has observed an artist drawing published in the local newspaper of D.B. COOPER. She advised that the drawing strongly resembles an individual she knows as
advised is an having previously worked for Aerojet in Azusa California. sold his former residence in Covina California, at approximately one 'year ago, and moved with his to Portland, Oregon.
wife,
advised told her before he moved that he had been involved in an accident several years ago receiving injuries to his legs, and teeth; however he is able to walk without a noticeable limp.
wife,
advised told her before he moved that he had been involved in an accident several years ago receiving injuries to his legs, and teeth; however he is able to walk without a noticeable limp. She thought possibly the injuries could have been received by parachuting.
She also stated that in conversation with he has commented that he knows the area around the Columbia River like the back of his hand. She advised she got the impression that was raised in the area. He also told her that after he had his accident, type of accident not mentioned, that he went to Vancouver, Canada, during his period of recouperation.
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thought to live beyond his means while living in the Covina, California area, and mentioned that in addition to his house in Covina he also in the area. He also bought a new ust before he and his wife moved
away. His house in Covina sold for approximately The handling the sale of the residence a Coldwell Banker Realtor, business and residence telephone
was
telephone
His house in Covina sold for approximately The handling the sale of the residence a Coldwell Banker Realtor, business and residence telephone
was
telephone
advised that was a very meticulous individual and she described how he loaded empty boxes in his station wagon to see how they would stack and how much he could haul before he filled the boxes and moved to the Portland area. She described as follows :
Sex
Male
Race
White
Height 5'8" _ 5'9"
Hair
Brown, straight, short
Facial hair
None
Eyes
Brown
Age 
On November 19, 1981, a drivers license check was conducted with the California Department of Motor Vehicles which revealed that white
resided at Covina,
male, date of birth California, on 6/6/79. He is described as follows :
Sex
Male
Height
5'8"
Weight
160 pounds
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
California Drivers
License Number
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Califomia driver's license No further investigation is being conducted by the Los Angeles Division UAC by Seattle. Drivers license photograph will be forwarded to Seattle by seperate communication.
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To
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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
12/14/81
From : SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (C-1) (2)
Subject : NORJACK;
CAA _ HIJACKING
00: Seattle
Re Bureau teletype to all field offices dated 11/10/81.
On 11/17/81, Covina, California, telephone telephonically inquired regarding the possibility of a reward regarding the identity of D.B. COOPER. then provided the following information :
advised that she has observed an artist drawing published in the local newspaper of D. B. COOPER. She advised that the drawing strongly resembles an individual she knows as
advised is an having previously worked for Aerojet in Azusa California. sold his former residence in Covina California, at approximately one year ago, and moved with his to Portland, Oregon.
sold his former residence in Covina California, at approximately one year ago, and moved with his to Portland, Oregon.
wife,
advised told her before he moved that he had been involved in an accident several years ago receiving injuries to his legs, and teeth; however he is able to walk without a noticeable limp. She thought possibly the injuries could have been received by parachuting.
She also stated that in conversation with he has commented that he knows the area around the Columbia River like the back of his hand. She advised she got the impression that was raised in the area: He also told her that after he had his accident, type of accident not mentioned, that he went to Vancouver, Canada, during his period of recouperation. 2) _ Seattle ( ENEL. 1 - Los Angeles De 17/758)
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00 From : : SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
12/23/81
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164A-227) (RUC)
Subject :
NORJACK
CAA-HIJACKING
(00: SE)
On 12/15/81, Seward, Alaska, no telephone, who is employed as a at local bars, advised that
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
Date
12/23/81
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164A-227) (RUC)
Subject :
NORJACK
CAA-HIJACKING
(00: SE)
On 12/15/81, Seward, Alaska, no telephone, who is employed as a at local bars, advised that in September or October, 1977, he and his wife were employed as at the (Phonetic) Apple Orchards just south of Parkdale, Oregon. said he had a conversation with a who seemed to know a lot about the D. B. Cooper hijacking and claimed to have been a paratrooper in the Army. The man seemed knowledgeable about airplanes and claimed that the money received by Cooper was not marked. Following conversation with the man, the man claimed to be ill and never came back to the job.
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said the individual was a white male, 35 - 40 years of age. 6' tall, 180 - 190 pounds, with dark hair. The man worked with at the Dee Flats, Oregon, chipboard mill, and said he had been raised by who lived off of which is off of Oregon.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
2 - Seattle
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On 12/15/81 , Seward, Alaska, no telephone, who is employed as a at local bars, advised that in September or October, 1977, he and his wife were employed as at the (Phonetic) Apple Orchards just south of Parkdale, Oregon. said he had a conversation with a who seemed to know a lot about the D. B. Cooper hijacking and claimed to have been a paratrooper in the Army. The man seemed knowledgeable about airplanes and claimed that the money received by Cooper was not marked. Following conversation with the man, the man claimed to be ill and never came back to the job.
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said the individual was a white male, 35 - 40 years of age. 6' tall, 180 - 190 pounds, with dark hair. The man worked with at the Dee Flats, Oregon, chipboard mill, and said he had been raised by who lived off of which is off of Oregon.
The man worked with at the Dee Flats, Oregon, chipboard mill, and said he had been raised by who lived off of which is off of Oregon.
The above information is being furnished for whatever action may be deemed necessary by Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2 - Seattle 1 - Anchorage
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F. B. I. Washington D.C.
In re: D. B. Cooper
Dear Sirs:
Enclosed is an article which appeared in the November 29, 1981 WATERLOO COURIER, Waterloo, Towa.
This looks like formerly of Shell Rock, Iowa. would be about 46 years old now. He joined the Marines in and completed his highschool education in the service.
Heewas a paratrooper and I believe taught this in the service. I imagine he has retired from the service. I do not know where he lives.
His
still lives in
Shell Rock. Her address is
Her phone
I do not want any publicity for myself or my family if should be the person you are looking for.
Her address is
Her phone
I do not want any publicity for myself or my family if should be the person you are looking for. I will take the reward.
Sincerely.
Shell Rock, Iowa
phone
P.S. I think his parents, alive and live in Shell Rock. However they are old and have been in ill health for years. Address
are still both
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Legend of D.B. Cooper-still alive after 10 years
(Indicete page, name of per, city and state.)
2A Waterloo Courier
Waterloo, IA.
Date:
11/29/81
Edition:
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SEATTLE (AP) - D.B. Cooper, who" jumped into legend by jumping out of the back of a jetliner and vanishing with $200,000, probably was an aging, falmbling crook with nothing left to "lose, says the man who trackeil the myth for a decade.
Dressed only in a dark business suit, white shirt, narrow tie and loafers, Cooper, disappeared literally into thin air the night of Nov.
Dressed only in a dark business suit, white shirt, narrow tie and loafers, Cooper, disappeared literally into thin air the night of Nov. 24, 1971 somewhere over southwest Washington. He parachuted out the back of a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 with 10,000 $20 bills in a bank bag strapped to his body.
He became the first, and only, "suc- cessful" parachute skyjacker in American history. His notoriety helped lead to elaborate airport security systems and redesign of the Boeing 727 Jetliner so the rear door can't be opened in flight.
"IT'S CONJECTURE, but I think he was a stupid, desperate rascal, a brutal, unscrupulous man who en- dangered the lives of more than 40 people for money and caused his own death," says Ralph Himmelsbach, the FBI agent assigned to the Cooper case before he retired last year.
"He was very likely an ex-con who was going to make one last, desperate go for the big one," the 56-year-old Himmelsbach said. "If he made it fine. If not, he probably felt he had very little to lose."
The FBI feels Cooper's skeleton lies crumpled in the thick forests of uthwest Washington.
If not, he probably felt he had very little to lose."
The FBI feels Cooper's skeleton lies crumpled in the thick forests of uthwest Washington. Conceivably, ents say, Cooper is buried under toijs of\ volcanic ash because 150 squale miles of the search area was coated by Mount St. Helens' eruption last year.
But rio one can prove Cooper isn't
AP Laserphoto. An artist's conception of the man known as D.B. Cooper, who jumped into legend by jemping out the back of a jetliner and vanishing"with $200,000.
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DB Cooper-19086living . a smug life of anonymity somewhere, enjoying the profits, of his air piracy.
