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top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a paper bag - 4 x 12 x 14 inches; brown shoes</td></tr><tr><td>Remarks</td><td>Very polite at all times</td></tr></table></figure> ARMED AND DANGEROUS DB Cooper-18052 - 2 -UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO : SAC, NEW ORLEANS (ATTN: SA DATE: 5/21/80 FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) SUBJECT: NORJAK CAA-HIJACK (A) 00: Seattle Bufile 164-2111 SUB C b6 b7C Enclosed are four (4) artists composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK unsub, aka DAN COOPER, D.B. COOPER, with and without glasses. THE CRIME On November 24, 1971, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 P.M., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his brief case 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.
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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. 1 - New Orleans (1 - Seattle JKM: jsb (2) Ifm m Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-18053 164-81-8395UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO : SAC, BUFFALO (ATTN: SA DATE: 5/23/80 FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) BUB L b6 b7C <figure><table><tr><td rowSpan=4>SUBJECT:</td><td>NORJAK</td></tr><tr><td>CAA-HIJACK (A)</td></tr><tr><td>00: Seattle</td></tr><tr><td>Bufile 164-2111</td></tr></table></figure> Re Buffalo telcall to
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The black and white composites were prepared initially and sometime later the color composites were prepared toi epict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically. The hijacker is described as follows: <figure><table><tr><th>Race</th><th>White</th></tr><tr><td>Sex</td><td>Male</td></tr><tr><td>Age</td><td>Mid 40&#x27;s</td></tr><tr><td>Height</td><td>5&#x27;10&quot; to 6&#x27;</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>170 to 180 lbs.</td></tr><tr><td>Complexion</td><td>Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth</td></tr><tr><td rowSpan=2>Hair</td><td>Dark brown or black, parted on the left</td></tr><tr><td>combed back</td></tr><tr><td>Eyes</td><td>Possibly brown, during later part of flight the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses with</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>dark rims</td></tr><tr><td>Voice</td><td>Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent</td></tr><tr><td>Characteristics</td><td>Smoked Raleigh filters type cigarettes</td></tr><tr><td>Wearing Apparel</td><td>Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip on type) ; black rain type overcoat or</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a paper bag - 4 x 12 x
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The hijacker is described as follows: <figure><table><tr><th>Race</th><th>White</th></tr><tr><td>Sex</td><td>Male</td></tr><tr><td>Age</td><td>Mid 40&#x27;s</td></tr><tr><td>Height</td><td>5&#x27;10&quot; to 6&#x27;</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>170 to 180 lbs.</td></tr><tr><td>Complexion</td><td>Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth</td></tr><tr><td rowSpan=2>Hair</td><td>Dark brown or black, parted on the left</td></tr><tr><td>combed back</td></tr><tr><td>Eyes</td><td>Possibly brown, during later part of flight the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses with</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>dark rims</td></tr><tr><td>Voice</td><td>Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent</td></tr><tr><td>Characteristics</td><td>Smoked Raleigh filters type cigarettes</td></tr><tr><td>Wearing Apparel</td><td>Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip on type) ; black rain type overcoat or</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a paper bag - 4 x 12 x 14 inches; brown shoes</td></tr><tr><td>Remarks</td><td>Very polite at all times</td></tr></table></figure> ARMED AND DANGEROUS DB
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CASH WHICH BELIEVED TO BE CLOSE TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS /b6 :. b7C BEFORE RETIRING FOR THE NIGHT UNIDENTIFIED W/M . SHOWED b7D A NEWSPAPER. CLIPPING GIVING AN ACCOUNT OF THE AFOREMENTIONED HIJACKING IN WHICH A PHOTO OF THE PERPETRATOR OF THIS HIJACKING WAS SHOWN. .. THE PHOTO. WAS THAT. OF THE' UNIDENTIFIED W/M'IN THE ROOM WITH WAS GIVEN $100 BY THE, UNIDENTIFIED W/M THE FOLLOWING b6 b7C DAY AND WAS TRANSPORTED FROM b7D BY. BOAT. : AT , THIS POINT, STATED . HE CONTINUED HIS. HITCHHIKING ACROSS THE COUNTRY. BUFFALO .AT BUFFALO, N.Y. WILL CONTACT AT. HIŞ HOME ADDRESS .BUFFALO; . NY, AT THE. EARLIEST b6 b7C POSSIBLE DATE AND CONDUCT: APPROPRIATE INTERVIEW. SEATTLE IS REQUESTED' TO . CONDUCT APPROPRIATE' INVESTIGATION. FD-302S .FOLLOW: BT 14.42246Z SE DB Cooper-18061BU0003 1442243Z PP SE DE BU P. 232243Z MAY 80 SUB O b6 b7C EM BUFFALO (1.64-134) (P) TO , SEATTLE PRIORITY BT Source UNCLAS NORJAK .: : 00 SEATTLE RE BUFFALO TELCAL TO SEATTLE, MAY 23, 1980. ON MAY . 23., . 1980, FORMER BUFFALO SAC " RICHARD 'D.
