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Date: 3/19/73

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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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Re possible subject: »
Reurairtel of 2/12/73 and urairtel of 3/1/73, PS Per DOS/FBI

The files of the Passport Office, Department of State,
on 3/19/73, disclose that

was issued passport | Jat San Francisco,
California, on| lfor proposed vacation travel _for six months
to Europe and Australia. In his application dated Jat

San Francisco, he stated his intention to depart by air, no
approximate date Listed, return means of transportation not shown.
This passport was valid for five years' travel to all countries
except Cuba, Mainland China, North Korea and North Vietnam.

It is pointed out that, under current passport
regulations, a passport may be used by the bearer for lawful travel
within the period of its validity whenever and as often as desired
without further notification to the Department of State or other
government agency. The Passport Office does not receive information
as to whether or when a passport is used for foreign travel.

This individual stated that he was born on| be
| | and the file reflects that his birth
certificate has been seen by passport autho ies e gave his

permanent residence and mailing address. as
| San Franciseo, California. In the event 26 fA Ss Bs

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accident, he reguested that| |
be notified at
He listed
Minnesota, on 4/22/1899, and his mother as| iz
Minnesota, on 8/30/01, both parents deceased.
He stated that he was last married : 24/57 to
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| He identified himséif with California driver's ,.
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The following description appeared in his file:
Height: 6 feet
Hair: Light brown
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Occupation: Sales bie
SSAN: | |

IF ANY OF THE FOREGOING INFORMATION,

INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPH, IS DISSEMINATED

OUTSIDE THE BUREAU, THE SOURCE MUST BE

CHANGED TO "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT"

RECORDS. THE ACTUAL SOURCE MUST THEN

BE SHOWN ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE AS om
THE PASSPORT OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF STATE. », « €/~ /a-2/

Two copies of his photo are attached, No check is
being made of the Central Office of INS concerning subject
inasmuch as he is a native-born U. S. citizen, It is noted that
this photo is not too dissimilar from the revised composite VA
artist's conception enclosed with Seattle airtel dated 3/1/73.

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REFERENCE: Seattle report of SA CHARLES E, FARRELL, dated
2/16/72,

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ADMINISTRATIVE

A code mame for this case has been given by the
Bureau as "NORJLE" and vill be used in all communications,

The purpore of this report is to advise the Bureau
and auxiliary offices of the pertinent investigation that
has already occurred since SA CHARLES E, FARRELL's report
of February 16, 1972, in order to facilitate future NORJAN
investigation, Purguant to this, no copy' has been designuted
for the USA at Seattle,

ACCOMPLISHMEN'S CLAIMED _PENONE ante

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COPTES OF THIS REPORT

! 8-Bureau (164-2111)
o~Aibany (TEE)

2
2-Alexandria (164-72)
2-Anchorage (164-59)
2-Atlanta (168-254)
2-Baltimore (164-103)
2-Birmingham (164-35)
2-Boston (164-153)
2-Buffalo (164-46
2-Butte (164-26
2-Chariotte (164-101)
2-Chicago (164-297)
2-Cincinnati (164-55)
2-Cleveland (164-88)
2~Columbia (164-48)
2-Dalias (164-191)
2-Denver (164-98)
2-Detroit (164-115)
2-ElL Paso (164-52)
2-Honolulu (164-85)
2-Houston (164-118)
2-Indianapolis (164-62)
2-Jackson (164-32)
2-Jacksonville (164-109)
2-Kansas City (164-80)
2-Knoxville (164-35)
2-Las Vegas (164-60)
2-Little Rock (164-22)
2-Los Angeles (164-497)
2-Louisville (164-71)
2-Memphis (164-78)
2-Miami (164-552)
2-Milwaukee (164-36)
2—Minneapolis (164-73)
2—Mobile (164-34)
2-Newark (164-196)
2-New Haven (164-77)
2-New Orleans (164-136)

2~New York (164-627)
2-Norfolk (164-41)

fpokiahoma City (164-56)
2

2-Philadelphia (is4- 133)
2-Phoenix (164-100)
2-Pittsburgh (164-93)
2-Portland (164-41)
2—Richmond (164-74)
2-Sacramento (164-50)
2-St. Louis (164-73)
2-Salt Lake City (164-24)
2-San Antonio (164-111)
2-San Deigo (164-91)
2-San Francisco (164-220)
2-San Juan

2-Savannah (€164%-29)
2-Springfield (164-31)
2-Tampa (164-110)
2-Washington Field (164-163)
3-Seattle

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Leads concerning suspects will not be set forth
in this report as they are being handled by separate con-
munication,

There are currently 637 suspects, 470 of whom have
been eliminated, New suspects are being developed and
systematic elimination of these suspects continues,

In an effort to facilitate interoffice communi-
cations, it is requested that all field offices originating
NORJAK communications, not only refer to the appropriate
communications but also include the suspect(s) name and
alias(es) if known on the first page under the title NORJAK.

For the information of all field offices, the
Bureau advised by airtel September 15, 1972, that this is
the only aircraft hijacking in which the subject has not
been identified and apprehended nor the ransom money
recovered, All leads in this important case are to he
set forth expeditiously. The investigation of this case
is to be vigorously pursued in all facets in order to bring
it to a successful completion,

It is noted that the investigative period overlaps
previous NORJAK reports, This has been done since previous
reports were not distributed to all field offices,

It is noted that Unsub in this matter is almost
universally called "D. B. COOPER" by the press, the public,
and even by Bureau personnel, Factually, there is no basis
for this alias, As a possible explanation for the existence
of the alias "D, B. COOPER" the following sequence of
events is offered:

While the hijacking was in progress on_the evening
of November 24, 1971, it was established that a bé6
had boarded the flight at Portland, but was not among the »b7c
passengers who deplaned at Se:ttle.

As a result, the name | Jwas checked b6
through the Bureau indices, which revealed an Identification 7c
Record for al FBI Number | | born
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INVESTEGATEVE-STEPS--TO-PROCESS "NORTEK~SUSPREES

In checking on suspect that b6
evening, the Portland Division advised that he definitely b7¢c
had been eliminated, A police officer of The Dalles, Oregon

Police Department, visited him in The Dalles, and definitely
identified him as the above | and the

fact was noted that he could not have been on the plane since
he was at The Dalles,

There was no FBI release to the press concerning
the above suspect, but the press coverage in Oregon, and in
the State of Washington was so intense, it may have become
known to the press, that the above] Jwas bé
contacted by a police officer, b7c

It is suggested that the fact that the name "D.B,
COOPER'' is not involved in this matter not be given publicity
outside the Bureau in order to utilize this fact as an aid
in the initial evaluation of new leads,

INVESTIGATIVE STEPS TO PROCESS NORJAK SUSPECTS

This list in no way represents all the means avail-
able to process a suspect. Each individual case prompts a
different method; one or more of the below listed methods
have been used in the past.

1. Obtain current descriptive data (particularly
useful is age, height and complexion),

2. Ascertain location on November 24, 1971, by
(a) checking employment records. \

(b) checking cancelled checks or credit card
transactions.

(oc) interviewing acquaintances or relatives
(note November 24th was the day before
Thanksgiving, 1971).

3. Ascertain present location to determine if he
is alive or if he appears to be in hiding.

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Ascertain if he has knowledge of airplanes

or parachuting (i.e. private pilot's license,
skydiving experience, or military jump
experience).

Obtain current photograph, color if possible,
to display to witnesses. (Note: All NORJAK
eyewitnesses have been repeatedly contacted
and have reviewed numerous photographs. Up
to now they have been extremely cooperative,

not withstanding the many contacts they have endured both at
work and at home. Based on the above, these witnesses will
not be contacted to view photographs unless there is no other
way to eliminate a suspect).

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Compare suspect's fingerprints and palm prints
with NORJAK partials on file i the Identifica-
tion Bereau. {TH

Divisio,

Ascertain if he is in any way familiar with
the Pacific Northwest area and in particular if
he ever flew over this area.

Check current financial situation and contrast
it to his situation prior to NORJAK.

Determine if he smokes cigarettes or if he
ever smoked cigarettes. (Note: Unsub smoked
Raleigh cigarettes).

Determine if he was registered at a motel or
hotel near the Portland Airport just prior to
NORJAK.

Determine if he made any trial runs prior to
NORJAK on airlines flying between Portland and
Seattle.

Determine if has a safe deposit box and con-
Sider feasibility of obtaining a court order
to determine its contents.

Compare his hair to hair fiber found on NORJAK
airplane.

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21.

Check medical records (subject was apparently
in good health and athletic at the time of
NORJAK but he could have been injured in the
jump).

Determine if he had reason to have a grudge

on November 24, 1971. (Possibilities might

be Loss of job, especially airline-related job,
Vietnam War, ethnic freedom, etc.)

Determine his criminal background. (It is
felt Unsub was not an experienced criminal.)

Determine suspect's educational background.
(Unsub was probably a high school graduate and
may have had further education.)

Determine if he is or was an alcoholic. (It
is felt Unsub was not an alcoholic.)

Determine if he has an accent of any kind.
(Unsub did not.)

Determine if the tie or tie tae found on
NORJAK belongs to suspect.

Check suspect's name through

(a) St. Louis Office for military records to
determine jump experience. (Note: need
service number or SSAN.)

(b) Airline Pilot Association (ALPA), head-
quarters Washington, D.C.

Cc) Parachute Club of America, U.S. Parachute
Association, PO Box 108, Monterey, Cali-
fornia 93940.

(d) Raleigh Coupon Redemption Center, Brown
Snd Williamson Tobacco Company, Hill
Street, Louisville, Kentucky. (Records
kept only one year.)

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PROFILE

The purpose of the following information is to
conveniently list all the known facts concerning the hi-
jacker's profile and to combine them with suppositions that
can be reasonably inferred from those facts. The suppositions
have been included to aid in processing a suspect. They
should not be considered as concrete facts, nor should they
be used as the sole determining factor in drawing investi-
gative conclusions.

SUMMARY

Unsub was a well spoken, conservative gentleman;
probably a Catholic with Mexican or Indian blood. He was
not an alcoholic. He probably lived in the Portland or
Seattle areas or had flown more than once over these areas.
He apparently had no accomplices. He was not an experienced
skydiver and most probably received his jump training in
the military. His hijacking plan was not well thought out,
and he was probably not an experienced criminal. He was
apparently having financial troubles prior to November,
1971, and he_may have previously worked in an airline-
related ings trp.

The reasons for the above suppositions are in-
cluded below.

BACKGROUND

It is felt Unsub was not an experienced criminal |
because of his mannerism exhibited after he received the |."
ransom money. Unsub reportedly became somewhat childish |,
in his actions and comments while counting the money. BY

Unsub was familiar with the Seattle area, as
indicated by his comments concerning the plane's location
as it flew over Tacoma, Washington. In addition, Unsub
made a comment as to the distance McChord Air Force Base
was in relation to Sea-Tac Airport. Unsub reportedly
indicated McChord was approximately 20 minutes from
Sea-Tac, which is essentially correct.

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Unsub stated he was hijacking the aircraft
because of a grudge. He mav have had a relative, possibly
a son, killed in Vietnam or he may have had recent finan-
celal problems which would foster such a grudge.

Unsub's complexion has been described as swarthy
or dark. The grudge may be associated with his background
which could possibly be Indian, Mexican or possibly
Ttalian descent, Note unsub has been described by witness

as definitely having some Mexican or Indian b6é

TMHilood" in him. bic

It is noted the northwest area at the time of the
hijacking was suffering from a depressed economic condition,
and since Unsub was familiar with the Seattle area as in-
dicated above, it is possible Unsub was out of work at the
time of NORJAK. In addition, Unsub demonstrated considerable
knowledge of aircraft and of Flying, and it is felt he was
employed in the aircraft industry, either civilian or
military at one time in his life,,therefore, it is logical
to assume unsub may possibly have been out of work in an
airlines-related industry.

His actions and reactions that occurred throughout
the hijacking indicate unsub probably was not a desperate
man, nor was he mentally il] such as a paranoid type. Unsub
exhibited an unusually calm manner throughout the whele: wpe!
hijacking.

Unsub was probably a "ioner" and carried out the
hijacking by himself, with no partners. Throughout the
hijacking, he exhibited a competency in reacting to variousr. . 7 '*
Situations that arose. It-ts-believed that Unsub was not
an.-experienced criminal,—-but-a~-vietim—of- eircumstances.

Unsub's physical build and his handiness with the
parachute shroud lines indicates coordination and some
physical ability as will as inventiveness. (It is noted
that during the hijacking unsub requested a knapsack to put
the money in and he received a small white bag instead.
Unsub took a small pocket knife from his person and
fashioned a means to attach the small bag to his body using
parachute lines from an unused parachute. Since it is

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believed unsub was not well prepared for the hijacking and
had not thoroughly thou;yht the hijacking out, he most pro-
bably always carries a small pocket knife with him.

The following information tends to indicate unsub
was somewhat conservative in his thinking and dress:

1. Short style hair
2. Age mid 40's

3. Dark colored suit, dark colored raincoat,
white shirt, narrow black tie.

4, Unsub did not swear and showed a great deal
of respect for the stewardesses on the
airline because they were women. (Unsub
engaged in a small argument with one of the
passengers, as weil as experiencing extremely
tense and nervous situations, and through it
all he never used profane language - this
might indicate he is possibly a religious
man. Since he did drink, and since he is
possibly religious, he probably is not a
Baptist or Mormon. )

msg 164% The following information tends to indicate Unsub
peseibily possessed athletic ability:

1. His physical build was described as averare
to well built, even though his age was
described as in his mid-40's.

2. Unsub exhibited some physical dexterity using
his hands and a small knife.

3. Unsub apparently parachuted from an aircraft
at night; something that would require no
small degree of physical ability.

It is felt unsub possibly maintains his physical
well being through regular exercise.

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The following information tends to indicate the
Unsub was a gentleman:

1. He offered to tip the stewardesses on the
NORJAK flight after he received his ransom
money. He did not offer them ransom money
as the tip, but used his own money.

2. During the entire hijacking he did not use
profane language.

3. Throughout the hijacking he maintained a calm
demeanor and spoke low and intelligently.

The following information tends to indicate
Unsub lived in the northwest area at some time in his life:

1. Unsub knew the distance from McChord to

Sea-Tac and recognized Tacoma, Washington from
the air,

2. Unsub was dressed in a suit and lightweisht

overcoat which is cqmmendy—wern—by many north
west area residents. bo

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3. No accent or unusual speech mannerisms were
detected by the Northwest Airlines stewardesses
who had a chance to observe him.

SPORT PARACHUTIST

The hijacker is probably not a sports parachutist
nor is he a member of a sport parachute club. The reasons
for this are as follows:

1. The hijacker requested two back parachutes
and two front parachutes. He gave no specific
instructions as to the type of parachute that
he desired. (i.e. a sports parachutist would .
probably have requested a steerable sport GOATS

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2. Several sport parachutists have advised that
a sport parachutist possesses an emotional
attachment to his parachute and probably would
not jump from an aircraft with anyone else's

chute, nor would they jump with a chute they
had not packed themselves.

The hijacker was furnished a parachute that

opens quickly, has a high rate of descent, and one that was
not steerable.

3. The hijacker was furnished two front parachutes,
commonly called chest packs which are to be used
in an emergency when the back pack parachute
or main parachute fails to open properly. The
chest pack parachute the hijacker took with him

was a dummy parachute. It was designed for lectures to demon-
strate to new parachutists the proper method of opening a
chest pack parachute. It is felt an experienced sports para-
chutist would probably have noticed this defect.

k, Unsub'ts age has been described as mid 40's

and it is noted that the average age in most

sport parachute clubs is mid 20's. If Unsub

was a member of a sport parachute club he would

certainly be an unusual member, one that would
be easily recognized by the other members, as well as one that
was well known because of his unusual age. It is felt that due
to the large amount of publicity dforded this case, someone
in a sport parachute club would have recognized his fellow
"sky diver" as being identical with Unsub if in fact Unsub
was a member of any sports parachute club.

When the stewardess presented the parachutes
to the hijacker she also presented an instruction sheet on
how to utilize a parachute. At that time, Unsub stated he
did not need any instructions concerning the use of a
parachute.

Sinee Unsub did not specify a specific type 'of
chute and because of the above reasoning concerning Unsub's
age, it is felt Unsub was not an experienced jumper or even
a sport jumper. In addition, Unsub probably had some jump
training, most probably obtained while in the military.

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HABITS

Unsub drinks in moderation and is probably not an
alcoholic. Unsub ordered one bourbon and seven at the be-
ginning of the flight and although he was offered several
free drinks later, he turned them down. This would indicate
that Unsub possessed sufficient willpower to refuse alcohol
in a tension-filled situation. It is believed an alcoholic
or a former alcoholic who had just had one drink and was
-placed in a situation of similar stress would succumb to the
pressure and imbibe in the free drinks offered him by the
stewardesses.

Located in the ashtray utilized by Unsub were
eight cigarette butts, seven of which have been identified
by the FBI Laboratory as Raleigh filter cigarettes, and
the eighth cigarette is possibly the same. These cigar-
ettes are sold in a "soft pack". Unsub was in the aircraft
eight hours in an extremely tense situation. During the
eight hours, he had eight cigarettes. A two-pack-a-day
smoker would have consumed 20 cigarettes in eight hours
under normal circumstances. It is felt Unsub may possibly
smoke less than one pack a day.

CLOTHES

Located in Seat 18 E (the seat Unsub occupied)
was a black clip-on tie which contained a tie clip des-
eribed as yellow gold in color, with a white pearl circular
stone in the center. The label in the tie bore the name
"Powneraft" and bore the legend "Store 3, Penneys". The
label in this tie showed it to be a "Snapper" patent type
tie. Investigation at Las Vegas indicated this type tie
was sold for about $1.50 and that this particular tie was
about a year to a gyear and a half old. [It was a favorite
item for individuals such as waiters, busboys and barten-
ders.

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Stewardess[_____has Said that this tie, found pb7c
on the aircraft, was probably Unsubs and other witnesses have
indicated he wore a similar type tie.

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Since Unsub wore a tie during the hijacking and
for other reasons described above, it is felt he was possibly
an executive. However, since the tie was narrow and a
clip-on type not currently in style, Unsub was possibly
not on a top-level executive.

Unsub carried with him a cheap briefcase that
appesred to be new. It is thought the hijacker probably
purchased this briefcase just prior to the hijacking to be
used during the hijacking only.

Unsub wore a white shirt with small coliar points
indicating he probably did not have the money to obtain a
more fashionable wardrobe (i.e. more colorful shirts with
larger collars currently in style). The white shirt could
also indicate the hijacker's conservative taste in clothing.

EDUCATION

Unsub was accessed to be a high school graduate
possibly with some college training, based primarily on
vocabulary used during the hijack. Further, Unsub impressed
stewardesses as possibly being experienced in dealing with
peopie. They, therefore, concluded he was the executive
type and seemed to naturally dictate the ransomed demands
to the stewardesses in lieu of writing the notes out himself.

PHYSICAL

Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: Mid 40's
Height: 5'10" -~ 6t
Weight: 170-189
Complexion: Olive, Latin appearance

, medium smooth
Hair: Dark brown or black, parted on

the left and combed back

Sideburns: Ear level
Eyes: Possibly brown. During latter

part of flight, he put on dark,
wrap~around sunglasses with
dark frames.

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Voice: Low, spoke intelligently, no
particular accent, possibly
from midwest section of the
United States.

Characteristics: Smoked Raleigh filter tipped
cigarettes

Wearing apparel: Black or brown suit, narrow
black tie, white shirt, black
rain-type overcoat or dark
topcoat, dark briefcase or
attache case, brown shoes,
carried paper bag, 4"x1l2"x1lk",

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_ oe UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ",

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Copy to:
Report of: | Office: Seattle, Washington
Date: MAY 30 10S
Field Office File #: 64-31 Bureau File #: 164-2131 b6

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Title:

Character:

Synopsis:

UNKNOWN SUPJTCT;

NORTHWEST ATRLINES FLIGFT #350,
PORTLAND, ORFGON, TO CEATTLE, VASHINGTON
NOVEMETR 24, 1972

CRIME AROARD AIRCRAFT - VIJACKINGC; EXTORTION

On November 24, 1971, a white male skyjacked a North-
vest Airlines Flight from Portland to Seattle. The
hijacker demanded and received $200,906 and four para-
chutes upon landing at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport. After receiving the ransom money, the hijacker
allowed the passengers to leave. The plane then took
eff for Rene and at ®:11 p.m. a pressure oscillation
was noted by the plane's crew. That pressure oscillation
was probably caused by the hijacker leaving the aircraft.
Search of the aircraft at Reno revealed the hitacker
was not in the plane when it landed. fFxtensive se:rches
of the area into which the hijacker would have landed
failed to locate the hijacker om any evidence of value.
The initial black and white artist composite drawiug
of the hijacker was chanred to a color sketch to rore
accurately reflect the hijacker's age and swarthy
complexion, im

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclnsions af the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it und its contents

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THE HIJACK... . 1 1 a

LOGS AND RECORDS . . . . 1.

STARCH AREA (WITT HAPS). .

FIRST TERRATIH SEARCFE . . .

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SECOND TERPATN STARCH (WITH MAPS). . 6. 2. 1. ee ee ee 6 28-31

CURRENT INVESTIGATION

Artist Sketch. ..
FAA Records. . ..
Boeing File Review

Raleigh Cigarettes

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First Skyjacking Utilizing Farachutes. ... .40~744

SR 71 Flight ...

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THE HIJACK

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The Unsub, aka | at 2:00 PM, Pacific b6
Standard Time, November 24, 1971, purchased a one-way coach bic
ticket at the Portland International Airport, Portland,
Oregon, for travel from Portland to Seattle, Washington,
on Northwest Orient Airlines Flight Number 305, which was
a Boeing 727 aircraft. Unsub paid for this flight with a
twenty dollar bill and had no luggage. He occupied seat
number 18 E on the aircraft.

The Boeing 727 has three seats on each side of
the aisle. Row 18 is the last one on both the right and
left side of the aisle. The seats are identified from left
to right as you face the front of the aircraft with A,B,C
on the left side of the aisle and D (aisle seat), E (center seat)
and F (window seat) on the right side.

Aimost flush against the back of row 18, except
for some eight inches near the aisle, is a bulkhead which
forms the wall for the lavatories, located behind row 18;
one on the right and one on the left. Beyond the Lavatory
doors is the door leading to the air stairs.

The door to the air stairs is always closed and <
locked, except when loading or unloading passengers. It is;r'
located straight away at the end of the aisle beyond row 18
and is perhaps some 3% feet from the last row and is in
easy reach for someone sitting in row 18.

Built inte the lower portion of the door to the
air stairs is the stewardess seat which is pulled down when
in use, so that a person sitting in that seat looks straight
down the aisle toward the front of the_aircraft. On take-off

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Prior to the time the aircraft taxied on the »un-
way, he purchased a bourbon and Seven Up from Stewardess
[ | As the aircraft taxied toward the_runway for bé
takeoff, Unsub turned and handed Stewardess b7C
envelope containing a note written in black felt-tip pen on
Plain white unlined paper which said:

"Miss, I have a bomb here and I would like you to
sit by me".

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The hijacker then dictated the following:

"T want $260,060 by 5:00 p.m. in cash". (No
specification as to denomination, age or sequence of bills).
"Put it in a knapsack. I want two back parachutes and two
front parachutes" (no other specification concerning para-
chute types). "When we land I want a fuel truck ready
to refuel" (probably his flying experience caused him to
add this). "No funny stuff or I'll do the job" (the first
attempted parachute skyjacking had been foiled about 12
days earlier by the hijacked aircraft's crew.) Co Bethe

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The hijacker showed both Stewardesses the contents
of his briefcase and stated it was an electrical device and
requested the aircraft radio be used as little as possible.

The hijacker explained why he hijacked this plane
by stating "it's not because I have a grudge against the
airlines, it's because I have a grudge."

The hijacker then added that the flight suited
his time, place and plans (probably the convenience of a
Portland to Seattle flipht suited the hijacker).

The hijacker very carefully demanded that each and
every note either written by him or dictated to the stewardess
by him be returned to him and he aiso had a used match cover
which was used to convey notes returned to him,

Stewardess | | showed Stewardess|
the demand notes and then went to the cockpit where she
displayed them to the captain of the aircraft. She thereafter
remained in the cockpit where she prepared thirteen pages of
notes concerning the hijacking.

The aircraft landed at Sea-Tac at 5:46 PM, PST, at
which time $200,000. in twenty dollar bills, weighing 18 pounds,
two back chutes and two chest chutes were given to him in a
white canvas bag. The passengers then were allowed to deplane
as were Stewardess | land another stewardess.

The hijacker went to the lavatory just behind row
18 (the row he which he was sitting) and as he exited the
lavatory he was seen carrying the briefcase on its side in
both arms, with a 12"xl6"x4" light-colored package on top
of the briefcase.

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Stewardess | Jthen acted as a communica-—
tions media between the Unsub and the captain of the air-
craft until about five minutes after the alrcraft departed
the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when she was instruct-
ed to go to the cockpit by the Unsub.

The hijacker's instructions after receiving
the money were vague. He probably wanted to jump from the
aireraft as soon as possible after the takeoff. The hi-
jacker put two of the parachutes, a back pack and a front
pack, on prior to take off. He also wanted the air stairs
lowered prior to takeoff, which subsequently proved to be
impossible. Finally the hijacker jumped as soon as practi-
eal after the stairs were lowered in flight. The hijacker
was delayed from jumping by the trouble he experienced in
Lowering the air stairs and by the fact he was not provided
a knapsack but rather a small white canvas bag which he had
to affix to her person utilizing parachute shroud lines from
an unused parachute.

The plane departed Sea-Tac at 7:36 PM. Some four
or five minutes after take-off,| jwas sent to the
cockpit by the hijacker. Some ten minute after she entcred
the cockpit, one of the officers received a call on the
interphone from the hijacker, advising he could not get
the air stairs down. The pilot then leveled off the aircraft
and reduced the air speed. Within a very short time, the
officer's panel showed that the stairs had been lowered
and approximately five minutes later, (8:05 PM), the officer
contacted the hijacker who said everything was okay. That was
the last communication with the hijacker.

At 8:11 PM, while the plane was at 10,000 feet, the
erew experienced a pressure bump or oscillation and the Cabin
Pressure Rate of Change Gauge also reacted violently and it
was thought, at that time, that the hijacker might have left
the aircraft.

When the airoeraft landed at Reno, Nevada, a chest
pack chute and a back type chute were found on the plan.
The missing chest _pack chute, sometimes referred to as an
emergency chute, is a training pack "dummied up" to look
like a good one. The missing back pack chute is non-stcerable
and anyone utilizing this type chute would have no chance of
Slowing down or picking his spot on which to land.

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Lenpite
Also located in sear 18/E of the aircraft at Reno,
was a black clip-on tie which¢€ontainédya tie clasp deseribed
as yellow gold in color with a white pearl circular stone
in the center, The label in the tie bore the name "Town-
craft" and bore Store #3, Penneys. The label in this tie
showed it to be a "Snapper" patent type tie. Investiga~
tion in Las Vegas indicated that this type sold for about
$1.50, that it was about a year to a year and a half old,
and it was a favorite item for individuals such as waiters,
busboys and bartenders. Stewardess has said that
this tie was probably the Unsub's and other witnesses have
indicated that he wore a similar type tie.

Located in the ashtray utilized by the Unsub were
eight cigarette butts, seven of which have been identified
by the FBI Laboratory as Raleigh filter tip cigarettes and
the eighth cigarette is probably the same. These cigarettes
are sold in a "soft pack",

The two seats which she had observed to be oc~
cupied by the unknown subject were processed for fingerprints.
In addition the telephone, the area around the rear door,
the rear door and four plastic drinking glasses found in
the trash receptacle by the back door were also processed
for fingerprints. In addition, a cloth towel affixed to the
rear of one of the seats reportedly oceupied by the unknown
subject was removed and examined by Reno Agents. On that
towel was noted what appeared to be a short human hair.

The FBI Laboratory by communication dated Decem-
ber 9, 1971, advised that an examination of the towel sub-
mitted by the Las Vegas Office, disclosed a brown head hair
clipping and a brown limb hair, both of Caucasian origin.
The veport continued that the head hair clipping is suitable
for significant comparison results, but that the limb hair
possesses to few unique microscopic characteristics to be
of value for that purpose.

The Laboratory also advised that the hairs obtain-
ed from the towel have been mounted on a glass microscopic
slide. They suggested that if microscopic comparisons between

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between the head hair clipping and a known head hair sample
were desired, that the glass microscopic slide containing
the hair clipping should be resubmitted to the Laboratory
by the Las Vegas Office.

The contents of the ashtray, the towel and the
microscopic slide were returned by the Laboratory to the
Las Vegas Office and are being held by the Las Vegas Divi-
sion as evidence,

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LOGS BY NORTHVEST ORIENT AIRLINES,

SEATTLE AND MENNEAPOLIS

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It is apparent from the following excerpts, taken
from logs maintained hy ground personnel on November 24,
1971, that the hijacker exited the airplane at 8:11] p.m.
local time. AGE et SAS a

Gre Cr ae

Wher the hijacker jumped, the air stairs were
forced closed causing an increase in air pressure similar
to shutting a car door with the windows up. As this pressure
increase occurred the co-pilot turned to look at the cabin
rate of climb meter and in doing so his communications ear
plug was pulled from his ear.

The co-pilot's comments at this time were being
recorded on a tape recorder which had previously been started
on a time standard signal. Through careful play back and
sequencing, the time of the pressure oscillation caused hy
the air stairs closing after Unsub departed was determined
to be 8:11 p.m. local time.

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Teletype logs maintained by Ground Operations,

Seattle-Tacoma Internationa] Airport.

Time
8:12 p.m. PST

"31/25

305 getting some osciltns in

the cabin mus be doing something
with air stairs"

Handwritten logs maintained by]

at the office of NWA Operations, Seattle-Tacoma International

Airport,

B8rll p.m.

Handwritten logs maintained by

"Reno looks good (weather),
305 at the present cabin is
fluctuating playing with air
stairs fwd cabin lites on,"

Flight Dispatcher NWA at Seattle-Tacoma International

Airport,

8:11 p.m,

"Cabin fluctuating ZA"

Log maintained at Flight Operations Office,

Minneapolis, by |

8:16 p.m.

"Crew reported oscillation

of cabin rate of climb indicator.
This probably due to HJ weivht
now on stairs, stairs extended
further, resultant effect on
cabin pressure, May be best
estimate of when he exited air-
plane,"

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conversations between Flight 305 and Ground Control,

8:11 p.m,

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"(Airplane now at 10,000'
170K, gear down, flaps 15°,
FR 4000 #/hr/engine, TAT -7°C)",

Log reconstructed from tape recordings of the

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Speaking, turned to look at

the cabin rate of climb meter
because of an increase in

cabin pressure and in doing

so his ear plug was pulled

from his ear). . . at the
present time we're getting

some uh, the uh, cabin ub rate
'uh. . . uh, scuse me, my ear
plug came out and I uh, at the
present time wetre getting some
oscillations in the cabin rate
of climb indicator and uh,
apparently he (unsub) must be
uh attempting to do something
with the uh, the airstairs

back there,"

(There is a time correlation
check on this tape and through
careful play back and sequencing
the time of oscillations caused
by the airstairs closing after
unsub departed was calculated

at @:11l p.m.).

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Ransom money in the amount of $200,000 was made
up entirely of used, random 20 dollar bills. It was obtain-
ed from the Seattle First National Bank, Main Office, and
was part of a ransom package of $250,000. which had been
maintained by the bank for such emergencies. The package
measured approximately one foot by one foot by eight or
nine inches and weighed 18 pounds.

A check of the Federal Aviation Administration
flight section at Portland International Airport reflected
that on November 24, 1971 between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM,
there was a ceiling of 5,000 feet, 3,500 feet broken clouds,
and at 1,500 feet scattered and broken clouds at times
with a wind of 12-14 knots. The temperature at the end of
the air stairs at the time of the jump was approximately
0° ¢C.

On October 5, 1972,|

Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis-Saint Pauli Interna-
tional Airport, advised he authorized a finers fee of
$25,000 total reward or 15% for any portion of the ransom
money that is returned.

In addition, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, a
local newspaper in Seattle, has offered $5,000 for informa-
tion leading to the arrest and conviction of Unsub.

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Horthwest Aixviines Q8WA) Plight % 305, departcad
Sepierte-Vecoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), & undor nis
fre LA/24/71, at 7:36 PH. At theo orders Gf the hijacker,
the landiay qeay and fleps wove down. _ Aste. the wlor: Was
gwirbowne, ate nageeheow and Ste wordess | Jiascuescd
the opening oF the scar doox and the lewerang o1 the ix

secirs.. fn less than five winjies fter take-ofs, the
hijacher instvucted pronerdess Le] 0 go forward into
"he First Cless Section and close the curtain ben
ané not to return co che rear conpartiment egain.

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the aiv stairs. Whe plana, at thot cima, was Flyi
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An analysis on 11/24 and 25/71, of the fFhidhe
pein of the aivor.Th, mfthox ih left Seattlic, and tha sags
previded by ROA, a Cra that the hijuckss way sthii in
the aivplene as of @:05 OM. At that time the plane,
according to xadar neh 1g by the U.S. Aix FORCE + was

locnted at a pointlk howl n= the Pldgcon Snriacs, LTE Neea
aren anki @ast ar Ostrnndex, BashiLagia:
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NWA, the orew ccported that they were "getting some
oscillations in the cabin, rust be doing something
with air staixs."" An analysis a £0. She cause of this
cescillation, also roferxed tou as a "pressure bump"
or "change in the cabins PRGSSUTE pointed te the prohabthacy
that Li was caused by the nijacker leaving the a@irerate.

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On 1/6/72, the NWA 727 which was actually invoived
in the hijacking, was flown to Seattle, by |
for the purpose of conducting a test to see if the "pressure

bump" experienced during the hijacking, was caused by some-
thing leaving the aircraft.
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The conclusion from that test was that the cabin
pressure change occurred when the stairs were forced upward
by the 'air pressure ight had been removed,
according to who was a member of
the hijacked crew, and also a member of the crew when
the test was performed, the occurrence was identical with
the incident on the night of the hijack, Also the
instrument in the cabin which. reacted so violently on
the night of the hijacking, also reacted the same way when
the test was performed,

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then prepared a memo showing the steps by which he arrived
at the best probable bail out point of the hijacker, and
plotted this area on a map, This information is set forth
as follows:

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'the atteched plot inticstes the envelope of passible landing points of the high jacker {Hd}.
. $tis based on the fniloainig: .

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w Area postion from USAL racer deta from McChord AFB furnished by -

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— Probable fump time (0471 GMT} from an analysis of the recorded cornmurtication Bc

from the flight relative to the cavin pressure fluctuation, Flight tests conducted

on January 3 cenfirined that the pre. ure fluctuation almost certainly occurred at

the time the HJ left the airplane. .
~ Wind information from 10,009' MSL to the ground as decermined by b6

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— Human bo toetories from data furnished by The Boing Cornpany {free-fall}

and NWA (parachute open condition) who is atpexpert pera— 66

chutist. . . BIC

— Time correlation from the sbove USAF radar information and fréfa the NWA
communications network tape recording.

— Airplane airspeed and altitude fram the airplane's flight recorder,
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'The plot is explained as follows:

1. The heavy dashed line C-D-E—S defines the airplane's probable ground track.

2. Line G—-!~J—K defines the westernmost, and Line L—M—N—O the easternmost

i probable airplane grourd tracks based on the stated position tolerance of 25

ki nautical mile of the USAF radar plot.

f _ 3, Lines A—B, H—P, and O-R are the average wind vectors between 40,000' MSL and the
f ground, and are the fines psreilel to which the HJ would drift after the parachute had

k opened.

; 4. Line H-S—T defines the northeramest leartiest) points over which the HJ probably -

4 left the airplane. Line K~F—O defines the southernmost (atest) points over which

F the HJ probably left the airplane. The narth—south sean of possible jump positions

p is a product of the radar position tolerance of 4.5 mile, and the possible comruinication
4 time determination tolerance of £1 minute.

: 5, The area within the boundary defined by Points H—-P—-O—-R-O—-K-J~I-H marks the

; extreme fimits of probable fanciag points based on the above tolerances. Theat is, assum'r.g
1 the highest probable degree of inaccuracy in aircraft position, jump time, wind vector, eic.,
i all probable HJ landing points would lic within the area defined by this linc.