The case remains the FBEs only major unsolved skyjacking -tand his disappearing act 'is celebrated in twangy song, T-shirts, an annual celebration in the tiny town of Ariel, Wash., and a new movie.
TO PUBLICIZE the movie, "The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper," Universal 'Studios offered $1 million for informa- tion leading to the arrest and convic- tion of Cooper, who's name probably wasn't even Cooper. The studio still has the money.
Cooper," Universal 'Studios offered $1 million for informa- tion leading to the arrest and convic- tion of Cooper, who's name probably wasn't even Cooper. The studio still has the money.
His start as a folk hero began when a "Dan Cooper" bought a one-way ticket on Northwest Airlines Flight 305 from Portland, Ore., to Seattle.
Moments after takeoff, Cooper harided a stewardess a hand-written note, announcing the skyjacking and demanding $200,000 and four parachutes. He also opened his brief -. case and showed her what she later said looked like a bomb.
Instructions were radioed .to the ground and, while the plane circled Seattle-Tacoma Airport, money and parachutes' were rounded up. Cooper chain-smoked filter-tipped cigarettes and bought and sipped two bourbon- and-water highballs during the negotiations.
In Seattle, the 36 passengers'and two stewardesses got off, while one stewardess and three cockpit crewmen stayed aboard. Cooper became fidgety as refueling took too long and told the stewardess, "Let's get this circus on the road."
THE PLANE took off for Reno, Nijv., at 7:37 p.
Cooper became fidgety as refueling took too long and told the stewardess, "Let's get this circus on the road."
THE PLANE took off for Reno, Nijv., at 7:37 p.m., while a storm raged outside. Cooper was alone in the passenger section and the crey re- mained in the cockpit. At 8:11 p.m., the crew noticed a drop in cabin pressure, · indicating the plane's rear door was : opened.
FBI agents who scrambled aboard in Reho found no trace of Cooper -and Blegend was born.
in February 1900, an 8-year-old boy plenicking with his family along the Columbia River west of Vancouver, Wash., 'unearthed packets of rotting $20 bills from the sand, which turned out to-be $5,880 of Cooper's loot.
A hinter on a road near Castle Rock found a placard which wind had ripped from the wall of the plane's stairwell when Cooper jumped, Himmelsbach said.
He said Cooper bailed out while the plane was traveling at almost 200 mph at 10,000 feet, where the temperature was minus 7 and the wind chill factor a minus 69 on 'a raw and stormy night.
COOPER JUMPED with two pilrachutes - an emergency chute in fint that was "by simple, honest efrot" .
COOPER JUMPED with two pilrachutes - an emergency chute in fint that was "by simple, honest efrot" .defective, and a small sport
chute in back that would Tand a novice sky-diver "fast and hard,"' Him melsbach said.
He insists the FBI did not plot to sabotage the jump because "we don't; have the right to sentence anyone to death and what would have happened if he took a hostage?"
2 Some people like to think .Cooper
lives, such as sponsors of the annual (D.B. Cooper Festival" in Ariel, ra town of two buildings near -whelle. Copper is thought to have jumpei. Once a year hundreds of people crowd into the Ariel Store and Tavern to buy T-shirts, swill beer and trade Coofler Theories.
"I think he got away because
didn't find anything but the money and who's to say he didn't drop it to lead them off the trail," says Laural Fis- her; who owns the store tavern with het, husband, Dave, president of the D.B. Cooper Fan Club.
Who's to say, indeed?
After 10 years of searching, "We know 1,000 people who he isn't and 1,000 places where he didn't land,' says.
After 10 years of searching, "We know 1,000 people who he isn't and 1,000 places where he didn't land,' says. Dave Hill, FBI spokesman in 'Seattle.
DB Cooper-19087 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
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CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS Date 12/31/81
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM :
SAC, OMAHA (164-325) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJACK;
CAA-HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE
Re Director teletype, 11/19/81.
Enclosed for Seattle is a copy of a letter dated
12/2/81, signed by
Per instruction in referenced teletype no investigation will be conducted at this time within the Omaha Division . Omahy indices negative re look-alike of unsub Cooper.
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SUBJECT:
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00:
SEATTLE
Ro Director tolotype, 11/19/31.
Inclosed for Seattle is a copy of a letter dated
12/2/81, signed by
Por instruction in referenced teletype no investigation will be conducted at this time within the Omaha Division . Omaha indices negative re look-alike of unsub Cooper.
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81-8600)
Date January 8, 1982
From :
SA
Subject :
UNSUB, aka
NORJAK
CAA- HIJACKING
Attached for use of Tacoma Agent handling lead is copy of San Francisco airtel to Seattle, dated November 18, 1981, and composite photographs of UNSUB.
LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Tacoma, Washington
aka
Conduct background investigation on to determine if identical to UNSUB.
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81-8600)
Date January 8, 1982
From :
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Subject :
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81-8600)
Date January 8, 1982
From :
SA
Subject :
UNSUB, aka
NORJAK
CAA- HIJACKING
Attached for use of Tacoma Agent handling lead is copy of San Francisco airtel to Seattle, dated November 18, 1981, and composite photographs of UNSUB.
LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Tacoma, Washington
Conduct background investigation on
aka to determine if identical to UNSUB.
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81-8600)
Date January 8, 1982
From:
:
SA
Subject :
UNSUB, aka
NORJAK
CAA- HIJACKING
Attached for use of Tacoma Agent handling lead is copy of San Francisco airtel to Seattle, dated November 18, 1981, and composite photographs of UNSUB.
LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Tacoma, Washington
Conduct background investigation on
aka
to determine if identical to UNSUB.
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FBI
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CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority AIRTEL Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
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TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM : SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
On 12/1/81, South Lake Tahoe, California advised that after reading the newspaper article regarding Universal Studios offering $1 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of D. B. Cooper, she decided to furnish the following information to the FBI. advised that D. B. Cooper is in reality Melvin Cooper, an individual who is last known to be employed by the U. S. Forest Service in the Bakersfield, California area. She advised that however, the location of is unknown.
advised that approximately twelve years ago she met Melvin Cooper at a friends home in Cali-
fornia.
advised that approximately twelve years ago she met Melvin Cooper at a friends home in Cali-
fornia. stated that she did not wish to furnish the names of friends and that in no way wanted her friends involved in any investigation regarding Melvin Cooper. stated that Melvin Cooper served in the U. S. Marine Corps, was a helicopter pilot, a parachutist and a "daredevil." She stated that Cooper attended Oregon State University and had friends in the states of Oregon and Washington. She noted that Cooper at one time was employed by the Gallo Glass Factory in Modesto, California. 2)- Seattle 2- Sacramento FMH/wlp (4)
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advised that during the hijacking period Cooper disappeared from her friend's home in Cali- fornia and was gone several days. Upon his return, to the California area, he told everyone that he wanted to celebrate and that he felt so terrific.
Upon his return, to the California area, he told everyone that he wanted to celebrate and that he felt so terrific. noted a this time Cooper had a substantial amount of money. According to Cooper bragged to her friends in California that he perpetrated captioned skyjacking and that because of their fear for Cooper they have never said any- thing about Melvin Cooper.
advised that Cooper also served in Viet Nam and that he married a who had a
advised that she has been around Cooper during his trips to Tahoe and that during these trips Cooper has spent a considerable amount of money gambling and drinking. She stated that Cooper who is employed for the Forest Service in Reno, Nevada and that he was also involved in the hijacking. According to was waiting for him near Reno and after picked Melvin up and made good
the skyjacking their escape. Cooper has bragged to
California that he had thrown out some of the money that was subsequently found by a small boy in the Oregon area just to make it look like he had died.
Cooper has bragged to
California that he had thrown out some of the money that was subsequently found by a small boy in the Oregon area just to make it look like he had died.
On 12/28/81, telephonically contacted the Sacramento Division and advised that she had recently learned from her friends in California that Melvin Cooper was employed in a helicopter rescue business located in the Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, California area and that he had died approximately five or six months ago in a helicopter crash. She stated that the crash was a result of his employment and that he was returning from Santa Barbara with a patient when this helicopter crashed into the side of a hill.
Efforts to locate a driver's license for Melvin Cooper in the Sacramento Division has been negative.
It is noted that will not identify
her friends in California and has requested that they not be contacted by the FBI.
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described Melvin Cooper as follows :