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on television and in the Winston-Salem Journal-Sentinel, newspaper, She stated that the apparently moved from either Oregon or the Seattle, Washington area approximately eight years ago to Winston-Salem. She stated that is employed as an with Newman-Winfrey-Van Idder in Winston-Salem, N.C. The following investigation was conducted by SC CREDIT Winston-Salem Credit Bureau, advised on 4/29/80, that after checking her credit records, it was determined that a file was opened in 11/74, regarding Credit file reflects two addresses, both Winston-Salem, N. C. :selected: (2)- Seattle I - Charlotte ZTL: jat (3) 16-1-91-8899 1 MAY 2 8 1980 FBI SEATTLE DB Cooper-18071 b6 b7c b6 b7c b6 b7c :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected:UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 5/22/80 FROM : Rpc, C, CHARLOTTE (164-219) (RUC) SUBJ SUBJECT: NORJAK CAA-HIJACK (A) (00: SEATTLE) Re Seattle letter to Charlotte, 5/6/80. On 2/15/80, Rural Hall, N. C., telephone number office telephone number telephonically contacted the Greensboro RA of the FBI and advised that she has seen an individual who closely
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, telephone number office telephone number telephonically contacted the Greensboro RA of the FBI and advised that she has seen an individual who closely resembles D.B. COOPER, who parachuted out of an airplane several years ago. - stated that she by the name of 9 , Winston-Salem, N. C., telephone number who looks exactly like the photographs of D.B. COOPER she had seen on television and in the Winston-Salem Journal-Sentinel, newspaper. She stated that the apparently moved from either Oregon or the Seattle, Washington area approximately eight years ago to Winston-Salem. She stated that is employed as an with Newman-Winfrey-Van Edder in Winston-Salem, N.C. The following investigation was conducted by SC CREDIT Winston-Salem Credit Bureau, advised on 4/29/80, that after checking her credit records, it was determined that a file was opened in 11/74, regarding Credit file reflects two addresses, both Winston-Salem, N. C. :selected: (2- Seattle 1 - Charlotte ZTL:jat (3) 164-81-8398 SEARCHED HA INDEXED SERIALIZED FILED M MAY 208 1980 FBI - SEATTLE ON Buy U.
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2 - Bureau 1 - Portland (164-41) (Info) :selected: 2- Seattle (164-81) 1 - Los Angeles JCA/dmg (6) 164-81-5413 I SEARCHED. ..... INDEXPO). SERIALIZED MER MAY 3 1 1980 $ FBI - SEATTLE Approved: Transmitted (Number) (Time) Per # U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1980-305-750/5402 DB Cooper-18096 b6 b7C b6 b7c 1 b6 b7c6 (Rev. 5-22-78) TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: :unselected: Immediate :unselected: Priority :unselected: SECRET :selected: AIRTEL :unselected: Routine :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :unselected: UNCLAS EF TO :unselected: UNCLAS Date 5/27/80 · TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC) SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: Seattle Sub-Reference: JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, aka The following information is set forth for the information of the Bureau and receiving offices in the event should contact Seattle or Portland in the future: On 5/22/80, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, telephone number 974-3685, telephonically contacted SA stated that during the evening hours of 2/11/80, the residence of Encino, California, was set on fire.
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in (Type in plaintext or code) Via Airtel (Priority) TO: SAC, Seattle (164-81) FROM: SAC, Jacksonville (164-299) (RUC) SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) (00: SE) Re Miami airtel to Seattle dated 5/1/80. Enclosed for Seattle Division are the original and one copy of investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted at Tallahassee, Florida. Also enclosed for Seattle Division is one Florida drivers license photograph of Enclosed for Miami Division for information purposes is one copy of above described investigative insert and one Florida drivers license photograph of ARMED AND DANGEROUS 2 :selected: Seattle (encs. 3) I - Miami (164-552) (encs. 2) (info) 1 - Jacksonville REH/ sap (4) Rechab 164-81-8-105 J JUN V9 1980 Approved: Explora Sent M Per DB Cooper-18110 Special Agent in Charge b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7cTRANSMIT VIA: :selected: AIRTEL :unselected: Routine PRECEDENCE: FBI CLASSIFICATI :unselected: Teletype :unselected: Immediate :unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: Priority :unselected: SECRET :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :unselected: UNCLAS E FT O :unselected: UNCLAS Date June 6, 1980 TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM : SAC, DALLAS (164-1928) (P) SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka D.