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a 8. tf it is assumed aircraft position, jump time, wind vector, and other inputs used are all

4 accurate (without allowance for the above stated tolerances):

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i a. The Hu's landing point would be at Point A if his 'chute did not epen, or if he

x opencd it so coor that the hich spced caused 'chute damace that resulted 1 the

equivalent of a free—fail to the ground. (The horizontal body trajectory ie 10

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. it being ct the sane waco ns Uy virpiane at tHe more' ef endl, hes tien frageod
sinee it would bo a ractimem of 2600" eloag te girplanene Wok fi tae BS tree
fel atl the vay to tho ground it the "Teast drag' (eckoa pasition. le tek
ie a¢@
by. if the 'chute was oprned without damece himadiately after the Ha leit the firolane,
he would drift with th caind along Line A-G ond would lated at Polat B. The more '
expert he was, te longy he would probably {rea—fatt {to firnit his Grit with the wind}.
Tha lawrest probtote nude to which he would frco—fall-is 2560" MSL. if he free-
fol 49 2500" PCL, nic Iesecing vould be at Point U,
Based cn the above, the mot fevorable search creas, listed in their orccr of priority, wouk!
be as follows: -
— At Point A. "
~ Atong Line A-3, favoring the segment between U and B. .
_ South of Line A--B. , ; .
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t — North of Line A-8. .
fn addition to the above, the following are pertinent: ,
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i ~ The landing point is more likely to be south of Line A-B, and it Is more likely 10 be
7 in the northwert portion of area A-BCR-O-K-J—-A than in the soutice it portion
s* thercof.
5 ~ ft is substantially foss. fikely that ihe landing point is north of Linc AT, tf it ts,
b the most proves: point ia aeaith of the Lewis River, and in the eouih wai portion
3 of the area Gutined by Points A-B-I-d—-A. °
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4 — it seems highly uafiicely—theugh nossible-that the fending point ts mori of the Lewes
3 ° River, but if it is, it is rnore likely to be in ihe southwest portion of the aree defined
3 by Points Q—MH-V-1---P-O.
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On 11/24-25/71, based on information available fron
NWA, & search erea was laid out in«the southwest portion of
the State of Washington, which was bounded by Woodland,
Washington, on the vest, Amboy, Washington, on the cast, '
Kalana, Washington on the north and a point seven miles ©
north of the Colwnbia River, on the south. The prime search
area was in an area seven miles east and seven miles west
of an cight mile long flight line of the hijacked aireraft,
bounded by an area two miles north of Lake Merwin and the
Lewis River on the north, Amboy on the east, Woodland; on
the west and Battle Ground, Washington, on the south.: .
The search area was divided into six sectors. Foux.geli-
copters and seven fixed-wing airecrafe were utilized in an
intensive, gridded air search of th. prime area ard a well .
executed search of the secondary seatch area on 11/26, 11/27 «1°
and 11/29/72. |

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and Bureau Ayonts, made a house-to-house canvas of every

dwelling and business establishment on every road. in the

prime seaxch area from 11/25/71 through 12/3/71. Most of ;

the voads in the full search area were also intensively covered

in a door-to-door canvas, with negative. results. Ali leads — |

developed in this search which was coomdinated with the air

search, were checked with negutive xesults. One item con-

cerning a small aircraft flying in the vicinicy of two ;
' private airfields west of Yacolt, Washington, was completely ;

checked and it was found that the aircraft in quastion was

a private plane flown by a known private pilot in the area

and the flight took placa the evening of 11/23/71. .

All sightings from the air were checked by ground
units with negative results, -Lake. Merwin was patrolled from |
the lake by two boats for its entire 42 mile length, of ;
navigable water and also to the full extent of its 80 mile
Length, with negative results.

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Based upon information received from the Scattle
Divdsion on Novenbexr 25, 1971 preliminary steps were taken
te alert all law enforcement agencies in Cowlitz, Louis,
Wihkiakum, and Clark Counties concerning the searag which
was to be instituted for the subject. A meeting was held
wath members of the Clark and Cowlitz County Sheriff's
Offices and local agencies at the Weodland, Hashisgton
City Hall and Police Department which was designated is
search headquarters in view of its proximity to the Vood« -
land airport at which facilities vera avaliable for fixed
wing aircraft and helicopters. Arrangements were mace
for heliccpters and fixed wing aircraft te be available on
November 26, 1971 and the search area was divided inmco
seven scetions, one of which was located in the Lewis
River arca of Covtitz County and the others in the ntpthe
eastern section of Clark County. .

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Washington Police Department and six Agents were at the ~-
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officers were bvicfed on facts knotin to thet point aid whar
was being sought and having been familiarized with tho prins
search area cf 160 square miles, the varieus ground units
were Cispatched to Cowhita end Claws Counties with tactruc~
tions to contact all avaitahie residents and businenvmen

on every voad in the agsigucd section to secure info: «natio:,
concerning the subject. The deseription, then avail. nla,
was fucnished te all personnul involved in the searcn.
Further instructions wore piven to the ofvicers to rn quest
individuals contacted to contact their ncishbors and
acquaintances to insvpre that all residents ef the pivcre
Beareh area were copnicant of the hijacking and the deserip~-
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ail individuals in the search area all airfields with any
aircraft or parachuting schools or activity were contacted
from Vancouver - Camas, Washougal area to Woodland, A
number of individuals contacted at these locations gave .
information pertaining to skydivers, pilots, clubs in-
volved in skydiving and other information, all of which has
been checked with negative results,

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atea of 150 suave miles was continued by Agents of the .
Seattle Divicion. 4 t individuals contacted were queried
concerning the subjest and wore shera composite dravings
and given sbycical deseriptive materials. The searun area
was gridded and glose contact was kept with the control
point until ell orecsur, SOLO highs rvs. And passable by=
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On November 28, 1971, reports of planes flying
at night on November 23, 1971, in the vicinity of the
airfields located at View, Washington, and in the vicinity
of County Road 42 and Grantham Road in Clark County as well
as other small airports in Clark and Cowlitz Counties were
checked with all flights being explainable and normal,

On November 29, 1971, the area from Woodland,
Washington, up the Lewis River Road to Cougar, Washington,
and Yale Lake was covered on a house to house basis, all
locations being in Cowlitz County, The business establish
ments and private homes contacted all had information
concerning the subject and his physical description,

Further house to house coverage was afforded in
an area near the midpoint of a circle specified by Northwest
Airlines as the center of the suspected area in which the
subject exited the airplane, Every house and business
establishment in a 20 mile square area was contacted or
recontacted and it was found alj] individuals contacted
had information on the subject but no information of value
other than that previously reported.

On November 30, 1971, all doctors, clinics,
hospitals, and agencies which could render medical assistance
to an individual who could have broken limbs or severe
abrasions from being in a heavily wooded area were contacted
and were also circularized with a composite photograph
and description of the subject in Clark, Lewis, Cowlitz,
Wahkiakum, and Skamania Counties,

A Bonneville Power Administration helicopter and
one fixed wing aircraft upon a partial clearing of the
weather continued an air search concentrating on the area
which has a center point of a circle as furnished by
Northwest Airlines, The search took in an arca approxi~
mately 150 miles square and nothing of a positive nature
was found,

Further house to house canvassing was conuncted
by Agents in the prime search area near the center of the
circle as provided by Northwest Airlines, Nothing of
Significant value other than that already secured was
found,

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On December 1, 1971, a fixed wing aircraft fron
Woodland, Washington, was aloft and covered an area during -
a Slight period of clear weather which encompassed the area
from Woodland, Washington, north to Silver Lake in Cowlitz
County, a distance of 40 miles and a section 10 miles on
either side of the flight path of the hijacked aircraft,
While this was being conducted, Agents in ground units were
eonducting door to door canvass in the vicinity of the
southerly end of Cowlitz County. Total area covered by
air was 800 square miles with negative results,

On December 2, 1971, ten Agents walked in a defined
search pattern the area in the immediate vicinity of the
circle of search as set forth by Northwest Airlines, The
terrain was found to he composed of fields which are heing
farmed and a number of impenetrable thickets which have
fallen logs, hidden beaver ponds, and creeks and generally
hazardous and most difficult terrain to search on foot,
it was noted that in getting into the thicket and under-
brush growth, it was so heavy that. even if an item was
five yards from the observer, it could easily be missed
due to overgrowth problems, The area covered in this
physical terrain search was 1 1/2 miles long and 2/3 of
a mile wide and took approximately five hours. Negative
results in the search,

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FIRST TERRAIN SEARCH

The purpose of the first terrain search was to
search for possible evidence left behind by Unsub and to
find the remains of Unsub assuming he made an unsuccessful
jump. The first terrain seanch commenced at 2:00 PM on
March 21, 1972 with 218 Army troops including officers,

20 Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
and 9 helicopters. The area to be searched covered approxi-
mately 25 square miles.

Due to snowfall in search area on March 25, 1972,
the search was temporarily heid up. Army troops remained
on location and the search resumed at 12:00 Noon on
March 26, 19872. The search was temporarily discontinued
at 12:00 Noon March 30, 1972 to allow search personnel to
rest and enjoy the Easter Holiday. The Army search equip-
ment was retained at search headquarters at Merwin Park.

The search recommenced 7:15 AM, April 8, 1972,
with 265 Army personnel and 20 Agents. Snow, sleet and
freezing rain hampered search on April 12, 1972. Remaining
areas to be searched were reached only by helicopter in-
sertion of search personnel and landing zones in most
cases were under 6 to 12 inches of snow.

The search of the entire area was completed at
1:00 PM, April 17, 1972 with nothing found.

HUNTERS SEARCH

Prior to the 1972 hunting season, the following
information was made available to Washington State Game
Wardens who supervise the area into which the hijacker
parachuted:

"On November 24, 1971, a man parachuted into the
below-desecribed area with $200,000 in $20 bills. If, while
camping or hunting, yu should discover any evidence con-
cerning this skyjacking please contact the nearest FBI
office.

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AREA INVOLVED

"Bound on the west by US 5, bound on the south
by the Columbia River, bound on the north by the Kalama
River, and bound on the east by the Skamania-Clark County
line.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR:

"l)) The remains of a man, possibly dead for one
year.

2) The remants of a parachute, harness or
parachute shroud lines.

3) 10,000 $20 bills wrapped in a parachute
canopy, all serial numbers are known and can be identified.

4) Deteriorated raincoat or overcoat.
5) Small briefease or attache case.
REWARD:

"$25,000.00 total or 15% of any lesser portion of
the ransom money that is returned has been offered by
Northwest Orient Airlines.

"If any information concerning this matter is
discovered, it should be reported to the FBI Office at
Seattle, Washington, area code 206, telephone MA, 2-0460
collect, or to the nearest FBI Office, which can be found
by checking in front of your telephone directory."

The above information in the form of letters was
distributed to hunters by game wardens.

The remains of JAMES ANNIS were found by hunters
near Cougar, Washington on November 5, 1972. ANNIS, 16 years
old in 1971, was reported missing on November 13, 1971 while
hunting. He was positively identified by dental * examination.

Several leads were received as the resuit of the

publicity afforded this case by the news media and the
Washington State Department of Game Wardens. These leads

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all received expeditious and thorough attention but all
results were negative.

SECOND TERRAIN SEARCH

In attempt to determine the accuracy of the first
search area, the following was learned:

The first search area was calculated using a

system of plotting known as "GEOREF" (i.e. Geographical
Reference) which has a plotting error of plus or minus
one mile. A new plotting system using a computer generated
latitude and longitude has a plotting pron of nius_or
minus 1/2 mile. Using the_new system,
Northwest Orient Airlines plotted a new course for
the NORJAK airplane and a new search area based on the new
course. The new seamch area based on the new course. The
new search area is partially outside the first area. (See
maps.)

It is felt that if Unsub's parachute opened, he
is no longer in the southwest Washington area, but if his
parachute did not open he would be in a corridor along
the flight path. The time of jump is known, and an area
approximately one mile by seven miles represents the areu
Unsub would have landed in if his parachute did not open.

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Because some of the above corridor 43317 "en "the
old or first terrain search area, only an area 2 miles by
1/2 mile was searched during the second terrain search.

The second terrain search commenced March 12,
1973, and involved 10 Special Agents of the Seattle Office,
It was temporarily interrupted on March 16 and resumed again
March 26, 1973.

The second terrain search was completed March 29,
1973 with nothing found.

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ARTIST SKETCH

In an effort to show Unsub's swarthy complexion
and age more clearly, a new color sketch has been prepared
and disseminated to all field offices.

FAA RECORDS

The Seattle Division advised the Bureau by Nitel
on June 8, 1972 of the following information concerning
the Federal Aviation Administration records for licensed
pilots:

In considering the feasability of checking FAA
records for all licensed pilots, the Oklahoma City Office
has advised that FAA Aeronautical Center maintains records
of over 850,000 licensed pilots. These records are filed
by name or license certificate number, but not by age.
Further, they do not include photographs of each licensed
pilot. The FAA at Oklahoma City advises that records are
permanently maintained at FAA on those pilots whose licenses
have been revoked, expired or lapsed.

BOEING FILE REVIEW

THE BORING COMPANY

The Boeing Company made available their personnel
files of Boeing personnel who were members of the 727 Air
stairs test team and officers of the Boeing Skydivers Club,
which went out of existence in 1960 or 1961. These files
were reviewed and several of the personnel on the list were
interviewed to determine if anyone involved in the air stairs

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test could have been the hijacker and to determine any in-
formation they might have possessed as to the identity of
Unsub, all with negative rsults.

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Boeing Test Summary Report pertaining to the flight confi-
guration of the 727. The following flight configur ation was
used during the Boeing air stairs test:

Speed - 125 knots
Flaps ~— 25° down
Altitude - 10,000 feet.

In Seattle report of SA CHARLES E. FARRELL,
February 16, 1972, it is noted that Unsub requested the
following flight configuation prior to taking off from
Seattle-Tacoma Airport:

Gear down

Flaps ~ 15° down
Altitude - 10,000 feet

Aft door open and the air stairs down.

When it was explained to the hijacker that the
plane could not take off with the air stairs down, he ra-
portedly said in a low voice, "Yes they can, but the cockpit can
put it down after they get airborne."

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jacker was a member of, or had consulted with a member of BIC
the Boeing Test Team, he would have known that the 727 could
not have taken off with the air stairs down, nor would it have be
been necessary since the air stairs can easily be lowered in
flight.

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viewed shortiy after the hijacking, that the air stairs and b7C
the controls for the air stairs were the only functions
of the aircraft that the hijacker did not seem to be fully
aware of.

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RALEIGH CIGARETTES

Unsub is allegediy a smoker of Raleigh filter-tip
cigarettes. The search of the plane involved in NORJAK
conducted at Reno, Nevada, revealed eight Raleigh cigarette
butts found near Unsub's seat.

On the possibility that Unsub may save Raleigh
coupons and redeem them regularly, the following investiga-
tion was conducted:

On January 11, 1973,| b6
| | Coupon Redemption Center, Brown and Williamson BIC
Tobacco Company, Hill Street, Louisville, Kentucky, advised
this it the only Raleigh coupon redemption center. Except
for local residents who may come to the center personally,
all redemptions are by mail with average of six million
coupons received daily.

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Section, advised that redemtpion orders and any correspon- b7C
dence received are retained for one year only.

She advised that since Januar 1972, her records
revealed that | | Seminole, b6

Florida, | | sent in coupons, received on November 1, b7c
1972 for Catalog item number 50312 - a black bilifold,

manufactured by Amity; catalog item number 55380 ~- a Schick

electric razor,

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sent In coupons and received on June 5, 1972, for b7c
catalog item number 74850, a kettle-shaped grill.

Cincinnati Division reported on February 15, 1973
the following information:

On February 7, 1973, the following directories
were checked by SA] | b6é
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listed as| | Cincinnati. A check under the street
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Cincinnati.

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she has an individual by the name of Jin
her files. This individual is deseribed as follows:

Race: White

Sex: Male

Born:

SSAN:

Address:

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This individual may or may not be identical to the
individual that was set out in Cincinnati communication.
On February 8, 1373, | | Cincinnati
Credit Bureau, was contained and advised that she has no
positive information identical with the individual set out bE
in Cincinnati communication. —
On February 8, 1973, | |] Hamilton County

Sheriff's Office, Cincinnati, was contacted and advised he
had no record for the individual in the Cincinnati communica-

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The Cincinnati Division reported on March 14,
1874, the following information:

On February 28, 1873, the 1971 Williams Cincinnati
City Direct ealed a b6é
residing at Cincinnati, telephone bic

On March 6, 1973, the 1973 Haines Criss-Cross
Directory for the City of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

pias—checked_and _revears¢ ho one is Listed by the name of
residing at The b6é

check alsq revealed that telephone number | jis bie
listed to residing at J} Cincinnati.
The June, 1972 Cincinnati Bell Telephone Directory
for Cincinnati and Metropolitan areas was checked on March
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re is no picture in the files regarding b7C
po Tonite, male, date of birth } She

also advised the only other_information concernin

| Jwas that he was
in which Social Security Number| Jwas reflected
in the file. .

The following investigation was reported by the
Tampa Division:

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The following investigation was conducted by SA

at Seminole and St. Petersburg, Florida:

On February 6, 1973, a review of the current tele-

phone dirg¢ S fed ida, area, re-
flected a Seminole,
Florida, telephone Lid

On February 7, 1973,| |} St. Petersburg

Credit Bureau, St. Petersburg, Florida, advised_her records

contain the following information concerning a

with the above residence:

Employments:

Current residence

The above records

| |~ Super Par O11 Service
Station -|

J~ Modern Plating
Company, St. Petersburg, Florida,

|- Woolums Manufacturing

| Petersburg, Florida ~

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General Food Stores, St. Peters~
bure, Florida

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reflected an inquiry dated April,

1966, from a St. Paul, Minnesota, Credit Bureau regarding

this individual.

contacted
sults:

This inquiry was not further explained.

On February 8, 1973, the following agencies were
concerning the above individual with negative re-

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

Clearwater, Flori
Files reviewed by

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(North. SE. Peter sure. Florida, advised their records reflect 7

o be currently employed with their fixm.
advised the above firm includes_several food chains
located in the Florida area. She faid has: been em-

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presently a Farm and Town, 1243#Lakeview,
Clearwater, Florida,

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Suncoast Division Office, described above, advisec as b7c
been an excellent employee eh this firm since

described | as follows:

Race? White
Sex: Male
Date of birth:
Place of birth:

Residence:
Seminole, Florida

Height: 6*2"

Weight: 185 pounds

Hair: . Dark, partially blad, high

. forehead -

Characteristics: Wears glasses

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FIRST SKYJACKING UTILI"ING PARACHUTES

In an effort to determine the origin of the
D.B. COOPER hijacking (i.e. the original idea behind the
skyjack plan), a review was conducted of the magazine and
newspaper articles written just prior to HORJAK.

The below quoted newspaper article described the
first known skyjecking in which a parachute was used by
the skyjacker.

The Seattle Times, November 13, 1971:

"Calgary, Alberta - (UPI) - A masked hyjacker
carrying more than 40 pounds of dynamite was knocked un~
conscious today by an Air Canada crewman wielding a fire ax.
The crewman's action 3,000 feet in the air ended a six-
hour hijacking which skipped back and forth over the United
States ~ Canadian border.

"The hijacker, reported in fair condition today
with a possible skull fracture, was putting on a parachute
to bail out of the BC8 over Calgary when he was struck by
the ax.

"The hijacker, carrying a shotgun in addition to
the dynamite, took control last night of the Calgary to
Montreal flight carrying 123 persons Claiming to be a member
of the Irish Republican Army, the man demanded $1.5 million
and a free passage to Ireland. (A touring I.R.A. spokesman
denied that the hijacker belonged to the I.R.A.)

"After Landing in Great Falls, Montana, the man
accepted $50,600 ransom. The plane took off, landed again
at Great Falls, and the man let the passengers to unharmed.
But, he ordered the plane with its five-member crew to take
off again. Indecision on the part of the hijacker led
the plane back and forth across the border before he ap~
parently decided to jump.

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jumped him and| | came up behind him and 'let him
have it with a fire ax.

"Plight 812 made its first landing at Great Falis
after the hijacker had taken over 40 miles west of Winnipeg,
Manitoba, There it was refueled and the $50,000 was handed
to the hijacker by a policewoman. The money was raised
by bankers as the plane circled the city for two hours.

"The plane then took off for a scheduled stop in
Regina, Saskatchewan, to let the 114 passengers aboard
disembark. The plane did not land in Regina, however, but
turned back and cet down in Great Falls again where the
passengers and three of the nine crew members were set frae.

"On its second take-off from Great Falls, Air
Canada officials said the hijacker wanted to be taken to
New York City before proceeding to Ireland. The man, des-
_eribed as 5-feet-7, dark-haired and in his 30's then
decided he wanted to go to Phoenix, Arizona, but finally
settled for Calgary. -

"At Great Falls Airport, Gov. FORREST ANDERSON
and hundreds of onlookers stood by. ANDERSON said he came
to persuade the hijacker to surrender or at least release
the passengers. He never saw the hijacker, however,"

The Seattle Post Intelligencer

'Calgary, Alta. - (UPI) - A masked man armed with
a sawed-off shotgun and dynamite who could not make up his
mind where he anted to go was knocked out by a crew menber
early today to end a bizarre hijacking flight on an Air
Canada DC 8. .

"The hijacker was captured when a crew member
struck him with a fire ax as the man was bending over to
put on a parachute he was carrying, Air Canada said. A
local hospital reported the hijacker suffered laceraticns
on his head.

"The plane ~- originally bound from Vancouver,
B.C. to Montreal - was commandeered with 127 persons aboard.

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"It had flown back and forth between Canada and the
United States at the ordirs of the hijacker who at first
said he wanted to ga to Ireland. He claimed to belong to
the Irish Republican Army (IRA).

"The passengers were released on the second of two
stops the hijacked plane made at Great Falls, Mont.

"Just before landing here of the four- b6
engine jet radioed that the hijacker was unconscious, bIC
Air Canada officials said. however, called for

bomb disposal experts to stand by.

"Right after landing in Calgary the man was
whisked away by ambulance.

"Earlier the man had extracted $50,000 ransom
for the release of the passengers and most of the crew dur-
ing the second time it landed at Great Falls.

"t?he guy was wearing a mask and holding what
appeared to be dynawite and a sawed-off shotgun,' an Air
Canada spokesmen said in Montreal.

"The hyjacker first demanded $1.5 million ransom
and a flight to Ireland. After hijacking the plane fol-
lowing a stop here, he ordered it to Great Falls where a
policewoman carried two suitcases with $50,000 to the cock-—
pit and they were raised by a rope Pe

"The hijacker then ordered the plane to fly to
Regina, Sask., where he said the passengers would he reteased,
but after a half hour, the plane returned to Great Falls and
the passengers were released there.

"While the plane was on the ground in Great Falis,
an unidentified FBI agent tried unsuccessfully to talk the
hijacker into giving up. The plane took on 130,000 gailons
of fuel at Great Falls for the possible flight to Ireland.

"The plane took off for a second time with the
| filing a flight plan for Pheenix, b6
Ariz. But Later the DCS made a midcourse change and the b7C
plane headed for Calgary.

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"Pive orewmen, including a stewardess, remained
on the plane.

"The passengers were taken by police van from the
Plane to the air terminal. Officers refused to let newsmen
talk with them.

"Police said the hijacker warned the passengers
not to talk about what happened on the four-engine aircraft
or he would kill the crew. Officers said he had a transistor
radio and was listening to local newscasts while the plane
was on the ground.

"One passenger, a young woman, appeared distraught
and was placed in a wheelchair after she was helped out of
the plane.

"Stevardess | ltold officials none of be
the passengers was aware of the hijack until the plane b7C
made its first landing here.

"Policewoman| |brought the money to the
hijacker. She said the money was provided by the First
Westside National Bank of Great Palls. She refused to dis-
close who ordered the payment of the ransom.

an IRA representative touring Weston bé
Canada, told a Great Falis television newsman that his or- b7C
ganization abhored hijackings and disavowed the current
attempt.

"The plane landed at Great Falls International
Airport, and the man_gave| 15 minutes to refuel and b6
obtain the money. | Was ordered to circle the b7C
airport until the money was brought to the facility,
about 100 miles sowth of the Canadian border.

"The plane was carrying 115 paid passengers,
three airline employees and a crew of nine."

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CORRELATIONS
CALGARY
Ransom $58,000
Plane BC 8
Weapons Dynamite/shot gun
Mistakes Indecision, crew
apprehended while
donning parachute
Modus Let passengers go
Operandi after receiving

ransom. Sugrested
New York City then

Ireland then decided
on Phoenix, Arizona,

but finally settled

for Calgary.

Since this skyjacking was given a great deal of
publicity at the time, it is felt Unsub may have used this
event to help him formulate his own skyjacking plans.

BM,

COOPER
$260,000
Boeing 727
Dynamite

None (Note: Cleared
plane prior to donning
parachute)

Let passengers go after
receiving ransom. First
suggested Mexico, crew
countered with San Franciscan,
hijacker sugsested Phoenix,
Arizona, crew countered wit..
Yuma or Reno, he chose Renc.

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SR_71 FLIGHT

U.S. AIR FORCE SR~71 AITRCRAFT

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By communication December 3, 1971, the Sacramento Di-
vision advised that Reale Air Force Base, California, had
offered, free of charge to the Rureau, use of an SR-71 air-
eraft to photograph terrain over which the hijacked airplane
had flown on its trip to Reno.

This aircraft was described as an extremely sophis-
ticated aerial reconnaissance plane which would photograph a
strip 20 miles wide with photographic resolution of detecting
objects on the ground 2 feet square. The film strip would
then be reviewed by trained and qualified U.S. Air Force
personnel.

By communication February 17, 1972 the Sacramento Di-
vision advised that photographic over-flights using SR-71
aircraft were conducted on five separate occasions with no
photographs_obtained due to limited visibility from very high
altitude. | _ _|SR-71 Flights bé6
from Beale Air Force Pase advised each such flight requires b7C
minimum of one week advance clearance with FAA due to sonic
boom problem, specialized computer programming of aircraft,
filing of flight plan and compliance with FAA requirements.
Accordingly, weather on flight date cannot be accurately
predicted. He stated no future flights over specific area
where hijacker possibly exited could'"be schueduled since §SR-71
aircraft committed for military missions.

By communication, November 1, 1372, Seattle Division
advised tthe Bureau and Norfolk that Unsub had in his possession,
prior to the time he jumped, the following paraphernalia:

A. Parachute Back Pack
B. Parachute Chest Pack
"C. Briefcase or attache case
D. Dark overcoat
E. A 4¥x1l2x14 paper bag
F. A pair of dark slip-on shoes
G. Wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims
H. 10,000 $20 bills

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Since none of the above was found when the plane
was searched at Reno, Unsub must have taken them with hin,
or discarded some of them prior to jumping.

The above-described attache case supposedly contained
a bomb. It is helieved Unsul threw, this attache case from
the plane prior to his jumping, because of the numerous other
items he had to carry. If he did throw it prior to jumping,
it would fall almost directly in the path of the aircraft.
The 727 air stairs were lowered sometime after 7:42 p.m. and
Unsub Jumped prior to 6:15 p.m. on November 24, 1971. The
plane covered a distance of approximately 87 miles during
this time.

The items cuuld possibly be lodged in thickly wooded,
mountainous terrain. The search area would cover a strip of
land approximately 87 miles long by one-half mile wide. It
has been suggested that infrared photography might possibly
indicate non-living material, such as an attache case, in a
darker shade than living material, thereby enabling the case
to be found using infrared hifrh resolution photography.

Since Unsub possibly discarded the attache case
prior to jumping, he could not have buried or hidden it.
The case would have dropped directly in the flight path of
the plane and could possibly be visible from the air. The
Length of time Unsub would have to throw the case or any
other time is limited to 33 minutes, and therefore the area
covered is relatively small when compared to the entire
flight path. .

By communication November $, 1972, the Norfolk Division
advised that interviews were conducted with the followings
individuals assigned to the | b6

[| Banpiley Air Force Pase, Virginia: b7C
It was the consensus of opinion among the three
individuals above, each of whom has had consideralle experience

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with infrared imagery, that efforts to locate the attache case
by this means would probably prove futile. The terrain, as
described, would neutralize any effort, particularly if tall
trees and mountains are part of its makeup. Further explained
was the necessity for the presence of heat which would need

to be penerated by the object {attache case) in contrast to

the surrounding terrain for successful infrared high resolution
photography. The size of the attache case provides a poor
target for any type of aerial photography, including visual
photopraphy.

All three individuals interviewed continued to
express their negative feelings as to the success of either of
the aerial photography procedures in this particular instance.

The Alexandria Division was requested to determine
the feasibility of routing a visual aerial photorraphy training
mission over the area of interest. £ y
ain Fe 973, that
was contacted and he advised that

he had made inguiry into this matter and stated that in the
event Seattle wished to have military assistance in this matter
then Seattle should request the Director to submit a letter

of request to the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Nefense,
Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Vashington, nLC,
2030L. In this letter the full particulars of the ratter should
be set forth as well as whether or not the Bureau or Nerartment
of Justice is willj 23epve the additional cost if any

to the Air Force. | dvised that he could not state
positively that the request would be granted, however, advised
that it was his opinion that if this were to be a reimbursable
project, that it would probably receive more favorable action.
However, in any event, upon receipt of the letter a conference
would be held within the appropriate military organization to
ascertain the feasibility of such missions and the Rureau would
be properly notified.

In view of the above information no further request
was made to have a visual aerial photography training mission
at this time. Consideration may be given to this type of
survey if new methods or monies become available.

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answers. Al! questions 'and statements must be completed. If the answer is ''None,''-so state. Do not misstate or omit material
fact since the statements made herein are subject to verification. If more space is needed, use the Remarks section, item 26, and
attach additional sheets if necessary. The information entered hereon is for official use only and will be maintained in confidence.

CK) Mr.
Lo mrs.
(Ci wiss

1. (Pring) FIRST RAME—MIDDLE NAME--MAIDEN NAME (Jf any}—LAST HAME

Harold Allen Countryman

6G

2.

STATUS

bd | CIVILIAN

| MILITARY ON ACTIVE DUTY

None

3. ALIAS(ES}. NICKNAME(S). OR CHANGES IN NAME (Other than by marriage)

4. PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS

6814 = 30th NE, Seattle, Wash. 98115

§. DATE OF BIRTH (Day, month, year) PLACE OF BIRTH (Crty, County, State, and Country) PLACE CERTIFICATE RECCRDEO
5 Dec 33 __ Yakima, Yakima, Washington Seattle, Washington, 27Dec33
RACE HEIGHT WEIGHT Wy ft OF EYES" ee) SCARS, PHYSICAL DEFECTS, DISTINGUISHING MARKS
Cau 5*10"-|( 1551bs! Blue (Bionde A 3 Sear right knee cap
§. DO YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF MewT Aron weRtOUS DISORDERS? U YES tg) KO ARE-YOU-NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ADDICTED TO THE USE OF HABIT es Be) No SUCK AS
HARCOTICS OR BARBITURATES? YES HO ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER B USE 5S OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES? yes KM) NO IF THE
ANSWER TO ANY OF THE ABOVE JS "YES,"" EXPLAIN IN ITEM 20. CAUTION: BPRCTAL HANDLING REQUIRED
7, U.S. NATIVE iF NATURALIZED, CERTIFICATE NO. IF DERIVEO, PARENTS' CERTIFICATE NO(S}. DATE. PLACE. AND COURT
CITIZEN
x | vs N/A ThisiAterial copied firom records ollAAtional
no Personnel Records Center, St. Lovis, Missouri,
ALIER REGISTRATION NO NATIVE COUNTRY Lakannaae fteitavePerence only. Do nod P88 oven, COME
O N/A | N/A N/A br disse {fate in its original farmbutside mk
8s MICHARBUISERVICE

ARE YOU PRESENTLY ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE U. S, ARMED FORCES DRAWING FULL PAY? | YES fl HO iF "YES.** COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

.

GRADE ANO SERVICE NO,

$64-Lt-0-05-703-722-

SERVICE AND COMPONENT

+ Amay-USARFMn

ORGANIZATION AND STATICN

DATE CURRENT ACTIVE
SERVICE STARTED °

ARE YOU PRESENTLY A MEMBER OF A UL

S. RESERVE OR NATIONAL GUARD ORGANIZATION? 13 YES i NO IF "YES,"" COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

GRADE AND SERVICE NO.

ist Lt = 05 703 722

SERVICE AND COMPONENT

MPC-USAR

ORGANIZATION AND STATION OR UNIT AND LOCATION

H/HCo, 2nd Bn, 104th Regt (AIT}, Renton, Wash.

HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY SERVED TOURS OF EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY. DRAWING FULL PAY. FROM WHICH YOU WERE DISCHARGED OR SEPARATED TO CIVILIAN STATUS? xx YES O NO

IF YES." COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

COUNTRY SERVICE COMPONENT FROM (Date) TO (Date) TYPE DISCHARGES OR SEPARATIONS—GRADE AND SERVICE NO,
USA Army MPC Mar 53] Mar 56 | Hon Cpl E=4 RA 19 469 110
9, EDUCATION (Account for all civilian schools and military academtes. Do not include service schools)
MORTH AND YEAR GRAOQUATE
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL CEGREE

FROM— To— YES ao

Sep40 Jun46 Garfield Grade School Yakima, Wash: x 6th Grade

Sep46 May48 Skykomish Jr High Skykomish, Wash % 8th Grade

| Sep48 May52 Skykomish High School Skykomish, Wash x 12th Grade

Oct52 FebS3 University of Washington, Seattle, Wash x

GED Test US Army 2 yrs ACD

Roswell 'I. Countryman

: Foley, Minn

1721 Conger, Olympia, Wash'

10. FAMILY (List in order given, parents, spouse, guardians, stepparents, foster parents, parents-in-law, former spouse{s) (if divorced give date
and place), children, brothers and sisters, even though deceased, Inciude any others you resided with or with whom a close relationship
existed or oxists. If tho person is nota U.S. citizen by birth, give date and port of entry, alien registration number, naturalization certificate
number and place of issuance.)

RELATION AND NAME DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH PRESENT ADDRESS, iF LiVING — 3. eae
FATHER ¢
20 Feb 1889

Piloreta Fo Warringtor

} Tulso, Gklahoma

MOTHER (Maiden name) 15 Jul 1891
Ethel M, Taliman Cambridge, Minn 1721 Conger, Olympia, Wash
SPOUSE (Maiden name) 21 Feb, 1932

OTHER (Specify

\Father-in-Lay)? Nov 1899

x
x
6814 = 30th NE, Seattle,Wash | X
x

Jacob Warrington, Oklahoma 4424 Dayton,Sacramento, Calif,
(Mother-In-Law) il Oct 1901 4
Rasalee O'Neal arkansas 4424 Dayton,Sacramento, Calif |X | __}

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We OTHER RELATIVES AND ALIEN alin IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES (List me first cousins, aunts, uncles,
brotheis- and §isters-in-law, and other persons with whom a close relationship existed or exists)
7 RELATIONSHIP AND NAME AGE OCCUPATION ADDRESS CITIZENSHIP {
Mr. & Mrse Ben Sykes Rebimedy, bpaGAapada ver nee Canadian
(Aunt & Uncle} * ANG REQUIRED anad
This matertai-chpi
Par. PESO LPC PECULaS UL HACLOGAL :
orscanel Records VERVEL, Sts LOUIS, IsSOUrL, ot
12, FOREIGN TRAVEL (Otp arofthan as a direct resu ESPUR Cd SEY. 'ity duties}
ae _ = COUNTRY VISITED PURPOSE OF TRAVEL }
Aug 47 Aug 47 Canada Visit Aunt & Uncle
13, EMPLOYMENT (Show every employment you have had and all periods of unemployment)
MONTH ANO YEAR
FROM ToD NAME AND ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER NAME OF IMMEDIATE REASON FOR LEAVING
_ H,. H. Princehouse Sr, & Jr
Dec 49 Aug 50 | Skykomish, Washington Princehouse Sold out
EKed Clarke i ?
Aug 50 Dec 50 | Skykomish, Washingtcon Ted Clarke *chool
Addison Miller Co
Jun 51 Jul 51 | Spokane, Washington A. Fredrickson Better Employment
Funderburk Gonat Go.
Jul 51 Aug 51 {| Skykomish, #ashington Funderburk Job Finished
" U. S. Forest Service *
Aug 51 Sep 51 | Skykomish, #ashingten John Sarginsen Return to School
King County Hospital
Jun 52 .| Sep 52 | Seattle, Washington Mrs. Frew Better Employment
Modern Home Builders =
Sep 52° | Cct 52 | Seattle, washington Ray Steverson Return to Scho
: "rp; =U, S. Post Cffice
Dec 52 | Dec 52 | Séattle, Washington Unknewn Xmas Cnly
rs a Wilmark Service " i a
Jan 53 Mar 53 | Seattle, Washington J. Hadley Entér US Army
Tali'ts Camera Supply
'Apr 36 Mar 57 | Seattle, Washington Ted Camera Better Employment

SOCIAL SECURITY NO.
DID ANY OF THE ABOVE EMPLOYMENTS REQUIRE A SECURITY CLEARANCE? DJ YES £KNO DO YOU HAVE

ANY FOREIGN PROPERTY OR BUSINESS CONNECTIONS, OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN EMPLOYED BY A FOREIGN

GOVERNMENT, FIRM, OR AGENCY? [] YES &KNO HAVE YOU EVER BEEN REFUSED BOND? [] YES 531~-30=-0336.
xh NO IF THE ANSWER TO ANY OF THE ABOVE 1S "YES," EXPLAIN IN ITEM 20 oo

"++ CREDIT-AND CHARACTER REFERENGES (Do not include relatives, former employers, or persons living outside the: '
. United States or its Territories. ' . .

r "NAME an YEARS STREET AND NUMBER ; cry '| ~Lezate oR
+ pp Lit I credit and 3S character)» 2 (KNOWN (Business address preferred ) TERRITORY
- | Fall*s Camera & Supply 10 [1421 = 3d Avenue Seattle "Washo"
@{ NMarshalits Sptq Goods' 15 | 1st & Madison Seattle | Wash.
: Zalots Jewelers... 8 | 3rd & Pine -| Seattle -. [Washer
a tverom: Bowe: «4 |-12 [20378 + 13th West Seattle | Fashe>
E LHarold Hudson 11 | 357.N 57th _ Seattle '[tashe
Hl Richard Cook lo | 1008 NE 16th Bellevue Hash.)
Fred Powell 10 | 225 Summit Eaest Seattle | Washe

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2 STATEMENT OFSrERSONAL HISTORY

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the certification at the end of this questionnaire before entering the required data." ,. ~Frint: 'or type all

< All sas ed rerimectons = Tered DA bie AN AT Pe

"~ .