Sex	Male
Race	White
Height	5'8" to 519"
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described Melvin Cooper as follows :

Sex	Male
Race	White
Height	5'8" to 519"
Build	Rather stocky
Eyes	Piercing dark brown eyes
Facial
characteristics	Long slender nose

The above is being furnished for the review of the Seattle office.
Seattle is requested to advise whether or not additional investigation desired.
ALD
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ATTORNEY AT LAW 718 STATE STREET SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12307
TELEPHONE
December 30, 1981
San Francisco, California
Dear
My purpose in writing is two-fold.
First, a while ago a client of mine wrote me a letter regarding an acquaintance of hers, alias
who apparently could have been involved in the Northwest Air Lines robbery in 1971. Rather than synopsizing her information I have included a photo copy thereof. Her observations are interesting and I can think of no other way of informally inquiring into their validity than through your office.
Her observations are interesting and I can think of no other way of informally inquiring into their validity than through your office.
I believe that she is interested in finding out if a reward is available, assuming her information is correct. Naturally this is one reason for the confidentiality of my request, other than the obvious potential civil liabilities.
The other matter I am interested in is the purchase of the Nicoll-Sill House, otherwise known as the Bethlehem House, an historic 1735 structure located in the Town of Bethlehem. Since the structure is on the National Historic Register, it is entitled to a 25% first year investment tax credit to persons buying into a limited partnership for the purpose of purchase and restoration. Additionally, limited partners would be entitled to a proportionate share of the 15-year depreciation available to historic structures under the new tax act, and also a share of the deductions available through the conveyance of a facade easement, by the limited partners, to the Town of Bethlehem.
would be entitled to a proportionate share of the 15-year depreciation available to historic structures under the new tax act, and also a share of the deductions available through the conveyance of a facade easement, by the limited partners, to the Town of Bethlehem. Losses also would be deductible. For example, an investment of $20, 000. would yield during tax year 1982 a $5, 000. tax credit as a start, and, depending upon the total amount invested in the structure (probably $60, 000.), a significant depreciation number. If I can secure an appropriate appraisal stating that the highest and best use of the site is for light industrial purposes, the value of the facade easement (which would limit the building's use substantially) becomes readily apparent. The 5 acre site is adjacent to the Town
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NOTE
Fenyves
D.B. COOPER
1977
Her. 6'/'
W. 220 LBS.
ALE
MARRIED
7 EMPLOYED BY TAXAS IN- STRUMENTS OF DALLAS , TX
Оно Аведья
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TAXAS IN- STRUMENTS OF DALLAS , TX
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HAD HOPED TO HAVE A RECENT PHOTO OF HIM TO INSERT HERE. WAIR IS NOW VERY GRAY, HIS EYES ARE MORE PROTE.ALEENT AND HE IS GETTING A BIT OBESE. HE LOOKS . MORE LIKE 69 THAN 49.
PRESENT ADDRESS (3yes)
GARLAND , TEXAS: AN AVID PARACHUTISTE; FAVATIL ON SURVIVAL: ONCE. TOLD US HE COULD NEVER GET LOST OR DIE OF EXPOSURE .
RECEIVED MEDICAL DISCHARGE REMAINED IN MILITARY RESERVES FOR SEVERAL YEARS. HELD NUMBER OF POSITIONS BETWEEN EMPLOYED BY TEXAS INSTRUMENTS 1964 RECEIVED SKILLED TRAINING IN INFRA-RED EQUIPMENT AND IT'S USES. COMPANY IN COOPERATION WiU.S. MILITARY SENT HIM TO FRANCE IN TO TRAIN AMERICAN b6 b7C
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ON ONE OF THESE ABOVE SOJOURNS, HE ACQUIRED A FOREIGN MADE REVOLVER .
COMPANY SENT Him TO VIET NAM IN TRAIN & OBSERVE ALLIED FORCES THERE FOR SAME REASON AS ABOVE.
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HIGHJACKING OCCURRED 11- 22-91 AT THE POINT OF A € UN- 2 - IN NEATLE, D.B. COOPER RECEIVED $200,000 IN UNMARKED 20 BILLS FROM NORTHWEST AIRLINES
3 - THE MONEY WAS STRAPPED TO HIS WAIST ...
4 - DE PARACHUTED FROM THE REAR DOOR OF PLANE- A BOEING 727 JET.
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DIAGNOSIS - A RUPTURED ÉPREGA
HE comes , FORTH ABOUT EVERY 2-3 years. TO VISIT .HIS PARENTS . HIS LAST VISIT WAS IN OCTOBER OF THE YEAR . INADVERTENTLY. I LEARNED HE WAS CARRYING ( IN A LAS) A LARGE NUMBER OFi 20 BILLS!
THE TEXAS HOUSE IN WHICH HE NOW LIVES HAS BEEN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE LAST 3-4 YEARS.
I LEARNED HE WAS CARRYING ( IN A LAS) A LARGE NUMBER OFi 20 BILLS!
THE TEXAS HOUSE IN WHICH HE NOW LIVES HAS BEEN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE LAST 3-4 YEARS. FROM THE BLUEPRINTS SHOWN US AND PICTURES OF THE LANDSCAPING. THE COST MUST HAVE BEEN WELL INTO SIX FIGURES.
DB Cooper-19099 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
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PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
1/7/82
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
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FROM: WERE SAN FRANCISCO (164A-220) (RUC) (SQ. 10)
SUBJECT: NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Seattle is a letter and enclosure provided 1/7/82 by United States Attorney Joseph P. Russoniello, San Francisco, and is forwarded to Seattle for what ever action deemed appropriate.
inder
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eliminAted que To Phepucala 1971 RLM 1/18/82
2. Seattle (Enc. 2) 1 - San Francisco THE/the (3)
164A - 81-8639 
N b6 b7C
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
Per
2) 1 - San Francisco THE/the (3)
164A - 81-8639 
N b6 b7C
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
Per
DB Cooper-19100FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Priority TOP SECRET Facsimile X AIRTEL Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
1/7/82
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164A-220) (RUC) (SQ. 10)