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) 2 - Salt Lake City RBJ/vkt (5) :selected: 164-81-8207 `CARGAED 7 JUNI0 1980 Sem DB Cooper-18116 b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7C :selected:LA0014 1632335Z RR HQ MP SE DE LA R 132335Z JUN 80 b6 b7C FM LOS ANGELES (164-497) (7) (P) TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) ROUTINE SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE SUB 0,J BT UNCLAS NORJAK ON FORMER FURNISHED THE FOLLOWING b6 b7C b7D INFORMATION RE CAPTIONED INVESTIGATION TO SA LOS ANGELES DIVISION, DURING A TELEPHONE CALL FROM SOURCE'S PRESENT RESIDENCE IN SOURCE ADVISED THAT ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO b6 b7C b7D DATE OF BIRTH AN AMERICAN INDIAN NOW LIVING IN SOUTH DAKOTA CONFIDED HE WAS PLANNING TO EVENTUALLY PUBLISH A BOOK REGARDING HIS PAST ACTIVITIES AND AN EXCERPT FROM WHAT WAS ADVENTURES AND PURPORTED TO BE A OF THE BOOK. THIS EXCERPT WAS AN ACCOUNT OF HIJACKING OF A COMMERCIAL AIRLINER IN THE EARLY 1970S USING THE NAME "COOPER". ACCORDING TO SOURCE, 8-408 218 b6 b7C DB Cooper-18118PAGE TWO (LA 164-497) UNCLAS DOCUMENT CONTAINED MANY DETAILS OF THE CRIME AND WAS REPRESENTED BY TO BE AN ACCOUNT OF HIS OWN ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE HIJACKING.
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She further advised that before she met him he was severely injured in a parachute jump in the Seattle area. As a result of this accident, according to same. and (LNU) , he has never been the 2 - Seattle MES/ljt (2) 16-11-841-1 SEARCHED SERIALIZED HOLALD FILLD 1 JUN 1 7 1980 FBI-SEATTLE Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan b6 b7C b6 b7c b6 b7C b7D b6 b7C b7D stated that she later b6 b7C b7D $ Am DB Cooper-181504 R + 3 X Q T. X * In Reply, Please Refer to · File No. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 915 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98174 June 18, 1980 make new subfilare. Salje 1 b6 b7C Mountain View, California Dear Sour Based on information which you have provided to this office, it is my understanding that you have conducted investi- gation and developed information concerning an individual who you feel is "D. B. Cooper," the individual who skyjacked a Northwest Airlines flight between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, . Washington, on November 24, 1971.
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Mack Special Agent in Charge 1 - Addressee 1 - Attorney at Law b6 b7C 9h (3) :selected: Palo Alto, California - Seattle (164-81) JSD: jsh g Searched DB Cooper-18155 Files. 16-1-81-9415FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78) [X] AIRTEL FBI PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION: TRANSMIT VIA: :unselected: SECRET :unselected: Teletype :unselected: Immediate :unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: Priority :unselected: Routine :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :unselected: UNCLAS EF TO :unselected: UNCLAS Date 6/19/80 TO : SEATTLE (164-81) FROM : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P) (SO. 10) SUBJECT: NORJACK .00: SEATTLE Subject. Sub J Being forwarded unexhibited to Seattle is one colored mug photo of The following investigation was conducted by SA AT WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA On 2/13/80, "Contra tele- Costa Times," Walnut Creek, CA, telephone number phonically contacted the writer and advised she believes she possibly knows someone who might be identical with the UNSUB in this case, D. B. Cooper. She advised approximately four years ago when she was working for the "Oakland Tribune," an individual started writing letters to her, who indicated that he was in love with her,
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DB Cooper-18179 :unselected:PA3 5#433 02164-93 UNCLAS HE SAID HIS INTEREST RESULTED FROM EARLY NEWS REPORTS THAT COOPER MAY HAVE BEEN A PARATROOPER. ASKED POINTED QUESTIONS b6 .b7c OF SA SUCH AS, HAD ANY LATENT PRINTS BEEN OBTAINED AND HE WAS INTERESTED TO KNOW IF COOPER. HAD, IN. FACT, PARACHUTED; INSTEAD OF HIDING SOMEWHERE IN THE PLANE. ADMITTED THAT HE HAD MADE 30 JUMPS WHILE IN THE U.S. PARATROOPERS SOME OF . WHICH WERE. FROM PLANES FLYING 300 MILES PER HOUR. HE STATED THAT ALTITUDE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEM FOR ANY SKILLED PARACHUTIST. MUST BE CONSIDERED A SUSPECT; UNTIL HE IS b6 b7C ELIMINATED, BECAUSE OF HIS SIMILARITY TO THE COMPOSITE OF COOPER, HIS W.S., PARATROOPER SERVICE, HIS AND HIS UNEMPLOYMENT AT THE TIME OF THE SKYJACKING, NOVEMBER 24, 1971 . ARREST RECORDS OF AT PARKERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT b6 AND WOOD. COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, PARKERSBURG, ARE NEGATIVE: b7c PROVIDER THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND; INFORMATION b6 b7C CONCERNING: HIMSELF : NAME SEX MALE, RACE WHITE, $DOB b6 POB RESIDENCE b7C PARKERSBURG," TWO WEEKS, FORMER RESIDENCE PARKERSBURG, WV, .