: LIST ALL RESIDENCES FROM 1 JANUARY 1937
* MONTH AND YEAR . ; , ; : .

oy a a "STREET AND HUMBER erty STATE OR COUNTRY
Jun 37]: Nov_40 | Unknown _ Selah' Washingtén
Nov 40| Jul 46 [1116 Jefferson - Yakima ~. Washingten ,
| Mul 46] Jun'52 | Box 70 Skykomish . Washington ;
Jun 52} Sep 52] 1314 Minor 7 Seattle Washingyon .
Sép 5a} Har 53/4761 - 2ist NE. Seattle - Washington
Mat 53| Mar 56] U. S. Arm¢ .
Mar 56| Feb 57 | 4403 ~ 24th West Seattle? Washington
Feb 57| Apr 58] 13000 Aurora Seattle Washington
Apr 58| May 58/ 1503 - 18th Avenue $104 Seattle Washington
May 58| Apr 61 | 9215 - 12th NE Seattle Washington
Apr 61| Present 6814 = 30th NE Seattle __.- | . Washington
6 oT ' PAST AND/OR PRESENT MEMBERSHIP th ORGANIZATIONS j
_ NAME AND ADDRESS Coy : . TYPE OFFICE HELD MEMBERSHIP
3: . . an (Social, fraternal, profeasional, otc.) . FROM * To"
{_YNCA Yakima, Wash. . || Yakima Boys Club - Mar 45 | Mar 46
Boys Scout: of America + Boys Club - Mar 45 | Mar 46
Pershing Rifles-Univ of
- Washington ___| Drill Team =. Oct 52. | Mar 53
BPOE Elk #92 Seattle Fraternal None Apr 58 | =
| Footprinters Intl _.. | Fraternal 'None Nov 62 | Present}:
17, . .
yes: | no ERE s ae ae eeu R

x ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YoU EVER'BEEN A MEMBER OF THE:COMMURIST PARTY U. S. A..OR ANY COMMUNIST onGaNizaTions anewnenes
x ARE YOU NOW oR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A MEMBER OF A FASCIST ORGANIZATION? - Cor

,

ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE You EVER BEEN A MEMBER OF ANY ORGANIZATION, ASSOCIATION, MOVEMENT. GROUP OR COMBINATION OF PERSONS WHICH ADVOCATES THE '
OVERTHROW OF OUR CONSTITUTIONAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT, OR WHICH HAS ADOPTED THE POLICY OF ADVOCATING OR APPROVING THE. COMMISSION OF ACTS OF FORCE
OR VIOLENCE TO DENY OTHER PERSONS THEIR RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES, OR WHICH SEEKS TO ALTER THE FORM OF GOVERNMEHT OF
' . THE UNITED STATES BY UNCQNSTITUTIONAL MEANS?

"A¢ '¢ ARE YOU, NOW.OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN AFFILIATED oR ASSOCIATED WITH ANY ORGANIZATION OF THE TYPE DESCRIBEO ABOVE AS AN AGENT, OFFICIAL, OR EMPLOYEE?

ARE YOU NOW ASSOCIATING WITH, OR HAVE YOU ASSOCIATED witht ANY INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING RELATIVES, WHO YOU KNOW OR HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE, ARE GR
X HAVE BEEN MEMBERS OF ANY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE?

HAVE YOU EVER ENGAGED JN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES OF ANY ORGANIZATION OF THE TYPE DESCRIBEO ABOVE: CONTRIBUTION(S) TO, ATTENDANCE AT OR
PARTICIPATION IN ANY ORGANIZATIONAL, SOCIAL, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES OF SAID ORGAHIZATIONS OR OF ANY PROJECTS SPONSORED BY THEM: THE SALE, GIFT, OR DIS-
TRIBUTION OF ANY WRITTEN, PRINTED, OR OTHER MATTER, PREPARED, REPRODUCED. OR PUBLISHED, BY THEM OR ANY OF THEIR AGENTS OR INSTRUMERNTALITIES?

P.¢

IF "YES," DESCRIBETHE CIRCUMSTANCES. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS FOR A FULL DEYSILEVBYAGOMENT. TERSSOa ATECHWIDTIS LYGA GHEADG Le DUGRRIZATIONS, SPECIFY NATURE

AND EXTENT OF ASSOCIATION WITH EACH, INCLUDING OFFICE OR POSITION HELD, ALSO INCLUDE DATES, PLACES, AND CREDENTIALS ROW OR FORMERLY HELD. IF ASSOCIATIONS HAVE

SEEN WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ABOVE ORGANIZATIONS, THEN LIST THE INDIVIDUALS AHO THE ORGANIZATIONS WITH WHICH THEY Et ont OR a E AFFICIATED, i
This material copied from records of Nat :
HS Shas oN Personnel Records Centen, St. Louis, Missourd > " :

N/A to be used for reference only. Do not recopy
or disseminate in its original form outside
the Burean. oh

16. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DETAINEC, HELD, ARRESTED, {NDICTED OR SUMMONED INTO COURT AS A DEFENDANT IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING, OR CONVICTED, FINED, OR IMPRISONED Of
PLACED ON PROBATION, OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ORDERED YO DEPOSIT BAIL OR COLLATERAL FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY LAW, POLICE REGULATION OR ORDINANCE Coxcluding
minors traffic violations for which a fina or forfeiture of $25, or less was imposod)t INCLUDE At1, COURT MARTIALS WHILE IN MILITARY SER'CE. YES fexno
iF "yes," LIST THE DATE, THE NATURE OF THE OFFENSE OR VIOLATION, THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE COURT OR PLACE OF HEARING, AND THE PENALTY IMPOSEO OR OTHER ~

.

DISPOSITION OF EACH CASE. . !
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19..ARE THERE ANY INCIDENTS IN YOUR-LIFE-NOT MENTIONEO HEREIN WHICH MAY REFLECY UPON YOUR LOYALTY TO THE UNJLED STATES OR UPON YOUR SUITABILITY TO PERFORM
THE OUTIES WHICH YOU MAY BE CALLED UPON TO TA WHICH MIGHT REQUIRE FURTHER EXPLANATION? [[] yes OIF YES," GIVE DETAILS
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20. REMARKS - or
:Embloyment: . c, 2 . rt 7
"Mar '57 ~'Present ° Seattle Police Dept Capt Green' Present Employer

Seattle, Washington

oT "] HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE. ABOVE EWTRIES ARECOMPLETE AND CORRECT
7 TC, THE BEST OF MY KNOLW-KNOWLEDGE AND INDICATE THAT ANY AND ALL 7
CHANGES THAT HAVE CCCURED SINCE JANUARY 1959" - 3

CAUTION: SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIRED

This material copied from records of National
Personnel Records Centér, St. Louis, Missouri;
to be used for reference only. Do not recopy

or disseminate in its original form outeide o
-. , theBureau. res

—- — Fotahd

1 CE ERTIEY THAT THE ENTRIES MADE BY ME ABOVE ARE TRUE, COMPLETE, AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF AND ARE MADE IN
GOOD FAITH. [| UNDERSTAND THAT A KNOWING AND WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENT ON THIS FORM CAN BE PUNISHED BY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH
{Seo U. S. Coda, tities 18, soction 100%)

DATE . MAYURE OF PERSON COMPLETING FO!
193 Feb 66 Quake Wea: NL,

1( ite NAME a Mend OF E004 Cc ee Dri SH SIGNATURE OF WITNESS
a Tomm endoza araw rive SW, yA _ yy ;
-.- . Fy hee WL AE LEE Lf. Lape serge
21. " THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORITY REQUESTING INVESTIP ATION .

" BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTY ASSIGNMENT AND DEGREE OF CLASSIFIED MATTER (top secret, secret, fc.) TO WHICH APPLICANT YAiRL REQUIRE ACCESS

Presently Battalion' S=1 and Company Commander of HH Co, 2nd Bn, 104th Regiment (AIT),

"€TUP SECRET.= 6A.Sep-53) ok re Ge

aa RECORD OF PRIOR CLEARANCES + Se ea TEST 4
OATE GF CLEARANCE - : ~ TYPE OF CLEARARCE AGENCY THAT COMPLETED EKVESTIGATION a |
Sep 53. Hi i]: TOP SECRET. '| 6th US Army
ae «ot.

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_ AREN: AGPFARO
READ CAREFULLY REFERENCED SECTION tN AR 623-105 BEFORE ATTEMPTING FO FILL OUT ANY ITE

PART 1- PERSONAL DATA (Road Soction f¥, AR 623-105) 5. BRANCH 6. INIT RA APMT
3%. LAST NAHE = PIAST NAME ~ MIDDLE INITIAL 2. SERVICE NUMOER '3. GRADE 4 DATE OF RANK BASIC OZTAIL YES NO
COUNTRYMAN, Harold As 05 703 722 {1st It MPG

% UNIT, ORGANIZATION, STATION AND MAIOR COMMAND Headquarters and Headquarters Deta. chnent, 3 24th Military
Police Battalion (AD, MG), Fort LIewton, Washington, Sixth US Army

PART Il- REPORTING PERIOD AND DUTY DATA (Read Soctions IV and V, AR 623-105)

>. PERIOO COVERES . 9. REASON FOR RENOERING REPORT (Check) [10. REPORT BASED ON {Check} RATER tNDORSEA
FROU ' To AHNUAL ~~ Tpaiey GOUNTACT x
DAY = [MONTH [YEAR [DAY MONTH | YEAR CHANGE OF RATER FREQUENT OBSERVATION xv
30 Nov 63 26 Oct 64 PCS ttATED OFFicaR INFARQUENT OBSERVATION
DUTY DAYS AGDUTRA] OTHER Days . mi CHANGE OF DUTY FOR RATED OFFICER RECORDS AND REPORTS _ x ba
None. . x OTHER (Specify) OF Picer Trfid | OvNes Specify
to USAR Gontro2, Group

DuTY ASSIGNMENT FOR RATED PERIOO -

¥3. PRINCIPAL DUTY iz. DUTY : "43. AUTH
c ouTY 2162 _ aut4 _laentenant

Assistant 543 OCperations Officer

Reserve duty training.
%

Public Information Officer ~ Assistant Range Officer

14. WAJOR ADDITIONAL DUTIES ;

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7

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PART ilt- MANNER GF PERFORMANCE (Reed paragraph 2ic, AR 623-105)

Bh. RATER

ae Humber of unit assemblies sc!.edvled 41 number attended 39.

b. Army extension courses or other military schools completed during period: None,

c. Recommended assignrent for further training and development: Before being
assigned to another MP unit, whether Active or Reserve, Lt Countryman should

attend the MP Basic Officers Course, Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Lieutenant Countryman has the ability and capability of performing his assigned
duties in an excellent manner; but during this rating period he performed in only a
mediocre manner, He repeatedly failed to complete assigned tasks, In all prob
ability this is due to marital problems.

CAUTION: SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIRED

This material copied from records of National
Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri,
to be used for reference only. Do not recopy
or disseminate in its original form outside

the Bureau.

Te IHDORSEA f-]1 AM UNABLE TO EVALUATE THIS OFFICER FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:

Lieutenant Countryman has the ability and knowledge to be a fine Military Police

attend the necessary administration drills, Upon discussing the matter, he chose to
concentrate on his civilian positions of employment over his military obligations.

to carry out his assigned responsibilities.

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DAF. 67-5 REPLACES DA FORM 67-6, 1 FIED 2, WICH 14 US ARAY wer 'Prriatey Veen

ORSOt TTF ERE RGTIVE 40 SFI Gh areas

Officer, However, too frequently he has attempted to do so many outside jobs that he
has not properly carried out his duties with the unit and could not be rélied upon to ¢}.

This officer's conduct during off duty hours at ANACDUTRA greatly impaired his ability

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" HRATED GRFICERS NANE AND SERVICE NUMBER im Harold A, 05 703 @ .
a "___ PARTY + PERSONAL QUALITIES (Road paragraph 21d, AR 623-105) PART V- APPRAISAL OF QUALIFICATIONS
KEGERO 'DEGREE | INADEQUATE MARGINAL BELOW AVERAGE AVERAGE _AGOVE AVERAGE EXEMPLARY (Read parageaph 2h, AR 623-£05) |
WUMDER 0 -l 2 3 4 5 DUTIES RATER | IHDORSEA
RATER | INDORSER 2. COMMANO A TACTICAL UNIT 4
4. ADAPTABILITY (Adjuata to now or changing eltuatlonas & afressea; boora up undor F >]
5 2 . ' 5 COMO RON-TACTICAL UNIT
. + 2 _|& amBiTion (Seeks and wolcomss additional and more important cozponel bilities) © STAFF PERSONNEL { ) ()
. A c. APPEARANCE {Poasesres military boaring and iq neat, amart, and walt-groomed) unit (t) INTEL, 2 (i) 2 {(f }
. 3 ¢. COOPERATION (Worka in hannony with othera ae 2 team memvor) GEHERAL (G) | OPERATIONS () ( 3}
. ¢- DEPENDABILITY (Consiatently Piiahae desired actions with mint euperviaion) oR LOGISTICS ()
f. ENTHUSIASM (Afofivotes othore by hia coal) Joint (J) R&9 { } ( '
. g. EXPRESSION (Exproceoa himaolf cioarly and concigoly both orally and in writing) COKPT ( } (_
h. FORCE (Exocutes actions yigorouciy) vareR (se voclty) STAFF '
. i. INGENUITY (Finds solutions to problema rogardfeaa of obotactas) '
d. IntMATIVE (Takea y end appropriate action on his own) THOORSER (Specify) ~~ ~~
k INTELLIGENCE (Acquites knowledgo ond grasps concepts roadily)

4. JUDGEMENT (Thinks logically and makoe practical docisiona)

had SPECIALIST .
RaTER (Specify)

PL LOYALTY (Re'dors faltiful ond willing # fo super ond fii atea)

PP

It. MORAL COURAGE (Intollactyal honcaty, witlingnees fo etand up end bo caunted)

INDORSER (Spocify)

Suet Bi,

i in of,

0, SELF-OISCIPLINE (C with ptod standarda}

is

ip. SELF-IMPROVEMENT (Takos ection to improve himacli)

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WITH OTHER US FORCES

g

@ SOCIAGQILITY (Participates freoly and oasily in aoctal and comimuailty activitios)

OR AGENCIES

Ir. STAMINA (Porforme successfully undor protracted physical and menial aireas)

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: é& WITH FOREIGN FORCES ;
8 TACT (Says or doos what ts appropriate without giving unnocesaary offense) OR GOVERNMENTS .
. . t. UNDERSTANDING (Appreciation of another pareon's viewpoint) lh, INSTRUCTOR i 1
i 5. pout SCORE i, WITH RESERVE COMPONENTS | 3 2
PART ¥L- OVERALL DEMONSTRATED PERFORMANCE AND ESTIMATED POTENTIAL (Road paragraphs 2if and 21g, AR 623-105)
OVERALL DEMONSTRATED
. . . ~ PERF ESTIMATED POTENTIAL
RATING 2h CAE So, ofS PR ORS ANO LSE TEAM AE Auk wa ae (2)
. * . RATER VALUE } INDORSER| RATER | VALUE | INDOASER
&. OUTSTANOING Thismeverial eonicd fron sccords og wan iouale 96 - 100 } + Lo
5, EXCEPTIONAL fersonnel Records Conteqi, Sie Louis, Nissoudd, 90-95 {* 9
superior 0 be used Lor rererencaijply. Do not recopy 80 - 89 3
" . of disseminate in 1thiipaiial Porm outside 70 - 79 7 x
EL cman 60-69 x | 6
. 5 Raa sO
ROT 50 - 59 5
j 4o-49 | 2
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£ MARGINAL bp * 26 229 4 2 N
& INADEQUATE y ' * 10-19 |« I
. / SCORE 45 foe rd
PART VII - NUMERICAL YALUE —. PART, Yi - AUTHENTICATION (Road paragraph 211, AR 623-105)
(Read paragraph 21h, AR §23-10$) - NGNATHRE-OF RATER DATE :
{si to 6 ed bi d indorser, 4-~~~
SCORES ITYPEO NAME/ GRADE, BRANCH, SERVICE NUMBER, ORGANIZATION, AND DUTY ASSIGNMENT an
JOHN C, HOBERG, Captain, MPC, 05 701 683, H/H Detachment, 324th! ~ j,
+] Rarer | INDORSER aa : A 4 : %
Military Police Battalion, Executive Officer 3
Paar tv 4e6 | 50 :
18. SIGRAZUBRE OF INRORSER DATE go OF}
PART vi{I) b - 7 : t
Pant vi (2) 6,0] 7.0 ot: Leg. Ahi E: 4
P TYPED NAME, GRADE, BRANCH, SERVICE NUMBER, ORGANIZATION, AND DUTY ASSIGRMENT 7 fo og
roraL 55.6 | 52.0 "RICHARD E. COOK, Lt Col, MPC, 0 400 774, H/H Detachment, 324th # -|
composite score | 107.6 | Military Police Battalion, Commanding ue. |
{9,-REVIEWER {Read Soction.Vi, AR 623-103} MY REVIEW ft] INDICATES NO FURTHER ACTION {_] RESULTS 1N ACTION STATED OM CONTINUATION SHEET: : H }
SIGHATUAE OF BEWEWER TYPED NAME, GRADE, BRANGH, SFAVICE NUMBER, ORGANIZATION, AND | DATE . af
Ap : , WOgnH wie JOHNSON, Major, CR. 21 bee 6h oe
: eA OLLI) > Seattle Subséctér Cand. 4 Uoe i
pa, Y . Commanding : '1

INCLOSURES, (Incert tg it appropriate) +

21, DATE ERTERED OH DA FORM OG

15 Dec 64

22. PERSONNEL PFRICEREANITIALS >>

Gili

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, ywiy , |, * PART I. PERSONAL DATA (Road Saction IV, AR 623+ £05} 5B. BRANCH 6.1NIT RA APT
ACLAST WAUE> FIRST NAHE - NIDOLE IMITIAL 2 SERVICE NUMBER 3. GRADE 4 GATE OF RANK [BASIC DETAIL YES Ro
COUNTRYNAN, HAROLD A. 05 703 722 CPT 26Jan67 | MPC

7. URIT, ORGANIZATION, STATION AND NAJOR CORMAND Kighth United States Arny
Li2d Military Police Company, APO San Francisco 96259

PART 1]- REPORTING PERIOD AND DUTY DATA (Road Sections IY and ¥, AR 623-105)
c. - PERIOO COVERED 9. REASON FOR RENDERING REPORY (Chock) |10. REPORT SASED ON (Chock} RATER INGORSER
a5 hae R TO ANKUAL : DAILY COHTACT K
AY NIH E
o Hq YEAR MONTH YEAR CHANGE OF RATER FREQUENT OSSERVATION Xx
a ti 67 3 May 67 PCS RATED OFFICER }HFREQUERT OBSERVATION

our DAYS °

> THER DAYS CHANGE OF OUTY FOR RATED OFFICER RECORDS ANO REPORTS A

&0 B- we | OTHER (Spocify) OTHER (Specify)
0 - K {Para 1Ob, AR 623-105

OQUTY ASSIGNMENT FOR RATED PERIOD

11. PRINCIPAL OUTY 12. bury 9110 13. aur : CPT
Company Commander ~ Commanding Officer of a TOK Military Police Company, Has duties
and responsibilities of administration, training and logistics of personnel and equip-
ment assigned, Supports Provost Marshal Operations in two major subordinate command
areas: Pusan Base Command and Taegu Base Command, respectively, (See attached sheet)

4. WAJOR ADDITIONAL DUTIES

2.
PART ill - MANNER GF PERFORMANCE (Road paragroph 2ic, AR 623-105) ia

18. RATER

During the short period of time that I have observed Captain Countryman, he has
exhibited very few qualities that are desired of an officer. He is a personable in-
dividual who makes friends easily and willingly participates in official and semioff-
icial social functions. He has shown on many occasions that he accepts statements
from subordinates as complete fact and truth, t.ithout sufficient verification. This
resulted in deficiencies on the Anmal General inspection, whicn were outlined as
deficiencies previous to the AGI. Captain Countryman, upon assuming command of the
142d Military Police Conipany, was properly counseled by the revieving officer and the
rating officer. During the period of time covered by this report, it has been neces-
sary for further counseling by the rating, indorsing and reviewing officer, which has
produced no noticeable results. He has not been able to realize and accept the respon~
sibilities which are required for his position and grade. Unless there is a subsequent
decided improvement in Captain Count sia Bape Aah CHOP Btension of his
present tour of active duty. 4 nthe

gords of National.

taterial copied fremre 7
Pa eommel Reeords Center, St. apengneninll >
to be used for reference onlys Do no pe
or disseminate 4n its original fora

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R16 INDORSER

| outwardly aware of what must be done, acknowledges same but fails to follow through.
His behavior pattern while off duty in terms of the company with which he had associates}
until counseled, left much to be desired and was not conductive to establishing himself} . "4

fi At UNABLE TO EVALUATE THIS GFFICER FOR THE FOLLOMWNG REASON:
I concur with the remarks and rating given by the rating officer, Captain
Countryman has failed to produce and has not established that he can produce. He is

as an officer leader. Officer's performance and development should be closely moniter-
ed in terms of retention beyond this tour.

as

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. . ¢ APPEARANCE (P. aulitary bearing and to neat, omart, and well-groomed} unr {@) HITCL, L i U } (
: . d. COOPERATION (Works in harmony with others aa 2 taam member) GEXERAL{G) |} OPERATIONS ( ) { _}
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kK. INTELLIGENCE (Acquires knowledge and grasps concopia roadity)

f suocement (Thinks logically and makes practical decigiona)

o. «SPECIALIST

and

Mm. LOYALTY (Readors faithful and willing t fo auport bordinatea)

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RATER (Spocify}

in, MORAL COVRAGE (Infolfoctuel honesty, willingnoss to stand up and bo cowed}

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, 3 . 3 5. Brupilate without giving unnecessary offense) OR GOVERNMENTS 3
. 2 2 BELAY DG OHtCa? rorrvecerds of National &. INSTRUCTOR 2
5.0 5.0 |< Savraronel Records Center. St. 7 i. WITH RESERVE COMPONENTS 2

PART VASONE RAL: OE MOST RATED PERFORMANCE AND ESTIMATED POTENTIAL (Road purageapho 21f ond 21, AR 623-105)

erdissest- ovens ronence ESTIMATEO POTENTIAL
RATING al EXPECTED DISTRIBUTION OF 100 OFFICERS RATEO (1) (2)
rater | vALuE | amoorsen} rater | vaAtue | fxooRsER
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&. MARGINAL $t * 20 ~ 29 | 2
INADEQUATE ? * ig- 19 [« 1
SCORE 40 q RO L ie 4

PART VIl - NUMERICAL YALUE
(Read paragraph 214, AR 623-£05)
{Scores to ba entered by rater and indorser,
aad verified by a personnel officer}

PART VIJL- AUTHENTICATION (Reed psragraph 21!, AR 623-105}

PA
7. a OF RATER Gg CX
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TYPED NAME, GRA

. BRANCH, SERVICE NUMSER, ORGANIZATION, ANO OUTY ASSIGNMENT

SCORES
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COMPOSITE SCORE

98.0

VAKCK UJ. RIDER, LPC, TC, 060518, Heaaquarters, US
APO San Francisco 96259, Deputy Cozmander

BC.

19. Reviewer (Road Section VI, AR 623-105),

MY REVIEW (Al norcates HO FURTHER ACTION

(L] RESULTS IN ACTION STATED OX CONTINUATION SHEET

€ OF REVIGWER

DUTY ASSIGHMENT

v TYPED NAME, GRADE, SRANCH, SFRVICE HUMBER, CRGANIZATION, ANO
PAUL J. HALTN, COL, 1C,
USA PBC, APO 96259, Commanding

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COUNTRYMAN, HAROLD A. 05'703722 CPT 26Jan67 | MPC

% UNIT, ORGANIZATION, STATION AND MAJOR COMMAND Eighth United States Army
142 Military Police Company APO San Francisco 96259
PART [I - REPORTING PERIGD AND DUTY DATA Read Soctions 1¥ and ¥, AR 623-105)

a. PERIOD COVERED. 9. REASON FOR RENDERING REPORT (Check} | $0. REPORT BASEO ON {Check} RATER INDORSER
FROH : TO ARNUAL DAILY CONTACT x
DAY MONTH [YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR x CHARGE OF RATER - . FREQUENT OBSERVATION
2h, Nay &7 10 |Oct { 67 PCS RATED OFFICER INFREQUENT OBSERVATION
DUTY OAYS OTHER DAYS CHANGE OF DUTY FOR RATED OFFICER RECOROS AND REPORTS K x
OTHER (Spacity} OTHER (Specify)
110 30

DUTY ASSIGNMENT FOR RATED PERICO

tt. PRINCIPAL OUTY 2 Duty 9210 13, AUTH cpr

Mos GRADE
Company Commander, Commanding Officer of a TOm Military Police Company. Has duties
and responsibilities of administration, training and logistics of personnel and equip- '
ment assigned. Supports Provost Marshal Operations in two major subordinate command
areas; Pusan Base Command and Taegu Base Command, to cover a total area of approxima-—
tely 36,000 square miles.

14.. MASOR ADDITIONAL DUT

PART Ill - MANNER OF PERFORMANCE (Read pasagcaph 2fc, AR 623-105) 7

18. RATER

In the beginning, CPT Countryman experienced difficulty in adjusting to full-time
military life, however, he has shown a very definite improvement during this rated
period. It is felt that part of the problem initirlly was lack of confidence in himself
to perform his duties to the satisfaction of his suneriors which resulted in many cases
ain lack of action causing the results to be unsatisfactory. Now when shortcomings con-
cerning himself or his unit are brought to his attention he immediately takes correc~
tion action, He has improved his unit from an unsatisfactory unit on CME inspections
to a satisfactory status. CP? Countryman has demonstrated he works well with projects
connected with Special Services type work. He presents an outstanding appearance,
mixes well, and is very socially inclined.— feel he has improved so significantly dur-
ing this rated period he should be considered for retention on active duty upon comple- ;
{tion of his present commitment er ont: SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIRED

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tho Buroaite, (pf

t& (MDORSER
(C11 At UNASLE TO EVALUATE THIS OFFICER FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:

CPT Countryman has shown a definite improvement in performance of duty during the
past few months. He has begun to take the initiative whenever discrepancies are dis-
covered in his unit and install procedures which will prevent their recurrence, His
unit has improved significantly in overall proficiency to the point that it is consider} |
ed a satisfactory unit as compared to the unsatisfactory rating for the first few montlx
he was conmanding. CPT Countryman is a reserve officer who has never been on active
duty and he does not possess the experience necessary to function efficiency Ae. Sees ng
Captain in the U.S. Army. However, CPT Countryman has made great strides in edyMy to
and adiipting to Army life in the past few months, and he has shown an aWetent sontiet-

'the responsibilities and the functions of an Army officer, I feel that na, PORN. j
to improve and apply himself, as he has in the past few months, he should

Hott active duby after completion of his present commitment. os wp
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RATEO OFFICERS RAQE AND SERVICE NUNBER COUNTRYMA N. HAROLD A. 05703722

PART !¥ - PERSONAL QUALITIES (Read paragraph 2fd, 4R 623-105) PART V~- APPRAISAL OF QUALIFICATIONS

ne ye

Ea 4 SOCAL LE (Participates tres ty ae@gediyinende OMIM LO Ditioa) OR AGENCIES ;

—
LEGENO DEGREE j] IRAGDEQUATE MARGINAL BELOW AVERAGE AVERAGE ABOVE AVERAGE EXEMPLARY {Read peregraph 210, AR 623-105)
HUMBER Be] a -2 3 4 5 DUTIES RATER | INPORSER
RATER | INCORSER "
2. ADAPTABILITY (Adjusts fo now or changing situct! ee st. Desra up under > |e CORMAN A TACTICAL UNIT

5 . 5 . &. COMD NON-TACTICAL UNIT 2 3

h +f, Jo AMaItlon Geeks and welcomes additions! ond mora important responatbilttion) & STAFF PERSONKEL { ) { )
. 5 + 5 C APPEARANCE (Poaaosses military bearing and ia neat, omart, and wall-groomed} UNIT (U} INTEL. hL { Uy 4 ( U

5 . 5 jd cooperation (Works ta harmony with othors 28 0 team mombot) GENERA. (G) [opeRations| 3 ( Uy 2 ( Uy

Li . & to. cerenoagiity (Constatently sccomptiahes docired actions with minimum eupervieion) OR Losistics {3 om)
. 5 . 5 f. ENTHUSIASM (Motivates othera by hia zozl} somnt (7) Rap ( } { }

'a . hy g. EXPRESSION (Expresses himself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing) comer { )

t e P @ SPECIAL STAFF
i I

4 " 3 hs FORCE (E. — » RATER (Spocify} '

ht. & |e TY (Finds solutions to problema rogardioaa of obetactes) Provost Marshal ;
- - «Jy pee initiative (Tokes ne y and appropriate action on hie awn} TNDoRsER (Specity) TSH

'a . 5 ke INTELLIGENCE (Acquires knowledge and grasps concopis readily) Provost Marshal

- Rafe, Meh DESL AGA oe SPECIALIST

3 4 te SUOGE MENTE EEE g loa P ER CREBE paiaeeehieee ciate - RATER (Specify}

5 . S lm covacry (Retiders faithful and willing aupport to superiors and aubordinatos)

Al. ok Regi PGA COPRAGE iF Lintesipcts roLhendd ty pritiu essere, Siddduupisnd eam TWOORSER (Specify}" ~~ ~~
. A .& 2, SELF- DisciR LING, (Contestpelletens tynaccorGotee Timidactppedaesenaaye

by Uae a SeReite OvEnsntsZekas tiensta émesgyd Himed) ty noe TOUGH, a ak f. WITH OTHER US FORCES

3
. 5 im = Erste SPorforme eucecssiully undor protracted physical and mental atress) id. WITH FOREIGR FORCES ;
. 4. ss TACT (Says or does what ia appropriate with giving y olfansa) OR GOVERNMENTS
. . Pm t. UNDERSTANDING (Apptociation of ther p "s viewpoint) if. INSTRUCTOR
8. Qo [<p SCORE 7. WITH RESERVE COMPONENTS

PART ¥1- OYERALL DEMGNSTRATED PERFORMANCE AND ESTIMATED POTENTIAL (Read paragraphs 2ff and 214, AR 623-£05)

OVERALL DEMONSTRATED | csriuaTeo POTENTIAL
RATING EXPECTED DISTRISUTION OF 100 OFFICERS RATED (1) (2)
RATER | VAQUE jiNcORSER/ RATER | vaLuE_ | ipoRseR
a. OUTSTANDING t * 96 - 100 |* 10
b, EXCEPTIONAL $3 * 90-95 {* 9 9 9
c, SUPERIOR itt 87 | 80 - 89 88 s .
7 TT Go ;
ti 60 - 69 6
"eee HERRERA CPERORE GE eeH EAH aett?: 50 - $9 5
warvecine nese 40-89 '
- : : i133 30 - 39 3
6. MARGINAL * 20-29 |e 2 '
§- IHADEQUATE : § * fid9-19 js 1 i
SCORE "vai BS 9 3
PART Vii - NUMERICAL VALUE PART VELL- AUTHENTICATION (Read paragraph 214, AR 623-105) I
OATE :

Va
{Road paragraph 2th, AR 623-£05) T7. StGNAT. OF RATER
{Scorog to Sa entored by rater\and indorger,
and vorified Sy a porsonnetotticer} 4% Oct 67
SCORES TYPEO HAME, GRADE, BRANCH, SERVICE NUMSER, ORGANIZATION, AHD DUTY ASSIGNMENT

TROY L. SNOW, LTC, MPC, 01796075, HQS USA Pusan Base Command

eame wy "SS SF APO San Francisco 96259, Provost Marshal -

Part vi (Z) 87 fe 8g fa 18, SIGRATU INDORSER A y ) PATE 4
2 2

PART Vi (2) 9,0: 9,0 "LEV 'é ie '_ ai. Oct 67°.

TOTAL 10d. 6105 9 tS NAME, GRACE, BRANCH, SERVICE NUNGER, ORGANIZATION, AND DUTY ASSIGNMENT a

—— GEORGE A. WATSON, LTC, GMC, 02341608, HQS USA Pusan Base Commanc
couposire score | 21063 | APO Sen Francisco 96259, Deputy Gommander

19, REVIgwEeR (Road Soction VL, AR 623-105) my feview [Kj motcaTes xo FURTHER ACTION (_} RESULTS IR ACTION STATED OR CONTINUATION SHEET". 1; a

SIGHAT U] all p. \ "a TYPED NAME, GRADE, BRAXKCH, SFRVICE HUM@ER, ORGANIZATION, ANT GATE .

'PAUL J. HALIN, GOL, TC, 055597, HQS |
VL. USA PBC, APO 96259, Commanding 8 Nov a) Us

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1. LASY RAHE~ FIRST NAME* MIDDLE INITIAL 2. SERVICE NUMBER 3. GRADE Z DATE OF RANK |BASic [DETAIL |yves oO
COUNTRYMAN, HAROLD A, 05703722 CPT 26Jan67 | MPC

7. UNIT, ORGANIZATION, STATION AND MAJOR COMMANG Bighth United States Army
142 Military Police Company APO San Francisco 96259

PART tl - REPORTING PERSGD AND DUTY DATA (Road Soctions IV and V, AR 623-J05)

e. PERIOD COVERED : 8. REASON FOR RENDERING REPORT (Check) |10. REPORT BASEO ON (Chock) RATEA INDOASER
FacM . ro ANRUAL 4 DAILY CONTACT x
x KO
Gay = {MONTH YEAR {DAY NTH |YEAR XK | cuance or ratER FREQUENT OBSERVATION xX
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2h May 67 10 |Oct 67 PCS RATED OFFICER INFREQUENT OBSERVATION
3 i
DUTY DAYS THER DAYS CHANGE OF DUTY FOR RATED OFFICER RECORDS AND REPORTS x K
OTHER (Spocity) OTHER (Specify)
DUTY ASSIGNMENT FOR RATED PERIOD
11. PRINCIPAL DUTY 52 DUTY 43. AUTH
wos 2etO GRADE CPL

Company Commander, Commanding Officer of a TOH Military Police Company, Has duties
and responsibilities of administration, training and logistics of personnel and equip—
ment assigned. Supports Provost Marshal Operations in two major subordinate command
areas; Pusan Base Command and Taegu Base Command, to cover a total area of approxima
tely 36,000 square miles,

14. balor ADDITIONAL cosh

r

PART lif - MANNER OF PERFORMANCE (Rood paragraph 2ic, AR 623-105) f

iB. RATER

in the beginning, CPT Countryman experienced difficulty in adjusting to ful]~time
military life, however, he has shown a very definite improvement during this rated
period. It is felt that part of the problem initially was lack of confidence in himself
to perform his duties to the satisfaction of his superiors which resulted in many cases
in lack of action causing the results to be unsatisfactory. Now when shortcomings con-
cerning himself or his unit are brought to his attention he immediately takes correc-
tion action. He has improved his unit from an unsatisfactory unit on CHI inspections
to a satisfactory status. OPT Countryman has demonstrated he works well with projects
connected with Special Services type work, He presents an outstanding appearance,
mixes well, and is very socially inclined.I feel he has improved so significantly dur-
ing this rated period he should be considered for retention on active duty upon comple-

eS CAUTION ¢ SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIRED
sNationas .

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IMDORSER (C]1 AM UNAGLE TO EVALUATE THIS OFFICER FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:

CPT Countryman has shown a definite improvement in performance of duty during the
past few months. He has begun to take the initiative whenever discrepancies are dis~ _&§
covered in his unit and install procedures which will prevent their recurrence. His oo)
unit has improved significantly in overall proficiency to the point that it is consider}
ed a satisfactory unit as compared to the msatisfactory rating for the first few mont
he was commanding. CPT Countryman is a reserve officer who has never been on active ff. 3
duty and he does not possess the experience necessary to function efficiency BS Bnet
Captain in the U.S. Army. However, CPT Countryman has made great strides in adyus ser
and adipting to Army life in the past few months, and he has shown an ewan ene Fontan
the responsibilities and the functions of an Army officer. I feel that i yotained {

to improve and apply himself, as he has in the past few months, he should 62 *

on active duty after completion of his present comnitment. oo
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t. LAST NAWE- FIRST NAUE - MIDDLE jHITIAL 2. SERVICE NUMBER 3. GRARE 4& DATE OF RANK BASIC DETAIL YES RO
COUNTRYMAN, HAROLD A. 05. 703 722 Cer, 126 Jan 67 | MPC

7. UAT, ORGANIZATION, STATION AND HAJOR COMMAKD

Hg 728th MP Bn, APO San Francisco 96301, USARPAC-Korea

PART El - REPORTING PERIOD AND DUTY DATA (Read Sections IV and VY, AR 623-105)

%. PERIOD COVERED $. REASON FOR REND! EPORT (Chock) |l0. REPORT BASED ON (Chock) RATER INDORSER
FROM ; To ANNUAL CRATE SUL PE CO REACTS. AROMAT x
DAY ==JHONTH |YEAR = [DAY MONTH' |YEAR. | X CHANGEPE RATER 0 5 ae | FREQUENT OBSERVATION . . x
11 | oot | 67 1 28 | Feb] 68 PCs RATERS! SER oa Jat COBICA frapienaeeensEay Ona. plea
DUTY OAYS wee OTHER DAYS \ an SHANE OE ur FOR RATED seadias CEPR ODEN 8 REBCRTS: TF ascent ; x
OTHER eis) BCI OP Pex PH G! city) ™
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DUTY ASSIGNMENT-FOR RATED PERIOD

fl, PRINCIPAL DUTY 12. DUTY 13, AUTH .
WOS _- 2110 GRADE _ CPT

Adjutant: Directs activities of headquarters pertaining to personnel operations
and general administration, Advises commander and staff on personnel
and administrative matters, and exercises technical staff supervision
of such functions throughout commands (Cont'd)

$4. MAJOR ADDITIONAL DUTIES NONE

es,

PART itt- MANNER: OF PERFORMANCE (toad paragraph 2ic, AR 625-105}

'*mTER CPT Countryman has performed his duties in a superior manner during

this rating period. Through his untiring efforts, patience and determination, his
unit passed the annual Command Maintenance Management Inspéction with a very
high rating, He has worked unceasingly to improve the welfare of unit personnel
by improving living and messing facilities. His efforts have resulted in a vast
improvement in the morale of unit personnel. In his capacity as battalion S-l,
he has rendered valuable assistance to the battalidn commander and provost
marshal by his efficient supervision of administrative actions. He has served as
Chief of the Personnel Directorate Command inspection team. His work in this
capacity resulted in fayorable comments from members of the inspection party
,and of the inspected unit for his thoroughness. CPT Countryman accepts
responsibility readily and cheerfully assumes additional tasks, He has developed
rapidly in his knowledge of unit administration and in staff procedures at the
special staff level, He has gained the respect of his subordinates and contem-
poraries by a maturity of judgment seldom found in an officer of his grade and
experience. He demands high standards of performance from his subordinates -
aid himself, CPT Countryman works with little supervision and wae Sayrpected

16 INDORSER | AM UNADLE TO EVALUATE THIS OFFICER FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
During rated period Captain Countryman proved to be a compétent commander

and a good manager. As an additional duty he acted as Team Chief of the Personnel
Directorate Command Inspection Team and in this capacity he organized and super-
vised the team in a superior manner. Captain Countryman is responsive, willingly
accepts and acts on constructive criticism and is able to accomplish his assigned

Countryman is professionally qualified to serve in the next higher grade.

taske within established time limits and with minimum direct supervision. Captain. he ;

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[RATED OFFICERS NAME AND SERVICE NUMBER J COUNTRYMAN, HAKOLD ase
. ra . —
P PART HY - PERSONAL QUALITIES (Read paragraph 21d, AR 623-105) PART V - APPRAISAL OF QUALIFICATIONS
LEGEND DEGREE | INADEQUATE WARGINAL SELOW AVERAGE AVERAGE ABOVE AVERAGE EXEMPLARY (Read paragraph 2fe, AR 633-105)
NUMBER ad 2 2 3 4 5 DUTIES AATER | INCORSER
RATER INDORSER :
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* UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 10#1'7=73

Yigoy—. SAC, ST. LOUIS ( 164-63 ) {RUC)

SUBJECT: NORJAK Sty, Lo 4 us
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00: SEATTLE

Reference: Re Seattle Airtel to Anchorage 9-25-73
Nene PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC} RECORDS CHECK
pk ROI ) bea COUNTER YMAN. POR SBe cere Records Branch, NPRC, St. Louis, Mo., and ee c
reviewed on _ LO0=17=73 py __ SC

[_} Enclosed are copies of (Form FD-302) (investigative insert) (letterhead memorandum) reflecting
pertinent information.