SUBJECT:	NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACKING
00: SEATTLE

Enclosed for Seattle is a letter and enclosure provided 1/7/82 by United States Attorney Joseph P. Russoniello, San Francisco, and is forwarded to Seattle for what ever action deemed appropriate. 2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) 1 - San Francisco THE/the (3)
16HA-81-8639 10 02
e
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19101:Memorandum
G
刷
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-1655) (P)
Date 1/11/82
From :
SA
Subject :
2) 1 - San Francisco THE/the (3)
16HA-81-8639 10 02
e
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19101:Memorandum
G
刷
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-1655) (P)
Date 1/11/82
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJACK
00:
SEATTLE
Re Seattle memo of SA
dated December 18, 1981.
Attached to this memo is a copy of the memo of SA along with information furnished by
According to referenced memo, SA personally Attorney Everett, Washington.
talked :to on December 14, 1981, in the office of
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT EVERETT, WASHINGTON
1. A criminal check on should be conducted in addition to
b6 b7C
b6
৳7C
2. If appears mentally sound in opinion of SA background investigation on and should be conducted to include contacts with people through and Continental Mortgage, Inc. , and at the Snohomish County Airport in an effort to develop background data and physical data on and any indication as to his possible whereabouts.
RLM : lah (3)
1647-81-8640 b6 b7C
C/A
CIALIZED BLED C JAN 1 1 198:
Ld
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-19102
1* " Memorandum
€
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
12/18/81
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
On 12/10/81, attorney Everett, Washington, telephone
DB Cooper-19102
1* " Memorandum
€
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
12/18/81
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
On 12/10/81, attorney Everett, Washington, telephone number contacted the FBI Resident Agency, Everett, Washington, and advised that he has a client, who he did not want to identify at that time,
who he, , believes knows the identity of the individual the FBI has been looking for named D.B. Cooper. advised
that this client had a prepared a statement of facts concerning what he knew about the individual believed to be D.B. Cooper. In the statement the client identifies the individual he believes to be Cooper as a retired from
the United States Coast Guard who previously operated a company called
in Everett, Washington. Attorney
advised that he considered his client, who provided him with the statement, to be a very reliable indivudal who would not provide this type of information unless it were true. Attorney provided the FBI with a copy of the statement prepared by his client and dated 12/7/81, a copy of this statement is attached hereto.
SA advised attorney that the FBI would need to know the identity of the individual providing this
SA advised attorney that the FBI would need to know the identity of the individual providing this statement so that possible further information could be obtained. Attorney make arrangements for SA to meet with his client on 12/14/81.
On 12/14/81, SA the office of attorney
met with
in
Everett, Washington.
advised that he resides at Everett, Washington, telephone number advised that his the individual who prepared the statement indicating that he believes to be the individual called D.B. Cooper.
was asked why he never came forward with this information sooner and he replied that he had been interviewed in 1974, by FBI agent regarding this matter. He advised that at that time he was afraid to provide with a lot of the detail in this matter as he was afraid of a possible lawsuit. He advised that SA had obtained information from an anonymous source that had overheard and another individual discussing this matter in a bar. As a result of this anonymous source providing this information was contacted by the FBI.
from an anonymous source that had overheard and another individual discussing this matter in a bar. As a result of this anonymous source providing this information was contacted by the FBI. SEARCHED INDEXED
[2 - Seattle WGG: ses (2) .
DB Cooper-19103,
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CMemorandum
*
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-1655) (P)
Date 1/11/82
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE
dated December 18, ៛ 1981.
Re Seattle memo of SA
Attached to this memo is a copy of the memo of SA , along with information furnished by
According to referenced memo, SA
personally
Attorney
talked.Ito on December 14, 1981, in the office of Everett, Washington.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT EVERETT, WASHINGTON
1. A criminal check on should be conducted in addition to
b6 b7c
2. If appears mentally sound in opinion of
SA 1 background investigation on and should be conducted to include contacts with people through
៛ and Continental Mortgage, Inc., and at the Snohomish County Airport in an effort to develop background data and physical data on and any indication as to his possible whereabouts. (3)
RLM : lah
1 9
1647-81-8640 SEARCHED SERALI70 10 FRE Q JAN 1 1 1982
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
DB Cooper-19107
1* :
(3)
RLM : lah
1 9
1647-81-8640 SEARCHED SERALI70 10 FRE Q JAN 1 1 1982
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7c
DB Cooper-19107
1* Memorandum
₹
**
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-1655) (P)
Date 1/11/82
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJACK
00:
SEATTLE
dated December 18, 1981.
Re Seattle memo of SA
Attached to this memo is a copy of the memo of SA
along with information furnished by
b6
b7c
According to referenced memo, SA
personally
Attorney
talked. Ito on December 14, 1981, in the office of Everett, Washington.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT EVERETT, WASHINGTON
1. A criminal check on
should be conducted in addition to
2. If appears mentally sound in opinion of SA background investigation on and should be conducted to include contacts with people through , and Continental Mortgage, Inc., and at the Snohomish County Airport in an effort to develop background data and physical data on and any indication as to his possible whereabouts. (3)
RLM: lah
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
164A-81-8640 SEARCHID SERIALIZED 60 Ft W JAN 1 1 198% +3' - SEAITCE
$
DB Cooper-19112
1* FD-36 (Rev.
(3)
RLM: lah
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
164A-81-8640 SEARCHID SERIALIZED 60 Ft W JAN 1 1 198% +3' - SEAITCE
$
DB Cooper-19112
1* FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile Airtel Priority Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS E F T O UNCLAS
Date
1/19/82
TO :
SAC, HONOLULU (164A-85)
FROM:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
NORJAK (A)
00:
SEATTLE
!
Re Honolulu airtel to Seattle dated 12/9/81.
Enclosed for Honolulu is one photograph of which is being returned per request of Honolulu in referenced airtel.
has been elimiated as suspect due to age and physical.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
2 - Honolulu (Enc. 1) 2 - Seattle RLM: ses (4) 5 N
0
N b6 b7C
164A-81-8641
Per
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19117
b6 b7C FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI :
5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Facsimile Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine
FBI TOP SECRET SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
1/19/82
TO :
SAC, HONOLULU (164A-85)
FROM :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
NORJAK (A)
00 :
SEATTLE
1
Re Honolulu airtel to Seattle dated 12/9/81.
Enclosed for Honolulu is one photograph of which is being returned per request of Honolulu in referenced airtel.
b6 b7C
has been elimiated as suspect due to age and physical.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
- Honolulu (Enc. 1) 2) - Seattle RLM: ses (4)
16HA -81-864Mj
Per
Approved:
Transmitted
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19118FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET Airtel ‹ Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
1/19/82

TO:	SAC, SACRAMENTO (164A-50)
FROM :
Airtel ‹ Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
1/19/82

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

NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT: MELVIN COOPER
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated January 5, 1982.
It is noted in referenced airtel that there is no age given for Melvin Cooper. Sacramento Division should determine approximate age for Melvin Cooper and if he would have been in his mid-40's in 1971. Sacramento Division should conduct additional investigation through U. S. Forest Service and at Santa Barbara, California, to resolve this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 
2 - Sacramento (164A-50) (2)- Seattle (164A-81) RLM/ jcb (4) 7 4 164A-81-8642
p
b6 b7C
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19119 FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile 
Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Airtel : Routine UNCLAS E F T O :
5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile 
Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL Airtel : Routine UNCLAS E F T O UNCLAS
Date
1/19/82