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</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Document - Mineralogy - Fingerprint</td></tr></table></figure> Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 - Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) DO NOT INCLUDE LEMINISTRATIVE PAGE (S) INFOMESTIES IN INVESTIGATIVE RAFURT ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE 164-31-8323 SEARCHTO JA, INDEXED. SERIALIZABLE FILED 7 MAR 2 1 1980 b6 b7C FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-17691 :unselected:Laboratory Transmittal Form 7-72 LABORATORY_# FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535 To: SAC, Portland (164-41) March 18, 1930 From: Director, FBI <figure><table><tr><th rowSpan=2>FBI FILE NO.</th><th></th></tr><tr><td>164-2111</td></tr><tr><td>LAB. NO.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>00304057 D LL VJ</td></tr></table></figure> Re: NORJAK Examination requested by: <figure><table><tr><th></th><th>Portland</th></tr><tr><td>Reference:</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Examination requested:</td><td>Airtel dated February 29, 1980</td></tr><tr><td>Remarks:</td><td>Document - Mineralogy - Fingerprint</td></tr></table></figure> Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 2 Seattle (164-81) Enclosures (2) (2 Lab report) 164-81-833 DO NOT INCLUDE ADMITE SIMATIVE PAGE ( S) INFORMATI Y IN INVESTTRATIVE REPORT SEARCHED.
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The following information was obtained from the first application: Name : Age : :unselected: White Male Origin: Sex : Address: Milan, New Mexico Permanent Address: Orville, California Telephone: Date of Birth: Height: 5'10" 150 pounds Weight: :selected: 2-Seattle 2-Albuquerque MEN / sdv 16-191-832 (4) DE ANCHELA MODEDE FRID 11 Approved: Transmitted (Number) (Time) PeaD " , thon FBI - SEATTLE $ 3 FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-17697 b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7c TRANSMIT VIA: :unselected: Teletype PRECEDENCE: :unselected: Immediate :unselected: Priority.$ FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78) FBI TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION: :unselected: Teletype :unselected: Immediate :unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: Priority :unselected: SECRET :unselected: :unselected: Routine :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :unselected: UNCLAS EF TO :unselected: UNCLAS Date 3/19/80 AIRTEL TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC (P.) SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) 00: SEATTLE BUFILE 164-2111 Re Albuquerque teletype to Sacramento, dated 3/17/80, and Sacramento teletype to Minneapolis, dated 3/17/80. / ~ For information of Seattle. on 3/14/80, United Nuclear Corporation Mining and Milling, Ambrosia Lake Operations, P.
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"I've been told he (Ingram) has been making pay-i ments on this car loan, and he's only a couple of payments behind," Tanner said. $57 DB Cooper-17709 164-81-8326 SEARCHED Min. SERIALIZED .FILED 2 1930 FBI - SEATTLE paye 4 COPY SENT TO BUREAU1 . "This whole thing is ridiculous. He's a damned good worker, and we support him all the way" Tanner said. "The guy's having a real string of bad luck." | Steve Covington views things a bit differently from This perspective in McAlester. 4 Covington told The P-I yesterday that he sold the car in question to Ingram for $800 last March. "Mr. Ingram paid $200 down on the car, financed the rest through GMAC (the General Motors Acceptance Corp.), and never made another payment," Covington : said. When Ingram allegedly stopped making payments, .Covington - who still holds title to the car - said GMAC came after him to make things right. "It cost me $600 out of pocket, and as far as I'm concerned he (Ingram) needs to be prosecuted if he can't : return the car or come up with the money,".
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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. 1 - Knoxville. :selected: 1 - Seattle JKM From Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-17816 16-1-81-83.33-SE 164-81 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 FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The black and white composites were prepared initially and sometime later the color composites were prepared toi epict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically. The hijacker is described as follows: <figure><table><tr><th>Race</th><th>White</th></tr><tr><td>Sex</td><td>Male</td></tr><tr><td>Age</td><td>Mid 40&#x27;s</td></tr><tr><td>Height</td><td>.
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stated that was a from Portland, Oregon, and traveled through Missoula which was part of his sales territory. advised that played in poker games and stayed at the travel lodge motel located in Missoula. stated that shortly after the hijacking was never seen in the Missoula area again. stated that he thought this was rather odd, because had been a frequent visitor to Missoula for approximately seven to ten years. reiterated the fact that strongly resembled the artist conception of D. B. Cooper. On the same date, information was received from the Seattle Office of the FBI that first name was 2 - Seattle EMB / gah (2) Q 164-81-8336 4 SEARCHED INDEXED SERIALIZED 11 FILED 0 APR U 1980 1 b6 b7c b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7C Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-17828 :unselected: :unselected: :unselected:UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 4/1/80 FROM : SA SUBJECT: NORJAK Weippe, Idaho, tele- b6 b7C On 2/13/80, phonically contacted the Spokane RA.