¥m) Enclosed for information and reference, subject to restriction stamped thereon, are copies of self-
explanatory documents from NPRC files.

(_] Personnel, NPRC (Civilian) (Militery} Personnel Records Branch, Veterans Admini stration Record

Processing Center, SLMO, advised on + Ro record on subject or

could be located on basis of information furnished. In event ad-
ditional identifying or descriptive deta becomes available, another lead for review of the NPRC
{civilian or military) records should be submitted. Data needed includes: date and place of birth,
name utilized in employment or military service, branch and military service number, dates of service
or employment, department employing individual, specific organization to which assigned with date of
assignment, and Social Security number.

(_] File has not yet been located at NPRC. A special search is under way, and file will be reviewed
promptly when located.

[_] File was not located at (Civilian) {Military} Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, SLMO, and should be

located at

Lead: Office

record located your division. Handle review.

For reference and assistance in handling lead, copies of pertinent serials are enclosed.
Remarks: ARMED AND DANGEROUS .
SOSSEATILE( ENCS)

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6-56 PM NITEL MAY 28, 1974 SLH

TO DIRECTOR (164-2111)

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RE REPORT OF SA AT SEATTLE DATED on

YORJAK

MAY 3%, 1973.

A REVIEW OF REFERENCED REPORT NOTED To PROBABILITIES
THAT THE UNSUR LIVED IN THE PORTLAND OR SEATTLE AREAS OR
HAD FLOWY MORE THAN ONCE OVER THESE AREAS; HE waS NOT
AN EXPERIENCED SKYDIVER AND MOST LIKELY RECEIVED HIS
JUMP TRAIYING IY THE MILITARY; HE waS NOT AN EXPERIENCED
CRIMINAL; AND HE MAY HAVE PREVIOUSLY WORKED IN a
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OF UNSUB TO PERSONNEL AT SMOKE JUMPING CENTERS SUCH AS
LOCATED AT MISSOULA, MONTANA, IN THE VENT UNSUB HAD BEEN
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Viq AIRTEL AIR MAIL
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for the Eastern District of Wisconsin_at Milwaukee, -
advised his office is in receint of 2 relating

for the | jis presently at this.

however, was successful in
and served no prison sentence

regarding this matter.

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NORJAK and other Bureau matters at earliest time consistent
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. . FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN DATE INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
MILWAUKEE SAN FRANCISCO 40/23/75 10/4 - 21/75
TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE BY TYPES SY
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED {_] NONE ACQUIT-| case Has BEEN:
CONVIC, FUG, FINES SAVINGS i RECOVERIES TALS
° - PENDING OVER ONE YEAR (_Jres [CX)NO
NONE] PENOING PROSECUTION ,
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F'D-204 (Rev. 3-3-59) @ ; rs
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Federal Bureat of investigation

Copy to: 1 - USA, San Francisco
1 - USA, Milwaukee

Report of: SA | | Office: MILWAUKEE
Dee: October 23, 1975 ie
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Field Office File #: | Sureav File #:
Title:
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Synopsis: .
On 6/13/75, | lby Milwaukee County
authorities, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, | With

information subsequently developed that_he had filed the
jurisdiction of Wisconsin. On 8/20/75,[___]process obtained
before U.S. Magistrate, Milwaukee, with warrant issued same
date charging violation U.S. Code,

During course of fugitive investigation, L____] stopped by

Muskego, Wisconsin, Police Department on the night of
10/4/75 in|

police officers.
A search by Bureau porate and Muskego police officers of

the vehicle in which was driving_revealed briefcase y¢
which was determined Eo have contained Jin U.S. p7c
currency. Origin of money undetermined at Chis time and
maintained in possession of Muskego Police Department
including $50 obtained from [wal let.
by officers of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Police Department
on evening of 10/6/75 and thereafter interviewed by Bureau
Agents 10/7/75. During this interview]

pt which time he

obtained | He further furnished specific details
regarding }

in Muskego was | |
Details| jturnished tiliwauxee Agents by Bureau
sgquis in Palo Aito. California, with a subsequent comparison
of

| [im

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your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. DB Cooper-13889

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Muskego, Wisconsin, on evening of 10/4/75.
by Federal Grand J c
charging violation

[Wisconsin |
| Investigation continuing. ARMED AND DANGEROUS;
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES; ESCAPE RISK.

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DETAILS:

Investigation in this matter was predicated on
the following:

A complaint and warrant were issued out of Circuit
Court of Milwaukee, Milwaukee. Wisconsin, charging that on

a felony under Wisconsin statutes |

ene ppedal was scheduled in Nilwaukee County
oieculs Court in connection with this and

|failed to sé

appear forfeiting $17,500 cash bond. b7C
On | |} an authorized complaint was

filed before United States (U.S.) Magi IN {GC BRIDE

at Milwaukee by Special Agent (SA)

| charging!

magistrates warrant was issued the same date and is in
possession of the U.S. Marshal's Office, Milwaukee. Bond
was recommended in the amount of $50,000 cash, noting that
the subject had previously forfeited $17,500 bond for non-
appearance.

[—"Jwas belt 4, 1975, fugitive investigation determined
that was believed to be returning to the Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, area from San Francisco, California, and in this
reeard was believed to be attempting to contact|
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weeks.

Jttuskego, Wisconsin.

At approximately midnight, December 4, 1974,
a u-haul van bearing Ohio truck license plate | be
was observed in the vicinity of the aforementioned | } pr
residence. The vehicle was occupied by a lone white male.
Officers of the Muskego Police Department began questioning

the occupant of this vehicle believing him to be

however, this_individual furnished
identification j name and denied that
he was in factb |

While an effort was being made to determine the
identity of this individual, [~~] escaped on foot from

the officers and was not immediately apprehended. In making
his escape he abandoned the u-haul van and its contents.

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FD-302 IREV, 18-27-70).

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

10/14//5

Date of transcription

During the early morning hours of October 5, 1975,

investigation was conducted in the area of]
wusxeco, isconsin, in an erfort fo anprehend

from laiskeso police officers at this Location.

In connection with the investigation it was
observed that fled the area after abandoning the
vehicle in which he was driving, a U-daul van bearing Ohio
truck license Located in the front portion of the

van behind the passenger seat Was a brown attache case which
was locked.

In order that the contents of the briefcase
could be determined, the locks were forced at which time
eight brown envelopes were found containing US currency
of various denominations.

Pr
were Tuskeso

| The Drlercase was transported

to the Huskego Police Department by wh
the qere opened and the money counted by ot
and The total sum of the currency

was determined to be| in 20, 10, 5, and o
tions. The money was thereafter oo an
and inventoried under property Humber]

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Also located in the briefcase were the following
items:

4 s * } *

[Greensboro ,

North Carolina

Social Security Card

Interviewed on 10/5 {75 4 at iuskego ry Vilsconsin File #
La
N34
SA Ta ]
by bd ds Date dictated 10/10/75
This document conlains neither racommendslions ner conclusions of Ihe FBI. it is the property of the F8) ond is loaned to your agency:

it and its contents are not to be distributed ovlside your ogency.

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|

Selective Service Gard

worth American Assurance Society
of Virginia, Inc.

(University of Worth GaroLina)

Bagle Loan Office
2255 tiission Street
San Francisco in the name

Pawn City

ldated
October 1, 19/5
No name
Traffic ticket number |
issued] |
in name | jon a

1975 two door cnevpotet
California License

Trans Rent-A-Car card in name

Parking stub dated
October 2, 1975
San Jose thunicipal Airport

Parking stub

San Francisco Airport.
stamped 11:29 Pil
October 3, 1975

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United Airlines ticket stub

number | ,

United flight 136

12:35 Air, October 4, 1975

San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Field
Date of Issue October 4, 1975

Total paid $138.37

Payment made in cash, name portion
torn from ticket stub

Holiday Inn O'Hare - Kennedy
cash receipt dated October 4, 1975
reflecting |

pt the above establishment

Harold's Leilani Motel
Brookfield, Wisconsin

Receipt number

reflecting Jobtained
a room at this establishment on
October 4, 1975

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SO aaa

FD-302 (REV. 1 1-27-70}

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

10/16/7

in

Dale of transcription

5

On the afternoon of October 6, 1975, SA

[_| had occasion to be at the Muskego, Wisconsin, Police

Department_during the course of a fugitive investigation
involving |

While at the Muskego Police Department at approximately
mi

5:10 PM, a telephone call department from an
individual claiming to be the call was u¢
received by Muskego police and was bic

monitored on an extension by

The individual calling said words to the effect, |

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en told that bos huskego Police Department had possession of
a_sum of money stated,

ownership was determined. At this point ladvised that he
was going to contact his Lavyer and was seriously considering
surrendering. He indicated he would likely surrender the next
day at either the Milwaukee Police Department or at the

Muskego Police Department. At this point |
told ft would be to his advantage to surrender bhab
evening and offered to assist him in any way he could.
stated that he would think about it and the conversation was
terminated.

himself the matter of the money co pe after its

advised|__— that if he would surrender
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10/6/75 o__Muskego, Wisconsin File + __|

Intesviewed on

by SA| Vpme : Dete dicated 0/10/75.

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This document conteins neither recommendations noc conclusions of the FBI. It is ihe property of the FB! ond is loaned ta your agency;

il ond its contenls ore nol to be distributed outside your agency.
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On| | fugitive investigation
determined that | Jwas seen driving a burgundy 1966 b6
Cpe ptet shafico wagon bearing 1975 Wisconsin license bic
lat This vehicle was determined listed to
Germantown,
Wisconsin. Contact with —ldetermined that the
vehicle had been stolen from place of employment,
The Barrett Laking Gompany, New Berlin, Wisconsin,
during the previous weekend. Also taken was an undetermined
amount of money and credit cards.
An All Points Bulletin was subsequently put
out in regard to and the vehicle. During the late b6
evening of October 6, i975, the vehicle was observed b7C

by a ifilwaukee, Wisconsin, Police Department squad

zithl lkuibsecuentivI ; |
L _ | He was thereafter trans~
ported to the 7th District station, North 36th and Auer
Streets, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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FD-302 (REV. 13-27-70)

@ ' '

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Date of transcription 10/14/75
At 12:35 | 11975, | | was
interviewed _at| | iilweukee, vwiseconsin, Police
Department, | was advised at the outset
of the interview as to the identities of Special agents b6
ile was advised b7C
of his rights both orally and be a written 'iaiver which ;
he read, stated he understood, and siened. was
interviewed with regard to a number of criminal matters.

ile thereafter voluntarily furnished the following information:

| advised that on

| He advised he did

not know | He
stated that he had been by himself | bé
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He stated that during| |
near the San Francisco International Airport.

| |stated that in connection | lhe
used a 1975 Honte Garlo Chevrolet which he Nad rented in the 6
name from the Dollar Rent-A-Car Service near bIC
the Orange County, California, Airport. He stated he believed

that the automobile was rented during early August, 1975,
possibly the fourth or fifth day of the month.

advised that he traveled from San Francisco,
Galifornia, to Chicago, Illinois, by commercial air transportation
on October 4, 1975, and abanoned the above-mentioned rental
vehicle at the San Francisco Airport upon his departure. He b6
advised the vehicle presently has stolen license plates on it »b7c
rather than the plates assigned to the car at the time he
rented it,

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Interviewed on] de File # __ bic
SA ;
SA / pine 10/10/75
9 Dete diclated

by

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it and ils canlenls oce nol to be distribuled oulside your agency.

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L__ advised that after his arrival at Chicago, b6
Illinois, he traveled to iilwaukee, Visconsin, in a rented b7C
U-llaul van where he was subsequently stopped by officers of

the iuuskeso,. Uisconsin. Police Department, near the residence

| |e advised he was able to| |
| Police Department;
briefcase containing the proceeds
Lof the day. Vihen told that the briercase
contaLlned only| and ed as to the location
of the remainder of the money | advised that all of
| were in the briefcase
and that the police officers must have stolen the missing
amount.

The following description of | b6
was obtained through observation and interview: BIC

Name
Alias
Race White
Sex Male
Date of Birth
Place of Birth

Height , 6'Q"
Weight 150 pounds
Build Slim

Hair Brown

slightly frosted and curling
over ears

Eyes Blue

Scars and marks

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Jif/pimnc
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On October 8, 19/5,

the records of the iilvaukee,

Wisconsin, Police Department,

were checked by

Bureau of identification (su of I),
who provided the following

information:

Name

Bot I .fumber
FBI itumber
Address

Occupation

Race

Sex

Dete of Birth

Place of Birth

flei.ght

Vaight

Veight

Complexion

Hair

kyes

Social Security
Account Number

Parents .

Military Service

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White
Liagle

6 t yt

150 pounds
Slim
Medium
Brown

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Classification
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(Above as of
Record
Ar 9:35 PM on! 11975, at| b6
subject arrested after officers observed nim. bic
lhad been reported | )
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On October 8, 1975, the records of the iiiwaukee
County Sheriff's Office, Bureau of Identification, tilwaukee,
Wisconsin, were checked by b6&
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and reflected ne additional information subsequent to October 1,

1975.

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By commmication dated October 7, 1975, the
San Franci fei LSi £ ging i viation
regarding in
his statement:
At approximately 10:55 a.m., | ;
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the attention of others | Unknown subject was
hignly emotional and made loud verbal demands l
Inox j d such demands | _—_|
He repeated these demands
several times | | Unknown
subject then turned around |
nm amenacing manner. He tnen | |
Unknown subject then proceeded] b6
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| She complied with the demands.
Unknown subject then went to| [ bé
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| J unknown subject hurriedly exited| through the
rear door. Unknown subject then proceeded through a covered
parking lot across Cenbridee Street and down an—alley
while being pursued by
yelled at unknown subject in the alley at which time unknown
subject wheeled around Unknown
subject lost an old sailor Cype white hat with Che words
San Francisco in multi-colored letteting at this time.
Unknown subject then crossed Cambridge Street and was next
observed exiting a church parking lot in what was described
as a light brown, late model, medium size, two-door,
Ghrysler product car, possibly a Plymouth Duster, going east
on College Avenue. License plate numbers were not observed
but are believed to have been an out of state plate.

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were obtained. A crime scene search was conducted
and latent fingerprints of unknown value were obtained.
Unsub is described as follows:
Race: White
Sex: . . Male : .
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Height: | ~ §'31-6'1" b7¢c
Weight: ' 160-170 pounds
Hair: Sandy brown, medium
length.
Build: Thin tc medium; athletic
Complexion: Fair
Facial Hair: uo None -
Characteristics: ° : Very nervous; no accent; .
possibly wearing glasses,
Weapon:
Bag: : Bright blue, nylon type
. knapsack, with 2 straps.
Clothing: , White sailor type hat
with "San Francisco" in
multi-color lettering; .
light shirt; tan pants;
tennis shoes.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

10/17/75

Oate of transcription

SA | | and SA } Bs
contacted ERY ° 3 ef of Police, fiskego, Wisconsin, bIC

for the purpose of ohtainine a sum of money recovered from the
vehicle driven by |following an attempted
apprehension of this individual on October 4, 1975, at Miskego,
Wisconsin. ;

Acents| | and Chief KRAUS and "bE
went .co b7c
Wisconsin, Muskego Office, and as e
_ from the police department safety deposit Dox.

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The money was counted by SA|
and determined to be $6,331.00. With respect to this mone bIC
$6,281.00 had been recovered in an attache cas
had abandoned in a U-Haul van on the night of
The other amount ($50.00) was located in his wallet which had
been taken from him for identification purposes by the Muskego
police officers that evening,

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with the following located: DIE
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This document coniains neither recommendalions nar conclusions of the FBI, it is Ihe properly of Ihe FBI oad is loaned to your agency;
it ond its contents ore not lo be disiributed oulside your agency,

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ont | } nad previously
been LuriLshea the Milwaukee Office of the FBI.

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By communication dated October 9, 1975, the
San Francisco Division advised as follows:
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were presented before a Mederal Grand Jury in San
Francisco. On the grand jury returned_a
true bill indicting | lon charges of violation of

| Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA),

San Francisco, recommended bond at $50,000.

The following investigation was conducted at
Milwaukee, Wisconsin:

On October 17, 1975, Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal
ROBERT FLAIG, U.S. Marshal's Office for the Eastern
District of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, advised his office
is in receipt of | yelating to |

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located at] | which

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
FOI/PA
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Civil Action# 1:16-cv-01790

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FD-263 (Rev. 1-7-7)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN DATE INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
SEATTLE SEATTLE 11/24/75 8/14-11/19/75
TITLE QF CASE REPORT MADE BY : TYPED BY
Dan Cooper sa | deh_bé
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NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 CHARACTER UF CASE
FROM PORTLAND, OREGON, TO . .
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
11/24/71
REFERENCES:
Seattle report of SA| dated bE
5/23/75. b7¢
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ADMINISTRATIVE:

The purpose of this report is to.advise the
Bureau of pertinent facts concerning this major case other
than routine investigation of numerous suspects currently
being processed. '

There are currently 790 suspects, 763 of whom
have been eliminated. New suspects are being developed
and expeditious processing of these suspects continues.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED [X) NONE ACQUIT-| case nas BEEN:

CON VEC.

FUG, FINES SAVINGS RECOVERIES TALS

PENOING PROSECUTION

PENOING OVER ONE YEAR &K]ryes (TJNo

OVER SIX MON THS {_lves [X]No

APPROVED

SPECIAL AGENT
IN CHARGE DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW

COPIES MADE:

{ 3 5 Seattle (164-81)

8 - Bureau (164-2121)

1 - USA, Seattle

Dissemination Record of Attached Report Notetions
Agency
Request Recd.
Date Fwd. DB Cooper-14042 bé
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By _ 7

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SE 164-82

The following is a table that shows the total
number of suspects as well as the number of suspects that
have been processed and eliminated on certain dates during
the past year:

DATE TOTAL SUSPECTS PROCESSED AND ELIMINATED
11/8/74 730 652

12/10/74 736 702
1/9/75 THY , 709
2/7/75 749 715
3/6/75 755 720
4/9/75 759 724
5/7/75 763 726
6/9/75 767 733
7/3/75 770 738
8/21/75 774 "740
9/8/75 776 754
10/10/75 777 759
11/10/75 786 762

Total suspects developed during the past year: 56.

Total suspects processed and eliminated during the
past year: 60.

Leads concerning individual suspects are being set
out by separate communication. The results of these inves-
tigations are not set forth in this report since all results
to date have been negative. Positive results will be immediately
forwarded to the Bureau.

-Be_
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FD-204 (Rev. 8-3-59)

f UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ° ,
Federal Bureau of investigation
Copy to: 1 - USA, Seattle
Report of: SA Office: Seattle, Washington 6
Dote: 11/20775 b7C
Field Office File #: 164-81 Bureau File #: 164-2111
Title: UNKNOWN SUBJECT
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305,
FROM PORTLAND, OREGON, TO
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 11/24/71
Character: CRIHE ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
Synopsis Investigation to igentify unknown subject to date
has been negative. Attorney U.S. Department of b6
Justice, advised by letter, dated 8/11/75, that it was the dmc

position of the Department of Justice that the suspect in

this case, also known as Dan Cooper, may be prosecuted without
regard to the five year statute of limitations. Investigation
continuing. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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DETAILS:

Investigation to identify unknown subject to date,
negative.

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the PBI, itis the property of the FBI and is loaned to
your agzency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

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SE 164-81

On 11/13/75, contact was made with the Seattle
Post Intelligencer and it was determined that that papers
Secret Witness Program is still in effect and they are
continuing to offer a reward of $5,000 to information leading
to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator of this crime.

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FD-2¢¢ARev. 1-7-7 2)

- FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Po

REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN BATE INVESTIGATIVE PERIOS
SEATTLE SEATTLE 21/28/75 8/18-11/19/75

TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE 8Y : TYPED BY
Dan Cooper SA | deh_bé
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 CHARACTER Ur CASE BIC
FROM PORTLAND, OREGON, TO _ .
SEATTLE, WASHINGTOM, : CAA-HIJACKING; EXTORTION.
11/24/71

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REFERENCES:
Seattle report of SA dated b6
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ADMINISTRATIVE:

The purpose of this report is to,advise the
Bureau of pertinent facts concerning this major case other

than routine investigation of numerous Suspects currently
being processed. ,

There are currently 790 suspects, 763 of whom
have been eliminated. New suspects are being developed
and expeditious processing of these suspects continues.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED (kj NONE ACQUIT-} case HAS BEEN:
CONVIC. FUG, FINES SAVINGS RECOVERIES TALS
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR Kjyves [ jno
PENDING PROSECUTION
Z OVER SIX MON THS Cores {Y)No

SPECIAL AGENT

APPROVED IN CHARGE DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW

COPIES MADE:
8 - Bureau (164-2121)
1 - USA, Seattle

— CSF Seattle (184-81)
> fue
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Dissemination Record of Attached Report Notations

Agency

Request Recd,

Date Fwd.

How Fwd. DB Cooper-14050
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UNTIED STAT2ZS ATTOANLY
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INITIALS AND NUMBERS

'anites States Bepariment af Justice

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 9812

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CRT20451 UNITED STATES ATTORNEY wot
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WaSHINGTON .
Unrren States Courr House .
SEATTLE, WaSHINGTON 98104
August 24, 1976 oo
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Copy to:

Mr. John M. Reed
Special Agent in Charge .
Federal Bureau of Investigation
710 Federal Building
915 Second Avenue 8
Seattle, Washington 98174

Attn: |

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10
* JULY 1973 EDITION
1 GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 191-t1.0

, UNITED STATES GOV}
Memorandum

FBI (164-2111)

zNMENT

TO DIRECTOR, DATE: 12/20/76

FROM > SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) (P) ous ¢
xi om a

SUBJECT: NORJAK : ne

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On 12/14/76, Mr. Chief of Investiga-
tions, Air Transportation Security Division, Regional Office,
FAA, Seattle, Washington, telephonically adyised that earlier
that day he received a telephone call from
representing Alien Landsburg Productions,.nc., Los Angeles,

California, théir telephone number 213-273- = 7400+ "yequesting
cooperation of the FAA in doing a production 'on D. B. COOPER.

jexplained thef"are going to do a feature
of some type, entitied "Still Ag' Large" which would include
the saga of the D. B. COOPER pejacking of 11/24/71.

| | expiainea that they would like to inter-
view the FAA Air Traffic Controllers and do some "shooting"
in the FAA facilities at Seattle-Tacoma International Air-
port in connection with that story.

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Mr. | advised that he referred]
their Public Affairs Office at_the FAA Regional Office,
Seattle, and in addition, Mr. also referred the matter
to Mr.| | Director of Civil Aviation Security
Services, FAA, Washington, D. C.

Mr. advised that it is a standard procedure
of FAA that if any request is made to them along this line,
that, where it is a commercial matter and obviously for
profit, that they require that before any interviews are
conducted that the FAA be furnished with a complete list of
all questions and topics which would be asked.

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Mr. |} later advised that FAA has taken the b7c
stand that, since this matter is a pending investigation
with the FBI and particularly in view of the recently handed
down indictment at Portiand in the D. B. COOPER case, they

will not honor his request. gi

2 - Bureau (164-2111)
2 - Los Angeles (164-497)
- Seattle (164-81)

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This matter is being brought to the Bureau's b7c

attention with particular note that
is not yet satisfied and will probably try other

avenues to try to get some government cooperation in his
filming of this story.

Copies are being furnished to Los Angeles since
Allen Landsburg Productions are headquartered there.

Armed and Dangerous

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FEDERAL QUREAU OF INVESTIGATION |

REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN . OATE INVESTIG ATi VE PERIOD . ~
SEATTLE SEATTLE — 11/30/76 |. 5/17/76 - 10/18/76
TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE: BY ° TYPED BY
SA byt
UNSUB, aka CHARACTER OF CASE bé
Dan Cooper; . b7c
Northwest Airlines Flight 305 .
From Portiand, Oregon to . CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
Seattle, Washington
11/24/71
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Seattle report of SA Jdated 5/27/76;

Minneapolis airtel to Seattle dated 7/13/76; Minneapolis

nitel to Seattle dated 7/29/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau

dated 8/3/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau dated 8/31/76; and
Seattle letter to New York dated 10/18/76.

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ADMINISTRATIVE:

The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau
of pertinent facts concerning this major case other than the

routine investigation of numerous suspects currently béing
processed.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED BONONE dacquit-lease was aren:

CONVIC.| PRU Onirus. FINES SAVINGS recovertes | TALS

PENDING PROSECUTION

APPROVED

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PENDING OVER ONE YEAR [X]JvEs (Jno

OVER SIX MONTHS Clyves Kno

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1 - USA, Seattle

Dissemination Record of Attached Report Notations
Agency .
Request Recd.
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There are currently 848 suspects, 838 of whom

have been eliminated.

New suspects are being developed and
appropriate investigation is being instituted.

suspects are under consideration at this time.

The following is a table that shows the total number

of suspects, as well as the number of suspects that have

been processed and eliminated on certain dates during the

past year:

Total suspects developed during the past year 62.

Total suspects processed and eliminated during the

past year 68.

Date Total Suspects
11/10/75 786
12/5/75 791
1/6/76 803
2/5/76 810
3/8/76 811
4/13/76 814
5/7/76 815
6/8/76 824
7/9/76 827
8/6/76 834
9/10/76 840
10/6/76 843
11/4/76 848

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798
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810
817
819
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Leads concerning individual suspects are being
set out by separate communication. The results of these
investigations are not being set forth in this report
since all resuits to date have been negative. Positive resuits
will be immediately forwarded to the Bureau by appropriate
communication.

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Report of: Office: SEATTLE b7¢C

Date;

. unr STATES DEPARTMENT OF sw@ ce
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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Field Office File #: 164-81 Bureau File #: 164-2111

Title:

UNKNOWN SUBJECT;

NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305

FROM PORTLAND, OREGON TO

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON *
11/24/71

Character: CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

Synopsis:

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On 5/17/76,| Royal Globe bic

Insurance Company, New York, furnished information concerning

contacts by several persons who have requested reward

information. Liaison has been established with the Royal Globe

Insurance Company through the New York Division to obtain

any information concerning future inquires. |

Northwest Airlines (NWAL), inc., advised it was NWAL's
contention that the reward proposals which, were publicized
previously were no longer in effect. STAN PITKIN, U.S
Attorney, Seattle, has stated it is the policy of his office
to publicly claim the statute of limitations on this

crime has not run. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

-_P -
DETAILS:

On 5/17/76, contact was made telephonically by
the Seattle Division with the Royal Globe Insurance
Company, 150 William Street, New York City, New York, as
they are the insurance company that paid Northwest Orient 6
Airlines approximately $180,000 as a result of captioned bic
crime. | | for the
Royal*° Globe Insurance Company, advised she has received
some inquiries from private citizens regarding a reward in
this matter. jthought it. would be possible to

i

This document contains neither r dations nor conclusions of the FBI. let ia the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency: it and its contents
are hot to be distributed outside your agency, . .

U, S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1970 O- 408-840

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make this information available.to the FBI.

The Minneapolis Division advised by airtel dated

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For information of Seattle, |
| _ | Northwest
Airlines (NWAL), Iinc., was recontacted on 6/14/76 regarding
the proposals mentioned in referenced airtel. As a result,

again conferred with the President of NWAL and they
again reiterated that they are strongly opposed to the FBI
contacting their insurance company. - Additionally,
advised that he does not feel the insurance company's interests
are completely in line with those of NWAL. [reluctantly
advised that +rhe did not wish to reveal the names of the
insurance company officials handling this matter and again
stated that NWAL is concerned with the results that may occur
with any additonal publicity regarding the hijacking.

|stated that it was NWAL's contention that P®
the reward proposals which were publicized previously were bic
no longer in effect. [_ __]stated that the Northwest
employee who was most involved in the reward proposal has
retired and it was | lposition that the reward
had simply died out. President | | dia not rule out the
possibility that should some new information concerning a
subject or suspect in this case come up, he would consider
a reward payment.

Minneapolis has attempted to convince NWAL officials
of the importance and urgency of this program but NWAL officials
remain firm in their opposition te any further publicity.

Minneapolis Division advised by nitel dated 7/29/76
as follows:

| | NWAL, Minneapolis,
Minnesota, furnished intormation a ad offered a

reward of $25,000 for the_arrest and conviction of the _
hijacker in this matter. [____Jalso stated the reward would
remain valid through 12/31/76.

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Chief of the General Crime Section, Criminal Division, Depart-
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On 10/18/76, Seattle Division advised the New York
Division of the contact that had been made with .
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Insurance Company in New York. New York was advised to bic
establish liaison with the Royal Globe Insurance Company

in order to obtain any information concerning future reward
inquiries that may come to the attention of the Royal Globe
Insurance Company.

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| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

~
REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN DATE INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD ™ }
SEATTLE SEATTLE 11/30/76 5/17/76 - 10/18/76
TITLE OF CASE REPORT MACE 8Y TYPED BY
SA pit 6
UNSUB, aka CHARACTER OF CASE pic
Dan Cooper;
Northwest Airlines Flight 305
From Portland, Oregon to .CAA - HIJACKING; BEX'TORTION
Seattle, Washington
11/24/71
REFERENCE:
Seattle report of SA _ |dated 5/27/76; 6
Minneapolis airtel to Seattle dated 7/13/76; Minneapolis BIC
nitel to Seattle dated 7/29/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau
dated 8/3/76; Seattle airtel to Bureau dated 8/31/76; and
Seattle letter to New York dated 10/18/76.
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ADMINISTRATIVE:
- The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau
of pertinent facts concerning this major case other than the
routine investigation of numerous suspects currently being
processed. .
—_ ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED . [Z} NONE ACQUIT-loase Has BEEN:
CON vic. BIVERSION FUG, FINES SAVINGS RECOVERIES TALS pEnpING OVER ONE YEAR [IVES One
PENDING PROSECUTION
OVER StX MONTHS Cives EXNno
APPROVED yeaa DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE:
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a: ie . . fy INFERVIEW BORKSHERT ot
an ' "' ' CID Regulotion 19S5~? . .
i x Eh = PERSONAL CATA ON PERSON INTERVI .
> Bt. rand (fest, Fiest, Middfe} ; _ | 2. ROMSEQ NO. (Include Primary Offense Code)
' 967~76-0643 i b6 Army CID
| fat Information Report b7C
3, ALIASES/NICKNAMES 4. ORGANIZA TION/ ADDRESS : Tele: 104-823]s. wcac
. , Ce A, 5/68th Armor |
Kons '__| Sudliven Barrackn, APO NY 09086 B14
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it Caue SSG b6& ARMY CID
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In HT Jitow? |i; HAIR ITO, EYES|17. IOENTIFYING MARKS 16, SECURITY 19. MOS 20, DUTY ASSIGNMENT
CLEARANCE .
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21. ACTION TAKEN 22, INTERVIEWEE RELATIONSHIP TO CASE 123. OFFENSE CODES RELATING TO INDIVIOUAL ONLY
SUSPECT SUBJECT VICTIM WITNESS . -
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j SECTION B - OPTIONAL b6 ARMY CID
4, PERMANENT HOME ADORESS ; oe - las. te bic —~4
| _L Qtr |
26.675 of 27, OEROS/PCS 26. CITIZENSHIP (Req No.) | 29. MARITAL STATUS 30. PASSPORT NUMBER
19 Nov 78. Feb 79 us Married None
" [st EDUCATION LEVEL 32. KNOWN FRIENDS/ACQUAINTANCES. , : . J P33, VEHICLE DATA
HS Grad ' ne
34, OF FENSE(S] UNDER INVESTIGATION 33, DATE, PLACE, TIME INTERVIEW BEGAN.
Hijacking 0830//3 Nov 76//CID Office -
8. RIGHTS READ ANO EXPLAINED BY 37. COUNSEL REQ/PRESENT (Fuif Name) at, WRITTEN STATEMENT TAKEN
"T) yes me.4 NO
39. LINEUP USED +140, POLYGRAPH REQUESTED 44, PERSON FINGERPRINTED -
y _(] ves [X] No ' Clves {X] No Cires [X}no
12. CO NOTIFIED (Dote end Name) j 43. CRD CHECK [If Yes, give Dore} .. . -
N/A : - oy (-] ves . Etro a ®
. fod. Ny Pee view Comoucten py las. TIME AND OATE TERMINATED 46. DISPOSITION OF INTERVIEWEE
1 SA] 0915//3 Now 76 ; ___|Released to duty,
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CID Reguiotion @ PAGE '4 POF te bon PAGES
UE. TAILS .
On 3 Nov %, ssc | Co Ay 5/68th Armor, 'Sullivan Baria>S ARMY CID

APO RY o9086, was interviewed concerning any information be-nieht possess relative °/°
Ire the 24 Nor 7} Hijacking of Northvest Airlines Flight 305. elated that he was

otationsd at Ft Levla, WA 98433, at the time of the Hijacking and remained at that

until Nov 75.

: elated that on an unremembered date following the i jacling of Flight 305 he

hed a. donversabion with an acaunintanes named §5al _| 2/77th Arnor, Ft Lovie, §
2 cA 98°99, Turita the eouvs: of the ecoverer tien toted that he thought he kneoy
the MY Ls PAT tile for th hijeckiuc, After saling not to repoat any of ths
MyPoss viica ke vag about to give him piatod thet he Imew a US Apuy Master Sergean!s
£349 "aa also assigned te Fb Levis, WA, ab_the time vho waa a friend of and also

fo, parachutist and skydiving enthusiast. [ did not reveal the Mester Sergeant's .
foams to__——sd| however, he told him that the men had often spoken about the possibilit:
joe skytecking an aireraft and doing it in much the same manner that Flight 305 wes done. }
| ___—s|further stated that the Masters Sergeant had taken a sudden and unplanned leare

eo

Nyust before the hijacking and that he returned a few days after it. - ©
' related tbat | seoned very sure of bis information and had aged asked him {
; tell anyone ab e :
| could offer no further information concerning the mentioned Master Sergeant,
Bho ha felt that ts) remember both the man and the conversation. ;
: 4s uncertain as to current whereabouts but Telated that ba vas sti at ¢
Fi Tewda,s WA, in Nov 75 assigne © 2/T Ith Armor, ce a >
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CIRB-OPF-0 | : 8 Nov 76
SUBJECT: Request for Assistance -

Office of Legal Attache :
US Embassy ; -
Box 310 . :
APO 09080

1. Reference is made to your action 4164-23, dated 15 Oct 76, subject! 7

Hijacking. . 3
2. On-3 Nov 76, SSG | co A, §/68th Armor, 6 ARMY CID
APO- NY 09086, was interviewed by SAI | Mannheim Resident 27¢

Agency, USACIDC, APG 09166 concerning any information he might possess
relative to the 24 Nov 71 hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305.

- 3. The results of the Interview are contained fn the attached Agent
investigat {oa-Renary Also attached fs an interview worksheet pertain- _
ing to $56 , .

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41/15/76
AIRTEL
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TO: DIRNCTON, FBI (164~2111)
PROM: LOGAT, EOHN (164-23) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAL
(00: SEATTLE)

Enclosed for Seattie is a copy of a lctter datcod
11/8/76 fron BU. S. Army Criminal Investipation Command
with ite enclosures.
LUAD

Will attempt to locate and interview Staff
forceant | 2/77th Arnor, Ft, Lewis.

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SAC, INDIANAPOLIS DATE: 1/19/77

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

Re Legat, Bonn airtel to Bureau, dated 11/15/76.
Enclosed for Indianapolis one copy of referenced

letter and enclosed for Indianapolis is letter dated 11/8/76
from U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command.