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

NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SUSPECT: MELVIN COOPER
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated January 5, 1982.
It is noted in referenced airtel that there is no age given for Melvin Cooper. Sacramento Division should determine approximate age for Melvin Cooper and if he would have been 'in his mid-40's in 1971. Sacramento Division should conduct additional investigation through U. S. Forest Service and at Santa Barbara, California, to resolve this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2
2 - Sacramento (164A-50) Seattle (164A-81) RLM/jcb (4)
164A-81-8642
y
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19120,Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE
Date
1/11/82
From
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36-84A) 
Subject :
UNSUB, aka
D. B.
RLM/jcb (4)
164A-81-8642
y
Approved:
Transmitted
Per
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19120,Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE
Date
1/11/82
From
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36-84A) 
Subject :
UNSUB, aka
D. B. Cooper
CAA - HIGHJACKING
There have been recent stories in local media on captioned matter which included a composite drawing. As a result, Madison, Wisconsin, telephonically furnished the following information:
In 1966, she became acquainted with a USAF , assigned to Truax Field, Madison at that time, whom she believes looked like Unsub. She recalls was transferred in May or June, 1966, but she does not remember to where. came originally from the Seattle-Tacoma, Washington, area. He had been in the Air Force approximately 12 years in 1966 and may have been 35 years old.
She described as a white male, 140 to 150 pounds, sandy brown hair, 5'10", blue eyes, had a "crooked" smile.
The above is being furnished for information purposes.
2 SEATTLE 1 - MILWAUKEE (164A-36-84A) HWC/lav (3)
164-81-8643
SEARCHED UMA INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED JAN 1 3 1982
2 b6 b7C
FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-19121
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C SAC, SEATTLE
1/11/82
SAC,
SEARCHED UMA INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED JAN 1 3 1982
2 b6 b7C
FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-19121
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C SAC, SEATTLE
1/11/82
SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36-84A)

UNISUB,	aka
D. B.	Cooper
CAA -	HIGHJACKING

There have been recent stories in local media on captioned matter which included a composite drawing. As a result, Madison, Wisconsin, telephonically furnished the following information:
In 1966, she became acquaintol with a ITSAF, assigned to Truax Field, Madison at that time, whom she believes looked like Unsub. She recalls was transferred in May or June, 1966, but she does not remember to where. came originally from the Seattle-Tacoma, Washington, arca. He had been in the Air Force approximately 12 years in 1966 and may have boen 35 years old.
She described as a white male, 140 to 150 pounds, sanly brown hair, 5'10", blue eyes, had a "crooked" smile.
The above is being furnished for information purposes.
27 SEATTLE 1 - MILWAUKEE (164A-36-34A) HWC/lav (3)
1642-81-8643
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED
27 SEATTLE 1 - MILWAUKEE (164A-36-34A) HWC/lav (3)
1642-81-8643
SEARCHED
INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED
JAN 1 3 1982
FBI-SEATTLE
3
DB Cooper-19122
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET Facsimile x Airtel
PRECEDENCE: Immediate Priority Routine SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
b6 b7C
Date
12/21/81
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (P)
SUBJECT:
NORJAK;
(00: Seattle)
INday- ELIMINAte during PHYSICAL Age + R 11/21/82
Re Bureau teletype to all offices 11/10/81.
On 11/23/81,
Coquille, Oregon, residence
business telephone
1
telephonically contacted the Portland Office of
the FBI regarding an individual he feels he is identical to
"D.B. COOPER," and thereafter received consideration for the
one million dollar reward offered by Universal Studios.
refused to divulge the name of the individual he feels is identical to captioned subject unless contacted personally
refused to divulge the name of the individual he feels is identical to captioned subject unless contacted personally by an agent. based his belief that this individual is captioned subjct based on an article which ap- peared in the North West Magazine of "The Oregonian" newspaper during November, 1980. described this individual as
a white male, years of age at the time of the highjacking, 5'8" in height, 160 pounds, ruddy face, small ears, and having sounding like "W.C. Fields." This individual also smoked Raleigh brand cigarettes.
advised he had not seen this individual for 15 years but knew of him when they were growing in the Myrtle Point, Oregon, area. Additionally, this individual moved to the State of Washington to reside with his grandmother and served as an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Initially he looked like the composite drawing of the subject in captioned matter.
On 11/30/81 (Supra), furnished the name of the individual he feels is identical to the subject in 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland 
164A-81-8644
PLM : pkg
(4)
JAN 1 / 12
Approved: R$6/BOR
Transmitted
{Number)
(Time)
N b6
, furnished the name of the individual he feels is identical to the subject in 2 - Seattle 2 - Portland 
164A-81-8644
PLM : pkg
(4)
JAN 1 / 12
Approved: R$6/BOR
Transmitted
{Number)
(Time)
N b6 b7C ·į
DB Cooper-19123
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 b7C PD 164A-41
captioned matter as
No further description of was furnished.
The above information is furnished to Seattle for evaluation and all leads are left to the discretion of Seattle Office.
Investigation continuing.
2*
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-19124 x Airtel
12/21/81

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

Re Bureau teletype to all offices 11/10/81.
On 11/23/81,
Coquille, Oregon, residence business telephone telephonically contacted the Portland Office of the FBI regarding an individual he feels he is identical to "D.B. COOPER," and thereafter received consideration for the one million dollar reward offered by Universal Studios.
refused to divulge the name of the individual he feels is identical to captioned subject unless contacted personally by an agent.
refused to divulge the name of the individual he feels is identical to captioned subject unless contacted personally by an agent. based his belief that this individual is captioned subjct based on an article which ap- peared in the North West Magazine of "The Oregonian" newspaper during November, 1980. described this individual as a white male, years of age at the time of the highjacking, 5'8" in height, 160 pounds, ruddy face, small ears, and having sounding like "W.C. Fields." This Individual also smoked Raleigh brand cigarettes.
advised he had not seen this individual for 15 years but knew of him when they were growing in the Myrtle Point, Oregon, area. Additionally, this individual moved to the State of Washington to reside with his grandmother and served as an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Initially he looked like the composite drawing of the subject in captioned matter.
On 11/30/81 (Supra) , furnished the name of the individual he feels is identical to the subject in 
(2)- Seattle
2 - Portland
PLM : pkg
(4) 1699-81-8644 6 a 
DB Coqper-19125
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6
furnished the name of the individual he feels is identical to the subject in 
(2)- Seattle
2 - Portland
PLM : pkg
(4) 1699-81-8644 6 a 
DB Coqper-19125
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
b6 ৳7CFD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78) ;-
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE: Immediate
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype TOP SECRET Facsimile 
Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL Routine UNCLAS E FT O UNCLAS
Date
1/15/82

TO :	SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:	SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) (SJRA)
SUBJECT:	NORJACK