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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. 1 - Dallas - Seattle :selected: . JKM Him DB Cooper-17847 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 1621-81-8340 b6 b7c. FD-36 (Rev 7-22-78) FBI TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION: :unselected: Teletype :unselected: Immediate :unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: SECRET :unselected: Priority :unselected: Routine :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :selected: AIRTEL :unselected: UNCLAS EF TO :unselected: UNCLAS Date 3/28/80 TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) EnIt FROM: SAC, BALTIMORE (164-223) (SQ
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not arriving on that flight we Continued on home to Venersborg which is 8 mi, E of Battle Ground, approx + west 1 '2 mi south of our home we rounded a lend and saw a brilliant flash of light on top of or near Spotted Deer mtr. This was about 10 minutes to Tipm. We had heard on the lake radio of the sky Falta. Jacking and we became extremely worried about an rinchartered flight in the air at the same time and area, with our son possibly on another 164-81-8351 DB Cooper-17839UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE: 4/14/80 FROM : SA SUBJECT: NORJAK SUBS:J.R On February 21, 1980, Port Angeles, Washington, telephone number provided the following written report concerning information regarding the notorious case known as D. B. Cooper. that the Attached to this memorandum is a written report made up for news radio KOMO, Seattle, Washington, which tells their story in full. However, additional comments made by the indicate that in the pertinent time frame of the fly over of the aircraft in their area they
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credibility with the Knoxville Division inasmuch as several FBI Divisions have ongoing investigations involving Historically, has been to cooperate with Federal and local law enforcement authorities only when it would be beneficial to him. was shown the four artist conceptions that were enclosed with the referenced communication. advised that drawing number 3 most resembled with the only changes being a thinner facial structure and a hairline that receded more. friend Knoxville will maintain contact with in an attempt to develop more specific information. Inasmuch as no positive information was developed, this matter is being ruc'd. · LEADS SEATTLE DIVISION AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON :selected: 2 - Seattle (Enc .- 2). Med 10) 1 - Knoxville ADP/jkb (3) 5010-100-02 Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payrol 164-81-8378 SEARCHED DI INDEXED +4 SERIALIZED A ALFO MAY 6 1980 1 jr. E b6 b7C b6 b7c b6 . b7C DB Cooper-17981 b6 b7cKX 164-0-62B 1) If deemed feasible will contact DEA, New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to verify existance of 2) If deemed feasible will request New Orleans Division at New Orleans and Baton Rouge to conduct logical investigation re and his "UNSUB" friend.
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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. 1 - CHARLOTTE 1 - SEATTLE . JKM Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-17985 164-81-83.79SE 164-81 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 FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The black and white composites were prepared initially and sometime later the color composites were prepared toi epict the
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Dari: brown or black, worn in various styles from "duck tail' to crew cut which he changed frequently. Unrecalled, possibly blue. Occasionally wore waxed handlebar mustache . Average DB Cooper-17990 b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7c b6 b7C b6 b7C :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected: :unselected:CE 164 219 3 b6 b7C <figure><table><tr><th>Dress :</th><th>Liked to dress well, conservatively.</th></tr><tr><td>Tattoos :</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Habits :</td><td>Heavy smoker, favored Lucky Strike cigarettes.</td></tr><tr><td>Military Serial Number:</td><td>United States Marines</td></tr><tr><td>First Wife:</td><td>Last known to be residing in St. Louis, Missouri, in</td></tr><tr><td>Son :</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Brother:</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowSpan=2></td><td>had</td></tr><tr><td>red hair.</td></tr><tr><td>Brother&#x27;s Wife:</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Parents :</td><td>Never mentioned by</td></tr><tr><td>Other.
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said she had spoken with regarding the information set forth in the enclosed FD 302 and had told her not to contact the FBI. Therefore requested that if any future contacts by the FBI are necessary, the contacting agent not identify himself to anyone other than herself. Seattle is requested to review the enclosed FD-302 and thereafter set forth leads if deemed appropriate. LEAD : CHARLOTTE AT WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA A telephone call was received at the Greensboro, North Carolina Resident Agency to the effect that 2 Seattle (Encs. 9) 2 Charlotte TEI egp (4) CZY 8 1930 $ DB Cooper-18000 b6 b7c b6 b7c b6 b7C b6 b7c :unselected: :unselected:A CE 164 219 an who resides at Winston Salem, North Carolina, was a look alike of a composite photograph of the unknown subiect in this matter. Appropriate investigation regarding is being conducted. 2% b6 b7C DB Cooper-18000 €FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78) FBI TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: :unselected: Immediate CLASSIFICATION: :unselected: Teletype :unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: Priority :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :selected: AIRTEL :
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From review of a current Woodland, Washington telephone directory, it is revealed that there is no listing for a However, a is listed to phone number residence Woodland, Wash- ington. On 4/11/80, a computer review of the Washington Department of Motor Vehicles records reveals that is a male, DOE eyes - blue, height - 6 '1", weight - 175 lbs., and resides at Woodland, Washington. DMV records indicate that there is currently no vehicles registered to this individual in the State of Wash- ington. LEAD AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON - Will obtain the drivers license photograph of DOB and forward this to the writer. AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON - Will continue investigation to process as a possible suspect in this matter. ARMED AND DANGEROUS. MES :val (3) SERY UJIZED MAT 13 b6 b7C DB Cooper-18018 b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7C b6 b7CSAC, SEATTLE (164-81). 5/12/80 b6 SA b7C NORJAK 00: Seattle Re suspect b7C b6 Re Portland letter to Seattle dated 1/30/80 From :review of a current Woodland, Washington telephone directory, it is revealed that there is no listing for a residence However, a .