The following investigation conducted by SA b6 ARMY CID

| at Fort Lewis, Washington: bIC

On 12/16/76, the records of the post locater and

. alpha roster for Fart Lewis, Washington, were checked under

BOI0+-190

the name b6 ARMY CID
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The only individual listed under that name was
Spec. 4| ) assigned to Company A,
2nd of the 39th, Fort Lewis, Washington.

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On 12/ 12/30/76, attempts were made to b7c
contact Spec. 4 | at his unit at Fort Lewis, Washington;
however, the building housing a Company A, 2nd of the 39th
was found to unoccupied.

On 1/5/77, Sergeant| | Ba i bé ARMY CID
Headquarters, 2nd of the 39th, advised that Spec. 4 bIC
| |, is assigned temporarily to Headquarters

Company, while his unit_is on special maneuvers at Coronado,
sn ee Sergeant advised, however, that Spec.

4 | is unavailable for interview at this time.
On 1/10/77, Spec. 4 b6 ARMY CI
was interviewed and related the following. inrormation: BIC

[_—jaavisea that he has been in the service bé ARMY CID

on two different occasions, one being in 1967 to 1969, with >7¢
the second tour running from September, 1973, to the present.
advised that he had never been assigned to the 2nd

.~2.~ Indianapolis (Encl's. 2)

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SE 164-81
of the 77th armor division and does not know anyone by the
name of | and bas only been at Fort Lewis b6 ARMY CID
Since March of 1976. gave his home address as bic
telephone number |
On 1/10/77, the records of SIDPERS, Fort Lewis,
ashington, listed Staff Sergeant | b6 ARMY CID
Aestaned to) Company C, 2nd of the 77th armor diviSion, b7¢
SSAN as having been assigned at Fort Lewis
during 1975.
LEADS:
INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION
At Fort Benjamin Harrison
Through Military Records Center, ascertain current
location of Staff Sergeant | | SSANb6 ARMY CID

interview

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11/15/76
AIRTEL !
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TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)

FROM: — LEGAT, BONN (164-23) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
(CO: SRATTLE)

Enclosed for Seattle is a copy of a letter dated
11/8/76 from U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Command
with its enclosures.

LEAD
SEATTLE :

HLL attempt to locate and interview Staff .
Sergeant 2/77th Armor, Ft. Lewis.
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SUBJECT: Request for Assistance

Office of Legal Attache
US Embassy

Box 310

APQ 09080

1. Reference {s made to your action #164-23, dated 15 oct 76, subject:

Hijacking.

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APO- NY 09086, was interviewed by SA|

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Agency, USACIODC, APG 09166 concerning any information he might possess ~
relative to the 24 Nov 71 hijacking of Northwest Airlines Flight 305.

3. "The résults of the interview are contatned in the attached Agent

Also attached is an interview worksheet pertain= |

Investigation Report.
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Qu 3 Nov %y ssa| | co A, 5/' Armor, 'Sulldven Bas>® ARM CID

APO RY 09086, tas interviewed concerning any information er relatses" co
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¥the 24 Nor 71 Hijecking of Northvest Airlines Flight 305, elated that he was |
stationed at Ft Lowio, WA 98433, at the tine of the Hijacking and remained at that = |
gtatsion until Nov 75. ; : '

' rolated that on an unrenemborsd date / eemeuemmeen O9;; of Flight 305 he |
fed a. donversation with an acaunintenns named S5G 2/77th Arnor, Ft Lovie

Poa gecg?. Burtrs Lis eouvss of th: akan ma tint he thought he knew |

, Ithe rag apeacdbile for Wie hijeckda:, After ablcing not& to repoat any of ths |

MyPeargiicga ke vas alewut te give hin stated that ho imow a US Aggy Mastor Sergoas

A het wea aluo assigned te Ft Levin, WA, ab tho tizo uho was a friend of and alsc
Fo, pervect skydiving enthusiast. id not reveal tho Master Sergoantts .

' [ however, he told hin that the man had often spoken about the possibili4

@ an aircraft and doing it in much the same manner that Flight 305 was dono!

Farther stated that the Master Sergeant had teken a sudden and unplanned leave
ust before the that] a that he returned a few days after it. - ©

rolated that aeemed very sure of his information and bed agein asked hin'
fell anyone abou

ould offer 'sen information concerning the mentioned Master Sergeant,
he felt that would remomber both the man and the conversation.
lis uncertain as to| Jeurrent whereabouts but telated that ha was still at
1 #Ft fewla, WA, in Nov 75 assigned to 0 2/Tith Armor. _ on

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34, OF FENSEIS] UNDER INVESTIGATION 33, DATE, PLACE, TIME INTERVIEW BEGAN
Hijacking 0830//3 Nov 76//CID Office -

"8+ RIGHTS READ AND EXPLAINED BY

37, COUNSEL REQ/PRESENT (Fuli Nome}

38. WRITTEN STATEMENT TAKEN

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f: a INTERVIEW counuctEn sy as, TIME AND OATE TERMINATED 40, DISPOSITION OF INTERVIEWEE fl

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AGENT'S INVESTIGATION*REPORT ROI NUMBER b6

097-76-0842 BIC
CID Regulation 195-1 °

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'DETAILS

At 0900 hrs, 13 December 1976, Mr.| | HQ, VIPS ARMY
Corps, G-1, (EEO), APO NY 09107, orally related that he bad information that mighP7¢
locate the "Sky Jacker" given the name COOPER. Mr.[_—i indicated that after reading
the newspaper accounts about the sky-jacking he remembered a man with whom he had _
worked while with the forestry service in Oregon, who would have been able to land in
the area feseribre in the newspaper, live off the land, and know where he was when he
landed. indicated the man had been in the military service and may have been a
parachutest.

Mr. ere stated that he had worked with a man named during the summ>® ARMY
of I thru 1953 at the Wind River Ranger Station, which is located in the GiffoP/©
Peinchot National Forest_i ashington State. During the three summers
that[___| worked wit pbserved that[ _]stayed at the Ranger
Station, did not have a car, and did not leave the area except to go into the_wood
When the winter months came and there was not need for[— Bt the Station,
packed up and went prospecting in the woods and would net be seen again until summer.
| while on forestry tower look-out duty, would indicate to his fellow workers that

@ was receiving messages from "The Beyond" from mknown persons. [_____vas placed in
a Washington State mental hospital by his sister in 1952 or 53, during the winter
months, because of the messages he was supposedly receiving, however, was later

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ur.[ | felt. that since[__] while on tower duty, kept track of aircraft that
flew over the region, and while on crew duty and during winter months traveled through-
pout the entire region, he would be able to skyjack a plane and know where he was when
he landed, and after landing be able to live off the land and find his way out of the

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late 30's, however] —- should have been in his late 50's.

released, b6 ARMY CID

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was of the opinion that due to[___}mental state, and with his retirement
approaching, may have skyjacked the aircraft in qyeshion. or perhaps know what happened
to the sky jacker or the money he took with him. did state, however that the
picture of the sky-jacker in the paper did not look like

FULELUTTLATTTT ATTA TALL LAA PST BNTRE/ TATTLE

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after all that time. b6 ARMY CID

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LIGAT, EONN (164-23) cnc)

NORTAL
CAA - HIJACKING

Enclosed for feattle is orisinal of U. 5. Arny
Crininal Investigation Command (CID) agent's investifa~
tive report dated 12/15/76, prepared by

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In view of the fact that Ponn does not know if
investisation has previously been conducted concernint
no leads are keing set out.

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DATE:

REPLY TO

ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

TO:

records indicated ERWIN FITZE resided at $418 N.E.

@.

11/11/77

SA

NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

mUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

memorandum

RE:

Re Seattle memo: of SA |

|dated 10/6/77.

On 10/26/77, a check of 9418 N.E. 81st Street,
Vancouver, Washington, revealed there was a residence there.
It is noted there is no 9418 8ist Street in the Vancouver,
Washington, area.

On 11/4/77, a check with the Clark County Public
Utility District, Vancouver, Washington, revealed that their

Vancouver, Washington.

reported a burglary.

81st Street,

On 11/8/77, a check with the Clark County Sheriff's
Office, Vancouver, Washington, revealed an ERWIN (NMN) FIT2ZE,
7408 N.E. 126th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington, DOB: 10/5/18,

On 11/8/77, records of the Vancouver Police 'Depart-
ment, Vancouver, Washington, revealed no record concerning
FITZE.

Inasmuch as there is no address as 9418 8lst Street,
Vancouver, Washington, and the only record concerning an
-individual at an address approximating that of 9418 81st Street,
reveals this individual to be 59 years of age and not having

it is recommended this individual no

the name

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longer be considered a suspect in this matter

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

JTG:arm

(3)

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payrall Savings Plan

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NOV 11 1977

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
(REV. 7-78)

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@ JNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: SA |

SUBJECT: NORJAK

00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

RE:

Re Seattle memo of SA| dated 10/6/77.

On 10/26/77, a check of 9418 N.E. 8lst Street,
Vancouver, Washington, revealed there was a residence there.
It is noted there is no 9418 81st Street in the Vancouver,
Washington, area.

On 11/4/77, a check with the Clark County Public
Utility District, Vancouver, Washington, revealed that their
records indicated ERWIN PITZE resided at 9418 N.E. 81st Street,
Vancouver, Washington.

On 11/8/77, a check with the Clark County Sheriff's
Office, Vancouver, Washington, revealed an ERWIN (NMN) FIT2ZE,
7408 N.E. 126th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington, DOB: 10/5/18,
reported a burglary.

On 11/8/77, records of the Vancouver Police Depart-
ment, Vancouver, Washington, revealed no record concerning
FITZE.

Tnasmuch as there is no ad@ress as 9418 81st Street,
Vancouver, Washington, and the only record concerning an —
individual at an address approximating that of 9418 81st Street,
reveals this individual to be 59 years of age and not having
the name | Jit is recommended this individual no
longer be considered a suspect in this matter.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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NOV 11 1977

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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
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soe FEDER Al BUREAU OF INVESTI@ATION

Washington, D. C. 20537

REPORT

of the

IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO, 164-81 (P) November 11, 1977
FBI FILE NO. -2
LATENT CASE NO. a

TO:SAC, Seattle

RE: NORTAK

REFERENCE: Letter 10-20-77
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: ga attle
SPECIMENS:

The unidentified latent prints previously
reported in the captioned matter
fingerprints and palm prints of

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Assistant Direproddentiticatiy DiGsps
SERIALIZED...Z-4ve-FILED....

THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY NOV 1 4 1977
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10/26/76 BIC F

Dale of Ironscriplion

| telephonically contacted writer
at the Lafayette Resident Agency and advised that after
being interviewed by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) il
on October 19, 1976, he had been trying to defintely account

nce during Thanksgiving of 1971 and after b6
he was_positive that during Thanksgiving b7c |
of 19/1 while driving. for he was working with

in 1971 he and had.taken a truck to California and
he remembers specifically that while in California he con-
tacted] and

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another driver by the name of and that the both of
them drove = cross-country rums and at that time

where they stayed the day before Thanksgiving as well as
Thanksgiving Day and ate Thanksgiving dinner with her and
left the day after Thanksgiving, driving back to Louisiana.

advised that he also believes that
[dis living in Milford, Iowa, rather than Sheldon,
Iowa, as he had advised Agent in previous interview and

that should she be contacted he felt certain she could b6
verify this infemation and that he knows for a fact either b7¢

| Jox Durall Trucking Company in Beaumont, Texas,
could also verify this information.

]8¢. 8/- 7720,

servtewed on__20/20/76 » Lafayette, Louisiana —_rme+_NO 164-136 {17
Ye ! be
by SA :ebc Date dictated 10/20/76 ! b7c

,
This document contains aelthar racommondations nor conclusions of ihe FBI, It is the property of ihe FBE and Is foaned to your agency: |
{t and Its conlonts ore nol lo ba disiributed oulside your agoncy.

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PUSUZ (KEV UI -g es /O) rr aie Tn

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Ova BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION @ ox
Date of Iranscription 10/26/76
| was interviewed at the b6
Lafayette Resident Agency and after being advised of BIC

the identity of interviewing Agents and the reason for
the interviewL______]was presented a Waiver of Rights
Form which he read and signed and furnished the following
information:

LT __ advised that in[___]he enlisted in the b6
U. S. Army and was sent to Medical School at Fort Sam BIC
Houston, Texas, and subsequently went overseas to Korea
and served as Ambulance Driver and Aideman with the
Seventh Division of the U. S. Army. [____] advised
he returned to the Continental United States in
and was placed in the Eighth Division of the U. S.
Army and served in the Quarter Master Branch and was
then transferred to the Ninth D my where he
served in the Ordnance Branch. en that
in he received an Honorable Discharge from the
Military and he returned to his home in Grand Forks,
North Dakota, and got a job driving an Over The Road
Diesel Truck.

l stated that in | 3 —_
from Sheldon, Towa, and that he was
land then he
currently Li i
Sheldon, lows. —and could be contacted through]
continued that inL___Jhe returned to b6
Military Service as an E-2 and went through basic training bic

at Fort Ord, California, and subsequently was shipped to
Fort Hood, Texas, where he was_assigned in the Ordnance
Branch at Fort Hood, Texas. pT stateq that he staved
in the Army until

and that at this time he w

given a Dishonorable Discharge from the Army and was bd]

| stated that
he| bnd since

erviowad on 10/19/76 ,,. , Lafayette, Louisiana 4 NO 164-136 - {18
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Tis dacument contains neither recommendulions nor conclusions of the FBI Ii is Ihe property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;
it ond ws contenls are nol to be disitibuted outside your agency,

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that time he has| | stated
that at no time while he was in the Military did he ever
participate in any parachute training and that he has never
jumped from a parachute in his life and would not even know
how to put on a parachute.

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continued that upon his|
he went to work for Lake C lL ing and
Towing and worked and

kept this job until the early part of Loz) and at this
time he went to work for ranks Flower
Express _Gompany—and worked' |

advised Ehat he kept this job

until | and then he went
to work: for Williams Drilling Company in Baton Rouge and
worked fo roximately four months for them[ }

advised that his loy~
ment with | jcould be confirmed at thet]
Franks Express Office in Beaumont, Texas, and that his

employment with Williams Drilling Company in Baton Rouge
could be confirmed with their office in Baton Rouge.

| continued that after he left Williams
Drilling Company he went to work with Chaffin Workover
in New Lberia, Louisiana, for about four months and worked

as | Jand subsequently quit this job and went to
work with i isi 'ee or four
months as stated

that in approximately | jhe went to work with Garr Truck
Lines and worked for only one month as |and

then quit this job to go to work for H. T. I. ag |
and worked with_H. T. I. in Lafayette for
'approximately three months. stated that he then
left H. T. I. and went to work with DSE, an' oil company
out of Omaha, Nebraska, whose headquarters are now in
Little Rock, Arkansas, and he stayed on this job for
approximately eleven months and then went to work_with
Dove Well Service for eight months in Lafayette.
advised that after this he went to work for Brazzel We
Service in New Iberia, Louisiana, and also worked at this

jo t_eight months until he got a job with Homco
in and continues to maintain this position

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as a with Homco until the present b6
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Stepmother
Brothers ;
Half-brother
Sister
Sister
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Sister
| advised that he had not seen] | i
since 1963 when she resided in Las Vegas, ;
Nevada, and that he visited her on one occasion in 1963, ;
however, he understands that she currently resides in '
California, exact city unknown, and he has had no contact
with her since 1963, i?
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could account for his presence during Thanksgiving of 1971
in that he was worki at this time and
that records and Log books for that time would

account for his presence.

The following description was obtained through
observation and interview:

NAME
' Race White
Sex Male
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Date of Birth b7¢

Place of Birth'

Address
Latayette, Lotiisiana
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Height 5'11"
Weight 215 pounds
Hair Dark brown
Eyes Blue
Scars

Social Security
Account Number

Arrest

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SAC, ST. LODIS (164-63) 11/15/77

SAC, XYNDIANAPOLIS (164-62) (RUC)

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YORJAK (A)
Bufile 164-2111

00: SE

- 'Re IP letter to SE, 9/9/77, and SL letter to IP,
10/25/77.

On 11/As77 |

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| [ U.S. army Finance and Accountinn
Ageney, Fort Benjamin Harrison, contacted
concerning th Fatus of SSAN

concerning the leave status of|
Decenber, 1971.

Further, [______siadvised that even thouch|
is presently on active duty, his leave records would be
naintained on the unit morning report records of the U.S.
Army Reeruiting Station, EVERETT WASHINGTOW, Zip Code
98201.

LEAD
ST. LOUIS
At National Personnel Records Center

Attempt to | nn ee the norning report
records for _ unit for the time period
October through December, 1971.

ARMED AND DANGUROUS.

2.—~ St. Louis

jJadvised That all sources available
at Fort Harrison have been expe h negative results
during October through

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JULY 1973 EDITION
"es GSA FPMR (41 CFR} 101.11.6 ®@ . ©
; UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

45"

* Memorandum

TO +: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) pate: 11/17/77
FROM : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P) GS

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE

Reference Los Angeles airtel to Seattle, 8/23/77.

Referenced airtel set forth that one CARROLL
COOPER, 4738 Northdale Drive, Fremont, California, was
named as a possible suspect in an anonymous letter sent
to the Los Angeles FBI Office in August, 1977.

On 9/12/77, records, DMV, revealed California
license Y0200077 was issued CARROLL CREIGHTON COOPER,
4738 Northdale Drive, Fremont, California. He was
described as: ;

Race White
Sex Male
DOB 8/16/13
Height 6'
Weight 200 ibs.
Hair Gray
Eyes Green

Description was furnished for his driver's
license in 1971 and 1975.

On 9/19/77, review of records, Fremont Police
Department, Fremont, California, failed to reveal any
information concerning CARROLL COOPER.

On 9/29/77, inquiry Bureau of Criminal
Identification and Investigation (CII) failed to reveal
any information concerning COOPER. On the same date,

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inquiry Alameda County Centralized Identification Bureau
(CIB}, which covers Fremont, California, failed to reveal
any information concerning subject.

On 10/13/77, |
Fremont, California, advised that she has known
CARROLL COOPER' for appro en he

thdale if He has[__|
and was employed at Hunters Point Naval

Shipyard, San Francisco, unti y three years
ago when he retired. Both hel lare law abiding
citizens who have not displayed a sudden increase in
wealth. indicated that she had no information
indicating that COOPER was ever an airpiane pilot or
parachutist, but knew that he had been in the Army when

he was younger.

On 10/25/77, CARROLL COOPER was interviewed at
his residence, 4738 Northdale Drive, Fremont, and advised
that he was in the Army Engineers during the Second World
War and has no flight training or parachute training. He
was employed at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, San
d in 1973.

California

and | } He stated that
he has never visited Washington or Oregon during the
Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays and when he has
traveled for the holidays he has gone to Sacramento,
California.

The following description was obtained through
observation and interview:

Name CARROLL CREIGHTON COOPER
Race White
Sex _ Male
DOB 8/16/13
POB Colfax, Washington
Height 6'
Weight 212 lbs.
Hair Gray
Eyes Green
SSAN 530-09-4285
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Upon comparing photo and physical description
of CARROLL COOPER with that of "DB COOPER" it was determined
that they were not similar.

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REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN DATE INVESTIGATIVE PERLOD
SEATTLE SEATTLE 11/28/77 | 4/26/77 - 11/21/77
TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE BY TYPED BY
NORJAK sé
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CHARACTER OF CASE BIC

CAA -— HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION (A)

REFERENCES: gurl Ge

Seattle report of SA| | dated 5/31/71.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau of the
pertinent investigation that has occurred since referenced report.
Inasmuch as the results of all investigation to date are negative,
no copies are being designated to other divisions or to the U. 8.
Attorneys Offices at Seattle and Portland.

A code name for this case has been given by the Bureau
as NORJAK and will be used in ail communications.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED Xj NONE
Son vic JEREXRIAL acQuir. CASE HAS BEEN:
+] DIVERSIGONIFUS. FINES SAVINGS RECOYERIES eR
PENDING OVER ONE YEAR ves [Jno
PENDING PROSECUTION
OVER SIX MONTHS (Jives Iso
APPROVED rN ctanee DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW
COPIES MADE:

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(3>- Seattle (164-81)

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Dissemination Record of Attached Report Notations

Agency

Request Recd.

Date Fwd.
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SE 164-81

There are currently 916 suspects, 905 of whom have
been eliminated. New suspects are being developed and appro-
priate investigation is being instituted. No promising sus-
pects are under consideration at this time.

Some of the investigation reported herein has not
been completed. All logical leads in investigation will be
expeditiously conducted and subsequently reported; however,
leads are not being set out in this report, but rather are
being set out by separate communication.

Information concerning individual suspects is not
being included in this report because all investigation has
been negative and because it is too voluminous. Positive
information will be immediately forwarded to the Bureau by
appropriate communication.

B*¥
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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Date: 11/28/77
Field Office File #: 164-81 'Bureau File #: 164-2131
Title: NORJAK
Character: CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION
Synopsis: ' All investigation to identify unsub has been negative.

Investigation continuing at Seattle and other divisions.
ARMED & DANGEROUS.

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DETAILS:
All investigation to identify unsub to date has been

negative,

Leads were set out in Seattle airtei to the Bureau,
dated 4/26/77, to 13 divisions to investigate 21 possible
suspects developed as a result of a manual search of missing
persons who possibly fit unsub's profile. Investigation is
continuing concerning these suspects.

, On 11/21/77, a file review was conducted consisting
of information contained in the Seattle NORJAK file since the
last report.

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This decument contains urilher recommendations no Jussans of the FBI, Iti rY FB di i rf
ehdy r conc al tite tis the property of the T und is loaned to your a ency, it unl its ¢ py
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FEDERAL Preay OF INVESTIGATION
REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN DATE INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
SEATTLE SEATTLE 11/28/77 4/26/77 - 11/21/77
TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE BY TYPED BY
NORJAK
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CHARACTER OF CASE b7C
CAA —- HIGHJACKING; EXTORTION (A)
REFERENCES : eetr OF
Seattle report of SA dated 5/31/71. —_
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ADMINISTRATIVE:

The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau of the
pertinent investigation that has occurred since referenced report.
Inasmuch as the results of .all investigation to date are negative,
no copies are being designated to other divisions or to the U. 8S.
Attorneys Offices at Seattle and Portland.

A code name for this case has been given by the Bureau
as NORJAK and will be used in ail communications.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED

2%) NONE |

convic,| SiveRsion|Fus. FINES

SAVINGS

TALS

RECOVERIES

ACQUIT-hease HAS BEEN:

PENDING OVER ONE YEAR foves [_]No
PENDING PROSECUTION
OVER SIX MONTHS

OOves {X)Nno

APPROVED

SPECIAL AGENT

IN CHARGE

DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW

COPIES MADE;

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CD- Seattle (164-81)

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Notations

Agency

Request Recd.

Date Fwd.

How Fwd,

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SUBJECT:

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SA | |

NOR JACK
00: SEATTLE

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

REr
Re Seattle memo of SA| | 10/12/77.
On 10/4/77, records of the Clark County Sheriff's Office,
| was born
L 5'1LL", weighed 230 lbs.,
and resided at:| Wash. These records

indicated he reported|

» lecate the|

although the sign for it was still there.

On 11/29/77, cpntact was attempted with! J
(PROTECT IDENTITY), Wah. with negartise

results as he was not avaliable,

: LEAD
SEATTLE AT | | WASHINGTON
Wi1L continue attempts_to contact | | and

determine his knowledge of

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Company, 502 John Street, Farson City, Nevada, advised that] } »7s
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fg supposedly was
of Western_Nevada Community College, Carson City,
Nevada. This person went to Fairbanks,
Alaska, where he had Rt a college.
In_conversations with| [this person told him b6
that he was bic
and_had_served in Viet Naw and had done considerate |
He Further
indicated that he was quite familiar with Oregon and Washington,
where he had done a lot of outdoors activities. — :
| stated that on one occasion| } + »bé6
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to the fact that he knew of and perhaps was part of the D. B. b7C
COOPER caper on 11/25/71, when the Northwest Orient flight was
skyjacked enroute from Seattle to Reno, Nevada.

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Sex . OS Male American
Age 36
Height 5'g"
Weight 150-160 pounds
Build Medium
Hair Light brown, full
He described| ___|as follows: Pe
Race White
Sex Female American

Date of Birth

'Height 5' 7%"

Weight 120 pounds
Hair Dishwater blonde :

Characteristics ..

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LEADS:

ANCHORAGE DIVISION:

At. Anchorage, Alaska:

Through State Government ascertain it[ sda b6
employed and obtain further descriptive data. bic

Attempt to locate and interview|

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mas | SL*IT (Rev. 4-47-70) " ;
OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 r 1019-106 @
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OSA GEN, EG. HO. 27 . a

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum -

TO :SAC, SEATTLE (164-82) DATE: 11/29/77

FROM =: SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-63 ) (RUC)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
Bufile 164~2111
00: SE

Re ']

Reference: Indianapolis letter to St. Louis, 11/15/77. "s
NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) RECORDS CHECK
([] File was located at the (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, St. Louis, Mo., and
reviewed on by

C_] Enclosed are copies of {Form FD-302) (investigative insert} (letterhead memorandum} reflecting
pertinent information.

(_] Enclosed for information and reference, subject to restriction stamped thereon, are copies of self-
explanatory documents from NPRC files.

MX} Personnel, NPRC (EHRMSH) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, mine Reports onf

it | advised on 11/20/77 _, no/ MOERERS AH EROE ts on

SIs) could be located on basis of information furnished, In event ad-
ditional identifying or descriptive data becomes available, another lead for review of the NPRC
XXRiA Yr military) records should be submitted. Data needed includes: date and place of birth,
tame utilized in employmeSt or military service, branch and military service number, dates of service
or employment, department employing individual, specific organization to which assigned with date of
assignment, and Sociai Security number.

{~] File has net yet been located at NPRC. A special search is under way, and file will be reviewed
promptly when located.

~ . (—] File was not located at (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, SLMO, and should be

located at

Lead: Office

record located your division. Handle review,

For reference and assistance in handling lead, copies of pertinent serials are enclosed.

Remarks: Note that morning reports are filed by specific organization and unit

and date. No morning reports located for US Army Recruiting Station, Everett,

Washington for period October through December, 19771.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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: By COLUMBIAN STAFF, AP '4
ARIEL — Skies were overcast and people
almost as scarce as D.B. Cooper, himself, as
- this community near Mount St. Helens held its
' second annual party in honor of the legendary .
skyjacker's disappearance Saturday.

Onty a handful of people gathered around a
steaming cauldron of buffalo stew at the Ariel
Store and Tavern. And inside the tavern where
another 30 people were gathered, beer flowed :
more freely than talk of old D.B., who either
pulled off one of the greatest swindles of the age °
re) died trying.

_ Sooper parachuted from a Northwest Airlines

with 10,000 $20 bills somewhere near Ariel, 10

'es northeast of Woodland, on Thanksgiving

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Not-one of the bills has turned up, and there

- has been no trace of the man who gave his name

as Dan Cooper when he bought the ticket that
carried him into legend.

The Cooper Caper, as it is called, is sponsored .
. Mainly by Vince and 'Germaine Tricola, owners
:of the Ariel Store and Tavern, with the

assistance of such peaple as Dave Butterfield,

: publicity chairman and chief stew stirrer, and a

few others.
The avowed purpose of the celebration, aside

'from commemorating the fete of skyjacker

Cooper, is to bring a little prosperity to the

settlement of about 250 people who in ordinary
-life do such things as work in a shingle mill.

Few drawn to Cooper Caper |

As one resident put it:. 'We hope Cooper wil.
show up and spend some of those $20 bills."

But Cooper did not show up Saturday and no'

one seemed particularly surprised,

"I've been looking, but I haven't seen him:
yet," Butterfield said, grinning as he stirred the

_ Stew: 'We'd like him to show, but he probably

' the dense woods in the immediate area..

won't. He's one of the few truly free men — if.
he's alive. I kinda think of him as being like?

Robin Hood."

Despite six years of sleuthing, the F'BI say it *
dees not know who Cooper is — or was.

Some people think Cooper's bones may be in
Lake Merwin, which is right next to Ariel, ori

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oatve: 12/20/77 | memorandum .

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oOo: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111

to: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

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rPecembsr 3, 1977, that
Port es, Washington, | |
| Port Angeles, Washington, has a physical
appearance similar to ist! omposite of UNSUB in this
.Matter. According to also has knowledge of
airplanes.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Port Angeles, Washington
1. Will contact] land determine any b6
further information he may have concerning this matter. bic
2. Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning
[jana other logical investigation to process | Jas a
Suspect in this matter. .
At Tacoma, Washington
Will obtain a copy of[______ washington State b6
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pecembes 3, 1977, that
Port Angeles, Washington, | |
| Port Angeles, Washington, has a physical
appearance similar to _the artist's composite of UNSUB in this
Matter. According to] jalso has knowledge of
airplanes.
LEADS :
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Port Angeles, Washington
1. Will contact] Jand determine any bé
further information he may have concerning this matter. b7C
2. Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning
[ and other logical investigation to process as a
suspect in this matter.
At Tacoma, Washington
Will obtain a copy of L__ washington State h6
driver's license and forward same to Seattle. bic

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BUFILE 164-2111
to: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE:
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Washington, telephone} | advised by letter, dated
December 3, 1977, that]
Port Angeles, Washington, |
| | Port Angeles, Washington, has a physical
appearance similar to the artist's composite of UNSUB in this
matter. According to} Jalso has knowledge of
airplanes.
LEADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Port Angeles, Washington
1. Will contact] |} and determine any
further information he may have concerning this matter.
2. Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning
[Jana other logical investigation to process jas a
suspect in this matter.
At Tacoma, Washington
Will obtain a copy of [sd Washington State
driver's license and forward same to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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so: SAC, SEATTLE {164-81} (P)

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December 3, 1977, that] |
_ [TSC«id Port Angeles, Washington, | |
Port Angeles, Washington, has a physical
appearance similar to the artist's composite of UNSUB in this
matter. According to| Jalso has knowledge of
airplanes.

LEADS :

SEATTLE DIVISION

At Port Angeles, Washington

1. Will contact} land determine any bé
further information he may have concerning this matter. bIC

2. Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning
[_J ana other logical investigation to process[ _ Jas a
suspect in this matter.

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hundred. people come by

"ARIEL, Wash. —~ (AP)

was jumping Saturday as
more than 200 people
showed up for buffalo
stew, beer and conversa-
tion in memory of sky-
jacker Dan Cooper.

The second annual
Cooper Caper celebration
commemorates the near-
legendary skyjacker who
collected $200,000 in $20
bills and parachuted
from a hijacked airliner

forests of southwestern
Washington near here.

In jumping from the

'plane the night before

\ {Phanksgiving six years

} go, Cooper either es-

caped with a duffle bag

— The little town of Arie!

flying over the dense ~

pete ee

full of money — or he'
died in the rugged for-
ests. ;

In either event, he
captured the imagination
of 4 great many Amert-
cans.

Cooper, who hasn't
been heard from Since .
his famous caper, was
invited to share the fes-
tivities at the Ariel Store
and Tavern, where Ger-
maine Tricola sponsors
the festival.

'Mrs. Tricola said she
didn't know whether
Cooper came to the party.
But plenty of others
showed up.

"It's réally jumping
here," Mrs. Tricola said.
"We've had a couple of

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during the day" to sam--

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The stew is a major
drawing card. It contains
35 pounds of buffalo
meat and a large pile 'of
potatoes, carrots and on-
ions. The stew sells for a
dollar a bowl and refills .
are free. .

Asked what happens' .

at, a Cooper Caper cele-

bration, Mrs. Tricola said, .

"Well, we have some buf-'

falo stew and we have a'

couple of beers and we

visit with all our friends. °

Then we have some morg

buffalo stew and a littl
more conversation."

A parachute club from

Portiand, about 60 miles
south of Ariel, was sup-'

_ posed to parachute into
"the community. The
. Jumps were canceled

$

, because of inclement,

* " weather.

- 'The celebration is!

" staged by Mrs. Tricola, |
, who owns the store and
"tavern, who is assisted by
* such people as Dave But-

"terfield, a parttime resi-

dent who serves 25 pub-
- licity chairman.
j Besides remembering
« Cooper's skyjacking feat,

the celebration is vod

'Hsigned to bring a touch o

prosperity to the ons

Yment-of about 250 people.

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Sug &

(Indicate page, name of ©
newspaper, city and state.)

Seattle Post-
Intelligencer
Seattle, Wa,

p.A3

Date: 11/27/77

Edition: Final
Title:
Character: .

ot lug -&

Classification:
Submitting Office: Seattle

COPY SENT TO BUREAU

SEARCHED _______LINDEXED__
SERIALIZED_<2__ FILED. an
NEG R 1977
EQL ee SEAITI €

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The fnoilowing investigation was conducted by

SA |

On October 25, 1977,| |, was
contacted at his place of business, Southgate Trailer
Park, Richland, Mississippi, and offered the following
information:

He has not seen or heard from| since
approximately viewed artist's
conception drawing in this matter and advised the only

Similarity he noted between the Unknown Subject and
as that both had high foreheads, He additionally
stated |

, stated| Jwas afraid of flying
and that to his knowledge had no parachute e; i

|}had sandy brown hair and was, os |
knowledge, not familiar with the Northwestern United
States,

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FD-302 (Rev. 11-27-70)

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11/25/77
Date of transcription
Laurel, b6
Mississippl, was advised of the identity of the interviewing bic

Agent and the nature and purpose of the interview.

| ljadvised that she | | b6
and that phe formerly resided at| | bic

'She recalled

to Japan stating that while he was j A @ was i

Laurel, Mississippi, said that she has no current
photograph who has been missing for several years.
In this regard she i ed De (ee not recall
specifically when she last but related that it
was in the summer time, noassibly four, five or six years ago.
min Laurel, Mississippi,
from Miami, Florida, and when he left he returned to Miami
inasmuch as she had received both letters and telephone calls
from him. She stated, however, that some four, five or six

years ago the letters and telephone calls stopped and she has
not heard from since.

Stated she has no idea regarding! _ b6
[__Jeurrent whereabouts and surmised that he may have returned bic

| She stated that after he

returned £€o the United States, | |

j one stated sne

her and stated that she could see na similarity between this
individual and

advised him against this fact and that he ever mentioned
it to her again. She also commented el a once
been employed by some di company and had worked for this

oil company some place in South America, the exact Location
unknown to her.

' Photographs of | dated September 10, b6
1964, and February 15, 1966, were exhibited to and bic

she: positively identified these photographs[ } When
copies, however, both in color and black and white with and.
without glasses of the artist's conception of an unknown

indi ifual. also known as DAN COOPER, were exhibited tol]
she stated that this person or persons was unknown to

Interviewed on 11/17/77 at Laurel, Mississippi __ File # Jackson 164~181
1464-C-77BQ
SA inj , Dete dicteted 11/18/77 _b7C

by

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is-the propert} df thes Ee BY
your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. MEG '4 v977 -Fevpos
~ ade

BEA 8

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JN 164-181
Zz.

—

lis a white female who stated she was on

83 years of age and commented during interview that she

has poor memory. She was_positive, however, in her identifica~
tion of the photographs and just as emphatic in

her statement that the individual in the artist's conception

bore no resemblance to

aa

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11/29/77

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TO? SAC, SEATTLE (16481) bie

FROM: ACTING SAC, JACKSON (164-181) (RUC)

NORJAK
00; SEATTLE

Re Miami airtel to Seattle, dated 9/29/77.

Enclosed for Seattle awthe following:

a]

Original and one copy of investigative insert
reflecting contact with] | bé

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Two conies of FD-302 reflecting interview of
| Laurel, Miss.
Also enclosed are Agent's interview notes regarding
Original of above mentioned FD-302 will be forwarded
by FD-491.
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2 Seattle (Enc. 5)
- Jackson
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es ee eae ee . . — Senin a oe hteenioer
FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70} r ©& |

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
T
a
. _ December 6, 1977
| (1) Date of transcription
[ | telephone number b6
Anchorage, Alaska, was interviewed and provided the bic
following information:
He advised he had worked on the Alaska Pipeline at
Valdez, Alaska with an individual named[___] whom he recalis b6
telling him that the FBI had guestioned him about D. B. COOPER. b7C
related that one evening when[___]had been drinking he
began talking about D. B. COOPER and the fact that the statute
of limitations was about to run out on the matter. At that
time,[___]did not discuss the matter further.
About one year ago, while [_jwas visiting Seattle, b6
Washington, he saw sketches of DB. B. COOPER on television and bIC
pihonait there was some resemblance to He advised that
used to boast about being | and working on the
design of the type of aircraft from which COOPER allegedly
parachuted.
| |stated that [was the kind of person who b6
desired recognition and liked to receive attention. He stated bic
he had no further information regarding this matter and had
not heard[_|lsay that he was D. B. COOPER, nor had he heard
him discuss it in any greater detail than already related.
te, jue
i == eee :
11/28/77 Anchorage, Alaska ; AN 164-59
Interviewed on ot File #
by SA Vir Dete dictated 12/2/77 . —
This documeat contains neither secommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. it is the property of the F8! and is tooned to your agency;
it ond its contents ore not to be distributed outside your ogency.
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i i ia)

sf -.

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 12/6/77

SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P)

NORJAK (A)
(00: SEATTLE)

Re Anchorage letter to Seattle, 10/31/77.
Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy

of an [p-302 reflecting results of investigation corducted at
Anchorage, Alaska.

Mumerous efforts to contact | | at
Cordova, Alaska have been negative. Investiqation_through
the Cordova Police Department has determined that[___ is
out of the city of Cordova and his whereabouts is unknown.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Q ~ Seattle (Enc. 2) (RM) fear hat hme
2 - Anchorace cera oe Tye
DHS:vir ~e "*

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'PORTLAND (164-41) ROUTINE oo _ 7
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CLEAR

_NORJAK (4), 00% SEATTLE. rer St ;
RE PORTLAND TELETYPS TO "BUITE, DECEMBE R13, 1977.