Enclosed for Seattle are a mug photograph of Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department booking
sheet for by
dated 6/29/81 and photocopy of letter provided
On 1/7/82, the San Jose Resident Agency received a letter from
San Jose, California indicating that she might have some information concerning D. B. Cooper. was contacted at her residence on 1/8/82 at which time she provided the following information with the understanding that her identity be protected:
She is a at the
was contacted at her residence on 1/8/82 at which time she provided the following information with the understanding that her identity be protected:
She is a at the Santa Clara County jail, In November, 1981 an inmate at the County jail by the name of came to her attention. She was unaware of the charges against which had caused his incarceration but knows that he was released from the jail shortly after she met him. Following the recent television program concerning D.B. Cooper and the display of the composite sketches of him, she felt that she should bring to the attention of the FBI the resemblance between and Cooper. She also provided a photocopy of a letter given The letter, enclosed for Seattle, is not very
to her by clear and is somewhat disjointed. noted that in conversation
with However, she was impressed with his knowledge of aviation and airplanes.
On 1/11/82, a copy of the booking sheet and arrest was obtained from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department for b6 As noted on the arrest sheet, is a b7C who was arrested for.
Apparently the matter was spela (759) 100) { 2 - Seattle ( Enc.
was obtained from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department for b6 As noted on the arrest sheet, is a b7C who was arrested for.
Apparently the matter was spela (759) 100) { 2 - Seattle ( Enc. 2)- T - San Francisco JBD/dg (3)
FALDHED
164A-81-8645
-
JEDEXED SERIALIZED 65 FILED b6
alt + physical
JAN 2 1 1982
b7C
Approved: WANDELEN
Transmitted
1/218, Rcn
(Number) (Time)
DB Cooper-19127
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D SF 164-220 JBD/dg
dismissed as no disposition is shown on the booking sheet. No additional information conerning is available at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department and no effort is being made to locate him by the San Jose Resident Agency at this time.
The above is provided to Seattle for review and should it appear that additional investigation is required, appropriate leads should be set forth.
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-19128
- 2 *- FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype AIRTEL Routine
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL :
Teletype AIRTEL Routine
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EFT O UNCLAS
Date
1/15/82

TO : .	SAC, SEATTLE
FROM:	SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (RUC) ( SJRA)
SUBJECT:	NORJACK

Enclosed for Seattle are a mug photograph of Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department booking
sheet for by
dated 6/29/81 and photocopy of letter provided
On 1/7/82, the San Jose Resident Agency received a letter from
San Jose, California indicating that she might have some information concerning D. B. Cooper. was contacted at her residence on 1/8/82 at which time she provided the following information with the understanding that her identity be protected:
She is a at the Santa Clara County jail, In November, 1981 an inmate at the County jail by the name of came to her attention. She was unaware of the charges against which had caused his incarceration but knows that he was released from the jail shortly after she met him.
She was unaware of the charges against which had caused his incarceration but knows that he was released from the jail shortly after she met him. Following the recent television program concerning D.B. Cooper and the display of the composite sketches of him, she felt that she should bring to the attention of the FBI the resemblance between and Cooper. She also provided a photocopy of a letter given to her by clear and is somewhat disjointed. The letter, enclosed for Seattle, is not very noted that in conversation
with However, she was impressed with his knowledge of aviation and airplanes.
On 1/11/82, a copy of the booking sheet and arrest was obtained from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department for As noted on the arrest sheet, is a
who was arrested for Apparently the matter was 1647-81-8645 2 - Seattle (Enc. 2) 1 - San Francisco JBD/dg (3)
SEARCHED
SERIALIZED
FEDEXED FILED
JAN 2 1 1982
FBI-SEATTLE
Per 1B
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19129
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
Approved:
Transmitted
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Airtel
1/10/22

TO:
(Number)
(Time)
DB Cooper-19129
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C
Approved:
Transmitted
FBI
PRECEDENCE: Airtel
1/10/22

TO:	SAC, SPRINGFIELD
FROM:	SAC, CHICAGO (164-797) (RUC) (SOUAD 3)

HORJAK; CAA-HIJACKING (A) ; 00 : SEATTLE
For the information of Springfield, on 11/10/01, voluntarily appeared at the Chicago Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (PRI) and advised that he
at Stateville Ponitentary, is described as follows:
Face Mexican American Sex Falo
Height 5'7" - 5'0"
Height
145 rounds
Inmate number is described as:

Paco	Thito
Sex	Malo
Weight	5'10" - 5'11"
Weight	165 - 170 1b5
Inmate number	in series.