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BUB L b6 b7C <figure><table><tr><td rowSpan=4>SUBJECT:</td><td>NORJAK</td></tr><tr><td>CAA-HIJACK (A)</td></tr><tr><td>00: Seattle</td></tr><tr><td>Bufile 164-2111</td></tr></table></figure> Re Buffalo telcall to Seattle, 5/23/80. Enclosed are four (4) artists composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK unsub, aka DAN COOPER, D.B. COOPER, with and without glasses. THE CRIME On November 24, 1971, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 P.M., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his brief case 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.
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He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first-class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired to fly to Mexico City. The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane (Boeing 727) to be opened during the flight. 2 - Buffalo (Enc. 4) (1)- Seattle JKM: jsb (3) 8 41 Indorod Piled 1 Som Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan DB Cooper-18055 164-81-8396SE 164-81 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 FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The black and white composites were prepared initially and sometime later the color composites were prepared toi epict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically.
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11-27-70) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 4 Date of transcription 2/27/79 was contacted at the AMAX Mine where after being advised of the official identities of the interviewing Agents, provided the following information: AMAX, Inc., b6 b7c made available personnel file of review of which reflected the following infor- b6 b7C mation: Initial employment application, dated June 1, 1965 reflects that giving address of Colorado, and described as a White Male, born 5'8 1/2" tall, 168 pounds, brown hair and eyes, Social Security Account Number listed education as a graduate of and as having attended the for a period of one year. lists experience as an from and with the Military service number is listed as and discharge listed as honorable. Prior employment in addition to the aforementioned is listed as Offshore Navigation, New Orleans, Louisiana as from June of 1961 through December with Boeing Aircraft of 1961; as an Seattle, Washington from December of 1961, through October of 1964; and as from January of 1965, through April of 1965.
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identities of the interviewing Agents, provided the following information: made available personnel file of review of which reflected the following infor- mation : Initial employment application, dated June 1. 1965 reflects that giving address of Colorado, and described as a White Male, born 5'8 1/2" tall, 168 pounds, brown hair and eyes, Social Security Account Number listed education as a graduate of and as having attended the for a period of one year. lists experience as an from and with the Military service number is listed as and discharge listed as honorable. Prior employment in addition to the aforementioned is listed as Offshore Navigation, New Orleans, Louisiana as from June of 1961 through December of 1961; as an with Boeing Aircraft Seattle, Washington from December of 1961, through October of 1964; and as from January of 1965, through April of 1965 .. Colorado, Further review of applicant's personnel file reflected that on October 27, 1971, an accident report was filed by indicating that a and that on November 1, 1971, Colorado. Interviewed on 2/21/79 at Henderson, Colorado File # DN 164-640-26 16-1-81-82161 SA and by SA DEVP: pfv) Date dictated 2/26/79 SEARCHED .
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DB Cooper-18098 b6 b7C b6 b7c I b6 b7c FBI CLASSIFICATION: :unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: TeletypeFD-36 (Rev: 5-22-78) FBI TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION: :unselected: Teletype :unselected: Immediate :unselected: Priority :unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: SECRET :selected: Airtel :unselected: Routine :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :unselected: UNCLAS EF TO :unselected: UNCLAS Date 5/28/80 TO: SẠC, SEATTLE (164-81) Almente. FROM: , DALLAS (164-1928) (P) SUBJECT: NORJACK (A) 00: SEATTLE Bufile: 164-2111 2 Re Dallas teletype to Seattle and Portland, 4/10/80. Enclosed for Seattle is the original of a letter from (protect identity) relating his knowledge of a possible Norjack subject. Enclosed for Portland is a copy of the aforementioned letter. On 5/22/80, 3 (protect identity) a letter setting made available to SA As forth the facts of a meeting he had with was, supposedly, on his deathbed at the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas (he did not die and is now reportedly living somewhere in Arizona). a friend of had and a visit while he was in the hospital. :selected: 2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) Nela VI 2 - Portland (Enc.