DECEMBER 15, 1977, As Me ROBINSOW, BOX 385 PECK, TDAHO , a

sy mle

. oats Co Sand

90 YEARS OLD, ADVISED shy NEWSPAPER ARTICLE In "OREGONIAN"

NEWSPAPER APPROXIMATELY NEAR END. yovewek, 1977, INDICATING
ANY $24.92 BILL HAVING SERIES 1971 OR FARLIER COULD 3E SUS-
PICIOUS AND POSSIBLY CONNECTED WITH COOPER HIJACKING IN 1971.

; ROBINSON ADVISED OBTAINE aD $20. 63 BILL FROM FIRST SECURITY
i

BANK, 'OROF INO, IDAHO, HAVING SERIES 19696, SERIAL 6291874348, No dane
AND THOUGHT AUTHORITIES SHOULD BE ADVISED. | a, Ot Moexat

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DECEMBER 14, 1977

FM PORTLAND (164~41) P

\

TO BUTTE ROUTINE

4.

V/\
™,
\

CLEAR
NORJAK, OO:SEATTLE.

MR. A. M, ROBINSON, POST OFFICE BOX 58, PECK, IDAHO

83545, CORRESPONDED WITH "THE OREGONIAN", MAJOR PORTLAND,
OREGON, NEWSPAPER, TO ADVISE THAT HE HAS A SUSPICIOUS $20 BILL
AND WANTED IT CHECKED' AGAINST THE RANSOM MONEY IN THIS CASE.
ROBINSON, WHO APPEARED TO BE AN ELDERLY MAN, DID NOT FURNISH
THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS BILL.

IT IS REQUESTED THAT BUTTE PROMPTLY CONTACT MR. ROBINSON
TO CHECK OUT THIS MATTER AND ADVISE PORTLAND AND SEATTLE OF
RESULTS.

AM COPY FURNISHED SEATTLE.

BT

Qseattle {AM) (164-81)

Portland

MMG:krv

{2}
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SEARCHED —fxSerpexro. |
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fo DEC 16 127

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_ AIRTEL Date __ 10/5/77
TO: / DIRECTOR, -FBE
FROM! LEGAT (Pp) * 6 es
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RE: UNKNOWN GURIPCT:
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ReBuCab, 7/20/77.
Enclosed are original and two copies of| | b6
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self-explanatory, and two photographs of ; b7D

5 ~ BUREAU (Enc. 8)
(lL - Foreign Liaison-direct) a
: (Ll - Buffalo) : . ' °
(1 - Newark) " . : .

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DEC 16 1877

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adgtal

12/14/77
To: SAC, Seattle

From: Director, FBI

UiSUS:

BaacelLe Pita (164-sl)

TORTAK

CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A)
00: Seattle

Dureau File (164-2111)

inclosed for Seattic is one copy of Legat, Ottawa,
airtel to the Bureau dated 10/5/77 captioned above in which
Buffalo is office of origin, with one copy of cach of the
ic J recoived therewith, oxcept the photographs of

The enclosure from Rated 9/8/77
paqes 4 and 5 makes referencd tO a ljpacking that occurred
11/24/71 _at Portland, a a composite of a suspect

of the Scattie Office. it

received jfxom GA i
appears jis a suspect in the Norjak investigation.

For any further information regarding
Seattle furnish Euffalo lead to handle.

Enclosures (9)

2 - Butialo

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 12/15/77

b6é
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P) b7c
HOBJAK {A}
{OG: SEATTLE)
Re Las Vegas letter to Anchorage, 11/16/77.
On 12/13/77,| |} Department of Admin- b6

istration, syake of Alaska. Juneay, Alaska, telephonically bic
advised that was temporarily employed

by the Alaska Department of Employment Security, Fairbanks,
for | 8/2/77 through 9/30/77. She had no address

for

LEADS =

ANCHORAGE:

xAT FAIRBANKS, ALASKA: Through the Department of

Employment Security, will attempt to obtain Fairbanks address
of [ Jand interview as requested in refer- b6
enced letter. b7C

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

@- SEattle (Ri)

~ Las Vegas (164-60) (Info) (Ri)

2 = Anchorage , |
©) Paani 38 comm.
PRINTS Ee
DECa eT |
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Th.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 12/13/77

SAC, ALBANY (164-47) (RUC)

NORJAK (A) ere
00: SEATTLE o .
BUFILE: 164-211]

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Reurlet, 8/17/77.

. Highway 25 does run approximately north and
south from the Igland of Montreal to the mainland, and it
goes under Highway 641, on the mainland. About ten miles
beyond that point it intersects Route 341, which has been .
Route 41 until about one year ago. There are numerous roads
onto which one can turn from Route 341, and none of these
bears a name like Oak Road. It was pointed out that in this
totally French Language area all road signs are in French
only, and a road sign would bear the word "Rue" rather than
road or possibly "Route" for a highway.

Several efforts were made to attempt to locate
the farmhouse described in reflet without success. No

information w. oped regerdin any individual in the
area know as nd the Ifikelihodd of there being a bé
house of prostitution in that area ig extremely remote, b7C

according to Quebec Police Force officers.

No further investigation is being conducted
in this matter unless you so request,

(2)- Seattle "ARMED AND DANGEROUS
= Albany ;
EAM/vep _— 16Y-/- 3

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FD-3G6 (Rev. 2-14-74}

FBI
Dale: 12/19/77

Transmit the following in

{Pype in plaintext or code}

Via AIRTEL

(Precedence)

TO : - SAC, DETROIT (164-115) .
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) lee
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) b7C

GO: SEATTLE
BUFile 164-2111

RE

Enclosed for Detroit and Los Angeles are _one

pcoox_sach of an FD-302 reflecting interview with | b6
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LEADS:

DETROIT DIVISION

'

At Detroit, Michigan
Will contact appropriate officials at United
Technology, 6233 Concord Avenue, and determine sufficient

background information concerning| Jto process him bé
as a suspect in this matter. It is_suggested that prior b7C
to any leads, Seattle report of SA| | dated

5/30/73 be reviewed.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS .

2 - Detroit (164-115) (Enel 1)

l.- Los Angeles (164-497) (Info) (Encl 1)
38 - Seattle (164-81)

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Approved: 2. a... pene e we ee Sent coll wk CM Per.
Specutl Agent in Charge
GPF Dee db te ty

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Vin AIRTEL
(Preeedenee)
TO. : SAC, DETROIT (164-115)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFile 164-2111

RE

Enclosed for Detroit and Los Angeles are one

copy each ot an FD-302 reflecting interview with

LEADS :

DETROIT DIVISION

At Detroit, Michigan

Will contact appropriate officials at United
Technology, 6233 Concord Avenue, and determine sufficient

background information concerning to process him
as a Suspect in this matter. It 185 suggested that prior
to any leads, Seattle report of SAT |dated

5/30/73 be reviewed,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS ,

2- Detroit (164-115) (Encl 1)

Ay Los Angeles (164-497) (Info) (Encl 1)
*3/- Seattle (164-81)

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1bY- 21-7 DYY

Approved: 2 2... cee nem eee aes weeeees «6S LL MOP er _— —
Special Agent in Charge
GPO! pv) MUD OEe

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TDS: vih

The foliowing investigation was conducted by

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AT ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND

On November 23, 1977,| } 6
Montgomery County Department of Police GiCbP), Rockville, Maryland BIC
ssing person's report could be located for
No criminal record could be located for
at MCDP.

A ecredit check at the Baltimore Credit Bureau _on
December 5. 1977 furnished no information identical tol] b6
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A review of city directories from 1970 to present
furnished no information re the

On November 29, 1977, |.

County Assessment Office, Rockville, Maryland, | | advised

Orchard Associates Inc. sold

is Located to Orchard Limited,

that on November 24, 1970 Quince ({
jiie—land_on_which

A townhouse development was built at

Montgomery 6

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location and in 1972
| | tn May. 1975. /
| | No record of any| [could be

loeated for that address,

LEAS

te
eel rs "TS ewes f° poeta |
et. wengeey an te re?
' eae aerate eaeit-s Resin ae) —
.

BEC AQ {977
Cle CLAN eS

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AIRTEL 42/15/77
Td: DINCCTOR, FBI (164-2111)
EROU: SAC, BALFINORE (164-103) (P)

NOWAK (A)
(Co: eattie)

Ne Seattle latter to Daltimoro, 11/7/77, and Burcau
airtel to Seattle, 31/11/77.

Enclosed for Seattle are two copies ef an investi-
eative insert.

Investivation 2t | | Maryland rogardins
has keon ecxcpletely nerative.

[RCUrS? OF Tih LURTAD:

Tho Bureau is requested to furnish any additional
inforn: n ble fron the missins person report as filed
by in reference Bureau 'airtol and to choch

Purcou indices —rp:sardin 5| |

ARIZCD AND DANGIROUS

2 ~ Bureau
~ Hoattie (Ene. 2)
~- Paliinore

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DATE:

REPLY TO

ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

TO:

"1977.

effect that the unidentified latent prints previously re-
ported in captioned matter are not identical with the

fingerprints and palm prints of be
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SA|
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NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)}
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mNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

®
12/20/77 memorandum

Re Bureau letter to Seattle dated November 11,

Re communication furnished information to the

ecause of the above information, and because

slender,

at the time of Norjak, his build is_lListed as . b6
6'1", 170 pounds, and finally because | b7c
Jno further in vestigation wilIT be con-

ducted concerning him at this time.

RNN/tcs
(3)

Buy U.S, Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

ARMED AND DANGEROUS,

_164-8s- J7t7
| SEARCHED INDEXED _
SERIALIZED. ZZ i ee

DEC 20 1977

FRI-SEATTLE

Ti

OPTIONAL FurtM NO 40
(REV. 7-76)

Teh SGP Poy, dk a goa GSA FPMER {41 CFR, 101 21 &
$010-112

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| . ee STATES GOVERNMENT

a 12/20/77 memorandum.

RAEN OF: SA|
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SUBJECT; NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
! TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
. bé
Re b7¢
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; ; Re Bureau letter to Seattle dated November 11,
"1977.
Re communication furnished information to the
effect that the unidentified latent prints previously re-
ported in captioned matter are not identical with the
fingernrints and palm prints of -

we!

! ecause of the above information, and because

| at the time of Norjak, his build is_listed as b6
slender, 6'1", 170 pounds, and finally becausel bie
| } no further in wstigation will be con-
ducted concerning him at this time.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS,

RNN/tes /ou- Gl-27¢1

(3) SEARCHED ____(NDEXED nese

SERIALIZED _Assac FILED
DEC 20 1977

~~ . epi-seatrte

= LZ

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Buy U.S. Savings Bends Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10
(REV. 7-76)
FE S.OY0 OT] VM ~Sa) ox GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6

5090-112
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DATE:

REPLY TO

ATIN OF;

SUBJECT:

\W

te @ QTE STATES GOVERNMENT
SA (A) , —_
NORJAK

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

the follow#ng investigation was conducted by SA
aj' Seattle: b6

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Department
eX Jouter
telgphonically contacted SA| J and advised
thet he was yn the cocktail lounge of the Mandarin Restaurant
in Bellevue,' Washington when he overheard a conversation be-
tween two older men.
One of the individuals was telling the other that
| | was D. B. COOPER. The man stated that bé
_COOPER is now living in Soutp®'Africa and was "home free". b7C

was unable to hear fny more of the conversation.
ascertained from fhe bartender at the Mandarin

estaurant that the indgfvidual who stated he was D.B. COOPER 's<*

|is employed by the Boeing

Aircraft Company and f#ras a former Bellevue City Councilman.
elieved té be in his 50's and| J ai not think
that was intoxicated.

Lp S& DIY aT Se) WASH:

ConQnee AP Pe PRI ARR yuh SiibAdw APF

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rv. 8. GPO:1977-0-241-590 /3800 CN ipun (4t CFR) 101-11.6

$010-112

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

JULY 1979 EDITION —
GSA FPMA 141 CFR) 101-11.6
RNMENT

UNITED STATES GOVE

Memorandum

TO : SAC, BUTTE (164-26) DATE: 12/23/
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)

00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111

RE:

On December 14, 1977, |

Sandpoint, Idaho, Sheriff's Department, telephone
interviewed |

lhad previously called Special Agent
Seattle Division, lond distance
from Sandpoint, Idaho, stating that! |
pinebiiated and was chase peas B. COOPER.
also stated had taken a trip
' to Ariel, Washington, and had] |

] Later, | balled Special
Agent Jagain and denied that}

Ld

Both| Jwere interviewed by
| Ishortly after this at the request of
Special Agent

LEADS:

BUTTE DIVISION

At Sandpoint, Idaho.

Will contact | |to determin
any information he may have concerning suspect
is noted[__]has been eliminated as a suspect in this
Iratter; however, his exact whereabouts on November 24, 1
have not been established.

' ARMED AND DANGEROUS,

3 - Butte (164-26)

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 :
OSA Femn (at CFR? TOted £5 @ @
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO ; SAC, BUTTE (164-26) DATES = 12/23/77
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)

00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111

ra: | —
On December 14, 1977,| |

Sandpoint, Idaho, Sheriff's Department, telephone
interviewed |

had previously Called Special Agent

Seattle Division,_long distance
'Erom Sandpoint, Idaho, stating that

was claiming he was D. B. COOPER.

also stated] [had taken a trip
to Ariel, Washington, and had |
Later, [called Special
Agent again and @enied that]
Both| Jwere interviewed by

| | shortly after this. at the request of

Special Agent| }

LEADS:

BUTTE DIVISION

At Sandpoint, Idaho

Will contact | |to_determine
any information he may have concerning suspect It
is notea[____]has been eliminated as a suspect in this
Matter; however, his exact whereabouts on November 24, 1971,
have not been established. :

ARMED AND DANGEROUS,

3.- Butte: (164-26)
23% Seattle (164-81)

soro-110

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@ Oiitc STATES GOVERNMENT

memorandum

REPLY TO

ATTN OF: Sa |

sugsect: NORJAK

00: SEATTLE
BUFPILE 164-2111

ro: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

RE: SUB D,
PARACHUTE INFORMATION

On November 8, 1977,|

that a Northwest Orient Airlines employee,

telephone

| Northwest Orient Airlines, Sea-Tac Airport,

Seattle, Washington, telephone[ telephonically a

number[ found a parachute near Graham,

Washington.

a

markings and/or identifying information:

Federal Stock Number:1627-739-083

Size: 44 feet in diameter
External Skirt: 36 feet

GORE Markings: ' M.ST EIN THAL Company,
Contract Number: DA36-093-SC79699
Serial Number: 268229~859
Manfactured: 6/1962

It is obvious from the above descriptive information
concerning this parachute that it is not identical to any of
those used by UNSUB in this matter. Therefore, no further
investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of

the investigation at this time.

RNN/jcb
(3)

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

/64— %/-97 50.

stated the parachute had the following

SEARCHED

otRIALIZED ~- foo FILED _ Lr
DEC 28 1977

FRI-SEATTILE

Buy U.S, Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

WU, 8.600 :1977-0-241-530 /9900

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DATE:

12/28/77

REPLY TO
ATTN OF;

sa |

SUBJECT:

00:

NORJAK
SEATTLE

BUFILE 164-2111

TO:

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

(P)

RE: SUB'D,

memorandum —

PARACHUTE INFORMATION

@. ITED STATES GOVERNMENT

On November 8, 1977,]

that a Northwest Orient Aj
telephone number

| Northwest Orient Airlines, Sea-Tac Airport,
Seattle, Washington, telephone

telephonically advised

Washington.

markings —_ 3

RNN/jcb
(3)

irlines employee, |
found a parachute near Graham,

Federal Stock Number:1627-739-083
44 feet in diameter
36 feet

Size:

External Skirt:
GORE Markings:
Contract Number:
Serial Number:
Manfactured:

M.ST EIN THAL Company,

stated the parachute had the following
identifying information:

Inc.

DA36-093-SC79699
268229-859
6/1962

It is obvious from the above descriptive information
concerning this parachute that it is not identical to any of

those used by UNSUB in this matter.
investigation will be conducted concerning this aspect of
the investigation at this time.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Buy U.S, Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

Therefore,

no further

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FBI-SEATTLE

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
(REV. 7-76)
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) J01-11.8
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12/27/77
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (RUC)
HNORJACK
00: SLATTLE
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On 12/20/77,| | (PROZECT_BY REQUEST) , Pé
| | Durango, Colorado, telephone advised c
he watched a TV special about two weeks ato about captioned b7D
matter and D.B. COOPLR.
[| statea approximately six years azo he roomed b6é
with an individual at South Lake Tahoe who matched the bic
description and snould be considered a suspect in this b7D

matter. He deseribed this individual as follows:

fame | |

Race White -

Sex Hale |

Age Approximately 35 years
Height 6'2"

Veight 200

Hair Blond

Present employment - Harrah' s~Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, Hevada

[| statea that __Inad previous experience b6

in the Army Special Sarviees including parachute training. b?C
Theay_both worked together about six years ape at Harrah's b7D
and | thourht (ks still working at Harrah's-Tahoe.

Above being provided Seattle for information.

ARHED AND DANGEROUS

2 - Seattle CRH)
1 - Denver /
JcB:er1 Bw Tt). FIS/

DEC SO i477

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I 164-552

1kI: blip
i.
The fol Lowi investigation was conducted by
SA| | f the Miami Division on October 20 b6
and Uovenber 1, 1977: bic

The following individuals vere contacted with
sults reparding any information concerning a

who in 1973 filed with _Conrressman BURKS s b6
office a missing persons report onl b7c

Lo] Wilton Hanors,; Wiorida

Fort Lauderaare; TPrVriIntd ee
| Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
Fort and SFOEICS PL6riLaa
Sunrise,
Florida

A review of the current Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
Arca Telephone mad City Directories has failed to reftect any

vy the name of b6

DTC

Additionally, it was determined that
Tort Lauderdale, Florida, was a non-existent adaress,

ae {<3 (- Lise

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12/21/77
SAC, MIAMI (164-552) (RUC)

NORJAK
(OO: SEATTLE)

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

Re Miami airtel to Seattle dated 9/29/77, and
Washington Field Office letter to Miami dated 10/17/77.

Enclosed for Seattle are nine copies of an insert
reflecting investigation at Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

ARMED_AND DANGEROUS

62. seattie (ne. 9)
1 - Miami

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FO302 (Rev, 41564), ' oo .
Pan ) t . @

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

1 - gta 12/28/77

_| lwac contacted at the

residence nf

Carson City, Nevada she stated that she is in Carson City
for the holidays but will be returning to aereska

iat she will be re at |
Palmer, Alaska |

She stated that in April 1977, she met oneL__]

at the Carson Park Bar, Carson City, Nevada.

From that time, she commenced dating this person and thought
she got to know him fairly well, This person told her that he
entered the United States Navy at the age of nineteen.and

served for several years in Viet Nam where his

duties were

After returning to the United States
while stationed at San Diego, California, |
a Skydiving School at San Diego California.

of America
blished
claimed

to be one of an original group of skydivers formed in the late
1950s and in 1968 while_making a jump Jana

bad fall that resulted

| He claimed

not to have jumped since then.

also claimed to have been invotved in

motorcycle racing in California and raced for

| He

chained to race Kawasaki cycles and had a bad accident that

| |while in Carson City, Nevada, claimed toe have

Western
Nevada Community College, Uarson City. He claimed to have

J He also indicated to her tha
re osely associated|
. Reno, Nevada and had something to

related that

do With flying, H S a pilot. | |
he holds from Golden Gate University.

San Francisco, California.

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12/21/77 Carson City, Nevada ~ ; LV |164~60 O
On. at File #.
by. SA : mjd Date dictated 12/22/77
This document contoins nalther recommendations nor conclusions of ihe FBI. it is the property of the F8i ond is Igoned to your agency;

Jt ond'tts contents are noi to be distributed ovtsida your agency.

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LV 164~60
2 .

. [| told her that he had _been born in Russia
and came to this country as a child. |
| She stated that she
could not recall the first name | |} but the
last name supposedly is |

She and Lerten to Alaska and arrived in
Fairbanks July 20 and lived at various campgrounds in
that city. En route to Alaska.| |] drove a 1965 Chevrolet

pickup bearing Nevada license Jand she drove a 1972 Audi
two door 1O00LS bearing Nevada License The pickup

is bright orange with a white camper shell. At the British
Columbia border, Canadian authorities made notes of their
names and gave them nine days to clear Canada.

After arriving in Fairbanks, | Lgot a job with

Alaska Department of Labor, | and
Iwoo he has |

|

After arriving in Alaska, | ltold her that he
would be meeting]

Anchorage where | jcame on occasions on a fishing
trawler. °

also told her that he was exvecting a large
Shipment of gold that would be sent to him from a bank in
Zurick, Switzerland in the form of gold statuettes. He said
een to Switzerland as well as over most of the world.

pene Tiela her he got this: noney from skyjacking an airplane
over Oregon and that he was in fact "D.B. COOPER." He
explained to her that he was the only one who could have done
this because of his jumping experience and further since he

t he knew when to jump. He told her that the

f the Victim Airline Company knew that he was the

Skyjacker and that | Inrior to the
sky jack} the
Airline was

Knowledgeable regarding gold mining and planned to change the
statuettes to bullion and claim the gold was from an Alaskag
mine.

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3

; About the first of September 1977, she had an
altercation with and she| jand

left to drive to Anchorage_about four hundred miles away.

She stated that she tried |
jand

rotection on th trip to Anchorage
[__|vas at the house at the time | [beat her and
. witnessed this.

threatened her with it as weli as beating her physically.
She explained that she wanted to take

When she arrived in Anchorage, she went to a
She commented

that she_did not go directly to Anchorage but went to the
home of hase —naseeence— 6
pocanes oul

| Fairbanks, Alaska.

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(looks older)
eight 5'6" or 5'7"

Weight 140 slender
Long black graying hair
le

futi_biack mustache

Originally from Elko, Nevada

'She described (known to her as on
as follows: :

* e American
Height o°1i"

Weight 175 ) i
Hair medium brown with some red, collar length
in past)

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SAC, ANCHORAGE 12/28/77
SAC, LAS VEGAS (64-60) (P)

NORJAK
06: SEATTLE

Re Law Vegas letter to Anchorage dated 11/16/77.

Enclosed pera tox Anchorgee is one copy of
FD-382 of interview of at Corgon City,

Nevada, on 12/21/77.

Enclowed herewith for Seattle Divigion ia one
copy of this FD~302.

LEAD:
ANCHORAGE DIVISION
At Fairbanks, Alaska

Locate and interview = |regarding
hig possible involvement in the Northwest ekyjacking
Thanksgiving Eve 1971. Amcertain his whereabouts at that
period.

It ig noted the Department hag indicated the five-yenr
general statute of limitation may not apply since this could
be considered a capital case.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

- Anchorace (Enc. 1)
- Seattie (Enc. 1)
2 Lag Vegas

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(8)
L64-U-FIES
SEARCHED INDEXED...
SERVALIZED, fo ensnere FLED sempre
JAN 3 1978
FRI~SEATILE
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nied

advised their law firm was representing|

Airtel

1/4/78
To: SAC, Baltimore (164-103) ~ Ene.

From: Director, FBI (164-2111)

NORTAK (A)
OO: Seattle

Re Baltimore airtel dated 12/15/77.

Attached for the assistance of Baltimore is a copy of the
Identification Record of

Bureau indices reveal by letter dated 5-5-76, Attorncy

| |of the law offices of Conroy and Williams
nite 239, Two Professional Drive, |

inquired as to the location of

In order that a notice could be sent him

regarding pending litigation.

By letter daicd 5-19-76, the Burcau advised
that this type of information could only be furnished law enforceraent
and other governmental agencies or to interested relatives of the
missing person.

| |Maryland
| by letter to the Burcau dated 6-8-76, requested the
information previously requested from her attorney, She was
advised by Bureau letter dated 6-15-76, that Bu files were
negative, however, a missing persons notice was being placed
in the Identification Division files.

(Yy Seattle (info)

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Airtel to Baltimore
Re: NORJAKR

By letter dated 6-1-77 to| | the Bureau requested
that she advise the Bureau within 90 days if she wished the missing
persons notice to be continued in Bureau files, and if such notice

t received, the missing persons notice would be cancelled.
| did not respond to this letter.

It would appear that| | may be located throush
her attorney regarding the possible whereabouts

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1/3/78 °
SAC, SEAGTLE (164-81) (P}
HORTAK {A}

BULila 164-2111
SAC, MIAME (164-552)

RE: b6
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Re Seattle letter to WFO, 9/8/77.

Re communication requested recontact via UFO with

Congressman A. HERBERT BURKE. In addition, [tiami

was roquested if results of that contact were negative

to conduct an appropriate neighborhosd investigation in

the vicinity of | As all efforts bé
to locate jhave proved negative to this point, b7c
iiand is directed to conduct investigation as requested

in r@ communication and forward results to Seattle in

order thatthis matter might be brought to a logical

conclusion.

ANTD & DAUGSROUS

2 ~ Miami (164-552)
~ WFO {Info} (161-169)

Gan /64-2l- 772 ¢

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1/5/78

SAC, SOATTLE (164-81) (P)

HORJAR {A}
BUZile 164-2111 _
SAC, UTAMT (164-552)

RL:

wr tenind

Re Seattle letter to NFO, 3/8/77.

Re coszaunication requested resontact via UFO with
Congressman, A, HERBORT BURKE. In addition, Niani
Was requasted if results of that contact were negative

to conduct an appropriate neighborhood investigation in
the vicinity of| |] As all efforts
to Loeatol Jhava provad negative to this point,

Miami is directed to conduct investigation as requested
in xG communication and forward results to Seattle in
ordor thatthis matter might be brought to 4a logical
conclusion.

BREED & DANGEROUS

2 - Miami (164-552)
-~ WEG (Info} (164-169)

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@ @uirep STATES GOVERNMENT

om aytoyte memorandum

REPLY TO

ATTN OF: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111

TO:

TO: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
RE: _ = bb
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Re Portland airtel to Seattle dated 8/29/77.
Referenced nication set forth lead for the
Portland Division at | Oregon. To date results b6
of that investigation have not been received by the Seattle b7c

Division. Portland is requested to expedite forwarding
results of that investigation to Seattie.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS .

- Portland
(3) Seattle
RNN : skh
(5)

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. . {REV, 7-76)

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. T @yiteo states Government
se 1o/e memorandum
ATTN OF: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)

00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111

TO:

TO: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
RE: b6
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Re Portland airtel to Seattle dated 8/29/77.
Referenced communication set forth lead for the
Portland Division at Oregon. To date results b6
of that investigation have not been received by the Seattle b7Cc
Division. Portland is requested to expedite forwarding
results of that investigation to Seattle.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
.2.~ Portland
ea Seattle
RNN: skh
(5)
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© Quire stares covernmenr

sme 1/478 - memorandum

REPLY TO

artnor: SA | |

b7C
sugvect: WNORJAK (A)
00: SEHATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
to: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

RE: bé6
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[Jhas been suggested as a suspect in this b6
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matter because he is a master parachutist in the United States
_— Army and his description somewhat matches the artist's composite
of UNSUB.

[has been pipbexuisuad, ane denies participating b6

in above crime. A review of photograph indicates b7c
him to be a white male, approximately 5'8", 160 pounds, light

brown hair with blue eyes, and does not in any way resemble

the artist's composite of UNSUB. In addition, [~~ was

born on |. and his complexion is not swarthy.

Therefore, no further investigation will be conducted concerning

Rt this time.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

/44¢-€1-TIS9

SEARCHED (NOEXED
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@. ITED STATES GOVERNMENT

memorandum

* REPLY TO
. ATTN OF: sa|
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supsecr:; NORJAK {A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
vo: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
. b6
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matter because he is a master parachutist in the United States - b7C
_ Army and his description somewhat matches the artist's composite
of UNSUB.
has been interviewed and denies participating b6
in above crime. A review of photograph indicates b7C

the art
born on

RNN/jcb
(3)

at this time.

him te be a white male, approximately 5'8",
brown hair with blue eyes, and does not in any =e resemble

UNSUB.

In addition,

160 pounds, light

Was

and his complexion is not swarthy.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

yu, 8.GPO :1977-0~-241-5390/5960

pense no further investigation will be conducted concerning

164-6] fas?

SEARCHED INDEXED

eae Bi
JAN 11 1978

to, -SEATTLE

TF

Op eet

OVTIONAL FONM NO 1

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e soe ge STATES GOVERNMENT |

owesi/i/78 memorandum |
REPLY TO b6 }
ATTN OF: SA :
b7¢
suBsect:NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
to: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)(P)
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After reneated attempts to locate| | bé
| oulee Dam, Washington, b7c
telephone number| | she was contacted on 1/3/78.
She advised that | left the Coulee Dam area
during the first week of September, 1977, going
Clarkston, Washington. She advised that because
is a member of the Moose Lodge, who regularly attends
their meetings, he could best be located through the
Moose Lodge in Clarkston, Washington.
On 1/3/78, a teletype inquiry through Department
cor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, revealed that
|drivers license, due to expire on had 76
een revoked. c
LEAD:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Clarkston, Washington |
Will locate | | possibly through bé
the local Moose Lodge, and thereafter interview him to b7C
. determine his whereabouts on the date of the hijacking.
Serials 7479 and 7646, along with drivers
license photo, should accompany this lead.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
(28 Af L6y- Si-DPbC
SEARCHED INDEXED.
SERIALIZED na Bret FILED sony verve
JAN 44 197%
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4/10/78
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)

NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

cs
Gs

Re Butte airtel to Seattle, dated 10/13/77.

On 1/5/78,
advised that he is not aware or any
chronology of the hijacking made by

Northwest Airlines,

are currently maintained at Northwest Airlines,

~ Seattle

~ Butte * (464-26) (Info)
4 - Minneapolis
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| SANT 1978
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@ @ito STATES GOVERNMENT

sare. 1/16/78 ) memorandum

REPLY TO

ATTN OF: SA | b7¢c
suBsecTt: WORJACK
00: SEATTLE
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
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On 1/12/78, a letter was received from

| Wash. at the Vane nee
11g Letter indicated that perhaps
Wash,, P bel of his business :

fact he owns an airplane, might be

Based on theahove, it is suggested this matter be
opened and assigned.

3 + Seattle
JTG/ ig

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The following investigation was

'AT TILLAMOOK, OREGON

conducted by SA

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wac tha formar

-—— On September 9, 1977,
Tillamook County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), advised that

of a small

]
newspaper,|

Oregon.
stated that] pproximately
one Yeah adi —DOWeVer , still resides in the | Oregon
area. advised that] Jis a white male
American, 5'11", 170 pounds, brown hair, brown eye j
Security No.| | address in March, 1976 "|
| Oregon. | ___Lstated that | Lwas
TCSO on |
provided a date of birth of | Jat the

time| ] advised that he would attempt to
determine | Jcurrent address and would provide the

same to the FBI.

On September 13, 1977, |

ladvised that

| lwas residing at

| Oregon.
is believed to be unemployed at this time.

Ar | | OREGON

stated thau

On September 13 and September 28, 1977, attempts were

made to locate|

|

jwas not located |

Oregon. It was determined that]
| however, did reside there in al

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SEARCKED INDEXED.
SERIAUZED FILED 2 Sn

JANIS 978

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On January 4, 1978,] |
Oregon, advised her records contained no information bé
identifiable with| [stated that bic
| |adid reside | until late
October, 1977, when| |
The| Jwho resides
at Jnoted that
| operated the| j|newspaper until approximately
one year ago when the paper ran into money problems and was closed.
She advised she has no forwarding address for
On January 4, 1978,] b6

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Jadvised that|
lived_at| | for approximately three years. He operated
the but the business folded about one
year ago because of £Einancial pro advised that
continued to reside i and worked as an
reporter for a newspaper in the Willamette Valley,
possibly ip Portland, was also a free-lance artist.
stated that lwas considered a good tenant

even though he had recurring financial problems.

ae) IZED

JAK 18 1978

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- FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164~41) (P)

1/13/78

T01 SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) on

SUBJECT: NORJAK
{00:1 Seattle)
Bufile: 164-2111

Re Portland letter to Seattle, 8/29/77.

Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies each of
two separate investigative inserts prepared at Portland and
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It should be noted that the complainant suggesting
| [may have information in this matter in August, 1977,
pneicated) had some interest in a financial venture
known as Horse. Wor in Seaside, Oregon; This business went

into bankruptoy over one year ago. Co din his position
as a would have had access to news

information concerning the Norjak case. In view of the above
informati is felt that further efforts to locate and
interview are not warranted and no further investigation
to locate s being conducted.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS .

@. Seattle (Enc. 4)
~ Portland

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FEN36 tHév. 5-22-64) @ Lol @

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FB!
Date:1/12/78

{Type in plaintext or code)

AIRTEL AIRMALL so
(Priority)

TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
CAA (A)
00: Seattle

Re;

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on 1/4/78, | |..Northwest Orient

| San Francisco International Airport

{SFIA), advised that at about 5:10 PM on that date he had

been approached by an individual requesting purchase of a
ticket to Los Angeles. This individual discussed the price

of such a ticket and compared it with prices of other airline
tickets to Los Angeles commenting about the fact that Northwest
Orient had not planned to raise their prices until the next
week, This information was not known toL_———srdjand he thought
it odd that a passenger would have this information. The
passenger final bought a $17 standby ticket. He furnished
his name as | and when asked for a first name replied,

He paid his fare with a $20 bill a to give
further change from his pocket. | gave him
his $3.00 change while continued looking through his
pockets. Conversation by during the purchase of this
ticket revealed that he ha een out of the country a couple
of years, possibly in Hawaii, and| received the
impression that might be a merchant marine.

eC; Seattle
- Los Angeles

¥ (8) . SEARCHED INDEXED.

2, - Las Vegas
- San Prancisco

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JAN 19 1978
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SF 164-220
FUC/cad

After telling| __] his flight, Northwest Orient b6é
Number 10, could.be boarded at Gate 34 at 6:45 PM, [f. ] b7C

began wondering if passenger may be possibly identical
to the Subject in captioned case,

Description of Ungub. aka Dan Cooper, was

petenhonically furnished to through Sheriff's Officer b6
SFIA. He was of the opinion that the bIC
pfeseripiicn was close to that of the above passenger,
was thereafter exhibited a composite b6é
photograph of Unsub and became quite un-nerved at what bic

he considered_a close resemblance. He thereafter pointed
out passenger| las seated within the Passenger
Waiting area.

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was approached by sa| BIC

who identified himself as a Special Agent of the FBI with a
show of credentials. | lfurnished a class 3 Nevada
i ' i | | reflecting the name of
Reno, Nevada. His

birthdate was shown as| 1s height 6', his weight
150 ibs., and his SSAN | ] This license bore no
photograph of | He was questioned regarding the
name he used d ated that he had

used the name denied

knowledge of hijacking by anyone named,
specifically[ |b. B. COOPER and emphatically denied
participating in such activity himself. He wasshown the
composite photograph of Unsub and agreed that it could
resemble him. He initially furnished as his last employer, |
the Dallas Smith Chrysler located on Slaussen Boulevard,
(number unknown, but cross-street Norwalk), Los Angeles,
California. Thereafter in conversation he ,gave the name

of his last employer as International Harvéster, A & H
Division, Montebello, California. He stated that he had
worked almost eight years for this company and then advised
that these years had been | | He stated that he ~
had been "sick" since that time. He refused to supply the

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SF 164-220
FIC/cad

name of his doctor,who had been treating him | J

because of his close relationship to the doctor and because

of the fact he had used acupuncture to treat him. and might

get into trouble. He became very evasive about his activities
Since he became "Sick" stating he was en route to Los Angeles»

to meet a doctor friend, one (FNU) (phonetic) an

Ear-Nose and Throat doctor residing| |

Hollywood, California. He eventuallfy state

the doctor would meet him. After much hesitation he"

finally advised that he resi at

neo California and had telephone number
He stated, however, that he was moving soon and

was cutting off the phone. He stated he intended to return

to San Francisco on Friday to move. He volunteered that

he did not know how to fly a plane and denied any knowledge
of parachutes or military training. He is| |

| During interrogation he ef poin
stated he was becoming irritated at the Agent's questioning
but still remained evasive regarding specific questions

as to his whereabouts after his Montebello employment.

He was questioned concerning his source of income
sinc i l i
from . -
[____—scidjin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He would not produce
a blank check, stating he wrote very few checks but did
indicate he still had an account at the Main Bank of
America, Montebello, California, though he thought that this
bank might have a Los Angeles address. He added that the
account only had $12 in it.

After an approximately 20 minute interview,[__|
asked if he was free to board Flight 10 with other passengers
and was allowed to do so.

The interviewing Agent cannot through comparison
of [with composite drawing. compietely eliminate him

as a suspect,though he is he looks older.

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FJC/cad

His hair is brown, not dark brown or black. as
by witnesses. Sheriff's Deputies and

similar views.

described
have

The serial number on the $20 bill furnished
l Was checked through NCIC with negative

results.

Records checks made by the San Francisco Office
regarding egative save for a
which reflects one
birthdate] With address as of 5/

index number

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driving at the time of

5/17/77. The automobil
violation bore license

2 he was

det i

purposes should Seattle deem it appropriate th
investigation be warranted concerning

registered to
an Francisco. He has no permanent California
river's license issued to him according to this record.

Copies of this communication are being furnished
to the Los Angeles and Las Vegas Divisions for information

at further

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BPR3U (Rev, 2-t4-74) @ @

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FBI
Yrmismit the following in to. de ne ee ee ee ee
(Type in plaintext or code)
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AIRTEL ee ee . \
(Precedeace} :
TO : SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
BUfile 164-2111
00: SEATTLE

RE:

Re San Francisco airtel to Seattie dated 1/12/78.

Although it appears[___—jis too young to be
identical with UNSUB in this matter, receiving offices

_ are requested _to attempt to verify background information

concerning contained in referenced communication.
In particular, source of income is of interest.