advised that often talked about 1
- Springfield )- Coattle (164A-81-8505) 1 - Chicago JPG: tm (4)
*
1647-81-8646
JAN 2 1 1992 
b6
1 
b7C
DB Cooper-19131
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DCG 164-797
Seattle has
advised that often talked about 1
- Springfield )- Coattle (164A-81-8505) 1 - Chicago JPG: tm (4)
*
1647-81-8646
JAN 2 1 1992 
b6
1 
b7C
DB Cooper-19131
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7D
b6 b7C b7DCG 164-797
Seattle has requested that physical and background data be obtained through Illinois State Prison System.
On 12/31/81, Stateville at Joliet, Illinois, was contacted and advised that prison records are maintained at Springfield, Illinois.
In view of the above, Chicago is considering this matter RUC.
LEADS
SPRINGFIELD DIVISION
AT SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
Will review prison records for
and furnish physical and background data to Seattle.
2*
b6 b7C
b6 b7C
DB Cooper-19132 Memorandum
To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
1/23/82
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK(A)
00: Seattle
RE: Suspect Dr. JAMES A. ROMAN (deceared)
Re Seattle memo of SA
11/18/81.
On 12/16/81,
Office of
Special Investigations, Department of Social and Health
Servieces, 500 W. 8th Street, Vancouver, Washington, advised
he would attempt to obtain a photograph and/or description
of Dr. James A. Roman.
On 12/30/81, contact was attempted with supra, with negative results as he was not available.
Roman.
On 12/30/81, contact was attempted with supra, with negative results as he was not available.
On 1/19/82, supra, advised he had not yet been successful in locating a photograph of Dr. Roman or in obtaining a complete physical description of him. He said he anticipated receiving this information whithin a short period of time at which time he would furnish it to the Vancouver Resident Agency Office of the FBI.
LEAD
SEATTLE AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Will maintain contact with Office of Special Investigations, 500 W. 8th Street, Vancouver, for information of value concerning a description and photograph of Dr. Roman, 3 - Seattle
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To
:
SAG, SEATTLE (164A=81)(P)
Date
1/23/82
From :
SA
Subject :
NORJAK(A)
00: Seattle
RE: Suspect Dr. JAMES A. ROMAN (deceased)
Re Seattle memo of SA 11/18/81. On 12/16/81, Office of Special Investigations, Department of Social and Health Servieces, 500 W.
ROMAN (deceased)
Re Seattle memo of SA 11/18/81. On 12/16/81, Office of Special Investigations, Department of Social and Health Servieces, 500 W. 8th Street, Vancouver, Washington, advised he would attempt to obtain a photograph and/or description of Dr. James A. Roman.
On 12/30/81, contact was attempted with supra, with negative results as he was not available.
On 1/19/82, supra, advised he had not yet been successful in locating a photograph of Dr. Roman or in obtaining a complete physical description of him. He said he anticipated receiving this information whithin a short period of time at which time he would furnish it to the Vancouver Resident Agency Office of the FBI.
LEAD
SEATTLE AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
Will maintain contact with Office of Special Investigations, 500 W. 8th Street, Vancouver, for information of value concerning a description and photograph of Dr. Roman, 3 - Seattle
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)(P)
Date
1/23/82
From
:
SA
Subject :
NORJAK(A)
00: Seattle
RE:
Roman, 3 - Seattle
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)(P)
Date
1/23/82
From
:
SA
Subject :
NORJAK(A)
00: Seattle
RE: Suspect Dr. JAMES A. ROMAN (deceased)
Re Seattle memo of SA
11/18/81.
On 12/16/81,
Office of Special Investigations, Department of Social and Health Servieces, 500 W. 8th Street, Vancouver, Washington, advised he would attempt to obtain a photograph and/or description of Dr. James A, Roman.
On 12/30/81, contact was attempted with supra, with negative results as he was not available.
On 1/19/82, supra, advised he had not yet been successful in locating a photograph of Dr. Roman or in obtaining a complete physical description of him. He said he anticipated receiving this information whithin a short period of time at which time he would furnish it to the Vancouver Resident Agency Office of the FBI,
LEAD
SEATTLE AT VANGOUVER, WASHINGTON
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AT VANGOUVER, WASHINGTON
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TRANSMIT VIA:
FBI PRECEDENCE: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority AIRTEL Routine
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype SECRET CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
1/27/82
Me
TO :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164A-50) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE SUSPECT: MELVIN COOPER
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated
1/5/82 and Seattle airtel to Sacramento, dated 1/19/82.
Enclosed for Los Angeles is one copy of Sacramento airtel dated 1/5/82 which contains information necessary to cover leads that are being set forth.
For the information of Seattle, recontact with
South Lake
Tahoe, California determined that the Melvin Cooper she referred to, in 1971 would be approximately 45
For the information of Seattle, recontact with
South Lake
Tahoe, California determined that the Melvin Cooper she referred to, in 1971 would be approximately 45 years of age. She advised that she is attempting to ascertain his exact birth date.
that For the information of Los Angeles it is noted in late December 1981 advised the Sacra- mento Office that Melvin Cooper, had bragged to friends of hers whom she would not identify as being identical with subject of captioned case. She advised that Melvin Cooper was killed in a helicopter crash in the Santa Barbara, Los Angeles area approximately five or six months ago. At that time he was employed in a helicopter rescue company working in the Los Angeles or Santa Barbara area. 
2- Seattle 2- Los Angeles (Enc. 1) 2- Sacramento FMH/wlp (6)_
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Referenced airtel from Seattle requested Sacra- mento to conduct additional investigation to determine if Melvin Cooper could possibly be identical to captioned subject.
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Referenced airtel from Seattle requested Sacra- mento to conduct additional investigation to determine if Melvin Cooper could possibly be identical to captioned subject.
LEAD
LOS ANGELES
AT LOS ANGELES AND SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA; Will identify the crash of a helicopter approximately five or six months ago, thereafter determine if Melvin Cooper was employed in the rescue business and was in- volved in that particular crash. If Melvin Cooper identified conduct logical investigation to determine if he could possibly be involved in captioned matter.
SACRAMENTO
AT BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA; Will contact the U. S. Forest Service, Bakersfield, California in an effort to identify employment record for Melvin Cooper.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
DB Cooper-19137
2*FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate Priority TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
1/27/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164A-50) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJACK
00:
CONFIDENTIAL AIRTEL Routine UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
1/27/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM:
SAC, SACRAMENTO (164A-50) (P)
SUBJECT :
NORJACK
00: SEATTLE SUSPECT: MELVIN COOPER
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated
1/5/82 and Seattle airtel to Sacramento, dated 1/19/82.
Enclosed for Los Angeles is one copy of Sacramento airtel dated 1/5/82 which contains information necessary to cover leads that are being set forth.
For the information of Seattle. recontact with
South Lake
Tahoe, California determined that the Melvin Cooper she referred to, in 1971 would be approximately 45 years of age. She advised that she is attempting to ascertain his exact birth date.
that For the information of Los Angeles it is noted in late December 1981 advised the Sacra- mento Office that Melvin Cooper, had bragged to friends of hers whom she would not identify as being identical with subject of captioned case. She advised that Melvin Cooper was killed in a helicopter crash in the Santa Barbara, Los Angeles area approximately five or six months ago. At that time hewas employed in a helicopter rescue company working in the Los Angeles or Santa Barbara
At that time hewas employed in a helicopter rescue company working in the Los Angeles or Santa Barbara area. 2> Seattle 2- Los Angeles (Enc. 1) 2- Sacramento FMH/wlp (6)_
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date 2/3/82
From : SA
Subject :
NORJAK
On January 21, 1982, Kapowsin, Washington, was contacted regarding the
resemblance of to D. B. Cooper. said that he is a member of the parachute club at Kapowsin Field, and he has known for almost in no years. was shown the artist's composite of Cooper, which he has seen numerous times in the past. He said that this photograph does not in any way resemble He added that even at the time of the Hijack, way resembled D. B. Cooper.
In view of this information, no further investigation
concerning will be conducted at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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In view of this information, no further investigation
concerning will be conducted at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date 2/3/82
From :
SA
Subject : NORJAK
On January 21, 1982, Kapowsin, Washington, was contacted regarding the
resemblance of to D. B. Cooper. said that he is a member of the parachute club at Kapowsin Field, and he has known for almost in no years. was shown the artist's composite of Cooper, which he has seen numerous times in the past. He said that this photograph does not in any way resemble He added that even at the time of the Hijack, way resembled D. B. Cooper. j In view of this information, no further investigation concerning will be conducted at this time.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
DRH : lah (2)
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1* Memorandum
To :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (
ER1 -- SSAIT'S
Y
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DB Cooper-19141 ₹
1* Memorandum
To :
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
2/12/82
From :
SA
Subject :
UNSUB, aka;
D. B. . COOPER
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Re Memo from SA
dated January 8,
1982.
On February 9, 1982,
KINT Radio Station, 12th and Grant St., Tacoma, Washington, advised SA of the Tacoma Resident Agency of the following: 
advised that KTNT Radio Station formerly
employed a In review of personnel file at the Radio Station, it was noted that he signed his resignation letter, using the name last day of employment at KINT Radio Station Was The file further reflects that
born on
further advised that to his knowledge, is currently employed at KSDO Radio Station, San Diego, California.
was shown two composite photographs of D. B. Cooper and he said they in no way resemble He added that the eyes, nose and mouth in the composite do not look anything like
In view of negative identification that and Cooper could not be the same individual, further action is being left up to the discretion of the Seattle Division.
composite do not look anything like
In view of negative identification that and Cooper could not be the same individual, further action is being left up to the discretion of the Seattle Division. (2) 2 - Seattle (164A-81) DRH/jh (2) 18 
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To
:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)
Date
2/12/82
From :
SA
Subject :
UNSUB, aka;
D. B. COOPER
NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
Re Memo from SA
dated January 8, 1982. On February 9, 1982,
KTNT Radio Station, 12th and Grant St., Tacoma, Washington, advised SA of the Tacoma Resident Agency of the following:
advised that KTNT Radio Station formerly
employed
a In review of personnel file at the Radio Station, it was noted that he signed his resignation letter, using the name last day of employment at KINT Radio Station Was The file further reflects born on
further advised that to his knowledge,
that
is currently employed at KSDO Radio Station, San Diego, California.
was shown two composite photographs of D. B. Cooper and he said they in no way resemble He added that the eyes, nose and mouth in the composite do not look anything like
Cooper and he said they in no way resemble He added that the eyes, nose and mouth in the composite do not look anything like
In view of negative identification that and Cooper could not be the same individual, further action is being left up to the discretion of the Seattle Division. 2)- Seattle (164A-81) DRH/jh (2)
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(Mount Clipping in Space Below)
Reward offered for D.B. Cooper
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) -An attorney from Modesto, Calif., with a taste for adventure is launching a search for the body of 1971 skyjacker D.B. Cooper.
Richard Tosaw, 56, is offering a $25,000 reward to anyone who can produce Cooper's remains. Tosaw will be in Vancouver on Thursday to begin organizing a search for the re- mains of the nation's most famous skyjacker.
The search is planned for area forests this summer.
Cooper parachuted from a Nor- thwest Boeing 727 jetliner on Nov.
The search is planned for area forests this summer.
Cooper parachuted from a Nor- thwest Boeing 727 jetliner on Nov. 24, 1971, with $200,000 he extorted from the airline.
The Californian has created Research Publishing Co. to marketa book on his quest. The preferred title is,: "I Found D.B. Cooper;" but & Tosaw said "My Search For D.B. Cooper" will have to do if his search is unsuccessful.
He bas placed classified ads in Northwest newspapers reading: :$25,000 reward for the finding and delivery to me of the hijacker D.B Cooper, whether dead or alive, offel good until July 1, 1982."
Asked if he had $25,000 in the bank. to offer as a reward, Tosaw said, "I've got more than a million, ac- tyally.
The Modesto Bee newspaper cot- firmed Tosaw is a long-time al- torney there and a one-time FRI agent, believed to have extensive real estate holdings.
Tosaw said he left the FBI in 1955 for law, but now has time to devote to mysteries like the Cooper case. "I've always been interested in things like that." he said.
Tosaw said he left the FBI in 1955 for law, but now has time to devote to mysteries like the Cooper case. "I've always been interested in things like that." he said. "Things like treasure hunting. I think most people are."
Tosaw said that news stories and a movie about Coopet, coinciding wilh the 10th anniversary of his jump, drew his interest. After preliminary research, he said, "I'm sure he (Cpoper) died in the attempt" and thinks the body must be somewhere in the surrounding hills. "The odds ars he's still there."
He has asked for the FBI file .on- Cooper
dicate page, name of 'spaper, city and state.)
Pg. B3, The Daily News Longview, Wash. Date: 2/10/82 Edition:
Title:
Character:
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Classification:
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Submitting Office:
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Ralph. Himmelsbach, the FBI agent who worked longest on the Cooper case and now retired, said in November he believes Cooper .pro- bably landed somewhere in the Washougal River . basin. He speculates that a packet of the ran- som money founli in 1980 on a sandy beach west of Vancouver was pro- bably washed down to the Columbia River in later spring floods.
He speculates that a packet of the ran- som money founli in 1980 on a sandy beach west of Vancouver was pro- bably washed down to the Columbia River in later spring floods.
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FBI/ DO. DB Cooper-19144FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate Priority TOP SECRET SECRET Facsimile Airtel Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
2/11/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (P) (C-1)
SUBJECT :
NORJACK
00:
SEATTLE
Re Sacramento airtels to Seattle dated
1/5-27/82.
Investigation regarding suspect Melvin Cooper.
The following investigation was conducted by
Special Agent
at Santa Barbara, California,
on 2/10/82:
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Santa Barbara Flight
The following investigation was conducted by
Special Agent
at Santa Barbara, California,
on 2/10/82:
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Santa Barbara Flight Service Station, 1503 Cecil Cook Place, advised that he was not aware of any helicopter crashes within the past year or more in the Santa Barbara area. suggested contact be made with the FAA, General Aviation District Office, at Van Nuys Municipal Airport, Van Nuys, California, telephone number (213) 997-3191. continued that any incident including crashes of any aircraft under FAA supervision that happened within the California, Nevada, or Arizona district, would be known to personnel at the district office. 2-Los Angeles 
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ASCHED. SERIFUKED 2
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LEAD
LOS ANGELES
AT VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA: Will contact personnel at the General Aviation District Office, Van Nuys Airport and conduct appropriate investigation as requested in reference communications.
LOS ANGELES
AT VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA: Will contact personnel at the General Aviation District Office, Van Nuys Airport and conduct appropriate investigation as requested in reference communications.
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: Teletype
CLASSIFICATION: Immediate TOP SECRET Facsimile Priority
PRECEDENCE: SECRET Routine CONFIDENTIAL Airtel UNCLAS E F TO UNCLAS
Date
2/11/82
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM :
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164A-497) (P) (C-1)
SUBJECT :
NORJACK
00 :
SEATTLE
Re Sacramento airtels to Seattle dated
1/5-27/82.
Investigation regarding suspect Melvin Cooper.
The following investigation was conducted by Special Agent at Santa Barbara, California, on 2/10/82:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Santa Barbara Flight Service Station, 1503 Cecil Cook Place, advised that he was not aware of any helicopter crashes within the past year or more in the Santa Barbara area. suggested contact be made with the FAA, General Aviation District Office, at Van Nuys Municipal Airport, Van Nuys, California, telephone
suggested contact be made with the FAA, General Aviation District Office, at Van Nuys Municipal Airport, Van Nuys, California, telephone number (213) 997-3191. continued that any incident including crashes of any aircraft under FAA supervision that happened within the California, Nevada, or Arizona district, would be known to personnel at the district office. 2-Los Angeles 2-Seattle 1-Sacramento (164A-50) (Info)
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EKSCHED. INDEREO SERIALIZED
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FRI - SEATTLE
F
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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA:
PRECEDENCE:
CLASSIFICATION: Teletype Immediate Priority TOP SECRET Facsimile SECRET Routine CONFIDENTIAL UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
2/22/82