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:unselected: SECRET :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :unselected: UNCLAS E FT O :unselected: UNCLAS Date June 6, 1980 TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM : SAC, DALLAS (164-1928) (P) SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka D. B. Cooper CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE Re Denver airtel to Dallas, dated 4-21-80. Local agency checks at Wichita Falls, Texas have been negative in attempting to determine if may be identical to person using the name D. B. Cooper. A check of Dallas Division files has been made and it has been determined that there is no composite drawing of the person identifying himself as D. B. Cooper available in Dallas; therefore, Seattle is requested to forward composite of D. B. Cooper to Dallas to be used during interview of ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2-Seattle 2-Dallas ECS : cab (4) 164-81-8406 JUN 00 2897 b6 b7C Per Approved: Transmitted (Number) (Time) FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-18111 b6 b7c b6 b7CTRANSMIT VIA: :unselected: Teletype :selected: AIRTEL :unselected: Routine CLASSIFICATIO :unselected: Immediate :unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: Priority PRECEDENCE: FBI :unselected: SECRET :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :unselected: UNCLAS E FT O :unselected: UNCLAS Date June 6, 1980 TO :
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unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: Priority PRECEDENCE: FBI :unselected: SECRET :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :unselected: UNCLAS E FT O :unselected: UNCLAS Date June 6, 1980 TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) FROM: SAC, DALLAS (164-1928) (P) SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka D. B. Cooper CAA - HIJACKING 00: SEATTLE Re Denver airtel to Dallas, dated 4-21-80. Local agency checks at Wichita Falls, Texas have been negative in attempting to determine if may be identical to person using the name D. B. Cooper. A check of Dallas Division files has been made and it has been determined that there is no composite drawing of the person identifying himself as D. B. Cooper available in Dallas; therefore, Seattle is requested to forward composite of D. B. Cooper to Dallas to be used during interview of ARMED AND DANGEROUS. 2-Seattle 2-Dallas ECS : cab (4) 164-81-8406 fri Approved: Transmitted Per (Number) (Time) FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-18112 b6 b7c b6 b7C :unselected:FBI TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: :unselected: Immediate CLASSIFICATION: :unselected: Teletype :unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: Priority :unselected: :unselected: Routine SECRET :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :selected:
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1980 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to youf agency :. U it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. E b6 b7c DB Cooper-18134 b6 b7C b6 b7C b7D b6 b7C b7D b6 b7C b7D b6 b7C b7DBU 164-146 -2- was given $100 by the unidentified white male the following day and was transported from by boat. At this point, stated he continued his hitchhiking across the country and has not seen nor heard from the unidentified white male again. :unselected: stated one of the reasons he believed was the fact that he related other truthful stories in which admitted stated both his demeanor and itself indicated truthfulness. advised that he was interested in any reward being offered for the above-mentioned unidentified white male. then concluded the interview by supplying Special Agent with an eight-page and advised that he would be willing to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in any way possible. b6 b7C b7D b6 b7c b7D DB Cooper-18135 :unselected:"FD-302 (REV.
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Original FD-302 and one copy of an interview with Original FD-302 notes, original FD-302 and one copy of an interview with 3. Original FD-302 notes, original FD-302 and one copy of an interview with 4. One copy of an eight-page background questione maire of as provided by Buffalo Division has contacted re. captioned subject and has enclosed self-explanatory FD-302. Inasmuch as there are no further outstanding leads in this office, Buffalo Division will place this case in an RUC status pending the attainment of any new information. ARMED AND DANGEROUS :selected: 2- Seattle (Encs. 9) Mecid 1 - Buffalo PMM; ph (3) 164-81-84/13 SEARCHED INDEXSO. SERIALE DO21 1 JUN 104 1980 9Km DB Cooper-18146 b6 b7C b6 b7C b7D b6 b7c 1 b6 b7C b7D b6 b7cUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION DATE: 6/17/80 TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) FROM : SA Sul J. SUBJECT: NORJAK 00: SEATTLE RE: SUSPECT On 5/23/80 and 5/29/80, (protect) , Vancouver, Washington, telephone was contacted at her request. She advised that she met an in- dividual by the name of in Seattle, Washington, during August of 1972.