The above lead is set out in anticipation that

a preliminary investigation will be conducted concerning
| following the guidelines set out in Seattle report
of SA dated 5/30/73. Results should

be immediately forwarded to Seattle for evaluation and
at that time, a determination'will be made whether further
investigation concerning[ _Jis warranted.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

2 - Las Vegas (164-60)
2 - Los Angeles (164-497)
- San Francisco (164-220}
©.- Seattle (164~81)
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Traustait the following in

FBI

Date:

1/20/78

TO : SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)

FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: WNORJAK (A)
BUfile 164-2111
00: SEATTLE

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RE:

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Re San Francisco airtel to Seattle dated 1/12/78.

Although it appears[___Jis too young to be
identical with UNSUB in this matter, receiving offices
are requested to attempt to verify background information
concerning] jned in referenced communication.
In particular, jsource of income is of interest.

The above lead is set out in anticipation that
a preliminary investigation will be conducted concerning
| |foliowing the quidelines set out in Seattle report
of SA| | dated 5/30/73.
be immediately forwarded to Seattle for evaluation and
at that time, a determination will be made whether further
investigation concerning is warranted.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

2 - Las Vegas (164-60)
2 ~ Los Angeles (164-497)

~ San Francisco (164-220)
G> Seattle (164-81)

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OPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10
MAY (oz EDITION

GSA FeMe (¢1 Gr) 109-11.8 .
UNITED STATES GO MENT ©
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (CP) DATE!
FROM : SA m b6
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SUBJECT: NORJAK ( ./ SUB:
Qn 1/3/78 the personnel file of the onty[___] , b6
| jemployed by the Boeing Company was requeste bic
On [3/78 the file was reviewed and reflected the
following:
Boeing (work tel: 655-6442)
Appears to Rave worked for Boeing from
October 1946 to the present
Security clearance: Secret
NOTE: The following description of Gates was derived from an
employment dated 9/30/46:
DOB: | | _ 6
SSAN: | | b7¢c
RACE: white
Ht: Stii2
Wt: 175
Educ: Michigan College of Mining & Technology, Houghton, Mich
Military: | | A.A.F. Chon, disch) b6
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Addt]l abilities: airplane pilot
Address: | | Duluth, Mian.
Relatives:
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REPLY TO
ATTN OF;

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

a JUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

_ a
os 'yao memorandum

SUBJECT: b6
NORJAK (A) BIC
00: SEATTLE (x
SAC, BUTTE (164-26)
Re Butte airtel to Seattle, 10/13/77; Minneapolis
letter to Seattle, 1/10/78.
In view of the information contained in referenced
communications, the following lead is set forth:
LEADS:
BUTTE DIVISION
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Will reinterview | Jand determine from
him who, at Northwest Orient Airlines, would be in possession
of notes made by | concerning the chronology of cap-
tioned hijacking besides |
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
, - Butte
3 Seattle
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(REV. 7-76) :
wal % GUO Tide DD ecb TREN GSA FPMR (Al CFR) 103-11 6

5010-112,

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OPTIONAL-¥ ORK KO, 10
JULY 1873 EDITION
QSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6

* "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum
TO =? SAC SEATTLE (164-81) P , ARES 4/18/78 ©
FROM : ga]
fi
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
RE Sezttie memo of SA E/Lis7s.
N
On 1/6/78 investication in Clarkston, Wa
determined that| ne longer tagides
in Clarkston. As of 11/36/77 his addreas was
| lPasco, Wa. He veportedly is

BEAD SEATTLE
AT PASCO, WASHINGTON

Attempt to locate and interview

as noted above.

SUPERVISOR NOTH: Sentdls 7479,7646, and 7760, stong with
drivers iiconse phbdo, whould be sent to RICHLAND RA

with this lLogd,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

— _ 2-164~81

8010-110

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Pr acd wae last known to be working at |

1869-$/* 77

SEASCHED —_ananltiDEX

SEBIALIZED_—G-FILED

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1/17/78
SAC, MIAMI (164-552)

NORJAK (A) Pe
00:SEATTLE

SAC, SEATTLE (164~2111)

Re Seattle Letter to Miami 1/9/78.

Seattle's attention is called to Miami letter to

Seattle 12/21/77, enclosing investigative insert covering lead
in referenced letter.

@). Seattle
- Miami

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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI
Date: 1/19/78

Transmit the following in
(Type in plaintext or code)

. AIRTEL AIR MAIL
Via

(Priority)

TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

nell SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC)

sonrkodf ronan (A)

00: Seattle

Inasmuch as all investigation at Los Angeles has
been completed and reported, this matter is considered RUC.

2+" Seattle
1- Los Angeles
LIN: fet

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1/19/78
AIRTEL AIR SAIL
fO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
PROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC)

SUBJECT: HORJAK (A)
OO: Seattle

Inasmuch as all investigation at Los Angeles has
been completed and reported, this matter is considered RUC.

-2- Seattle

il~ Los Angeles
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FU-dOZ (REV. 11-24-70) A _ |
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EDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Si b7C
; Bote of traastcipiton 1/ 20/ 78
| United b6
Technology, 6233 CVonca Ishea the personnel b7C
record concerning one This record
reflected the following information:
Name bb
Address 7c
Race White
Sex "Male -
Date 6¢ birth |
'Height + 5°40".
- Weight _ 470° lbs.
- Hair Brown
_ | Byes Brown -
* Address during : '
1972 5229 Erskine Way -
_peattic, Washington.
Mother .
~ se Seattle, Washington ~
Education Grammar school
- St. Louis, Missouri
High School:
Commerce High School
San Francisco, California
College:
University of California
extension school b64-S, 1°77
,. Sales and Business enent
Military f ( United States Air Force — -
(no dates indicated)" NEE a a 8 ali
aviation cadet. SERIA aul —
pilot bombardier JAR QQee
navigator : tot SEM thee
Interviewed on, 4/11/78 ot Detroit, Michigan File #sDetroit A6A—445
by SA / tae Dote dictoted '1/13/78 -
This document contains neilhker recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of the FBl and is locned to your agency; .
it and Ils contents cre not to be distributed outside your agency.
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*
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BE 164-115

Previous employment |
arvel O11 Company

Port Chester, New York

a rantlecturing

~7 Company

Lchigan

—> ya arts \
Warehouse
Beattle, Washington

a ehouse "~

Seattle' , Washington

| J
United s+ecnnology

. | ladvised that| | was let go
during June o » pursuant to a_reduction force

experience by United Technolo also advised that
he had no photograph of .

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 4/20/78

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TORJAR (A)
OO: SEATTIE
CBufile 164-2111)
Re Seattle airtel to Detroit, 12/9/77.

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Enclosed for Seattle is the original and one
copy and for Ios Jimcales ane rony nf an PiwA0? refiesting
an interview with
United Technology, Detroit, Michigan.

Subsequent leads concerning the enclosure are not
being set forth as these uré being left to the discretion
of the office of origin.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

2 =- Seattle Cinc.~2)

4 ~ los Angeles (164-497) (IUPFO)(Enc.~1)
1 ~ Detroit

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 1/18/78

SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (RUC)

NORJAK {A}

00: Seattle
Bufile #164-2111

RE: .
Re Seattle letter to Butte, 12/23/77.
On 1/12/78, | Sandpoint,
advised that he and
t

bri th the Sandpoint Ci D
interviewed | on 12/15/77.
was claiming to be D. B. COOPER and the one responsible
for sshinsten: the aircraft on 11/24/71 over the State

of Washington. [ _ Jis described as follows:
Race _ White
Sex Male
DOB 4/30/37
Hair Brown
Eyes Brewn
SSAN 247~+S$4-3981

| lwas accompanied 9 4
[ |] a white female, DOB

St 4", 105#, blonde hair, brown eyes, SSAN |

[pq] indicated that came into the PD
and advised the officers that he was D. B. COOPER and
responsible for the skyjacking. At that time, he was

staying at the KANIKSU MOTEL, Room 7, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

After interviewing him for a short time, |

recalled that he had | [and at

ime he was an
in Maxwell, Alabama. | jwas turned over to
d transported back to that facility at that

time. ;
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SEW yaa At rls || STRLAZED__ mcf Den

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| | indicated th
distance telephone call on 12/15/77 to|

Sper tanpurg General Hospital,
Spartanburg, South Carolina. indicated that
ist and |

:
| |_ He further stated that he had not been in
touch with for some time and offered to sup-
ply him with travel e se money if it was needed, He
also indicated that[ was quite proficient in the

marshal arts and had put on jeveral _demonstrattqns where
ae assured

was not D. B. COOPER.

Jstated that it never came out
as to whew] jwas on 11/24/7: He thought, however
that it had been proven that

residence ba: someplace, Jalso in-

dicated that| left Sandpoint, Idaho, on_12/36/77
-ieaving no forwarding address. time,
indic red that was residing @

South Carolina. He had only

$17.00 to_his name, and they had arrived in Sandpoint
by bus, has no idea how they left nor

where they were going.

Any leads to be set forth as a result of this
information is being | the discretion of the Office
of Origin inasmuch as has already been investigated
as a suspect in this matter.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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The source told that had been in the military service
was familiar with aviation having formerly operated an airport on
the Old Battleground Highway, and has been missing since the timo
of the hijacking in this matter. Another piece of identifying
information ig that | lreportedly went with al |
also known as ne ee

of Evergreen ate School in_the vicinity of Vancouver, Washington. j,.,

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FRO?I: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK

{O0: Seattle)

Bufile: 164-2111

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In Novenher, 1977.1 | Portland Police .
Bureau, advised sa| Jthat he was acquainted
with an individual whom he preferred not to identify who had bé
advised him he had a suspect in mind who_might possibly be —"
identical with unsub in this matter. [_ |stated that his b7D
Ss was very reluctant to reveal his suspicions kut that he,
ee as attempting to persuade the individual to come forth
with whatever information he had. | aqreed to attempt to
arrange an interview of the source with a Bureau Agent.

On 1/3/78, LJadvised that he had been in touch
again with his source who continued to decline to ho identified
or to meet with a Bueau Agent. The source did advise
however, that the suspect he has in mind is one |. -
white, male, American, approximately 40 years of age, a graduate bic

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stated that as a professional police officer, b6
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source is adament and refuses to provide any additional
information,
LEAD
SEATTLE
AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. Will_through records of
Evergreen High School, identify suspect Jand conduct bé
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Note that Portland indices are negative concerning | |
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REPLY TO
ATTN OF:

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O00: SEATTKE

SUBJECT:

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Re Seattle memo of SA 11/29/77.

On 12/27/77, a physical activity check was conducted
in the vicinity of the b6é
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[ | Washington. This check revealed
what appeared to be a residence with two children playing
with what appeared to be a piece of white silk. Two

vehicles noted in the area bore Washington License plates'

| | There appeared to be no new or expensive
equipment in the area.

On 1/16/78, contact with the authorities at Clark

County Pubolic Works, Vancouver, Wash, revealed[ | b6
CPROTECT) was no Longer working there. Pe
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poo téLsé7g and again on 1/26/78, contact was attempted
with supra, at his residence in| |

|Washington, with negative results as he was not

available.
BEAD
SEATILE AT] | WASHINGTON 6 |
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In Reply, Please Refer to 915 Second Avenue, pIC
File No. Seattle, Washington 98174
January 27, 1978 -
Lewis Cofnty, Sheriff's Office
Chéhalis, Washington 98532
Dear Sheriff Wiester:
_ Enclosed please find one copy each of a black
white and color artists composite of the unknown subject, .
also known as D. B. Cooper, thought to have perpetrated
the hijacking of a Northwest Orient Airlines airplane on
November 24, 1971, ge
a ing sent to your at the
request of lof your office. If "< b6
the FBI can be of any §urther assistance to you concern- b7c
ing this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
John M. Reed
Special Agent in Charge
By:
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In Reply, Please Refer to 915 Second Avenue
File No. Seattle, Washington 98174
January 27, 1978 Pe

By:
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Mr. William Wiester

Sheriff

Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Chehalis, Washington 98532

Dear Sheriff Wiester:

Enclosed please find one copy each of a black
white and color artists composite of the unknown subject,
also known as D. B. Cooper, thought to have perpetrated
the hijacking of a Northwest Orient Airlines airplane on
November 24, 1971.

These composites are being sent to your at the
request of of your office. If b6
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ing this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,

John M. Reed
Special Agent in Charge

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REPLY TO
ATTN OF:

SA THOMAS J. MANNING
sumect: NR JAK L

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vo: SAC, SEATTLE (164-

Sheriff

this date"Contacted thé writer and advised that he had received the Si...

photograph of the composite drawing of the subject in this matter.

This photograph was exhibited to a clerk in the County Clerk's
Office, Courthouse, Chehalis, Washington who had contacted WIESTER
re having seen a white male who recently went through divorce
proceedings at the office who she thought she recognized from someplace,
When shown this photograph the clerk (name not recallea by WIESTER)
said the man who had been in her office certainly looked like
the man depicted in the photograph.

WIESTER has reviewed the public papers re the divarce and
this individual, an employee of United Airlines, in aivorce cause
of action 35225 listed assets prior to marriage in 1973 of $51,000
The divorce settlement gave him a shotgun, handgun, other property
andincluding parachute jumping gear.

WIESTER requested contact with an Agent re this matter and will
then furnish full details of the investigation he has conducted to date,

Request sub file be opened this name (supra) and that the lead
for contact with WIESTER be assigned to Olympia RA to be handled
expeditiously,

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BUfile 164-2111
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true identity of the UNSUB in this matter.
LBADS:
SEATTLE DIVISION
At Mt. Vernon, Washington
Will contact| __Jand obtain from him the identity b6
of the man he suspects of being identical with UNSUB. b7c
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Attached are one copy each of a black and white
artist composite showing UNSUB with and without sunglasses,
and a color artist composite showing UNSUB with and without
glasses, In addition, attached is a copy of a description
Of the suspect including a narrative of the crime.
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pare; 2/1/78 memorandum

REPLY TO

* ATTNOF: SA | |

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
BUfile 164-2111

vo: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P}

RE:

Attached is one copy of a letter sent by| |
to the Everett RA dated 22 Jan 79. :

| Mt. Vernon,
Washington sent a letter to the Everett RA dated
1/22/78, in which he stated he suspects he may know the

true identity of the UNSUB in this matter. .

LEADS;

SEATTLE DIVISION

At Mt. Vernon, Washington

Will contact and obtain from him the identity
of the man he suspects of being identical with UNSUB.

ARMED 'AND -DANGEROUS

Attached are one copy each of a black and white
artist composite showing UNSUB with and without sunglasses,
and a color artist composite showing UNSUB with and without
glasses. In addition, attached is a copy of a description
of the suspect including a narrative of the crime.

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Can Yo@ldentify This

The Crime
A lone white male .
boarded Noxthwest
Orient Airlines Flight No. 305 at
Portland, Oreg., on November 24,
197]. At approximately 3:22 p.m.,
while the flight was en route to Seat-
tle, Wash., he indicated to a stew-
ardess 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

riljacker?

The hijacker apparently bailed out
somewhere between Seattle and Reno,
Ney., where, when the plane landed, it
was determined that "Cooper," two
parachutes, and the ransom money
had disappeared.

The Criminal

Artist conception drawings of the
airera{t hijacker were prepared by the
FBI Exhibits Section and are con- -
sidered an excellent likeness. He is
described as follows:

Jar accont, siossibly

* from tho, Midwest
section
' United Strites,

Heavy smoker of
Raleigh — filter-tip
cigarettes.

Black or brown suit;
narrow black lic;
black dress suit;
black rain-type
overcoat or dark
topcoat; dark brief-
case oor attache
ease; carried a
paper hag-—4 by 12
by M inches;
'brown, shacs,

Remarks_.-_--..-_. Very polite at all

times,

Characteristics. __..

Wearing apparel_...

Nofification

of ' the *

Anyone having any information or"

_ knowledge believed to refer to this in-

dividual, please notify the Acting Di:
rector of the Federal Bureau cf In-
vestigalion, Washington, D.C. 20535,
or ihe Special Agent in Charge of the
nearest FBI field affice, the telephone
number of which appears on the first
page-of most local telephone direc-
tories,

the safety of the 36 passengers Race... White
aboard the plane, When the-aireraft Sex____- Male.
Janded at Seattle, Northwest Orient Age----------.--.. Middle 40's.
Airlines complied with his instruc- Height._---.-----» 5 feet 10 inches to 6
tions. After he received the parachutes feet.
. nN Pp Weight..--- vn. 170 to 180 pounds.

and money, the hijacker allowed all Complexion-__..-. Olive, Latin appear:
passengers and two of the airline ance, medium
stewardesses to deplane. smooth,

He then ordered the rcmaining crew —_Hair-------------- Dark brown or black,

- : parted on left,

members into the first-class section of » combed back
the aircraft and informed them he pye, Possibly brown. Dur-
desired to fly to Mexico City. The hi- ing Jatter part of
jacker instructed that the plane pro- Right he put on
ceed jn a southerly direction and fly at dark, raParonnt
a low altitude and slow speed which en- eunginssce wes

, dark rims.
abled the rear door of the plane to be —Yoice.._ Low, spoke intelli-
opened during the flight, gently, no purticu-
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DATE:
REPLY TO
* ATTNOF:

SUBJECT;

TO:

To:

SA

NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
(BUFile 164-2111)

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

BNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

ajar -mefhorandum

RE:

Re memo of SA

1978, Serial 7769.

block stamped January 19,

On 2/1/78, a check of the Bellevue phone book

revealed the following information:

Washington, possessed telephone number

Bellevue,

On the same date, a check with the Bellevue City

Directory revealed that |

reside

| Bellevue, Washington.

for} Jwas listed as anf

Occupation

at The Boeing

Company.

LEAD:

SEATTLE DIVISION

At Bellevue, Washington

Will locate and interview|

| and determine from him background information

concerning his|

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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DATE:

REPLY TO

ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

2/2/78

SA

NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE

(BUFile 164-2111)

TO;

To:

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

JINITED STATES GOVERNMENT

mefhorandum

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Re memo of sa]

| block st

1978, Serial 7769.

On 2/1/78,

revealed the following information:

amped January 19,

a check of the Bellevue phone book

| Bellevue,

Washington, possessed telephone number

On the same date,

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dlevue City

Directory revealed that

at

reside

j/Bellevue,

for
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LEAD:

SEATTLE DIVISION

|was listed as an

At Bellevue, Washington

Will locate and interview|

| ae

Occupation
at The Boeing

| and determine from him background information

. concerning his |

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@ e STATES GOVERNMENT

oars 2/2/78 memorandum

REPLY TO

ATTN OF: SA

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
(BUFile 164-2111)

TO:
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
RE:
Re Miami letter to Seattle dated 1/17/78.
All attempts te locate |
, have proved negative. The address
Jorovided to Congressman A, HERBERT BURKE proved
fictitious.

In view of the fact that no logical leads remain
outstanding and in view of the fact that
lis da ibed as a white male, born in which would
make him[ | the time of subject hijacking,and his height
is listed as 5'8'", no further investigation will be conducted
concerning | at this 'time,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
(BUFile 164-2111)
TO:
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RE: bIC

Re Miami letter to Seattle dated 1/17/78.

All _ attempts to locate | | bE
have proved negative. The address b7C
| Jprovided to Congressman A. HERBERT BURKE proved
fictitious.

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outstanding and in view of the fact that | b6

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make him the time of subject hijacking,and his height

is listed a '8" no further investigation will be conducted
concerning at this time,

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The following investigation was conducted by

SA |

AT SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

| | Nucarprep
System, 12141 Slauson, advised that | |sold this
business to Chrysler Corporation in 1969. In January, 1973,
the name was changed from to Automotive Pre-
Check, and_in January, 1976, the name was changed to Nucarprep
Svstem, I Istated his file contained no record of

as ever being employed by that firm.

He stated, however, that Jat the time he sold the
company to Chrysler Corporation, took some of his former
employee records with him at the time of the sale in 1969.
He pointed out that|
business in Phoenix, Arizona, and should be easily Located
there,

AT MONTEBELLO, CALIFORNIA

On January 27, 1978, |

International Harvester Corporation, 812 West
Washington Boulevard, advised that the old A & H Division
of International Harvester (IH) which was formerly Located
in Pico Rivera, California, shut down approximately five
years ago. All the records were sent to IH Corporation,

4501 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California. "The -%
records can be obtained fton[- be

On January 30, 1978,|
Cid Bank of America, Wilcox - Via Campo Branch, 875
Wilcox Avenue, advised that he has no record of an account,

either past or present, checking or savings, in the name
of | | or for any derivation of this

namé. He Further advised after contacting the Montebello

val co

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Branch of Bank of America, located at

Boulevard, that they had no record fo b6
| or any derivation of the name as a present or bic
former savings or checking account customer.
AT WHITTIER, -CALTFORNIA
On January 27, 1978, | | bé
puas—cantacted at his residence, | BIC
advised that he has Lived at_this idence
for the past 11 years and does not know|
| | tie stated that prior to his purchasing the house
in 1967, |} and it was his
understanding | |
for the five or six years prior to his purchasing the
house,_| stated that he is not acquainted
with | but that he did receive a
Christmas card addressed to al | first name unknown,
during 1977 Christmas season. e returned this card to
the post office. | jis described as follows:
Race White
Sex le
Birth Data RG
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Height ir
Weight 140 pounds _
Eyes Blue oe
Hair Brown
Marital Status Married
The following agencies were contacted by
sc| on January_2/7, 1978, and no on

record Located identifiable with

Montebello Police Department

Whittier Police Department

Los Angéles County Sheriff's Office

Ontario Credit Bureau (which covers the vicinit
of Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, and Montebello, California

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@ ITED STATES GOVERNMENT
memorandum

F DATE: 1/31/78
"aruee: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) (3)

ATTN OF:

) f
otal NORJAK (A)
AWAY Rutile 164-2111 i
00: Seattle b7c
XDR: :
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
RE:
— Re Seattle airtel to Las Vegas, dated 1/20/78.
Enclosed for Seattle, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and
San Francisco are appropriate copies of investigative
insert reflecting investigation conducted by the Los
pppetes Division to-werity background information furnished -
by b7C
Also enclosed for Phoenix is one copy of referenced
airtel and one copy of San Francisco airtel to Seattle,
dated 1/12/78.
LEADS a
PHOENIX
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Will attempt to locatel b6
| [and detexrmine if was bic

Jat

ever an employee of |

12141 Slauson, Santa
Fe Springs, California, nothing that| lsold

this business to Chrysler Corporation in i969.

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LA 164-497

AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Will, at Internation

Harvester Offices, Gat soukh Alameda Street, contact |
| |] telephone nd attempt to verify

employment of with International
Harvester, A & H Diviston, Montebello, California, for the
period 1963 - 1970.

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DATE:

REPLY TO

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SUBLCCT:;

TO:

SA | |

NORJAK (A)

00: SEATTLE

BUFile 164-2111

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

Re Detroit letter to Seattle dated 1/20/78.

On 2/1/78, a check with the Pacific Northwest
Bell Telephone Directory revealed the following informa-
tion pertinent to suspect

Replacement Parts Manufacturer, 1412 South
Dearborn, telephone 322-2565.

Evergreen Warehouse Distributors, 3685
Duwamish South, telephone 622+7433.

LEADS:

SEATTLE DIVISION

At Seattle, Washington

Will-through contact with Replacement Parts
Manufacturing_and Evergreen Warehouse Distrubors, attempt
to determine whereabouts on 11/24/71.

ARMED & DANGEROUS

2 Seattle

N/Lit /bY- 31-7186.

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Date 2/1/78 |
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE

Re Seattle airtel to the Bureau, dated 11/4/77.

For the information of.

plaintained with the attorney for
San Jose, California, telephone number

LL has advised he will advise| | to
corporate fully with the FBI, but-he prefers all
contacts to be through him.

On 12/6/77, | |stated that] |

|stated he will maintain close
contact with| Jand obtain the requested information
at the earliest possibly time.

On 1 7e,[___]stateq[__]has advised him
that he has never received any funds from a

Canadian bank, nor does he have any money in a Canadian bank.
has. according to received money fro
| who resides in British Columbia, but this
money has been in the form of personal checks or money orders
in nominal amounts.

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On pide. __Jfurnished the following physical
description of
Race Cacausian
Sex Male
DOB
POB
Height 6toR
Weight 165 pounds
Eyes Blue
Hair
SSAN
Military service TS. Army

Serial Number
Present occupation Insurance Agent for

Farmers Insurance
batrroenia Driver's License

San Jose, California
Present home address

San Jose, California | |
L_|statea he will continue contact with[ _#__l
and advise him to submit to a polygraph examination in The
near future.

LEAD

SAN FRANCISCO

AT SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA. Will maintain contact with

} attorney | and make arrangements for a

polygraph examination of|

CAUTION: ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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DATE:

© @vre STATES GOVERNMENT

Mngt OF: sA|
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
Bufile 164-2111
TO:
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
On 2/1/78, | J was contacted at the
Carpenter's Union, Local 1849, 2819 West Sylvester Street,
Pasco, Washington. [_____]was advised of the purpose of the
interview and the identity of the reporting Agent.
[J aavisea that during November of 1971, he was
in the process of recuperating from a work-sustained injury
at Clarkston, Washington. advised he did not wo i
runs latter hatf of 1971 to the fa at

stated he was under_treatment from| | of
Lewiston, Idaho. | Istated that]
| |

Tor approximately a month.

[__Jaavisea he has never been j airplane nor
has he ever parachuted from an airplane. | stated that
if he was to have had all of thi ney, he would sure like
to know what happened to it. | advised that he has been
a carpenter most of his life.

[_|statea that he would guess that
was the one who suggested that _he may have been D. B. COOPER,
The reporting Agent advised is information was
confidential. | Istated that "hasbeen —Lrying
to get even with him for approximately the |
and has pulled tricks of this kind in the past. LW Jfur-
ther stated that he does not give out his address in light
EMB/tcs era
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It is the observation of the reporting Agent that
[nas a slight hesitation in his speech and has an b6
excesSive amount of gray hair, which makes him look older BIC
than he really is. The following is a description of
as noted during the course of the interview:
Sex Male
Race i
Date of Birth
Height 5'10"
Weight 170 pounds
Hair Black - graying
Eyes Brown
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aye" BITS | memorandum,

REPLY TO
. ATTNOF: SA -
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)}
00: SEATTLE '
Bufile 164-2111
TO;
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
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On 2/1/78,| Jwas contacted at the
Carpenter's Union, Local 1849, 2819 West Sylvester Street,
Pasco, Washington. |was advised of the purpose of the
interview and the identity of the reporting Agent.
advised that during November of 1971, he was b6
in the process of recuperating from a work-sustained injury b7C
at Clarkston, Washington. [—Jadvised he did not work in
the latter half of 1971 due to the fact that| |
stated he was under_treatment from| Lof
Lewiston, Idaho. | lstated that] |
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for approximately a month. : .
advised he has never been _in an airplane nor bé
has he ever parachuted from an airplane. [stated that b7C
if he was to have had ail of 1 ney, he would sure like
to know what happened to it. advised that he has been
a carpenter most of his life.
[stated that he would guess that | b6
was the one who suggested that he may have been D. B. COOPER. bic

The reporting Agent advised | that this information was
confidential. Istated that | has been trying

to get even with him for approximately the|
and has pulled tricks of this kind in the past. | | fur~
ther stated that he does not give out his address in light

169-$- DIVE :

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
(REV. 7-76)

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) LOb-1t 6
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A

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

foe REV $1-27-70) s %
{ - — Fey)

February 2, 1978

(1) Date of transcription

| | Jvoluntarily appeared at the
ppaizhanis Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
informed he had learned through friends that the FBI was

attempting to locate him for interview and he was making himself
available for interview, principally out of curiousity as to what
the situation might be.

| | lwas informed of the identity of the inter-
viewing Agent and of the intended purpose of the interview, which
would be to determine his knowledge of or involvement in the
skyjacking of a Northwest Orient Airlines plane on or about
November 24, 1971. | lwas furnished with a printed form
(FD-395) containing a summary of his constitutional rights which °
he read and advised he wnderstood. He signed a waiver of these
rights and consented to interview without an attorney present.

[__—'| informed that during the year 1971 he attended
Goiden Gate University in San Francisco, California and was
enrolled in| |
He infor hat during this time period he resided at
in San Francisco. He stated he was very broke at
that tine and he is sure that he performed no travel on or
about November 24, 1971. He said records at the University
might establish that he was in attendance there at that time.
At any rate, he was physically present in San Francisco on that
date and was not traveling in the states of Washington, Oregon
or Nevada.

| linfor i ed a

lthe D. B. COOPER case as a point study in
| He informed he per-
sonally admires the man feat very immensely. He stated he does
not admire the criminal aspect of it, but the very finite
planning and precision involved in COOPER's jump from the 727
jet. He stated he is a parachutist himself and is well aware
of the risks involved in such a jump.

[stated he has previously been interviewed by
FBI Agents in San Francisco, shortly after the crime in question.
He stated he was informed by the FBI Agents they were interviewing

1/30/78 Fairbanks, Alaska _, AN 164-59

inlerviewed on al File #

sa | l:vir 1/31/78

by Date diclaled

This document contoias neither recommendalions nor conclusions of Ine FBI, 1! is tne property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;

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AN 164-59
(2)

ail members of the American Parachuters Association, of which
he was a member. He seems to recall that they asked him some
of the same questions as were currently being asked of him,

such as his whereabouts, his experience as a parachutist, etc.

informed that he is an alcoholic and it is
quite possible that during some drunken spree he has alluded
to the fact he might know the identity of D. B. COOPER or he
might even have stated that he was D. B. COOPER. He stated
he cannot recall ever telling anyone this, but it is highly
likely that it could have occurred. He stated that if he did
make such a remark, it was during a drunken state and it was
imaginary on his part with no factual meaning. He stated
emphatically that he does not know the identity of the skyjacker
known as D. B. COOPER, nor did he have any personal involvement
in the skyjacking crime. He informed he is willing to take a
polygraph examination in this regard.

The following physical description and background
information was obtained during interview:

Full Name
Date of birth
Place of birth

Height of lai'
Weight 175 pounds
Hair Brown
Eves Hazel
Social Security Number
Residence
Fayrp Alaska

Telephone Number
Employment _ University of

Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska,

'Fairbanks, Alaska

Prior Arrests

California: states charge was
later dismissed

Military Service U. S. Navy,
Lobfaining rank

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AN 164-59
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Prior Employments

Hobbies
Son

Self-employed during | bé
and 1968 a6 manufacturer BIC
and experimentation expert

in the modifi ion of

parachutes: | Defense

Department in Vietnam as
technician representative,
conducted parachute experi-
ments for Lockheed and
Brand X

Sport parachute iumping,

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10 "4 .
SULY 1973 EDITION "
GSA FPMR (4t CFR) 101.11,6 b6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT b7C
Tm : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 2/7/78

FROM SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (RUC)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)

(00: SEATTLE)

Re Anchorage letter to Seattle, 12/15/77, and Las
Vegas letter to Anchorage, 12/28/77.

Enclosed for Seattle are the_original and one copy
of an FD-302 reflecting interview of at b6
Fairbanks, Alaska on 1/30/78. b7c
Extensive investigation was conducted at Fairbanks,
Alaska to locate and interview Most of this investi- b6
gation met with negative results and is not being reported in bic

the interest of brevity inasmuch as it has no relevance to
the final resuits of the investigation.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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TO:

SNEED STATES GOVERNMENT

memorandum

~ 2/10/78
SA|
NORJAK CA)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Se Seattle memo of SA Jdated
12/20/77.
Attempts to contact}
| telephone nunber | } on

several occasions met with negative results.

the
Cla
for

On February 7, 1977, a revi
Port Angeles , Hashington , Police

ew of the files of
Department, and the
aled no arrest record

Lff's Office, reve
born|

Driver's license records in

dicated | lbas

Washington State driver's license number | |
which is endorsed for _a_ motorcycle and lists| |

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eye

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idence as| |Port
is described as a white male, 1
$s, brown hair, 6'1".

Angeles, Washington.
60 pounds, brown

On Feburary 7, 1977,|

jiam County Sheriff's Office, advi

personally going back t

sed he had known
Oo a period prior

to his association with the Sheriff's Office in 1970.

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is a man who looks older that h
rs and has worn a moustache on an
is for his entire association with
can not recall if at the

November 24, 1971, whether or not
is currently and was then recel

for

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off again, on again
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sime in question,

had the moustache.
ving a small disability
military and it jis
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In about 1972 or
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some sort of promissory note te continue the business.

| jwas a prime
suspect, but was totally uncooperative and referred all
law enforcement_i iry to his lawyer. Throughout the
next few years struggled with his business and in

1972 or 1973 purchased a new site in Po Angeles with
the help | who lives
in Oregon and | |
In all} | association with[ __ b6
nothing has ever come to his attention which wou ave BIC
ted him to suspect[____]was in fact "D.B. COOPER".
further stated_that he felt sure a direct
approach in interviewing would be' totally useless
without very strong physical evidence.

On February 7, 1978, | | Claljam bé
County Credit Bureau, advised their records indicated bIC
and his business had continually had minor financial
problems, all which seemed to have been resolved at this
time from the inception previous to 1970 throughout the
present. Credit Bureau_records substantiated the fact
that land purchased byL___] for his busj
was jointly mortgaged in the name
ses ompany. | J

with Seattle First National Bank, Sequim Branch.
Social Security Number is

| Jand the majority of| jfinancial neh. [= are

It is also noted thatL__lailegedly went AWOL _ '6
from the Army at one time, BIC

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[_nititary record and comparison of fingerprints b6
with any lalents possible developed at the time of bIC

captioned hijacking.

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February 7/1978

Federal Bureau of Investigation
West 920 Riverside

Spokane, Washington
Dear Sirs:
I recently saw the artists picture which is enclosed,

It bears a striking resemblence to a former Spokane

Attorney, who is well known in Spokane

leral circles,

Spokane. | | ana the newspaper

| |

Yours very truly.

J6V-F 1 "77P2_

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: By BARRIE WATTS
AN FBI man has sworn he

_ will never stop trying to solve
one of America's most haf- .

fling mysteries—where is sky

- pirate D.B. Cooper?

Cooper, whose real identity has
never been discovered, is believed
to have parachuted from a hi-

~ jacked Northwest Airlines Boein

727, $200,009 in ransom strappe
to his body, as it flew over rugged
terrain in Washington State on
Nov, 24, 1971.

- But military jets tailing the
plane did not see him bail out. He
and the money vanished without

- 'trace despite a massive, comput-
_ er-coordinated manhunt. ,

Even so, Ralph Himmelsbach,

' an FBI special agent who has

worked doggedly on the case
ginning, told THE
STAR he will never give up the
search. ,

"I dearly want to get him," he

said. "Someone, somewhere,
must know who Cooper really is.

~ Sooner or later a clue must come
to the surface."

To Himmelsbach, the Cooper
affair is the greatest unsolved
puzzle in modern-day piracy. But

e has no respect or admiration
for the man who hijacked the
Northwest flight between Port-
Jand, Ore., and Seatfle, Wash., on
that fateful day. :

" The flight began. like any other

for stewardess Hlorence Shaffner. 7

She was checking that passengers
had fastened their seatbelts when
.a tall, dark-complected man with
1 sunglasses and
wearing a dark suit handed her a

~ note. .

Thinking he was just looking for

_a date, she stuck the note in her

pocket. Then he ordered: "Look

- af it—now!''

AS she read the note her eyes

--widened in horror. It said simply:
- "} have a bomb in my briefcase."

Seeing the shock on her face,
another stewardess, Tina Muck-
low, hurried over. Cooper showed
her what was in the briefcase —
two red cylinders wrapped in wir-
ing. She obeyed immediately
fen he ordered her to sit beside

__ As the jetliner roared into the
sky, Cooper calmly explained
what he wanted, so calmly that
none of the other passengers even
knew they were being hijacked.

Cooper said he wanted $200,000
in cash and two parachutes wait-
ing for him when the plane
reached Seattle. If the airline
balked or the crew refused to
cooperate, he would blow up the
'plane with everyone in it.

A ee a a .

Amesca's porachuie

Sketches of
DB, Coop
er made
after the
hijack show
him as ordi-
- nary-look-

ing. At left,
he is pic-

sunglasses
", y heworedar-
©" ing hijack. |

their own initiative airline offi-
cials decided to amass the ran-
som in $20 bills. There 'would be
10,000 of them, and thetr Serial
numbers would he recorded.

As the plane finally circled over
Seattle, pilot William Seott played
middleman in the negetiations.
None of the flight crew ever saw
Cooper. His orders were relayed
by stewardess Mucklow. Meant-
while the bered passengers

_yawned at the delay.. + =.

After 90 minutes of circling
anxious officials on the ground re-
ported that the money and the
parachutes were réady. Ground
controllers watched nervously as
the jet's navigation lights traced
endless circles in the sky. No one
knew what D.B. Cooper was real-
ly up to, or even if there actually
wasabomb. — ~

At 5:45 PM the jet landed and

- a car rushed out to planeside car-

ying the ransom and the para-
chutes. As a stewardess carried
the loot to Cooper in the back of
the plane, the passengers began
to Sense that something was
wrong.

But the stewardesses quickly
disembarked the 42 puzzled pas-
sengers. Now, only the flight crew
and stewardess Mucklow re-

tured. in

skyjacker

mained aboard with the hijacker,

As Cooper had ordered, the
lane was refueled for a flight to
exico, with one stop in Reno.
Then a techhical problem devel-.
oped in the refueling truck. As
time dragged by pilot Scott ra-
diced ground control in a trem-
bling voice, The man in back, he
said, was getting 'awful nasty."
Finally, when the jet was ready
to go, a Federal Aviation Admin-
istration official chose that mo-
ment to go aboard and call on the
skyjacker to surrender.

Cooper Jooked at him bleakly

and growled: "Let's get this show
on ine read." The FAA man left
ast.