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-8601)
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164A-91) (RUC)

NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACK
00:
SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to San Diego dated 12/15/81.
UNCLAS EF TO UNCLAS
Date
2/22/82

TO:	SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-8601)
FROM:	SAC, SAN DIEGO (164A-91) (RUC)

NORJAK;
CAA - HIJACK
00:
SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to San Diego dated 12/15/81.
Re: William Clemens
- photo mmerq: 3/1/82 wie permet" at 75 Qui
Enclosed herewith for the Seattle Division is one (1) driver's license photograph for William Ivan Clemens (deceased) dated 12/2/76.
On 1/6/82, records of the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) disclosed a driver's license, number B2050929, for William Ivan Clemens, born 12/4/17, who as of 12/2/76 resided at 2452 Alto Cerro Circle, San Diego, California the address referred to in referenced communication as belonging to
the Seattle Division William Clemens. California, dated
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CLETS records further identified Clemens as a male, 6'1", 185 pounds, green eyes, brown hair. Records disclose that Clemens was deceased.
On the same date, San Diego indices, and records of San Diego Police Department and Sheriff's Department disclosed no arrest record for Clemens, no citations and no traffic convictions.
On the same date, San Diego indices, and records of San Diego Police Department and Sheriff's Department disclosed no arrest record for Clemens, no citations and no traffic convictions. 2)- Seattle (Enc. 1) 1 - San Diego
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Comparison of the enclosed driver's license photograph does not disclose any marked resemblance to the artist's conception drawing of "D. B. Cooper".
On 1/25/82,
California, telephone number was contacted relative to the information furnished in his letter to the Seattle Office referred to above. stated that he was prompted to write the letter after viewing an "In Search Of" episode on television con- cerning "D. B. Cooper" in the captioned hijacking. In
estimation, the artist's conception drawing of "Cooper" reminded him of Clemens. He had no other reason than this believed resemblance to consider Clemens a suspect in the captioned matter, but believed that Clemens was a retired airline pilot, although he did not know for which airlines Clemens had flown.