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She advised approximately four years ago when she was working for the "Oakland Tribune," an individual started writing letters to her, who indicated that he was in love with her, seeing her picture on the column in the paper. She advised this individual was obviously disturbed and she avoided contact with him until approximately one year ago when he showed up at her current em- ployment in Walnut Creek, CA. She advised the facial features of this individual strongly resembled the composite sketch of the UNSUB in this case and she noticed from his letters and in talking to him that he was 2 - Seattle (Enc. 1) Readlat 164-81-8116 SEARCHED 1 F .. OSXLD FHD JUN 23 1980 pm E Approved: MAN/RJ Transmitted (Number) (Time) FBI/DOJ DB Cooper-18156 b6 b7c b6 b7C b6 b7c b6 b7C 1 - San Francisco DJB/klb (3) Doesnot fit description time physical Two start , Too bed . :selected: :selected:SF 164-220 DJB/klb previously a Navy flyer, has and has been in and out of the Veterans Hospital in Menlo Park, California, where his doctor's name is She advised that tele- phone number is She advised this individual's name is and he is a white male, approximately 5'7" tall, and lives in
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on 6/17/80, Oglala Sioux Tribal (OST) b6 Police Department, Pine Ridge, South Dakota, was contacted regarding b7C (described in referenced teletype), and furnished the following information: stated that currently he believes to be employed by the stated is b7C b6 Oglala Sioux Community College at Kyle, South Dakota. currently which are located in the Yellow Bear Camp area of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. pointed out that these are not in any way- associated with the American Indian located on the Pine Ridge Reservatien, Movement (AIM) six years. although he does not know him real well. stated that he b7c Indicated he has known for approximately five to b6 believes to be married: to a who resides somewhere in the Rapid City, South Dakota, area. He stated he is aware of the fact that. was formerly in the Marine Corps and indicated that he had received numerous decorations during his service in the Marine Corps, including the receipt of fle stated has previously associated with the AIM but was unable b6 to furnish any details regarding zation. current feelings toward this organi- b7c 2 - Bureau 2 - Los Angeles (164-497) :selected: 2- Seattle (164-81) 2 - Minneapolis.
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5-22-78) FBI TRANSMIT VIA: :unselected: Teletype PRECEDENCE: :unselected: TOP SECRET :unselected: Facsimile :unselected: Priority :unselected: Routine CLASSIFICATION: :unselected: Immediate :unselected: SECRET :unselected: CONFIDENTIAL :unselected: :unselected: UNCLAS E FT O :unselected: UNCLAS Date PAGE TWO (SE 164-81) INCLAS OBTAINED A COPY OF THE POTENTIAL SUBJECT'S FINGERPRINTS FROM MICRO- FILM EMPLOYMENT RECORDS. WILL PROVIDE THESE FINGERPRINTS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION ON JUNE 24, 1980. THE SEATTLE DIVISION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BUREAU LEGAL SECTION HAS AGREED TO NOTIFY IF THE PRINTS DO NOT MATCH, WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS FOLLOW- ING THE COMPLETION OF THE FINGERPRINT COMPARISON. IF THE PRINTS ARE IDENTICAL, THE FRI WILL MAKE ADDITIONAL CONTACTS WITHI AND HE HAS AGREED TO PROVIDE THE FBI WITH ALL OF HIS RESEARCH DATA. IN ORDER TO FULFILL THIS AGREEMENT WITH THE LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION IS REQUESTED TO EXPEDITIOUSLY COMPARE THE PRO- VIDED FINGERPRINTS WITH THE 24 LATENT FINGERPRINTS IN CAPTIONED CASE AND TELEPHONICALLY NOTIFY SUPERVISOR OR SA AT SEATTLE. SAN FRANCISCO IS REQUESTED TO EXPEDITIOUSLY FORWARD THE FINGERPRINTS FROM TO THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
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AS, HAD ANY LATENT PRINTS BEEN OBTAINED AND HE WAS INTERESTED TO KNOW IF COOPER HAD, IN FACT, PARACHUTED INSTEAD OF HIDING SOMEWHERE IN THE PLANE. ADMITTED THAT HE HAD MADE 30 JUMPS WHILE IN THE U.S. PARATROOPERS SOME OF WHICH WERE FROM PLANES FLYING 300 MILES PER HOUR. HE STATED THAT ALTITUDE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEM FOR ANY SKILLED PARACHUTIST. MUST BE CONSIDERED A SUSPECT, UNTIL HE IS ELIMINATED, BECAUSE OF HIS SIMILARITY TO THE COMPOSITE OF COOPER, HIS U.S. PARATROOPER SERVICE, HIS AND HIS UNEMPLOYMENT AT THE TIME OF THE SKY JACKING, NOVEMBER 24, 1971 . ARREST RECORDS OF AT PARKERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT AND WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, PARKERSBURG, ARE NEGATIVE. PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND INFORMATION b6 b7C CONCERNING HIMSELF : NAME SEX MALE, RACE WHITE, $DOB POB RESIDENCE PARKERSBURG, TWO WEEKS, FORMER RESIDENCE PARKERSBURG, WV, HEIGHT 5'7", WEIGHT 165, EYES GRAY, GLASSES b6 b7C b6 b7c b6 b7C b6 b7C DB Cooper-18188 :unselected:PAGE FOUR PG 164-93 UNCLAS YES, BUILD MEDIUM, HAIR DARK BROWN, THIN, RECEDING HAIRLINE, VOICE 1 INTELLIGENT, SLIGHT SOUTHERN ACCENT, COMPLEXION OLIVE, OCCUPATION EMPLOYMENT EDENFIELD ELECTRIC COMPANY , WASHINGTON, WV, (LATE) BEAVER, PA, (
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