When the jet was back in the
air, Cooper told Tina Mucklow to
"go forward, pull the curtain and
don't come back." °

It was the last anyone ever saw
of Cooper. From that moment un-
til he vanished into limbo, he
communicated with the crew by
phone, oT ys

Three Air Force fet fighters
Jurked above and behind the
plane, anticipating that Cooper
might jump. Radar followed the
Piane from the ground. .

The jet Jumbered at low speed
as Cooper called the flight deck.

~ He told Scott to open the jet's

rear door. Scott did as he was
told. From the rear exit, which
extended beneath the tail, debar-
kation stairs led below and away
from the fusélage. Cooper was
going to walk into space. .

'Intensely cold air rushed into
the cabin as the rear door was
lowered. The plane was becoming
harder te handle, Ice was building
up on the windshield and the
wings. . - ,

For 20 minutes there wasn't a

word from the back of the plane.
Only the scream of the wind.
Scott called Cooper on the phone:
"Anything we can do for you?"
. Silence for a few seconds.
"No," Cooper finally - replied
calmiy. At 8:60 PM the crew felt
a slight shift in the plane's bal-
ance, Cooper was gone.

For 18 days a small army of
soldiers, police, FBI men and
dogs searched the rugged coun-

. tryside where Cooper was be-

lieved to have landed. They found
nothing. To this day, no one
knows who D.B, Cooper really
was, or if he is still alive.

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..

SAC, SEATTLE (164~81)

SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)}

NORJAR
(00: Seattle)
Bufile: 164+2111

RE | |

Re Portiand letter to Seattle dated 1/13/78.

2/15/78

rT an individual who identified himself
as

telephoned the Portland office to talk to SA
| Portland NORJAK case agent. stated that he

thought he might have some information pertinent to the NORJAK

case. He declined to furnish any further id ifying information
ae other than that he was |
He inguired as to the status and amount of any rewards

currently offered for information leading to the identification and
apprehension of UNSUB in this matter. He also expressed concern

js identity as a source of information might be disclosed.
furnished no information whatever on that occasion, but stated

he would recontact the agent in a few days to discuss the matter

further.

On 2/14/78,[______]again telephonically recontacted
SA| jand advised Phat the name—of) a person who should be
checked out in this matter_is Upon being pressed
| He

for further information, | | furnished the first name

declined to furnish any other information whatever.

It is believed probable that[___]was referring to
suspect who was subject of investigation in this
matter at Tillamook and Oregon, during January, 1978.

@- Seattle
- Portland

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PD 164~41

Since it appears that the name of| Jis going b6é
to reappear in connection with this matter, it is believed prudent b7C
to attempt to resolve his possible connection with this case as
soon as possible. Accordingly, the following lead is being setforth:

LEAD
PORTLAND
Ar OREGON. Will locate and interview] I,
at| concerning his possible knowledge of this 4¢
case and any suspects he may have in mind, b7c

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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The following investigation was conducted by
SA| at Estacada, Oregon: ./
anuary 9, 1978,| | telephone be
number | padvised that in recent ménths he worked on b7C
just above Woodland, Washington, at the
completed end] | which
. is ' east o© Woodland, approximately

Washington, from Woodland.
ladvised to get there youl

Jto the area currently |

Limmiarant who works for Weverhaeuser Logging ,
Company | advised the area

{/from Ariel, Washington, to Woodiand to Kalama.
He further indicated it would not take an expert to make a parachute
jump into that area. He further indicated to his knowledge

this| jin the direct flight path of the D. B. COOPER
aircraft. . '
| advised that while he was conducting bé6é
in the aboye_area, that | lacted b7c
quite funny and rather strange. forced| to
terminate his lease in the middle of his contract. He wanted
him out for some strange reason. | | advised that

has set up| |
| jin-an effort to keep people away.

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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

NORJAK

(00: Seattle)

Bufile 164-2111

RE| b6 |

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mneidsed herewith for Seattle is the original

and two copies of an invest jgavdve_insert prepared at Portland
in this matter, and concerning of the b6

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Portland Office indices are negative concerning

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AT WOODLAND, WASHINGTON. Consider| b6
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pare: 2/24/78 memorandum

REPLY TO
artnor; S

sumecr: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
ro: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) {P}

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RE:

On 2/15/78,| b6
Evergreen Warehouse Distributors, 3865 Duwamish Avenue bic
South, Seattle, Washington, 98134, advised after checking

her records that shecould) tocate nothing that would indi-
cate that was an employee at Evergreen

Warehouse Distributors at any time.

On the same date, | b6
Hi Line Transmission Warehouse, 1412 South Dearborn, b7C
Seattle, Washington, advised af i is records
he could locate no record that was an
employee at Hi Line Transmission Warehouse. | Jaid
say that Hi Line used to be known as Replacement Parts
Warehouse; however, currently Replacement Parts Warehouse
is located at 1260 Sixth South, Seattle, telephone 682-8546.

On the same date,| | b6
of Replacement Parts Warehouse, 1260 Sixth South, Seattie, b7c
telephone 682~8546, advised that in late 1971 there was
not a Replacement Parts Warehouse in the Seattle area.

did state however that he was personally familiar
with | in that| Jused to work_in the
Replacement Parts business. | |described|
as undependable and after viewing the artist's composite

of UNSUB stated that, in his opinion, was not
identical to the man depicted in that is balding,
has a bigger mouth and_appears to hav e "a_m nll of
teeth". In addition, ["~_]stated that |is

not smart enough to pu fo) such a hijacking in his
opinion.

Seattle {HOEXED

SE FO
FEB 24 1978

fai-SEATTLE

Buy U.S, Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
; (REV. 7-78}

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SE 164-81

| 77 stated that it is his opinion that
on or abou , lwas working for Essex
Products or|

a telephone number for Essex Products as 453-1709 and
stated J}used to be known as

Replacement Parts Manufacturing and they are currently

located at_4000 Aurora Building, telephone 632-1085.

Finally, stated that he was contacted recently
by a Businessmen's Clearing House Employment Agency to

determine if he would be interested in hiring
who is presently looking for a job in the
Seattle area.

On 2/16/78,| | Evergreen

Warehouse, 3865 Duwamish Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, | b7C
telephone 623-3083, telephonically advised tha had

located some information indicating that a
man 'who is personally known to him,. had worked for
Evergreen Warehouse from approximately January of 1972
through September of 1972. [__]statea that_as far
as he knew, [ |] came to Evergreen from
Nérthwest Engine Service Center, 7027 Sout
Lucille, telephone RO7-7094. Prior to that,

believes that[____—sidduséd «to work for Essex International

_Inc,. $233 Concord Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48211.

stat '

J

| | stated that the Last address he had
for| Jwas | | Seattle,
Washington, and that up until recently | used
to work for CEPEC Company which is an acronym for
California Electronic Police Equipment Company. They
can be reached at (206) 937-6063.

LEADS ;

SEATTLE DIVISION

At Seattle, Washington

Will contact Jat 707 South
Lucille and determine if his records reflect if
Jwas employed on 11/24/71.

ARMED & DANGEROUS

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SAC, SAM FRANCISCO 2/28/78

SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

HORJAK
(00: Geattle)
Bulile 164-2111

For information of San Prancisco ani Seattle, an article
pSoncerning captipned case Written by| Jappeared in the b6
issue of the "Star," a wackly supermarket REMEDAPCE« bic

pthe-artiche pons toned the name of Portland/ case agent EA
Since the_article appeared, several people have written

personal letters to SA offering Leads and suggestions.

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by letter dated 2/10/78. =
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advised as follows: .
"Dear be
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After reading about your wanting to catch D. B. COOPER, I
tried some fancy feotwork of locating your man, You can take it
for what it is worth, but this is what IT found out.

Ue has crown a Boustache as I have put on the neavspaper
picture, Wears a great deal of gray, coat, hat black, suit gray,
brown or tan shoes, drives a 1963 car, black Ford, Soncone obtained

is license for hin. Lives on one flight of stairs up at| | bé
San Francisco, cats at Puerto Rican restaurant on b7C

Gast side Of town, at Pop Top's or dewn street at a cabaret.

Io admire your not giving up your man. If this information
Will lead you to your wan, IT have helred. I oxpect nothing in return.

2 - San FPraacisco
(3- seattle (164-61)
2 — Portiand
[bY-Cl-V79F
SEAL ie XED_ ape

ae rails

Schicu7ep.—2-—FLED

AR 2 1978

FEI—SEATILE

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PD 164~41

Wishing you and your travels safety and success. TI
remain,

Sincerely,

P.S. If you do catch hin, please let me know, okay? Please, no
personal investigation as to how I obtaincd my information. I may
bo a psychic, who knows?

You ove me 13 cents for a stamp, okay?"

Portland indices_are neqative concerning
Portland has achknowicdqed Letter.
LEAD

SAN FRAWUCICCO

Av SAN FRANCISCO, CALTPORUTA. Will evaluate tha abova
information furnished by| Jand conduct a logical investi-
gation to involve or eliminate the suspect suggested.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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SAC, TAMPA 2/27/78
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BAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (BP) bic
MNORJAR
(00: Seattle) i
Bufile 164-2111
Dnelosed herewith for Tampa_and Seatthé are copies b6
of a letter received at Portland fro | Pampa nTC
Florida. b7D
For information of Paripa and Seattle, an article written
by| World Hews Service, . City, concerning b6
captiolicd skyjacking, appearcd in the) issue of the "Star," b7c
a woel:ly supermarket newspaper of wide jon. This
article mentioned the name of SA | Portland

case ag pak. —the _articte stinulated several individuals to correspond
with SA and enclosed letter is one of the contacts.

| Jrequests in her letter that she be contacted 6
by sal lor by another FRI agent, and she states she has b7C

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LEAD

AT TAMPA, FLORIDA. Will contact b6é
for any information she may have bre

rolating to captioned case.

ARSED ADD DANCERCUS.

2 - Tampa (Ene. 1)
@)~ Seattle (164-81) (Ene. 1)
2 - Portland

RPHsaey 64-ul-? Z2FP
(5) SEACIETD __inpexep
Stgieuzen FILED
Mok 2 4978
Fid — oon ILE _
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@ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

wt % graye memorandum

REPLY TO

ATTN OF: sal
SUBJECT: NORJACK
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE:

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'Re Seattle memo of SA THOMAS J. MANNING dated

1/31/78.

On February 7, 1978, Sheriff WILLIAM WIESTER,

Lewis County Sheriff's Office, Chehalis, Washington,
advised that the person furnishing | l ion

as mentioned in referenced memo was
Lewis County Clerk's Office. He added
that! bad told him thatl ]

Washington, had
appeared | at her office at
which time she recognized him as appearing similar
to someone she had seen before. She later realized
that he appeared similar to the composite drawing of
D. B. COOPER which had been displayed in the local

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thet oe composite drawing and she maintained
that appeared yp lar tothe drawing. ——
She also advised him that

| Wisconsin. and that she head civen!l

Sheriff WIESTER stated he had no arrest record
concerning | Jand he had no other background information bé

concerning him.

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substantially the same information as furnished poetenynors

mem j the following description for

Race: White 1b64-%/- "TEC2

Sex: Male SEARCHED pessugemndNDEXED crecsuee

SERIALIZED ofan E LED wnonime

(ay. Seattle | MAR2 1978
Z yn FRI—SEATILE
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
(REV. 7-78)

GSA FPMR (41 CFR} 101-11.6
5010-112

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SE 164-81

Age: Approximately 39

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 155 to 160 pounds

Build: Slender

Hair: Dark, salt and pepper.

She further advised that | | b6
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tal value of $80,000. | |
—Hashineton, and her records aiso
indicated that] had been a pilot for United
Airlines for the
rp *n_Bebruary 1b. 1978, | b6
Washington State Department of . b7c
Licensing, Olympia, Washington, Fusished—a—cany_oF
feshineton Driver's License Number issued.
| | i nd further describing him
as a male, born blue eyes, 150 pounds,

6'O"' tall. This photocopy of the driver's license was
placedin the 1-A section of this file.

LEADS:

SEATTLE DIVISION
At Seattle, Washington

Will contact appropriate officials at United
Airlines to verify the employment of b6
las a pilot and attempt to determine his bic
whereabouts on the date or NORJACK incident through
employment records.

iL)

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3/2/78
Oe SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM SAC, PHOENIX (164-470) (RUC}

SUBJECT: WORIJAK (A)
Bufile 164-2111 b6
OO: Seattle BIC

RE?

Re Los Angeles letter to Seattie, -1/31/78.

On 2/22/78, contact was made at the | | bé
|] telephone | | Phoonix, Arizona. BIC
information received at that location was that the person

ta contact in ny past records would be a person

by the name a Commercial Carriers, 3636 Sorensen,

Santa Fe Springs, California, telephone 714-945-1231.

In view of the above information, it appears that
no other investigation remains outstanding in the Phoenix
Division, therefore, this case is being considered RUC.
LEADS:

LOS ANGELES

AT SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

Will attempt to locate and interviey| | bé
Commercial Carriers, 8636 Sorensen, Santa Pe Sprinas. California, b7C
telephone 714-945-1231, and determine if

Ss ever an employee of |

Santa Fe Springs, California, noting that
sold this business to Chrysler Corporation in

@)- Seattle

2~ Los Angeles (164-497)
lL = Phoenix

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DATE:

REPLY TO
ATTN CF:

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@ Ouyiteo STATES GOVERNMENT

5/7/78 memorandum

SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) CP)

NORJAK (A)
Bufile 164-2111
00: Seattle

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

Re

Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle dated 1/31/78.

On 2/10/78, | | International Harvester
Corporation, 4501 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California,
advised that the A and H Division, Montebello, California,
closed down in 1972 and he only has files for the employees

4501 South Alameda Street address.

did not transfer to that location and
his file would be located at International Harvester Regional
Headquarters in Oakland, California.

LEAD

SAN FRANCISCO

AT OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: Will at International
Harvester Corporation, 7/00 Edgewater Drive, Suite 150,
67, attempt to verify employment of
with International Harvester for the

period of 1363-19/0.

- Seattle

? ~ San Francisco (164-220) .
2 - Los Angeles JEY- o/ ~T90R
| SEARCHED {NDEXED.
DGM/ dig SERIALIZED.(Poae FILED 2.
(5) MAR 1 3 1978
. FB)— SEATTLE _
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings-Phan——SS roku 9p

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SAC, MILWAUKEE (164-36) 2/28/78

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NORJAK "N

(00: SEATTLE) SSE
(BUFILE: 164-2111)

On February 6, 1978, | | be

pot tha Streator, Illinois Police Department, telephone bIC
contacted the Joliet Resident Agene He

tated' that he had an individual by the name of —

isit his department and w re,
observed a flyer of D.B,. COOPER. jaavised |
that he believed he mew an_individuall who was identica
to the picture of COOPER, stated that the individual

was not at the department at that time, but he would attempt

to reach |}and have him call the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI).

On February 7, 1978,[___——sdJcontacted the b6
Joliet Resident Agency and advised he was employed at the b7C
Superior Andustrial Corporation at 126 Homan Avenue, in

Blue Isignd, illinois, residence address | |
Illinois, telephone ] He furnished
the fol owing information:

He advised that prior to.moving to Illinois, he
resided at Havvard, Wisconsin, and he knew an bé

individual the Twij (cables Tavern, Which is - bic
inside the city limite of Haywdr fAsconsin— He stated
this individual goes by the name ore and that --
he locks identical to the flyer of D,B, COOPER, which he
observed in the Streator, Illinois Police Department.

. i on to advise that approximately five years ago,
egan

had no financial resources and that overnight he
to purchase property in the Hayward, Wisconsin area,

@- Milwaukee
= Seattl 164~81
~ Chicago ¢ ) t Cal wl -VFO3

I SEARCHED (NOEXED____
SemaLizeo__ riven
(4) MAR 4 1978

PRtec SEATTLE
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picture of COOPER and stated she believed the individual

bore 2 very strong resemblance to

Chicago requests Milwaukee, at Hayward, Wisconsin,
conduct appropriate investigation and furnish results to

Seattle,

CG 164-297
2 &8s the current Location at the Twin Gables Tavern,
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Race White
Sex: Male
Build Medium
Height 5°8" to 5*9t
Hair Grayish
Age Approximately 50 years old
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To

FROM

SUBJECT:

OPTIONAL FORM HO, 10
JULY 1079 tortion
GSA TPM 44t Crue 101-116

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

. SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE: 3/8/78
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00: Seattle
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On 2/27/78, ¢ontact with b6
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revealed| |
at Boeing. | |jstated she has]
Jwho lives at {| Duluth,
Minnesota. She further advised that| |
| |one_in California and one in Minnesotg, None,
according to| | have been to Africa.
reviewed the artist's composite of UNSUB in this matter and
stated she did not recognize the individual depicted.
On the same date, | |telephonically b6
ised that | b7C

who, according to| | resembles the artist's compo—
site of UNSUB and in addition, was previously investigated
in this matter and eliminated as a suspect.

indices reveals that] i b6
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suspect. In view of this fact no further investigation will
be conducted concerning[___lat this time.

ARMED & DANGEROUS.

RNN: jsb ' ,
(4) Y . LA

Cop ae SEARCHED {NDEXED
, SERIALIZED _72_FILED__ 02
watt ERIAL fy

MAR 8 1978

FBI-SEATTILE _

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3/6/78
LOe2 Sac, DGUVIR
PROT: EAC, PORTLAID (162-41) (P)
SULIECS; TORTAR
{00: Seattic)
Eulile 164-2111
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Ro COLORADO bre
tneibacd horesith for Do 2 Ccattie is one copy coach
of a letter recoived by 5A Portiand case agont.
per tndommaiion of Denver and Seattla, an article written
by for World Nowe Sorvica, Noy York 5 bé
How York, conccrning cantioncd case, appeared in the bic
isouc of the "Star," a voekly supermarket newenane vi RRR EA
Reontioned the nase of Portland case agent, SA and
Since the articlo aproaarcd, £4 has received several

personal Letters from individuals across the country sugdesting legqical

susepeets. The original of encloscd tctter was received at Portland,
3/6/78, and_s oSts

Colorado jas a suspect in this matter, The letter enclosed

a clipped portion of a snapshot, purtiy displaying an adult male

Whe aproars to have reddich<blond hair. A Meron copy of this snapshot
is set ferth in cnolosure, but did not copy very woll.

DLIVER

rd

av[ J COLORADO, WL1 fully identify suspect,[__] 6

nd conduct loqical investigation to involve or clininate him 7°
an is matter.

ARLD AND DANCREOUS

2 ~ Denver (ine. 1) -ff- 2
Gir Seattle (164-91) (mne.9 , Lee "DOS
~ Portland SEARSES SDEXED____.
"| SERIALIZED (22 FILED phen
APs say "MAR 8 1978
(6) FRI—Snalile |
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February 23, 1978

FBI
Washington D.C., Washington

Dear Sir:

There is a man who looks like your D.B. Cooper and he lives at:

Colorado[__|

Heworks at a mine - Amax Mine
Empire, Colorado

He was in the service in Japan some 20 years ago and | |? i

Lana | Jer _so-aro he went back

He lives in a lovely home and has a business and always buying |
things. He aiso has a plane and is a good pilot.

You can write the mine and ask them for a picture of shim or if you
want me to get a picture for you I can.

Put a note in

+

for the week of April 16th, give me your address and phone number and
I will get you any other information you want.

This man has a very bad temper but doesn't look like it. I am afraid

of him or I would give you my name and address. His hair is not black
but brown and light but looks exactly like picture of sketches of
D.B. Cooper. .

You can find out if he worked at the mine then and if he was there,
this man has gained weight since he came here and isn't real tall.

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In Reply, Please Refer to
File No,

= OFTten,

JED STATES DEPARTMENT OFEYSTICE.

es
PrEDERAL BUREAU OF investic Mon

Sacramento, California
February 3, 1978

G3

ROBERT WESLEY JONES,
Also Known as

Robert Wesley Rackstraw,
R. L. Boehner, aed

Gary Millers:

On January 3, 1978, 'an authorized complaint was
filed by Special Agent| |} before U. S.
Magistrate E. Dean Price, Modesto, California, charging
subject as Robert W. Rackstraw, with violation of
Title 18, U. S. Code, Section 4073, in. that on or about
December 9, 1977, he did flee the State of California; to
avoid prosecution for the felony of issuing non-sufficient
fund checks. Federal warrant issued same date and in
hands of U. S. Marshal, Eastern District of California,
$100,000." California. Bail recommended in the amount of

100,000. — ,

On February 2, 1978, |

Stockton, California, Police Department, telephone
number 209-944-8323, advised that captioned. individual
opened a'checking account under the false name of R. L.

'Boehner at the Wells Fargo Bank, Cupertino, California, and

on December 4, 1977, wrote a non- sufficient funds check

on that account in the amount: of $32,400 to 3R Engineering.
He also opened a false account at the Crocker National

Bank in Downey, California, in the name of Gary Miller, and

on December 3, 1977, wrote a non-sufficient funds check (NSF)
in the amount of $21,640 payable to 3R Engineering. On

$+ _ 2~San Antonio
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2-Mobile : WLL:js

2 OOK .

—
This document contains neither recommendations nor conciusions
of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to

your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed
outside your agency nor. duplicated within your agency.

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Address: : : Nescription:

400 Kdgemoor Way ; . : 6ft. Jin, 192Ibs
stn Jose, Cu, 95129 , @ : mo, @ tc of Birth:

hone No: Oct 16,1940

408) 257--6783 . * ; Place of Birth:

social Security No: , - + +" Santa Craz, Ca.
546—54—1279 . , Health:

Passport No: 2 . '* Excellent q3e

81155169

EXPERIENCE NWIGHLIGHTS -

Chief of Construction 3R Engineering Contractors From 1971 to 1976
Project Manager 1246 Folsom St.
Enginecring Consultant San Francisco,Ca.

DUTSIES: Performed as 2 general enginecring and building contractor involved in the techniques and know-
ledge of Ieveling and surveying devices.instruments and measuring equipment, leveling and surveving abbrev-
iations, siens, symbols and definitions, engincering-construction working drawings, excavating, gnading and
paving, trenching, portland cement, concrete, including aggergatez, mixing, form work, placing, curing, fin-
ishing and fest; asphalt-conerete pavement, including asphalts, aggergates, mixing, placing and roiling; brick
'and stone masonary; pipe, pipelines, fittings and valves, includingconcrete, cast iron, cement asbestos, metal
and vitrified-clay pipe,pipe laying structual steel; reinforcing steel; welding, gascous, inert, petreleinn and
gas transmission lines, dams and hydrocleciric installations, foundations, footings; building frames and frain-
ing systems, floors and fioor systems; walls bearing and curtain, doors, windows, cabinet and millwork, tim
and other details. Units of quantity by which building materials are sold and purchased. Carpentry Jathing
plastering, 100fing, painting and decorating cosmetic appeal; applicable construction codes, and safety orders
of the State Division of Industrial Safety; provisions of the State Housing Law; made quanilive surveys ,
from plans and specifications then submitted cstimafes, costs and projections, ,

Reason for leaving: Company sold to Jarger corporation, not interested in particular corporation policy.

Real Estate Agent Olympic Realty" From 1971 to 1973
Construction Consultant 240 California St. , 7
Commercial Pilot . San Francisco, Ca.

°

DUTIES: Acted in capacity of real estate agent io develop and promote large land tracts and commercial
ventures for prominent real estate agency. Arranged qulification, morigages, subordinations, corporate
dive' ..arcs,and syndications, Utilized aviation capability to a great extent to assist in a most expeditious
manner, Combined contractorknowledge , expertise and license as needed for advice, consulation and
direction regarding construction and further development to include single and multiple family dwell-
ings, office structures, shopping centers, sub-divisions, roads, lots, paving, building codes and all other
necessary data, as required.

Reason for leaving: 3R Engineering

. Owner Operator . Aqua--Marine Industries 'From 1970 to 1971

Commercial Diver 'Panama City,
Underwater Instructor Fla,

DUTIES; Worked under contract on various operations using SCUBA, closed circuit, open and electrolung
and other diving apparatus to explore, inspect, evaluate, repair, and consult on equipment and structures,
check vesse! boitoms and drive and propolsion sysicins. Worked as salvige operatorto recover lost or sun-
ken objects as required. also operated to diving related business,s in the sale, leasing and repair of diving
equipmicnt tand supplies, and instructed students in basic, advaneed and special diving techniques at diff-

erent locations (hruughout the world, DB C 16344
Reason for Jeaving: Sok! the business oP er"

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FBI
-TRANSMEIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: - CLASSIFICATION:
(oi Yeletype ([] Immediate | (9 TOP SECRET
(_j Facsimiie {—} Priority {_] SECRET
(A! Airtel ("} Routine (3 CONFIDENTIAL
, CVEFTO
[7] CLEAR
Date 3/6/78
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
: ATTN: IDENTIETCATION DIVISION, LATENT
FINGERPRINT SECTION
FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164- 50) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: Seattle

>
,

Enclosed for Seatt
concerning ROB

to

is one copy of LHM date

d

him as RACKSTRAW.

who was recently arrested by the New
York Division and is awaiting transfer back to Stockton,
California after waiving extradition. He claims RACKS
is his true name and all records except birth records list

Also enclosed for Seattle is one copy of
RACKSTRAW's resume wherein he claims to hold Army aviator
and paratrooper insignia, as well as Vietnamese paratrooper
Wings, and to have received training in both demolitions
and underwater demolitions while in the U.S. Army.

RACKSTRAW's military record discloses he was forced |
to resign his first lieutenant's commission in June, 1971,
and he was extremely bitter over his severance.
tion and sketch of NORJAK subject are very similar.
arrested by the FBI in February, 1978, he admitted to
arresting agent that he would be fully capable of successfully

His descrip-
When

TRAW

the

i - Bureau
Q- Seattle (164-81) (Enc. 2)
+ San Francisco (164-220)
2 - St. Louis (164-63)
3-S§ 2-- 164-50)
WLL/kj /O04- Cf- Hygigjere
(10) SFARCHER INDEXED wna,
SERIALIZED... FILED SA
MAR 8 1978 -
A red: Transmitted . mop ee
pprovea: (Number) (Time: ; ae

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@ : r ) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

was 579/0 -memorandum _

REPLY TO

avtnor: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) [|

b7Cc
supsect: NORJAK
00: SE
vo: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) (ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION)
RE: b6
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Las been Suddested as_@ suspect in this bé
Matter by several sources. bIC
| jis
also | | supposedly
resembles rtist's composite of UNSUB however a photograph
cbtained of reveals that he does not resemble the
composite. ppears to have an unknown source of
funds.
The following is a description:
Name: | bé
DOB: b7C
Sex: "Male
Race: Caucasian
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 160 ibs.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
SSAN: |
Military Service: unknown, however
is currently on
disability from_the
military for |
|
in the military. Reportedly,
) |
LEADS:
Identification Division is requested to compare
Leerere fingerprints with NORJAK's partials and advise b6é
ea

e of results. b7C

2 - Bureau
" St. Louis (164-63)

¥ Seattle ~ Fife 4 5
yh ssa , / 64~- &1- "B09
(6) Buy U.S, Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

OPTIONAL FORM NO, ic *

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GSA FPMR (41 CFR) $00-114.6
5010-112

¥€U. S, GPO;1977-9-241-590/9360

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SE 164-81

ST. LOUIS DIVISION

At St. Louis, Missouri

Will locate[___—idlservice record if possible
and obtain a copy of it and forward to Seattle for evaluation.

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ARMED & DANGEROUS

[MN

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SAC, SEATTLE 3/6/78
SAC, BUFFALO (164-0) (@%) - , wid Y
UNSUB, aka

Dan Cooper;

Hijacking of Northwest
Airline Flight Number 305
Enroute from Portland, Oregon
to Seattle, Washington

Li/4 «= 24/71

(00: SEATTLE)

Enclosed for Seattle is a photograph of
| Rock Springs, Wyoming.

For information of Seattle. on 2/15/78, L_—,
| New York, advise
that she recently read the | jedition of the "Star
Newspaper", which carried an article about the captioned
matter, A composite sketch of COOPER was included. Upon

examining the composite sketch, she was impressed with the
SiutLLar_apneatance of an individual known to her as
Rock Springs, Wyoming with whom she
pscrresponded during a two year period starting in 1973.
advised that she began her correspondence
with| lthrough a Lonely Hearts Zin d that
the enélosed picture was sent to her by | shortly
afterward, She stated that she had never personally met
this individual that had corresponded by letter and spoken
to him on the telephone. Supposedly had served

in the United States Navy and when she knew him he was employed
as an electrician in a power plant near Rock Springs, Wyoming.

lhas no additional information about
land no other reason to believe that he could be

(). Seattle (Encl. 1) /é 'f - uf 7 SPO
i =« Buffalo SoD IID anes
JW; kbe ra COMED cs eae:
(3) 1164) 4 = MAR 1.1. 1978
Deke let ; FEKSEATILE

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BU 164-0

DAN COOPER other than the similarity in appearance.

The above information is being furnished to
Seattle for information purposes only.

Buffalo File 164-46 on above subject has been
destroyed. No further information.

DB Cooper-16353

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'UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

m@morandum

pare: 3/20/78 @

REPLY TO

aTTNOF: SA| | b6
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supsect: NORJAK
SBT
ro: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) pF
SAC_DALE KELL, Little Rock Divysion, telephonically
contacted Sal this sate and advs ofa that he had been b6
ed by former | a | who Stated that he, . bic
had been contacted by al | who wanted to """°"
know if the_reward for D. aR fvas still outstanding,
Evidently, ____—sidihas «told that he has a friend whom
— he would not name who knows the identity of COOPER.

sa[___jadvised of above. SA[___|states that b6

the reward program originally offered by Northwest Airlines b7c
no longer exists, however, the Royal Globe Insurance Aompany
of New York, N. Y., will negotiate a reward. They will not,
however, talk with anyone until they have first talked with
the FBI.

This information was telephonically furnished to
Night Clerk at Little Rock, who was going to advise SAC KELL.

OF Seattle
RM: kn

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|searonn INDEXED.
SERIALIZED OW. FILED Q—
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan ohana porM NO. 10

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FO-302 {REV. 11;27-70} re Cy

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® FEDERAL BUREAU OF nvesticaTi Me qb

3/8/78 a

Date of lronscription,

furnished the

following information:

She works_for]
and has home phone

She _is| lof ROBERT WESLEY ta

PHILIP RACKSTRAW, who was recently discovered as a murder
victim.

PHIL RACKSTRAW|

| PHILIP never adopted JONES and JONES is his
true name, although he always used the last name of
RACKSTRAW in school and when he went into the Army.

She realizes that a murder warr has been
issued against JONES for the murder of stepfather,
but she will await the verdict of the court before deciding
as to his guilt.

She denied any knowledge that ROBERT is identical
to "D .B. COOPER", but she recalled that during the fall
of 1971, ROBERT was just "floating around" because he was
being sought on some fraud warrant out of Alabama.
(Houston County, Dothan, Alabama) He intentionally did
not keep his exact whereabouts known to his family. —

She realizes DBD. B. COOPER had a knowledge of
navigation and of parachuting and ROBERT is highly skilled
at both. She believed he received his commercial flying

license some time inthe fall of 1971, because at Christmas,
1971, |

She recalled that it was about. this time that he
worked for some real estate firm in the Los Angeles area
and part of his work was the promotion of some land in
Oregon, back in an area so remote that there were no roads
and ROBERT had to fly prospects in there to see the land.

Iniorviewed on 3/3/78 of_| California File # SC 164-50
J, SE 164-81
by LSA is Doto dictated 3/3/78
This document contains neither cocommendalions nor conclusions of the FBI, Il Is the property of tho FBI and Js lacnod to your agoncy;
it and Sts contenis aro not to be disiributed oulsida your agancy, DB Cooper-16357

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FD-302 (REV. | 1-27-70)

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIO G33
6}
Dato of tronscriplion 3/8/78 }
| Stockton

Police Department, furnished the following information:

While returning ROBERT WESLEY JONES, also known
as 'Robert Wesley Rackstraw, from New York to California,
on March 3, 1978, he Listened when JONES mentioned the
"D. B. COOPER" case. JONES had earlier refused to sign
a rights and waiver form.

JONES mentioned that he was one of 1500 men who
were members of the Green Berets and who had the requisite
skills to pull off the COOPER caper. JONES claimed the FBI
interviewed all 1500 of them and left the inference he had
been cleared of any involvement.

JONES furnished no other information of value
but his attitude during the entire time was that he was
vehemently against the "system", or "establishment".

It is noted that JONES had been forced to resign

from the Army about five months before the hijack took place.

Inferviewod on 3/6/78 at Stockton, California File # SC_164-50
SE 164-8]

by Vi \ J Dale dictatod 3/6/ 78

this document contains nolthor recommendations nor conclusions of Ihe FBI, Il Is tha proporiy of Ihe FBS and Is lognod te your agency;

it and ils coolants ere nol lo bo disttibuted ovlsido your agency,

)be{-/-- PGB

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FD-302 {REV, 11-27-70) Cy Cy . 4
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ' Gx3
b,

Date of transerlption. 3/8/78

| | Stockton Police Department, 6
furnished the following information: BIC

On March 6, 1978, while ROBERT WESLEY JONES
was qakinea_court anveatance he had a brief conversation

ith bé
[—Taskea JONES _when he was at Ft. Cronkite and JONES bic
replied in 1968. advised that there was no Miranda
warning given and no questioning was made concerning the
D. B. COOPER hijacking.

Jare attempting to clear up their b6é
explosives case and have told JONES that they are not bic
interested in prosecuting him on the explosives case, but
just want to clear their cases. On this basis he has been
talking to them.

He remarked that the FBI was looking for him on
the Felton Quarry burglary or how the explosives were used
but they never came to see him, He admitted that he was
acquainted with the Quarry, but - bé6
denied involvement in the theft. bic

interviewed on 3/7/78 o stockton, California Fie # OC 164-50
i SE 164-81
we Veal lis pate dierod_ 3/7/78 Ps
This documonl conlaies naither secommondatlons nor conclusions af the FOL Ht Is the property of tha FB! and is loaned to your aguncy,
# and fs contents ore nol to be distributed ovlskie your agoncy. ; DB Cooper-16360

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AIRTEL 7 3/9/78
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)}

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: Seattle

Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle dated 3/6/78.

i

bé

Enclosed for Seattle are the orig;
oom os ED ats retlecting intervs ews with

Lead to follow up on issuance of suspect's flying
licenses with FAA is being left up to the office of origin.
This data is reportedly available from the FAA General
Aviation District Office, Oakland,.California.

LEAD;
SACRAMENTO

AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. Will check with
California Department of Real Estate, 714 P Street, to
determine dates in the fall of 1971, that they dealt with
suspect as a real estate salesman and obtain pertinent
residence addresses during October - December, 1971. He
registered as ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW, born 10/16/43, at
Cleveland, Ohio.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

Gpseattte (Encl. 6)

~Sacramento
Wb Js [64-$/- 7).
SEARCHED ————INDEXED_—-
SERIALIZED. FILED

_ MAR 4 1 1978
' FBI -- SEAT TLE

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worn FEDER@ BUREAU OF INVES@GATION

Washingtoa, D.C. 20537

EPORT ,
. R of the GS?
ADENTIFICATION DIVISION

LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO. 164-50 (P) March 16, 1978
FBI FILE NO. 164-2113 ,

LATENT CASE NO. b6

ro: SAC, Sacramento

rE: NORJAKS

reFerence: Airtel 3-6-7868 |
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Sacramento
SP ECIMENS:

- The unidentified latent fingerprints and
latent impression previously reported in the captioned
case were compared with the available fingerprints of
Robert Wesley Rackstraw, aka Robert Wesley Jones, FBI
#977973E, but no identification was effected. No palm
prints were located here for Rackstraw.

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FBI—StAl Mn
THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY |

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® @ UNITEO STATES GOVERNMENT

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: SA

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SUBJECT: NORJAK (CA)
BUfile 164-2111
00: SEATTLE

ro: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81[

RE: D6
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Re memo of SA dated 2/1/78.

Durin e ar 1978 vee ful_a were
made to contact Mt. b6

Vernon, Washington. b7C

On 3/3/78,1 Jwas contacted b6
atl L Mt. Vernon Washineton. and she : bIC

advi that |
does not get to their residence until approximately

4:40 pm each evening, advised that she was aware
of request for information concerning information
regarding the physical description of the individual known as
D. B, COOPER. Composite drawings of the unknown subject in
.this matter, along with descriptive information and a narrative
'Of the crime involved, was left with

On 3/3/78,| Jtelephonically contacted b6
the Everett Resident Agency of the FBI to advise that he had BIC
reviewed the materia and was very appreciative
of the information. advised that the individual who
he had in mind as possibly being identical to the unknown
subject in this matter is definitely not the individual who
is involved, [advised that from the descriptive
information available and the narrative of the crime involved,
he was able to eliminate his suspect in the matter. He advised
that his suspect did not fit the physical description and did
not even closely resemble the composite drawings.

In view of the above, no further investigation is

being conducted regarding the suspect that had developed. pe
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
pate:3/16/78 e el
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RATIN OF:GA
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suasect:-NORJ AK
OO: SEATTLE
ro:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81:)(P)
RE: SUB H - WITNESSES
On March 13, 1978, | bé
[__] was telephonically contacted and provided the bic
following information:
The pilot of the Norjak aircraft was Pee
is an ex-United Airlines b6é
pilot and has been processed and eliminated as a suspect bIC
in this matter. | |
The John Doe Grand Jury indictment obtained by
the Portland Division is still outstanding.
The pilot's identity i.e., is b6
publicly documented in the press. . -
[_] explained he needed this information because b6
he had been receiving telephone calls from a newspaper man b7c
and/or a writer who is doing a story on this case.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) : 3/7/78
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SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (RUC)

NORJAK (A)
00: Seattle ye.
Bufile #164~2111

Re Seattle letter to Butte, 1/20/78.

On 3/1/78, attempts to locate] lat b6
his residence in Montana, met with negative bic

results, as | | was currently in travel status.

On 3/6/78, contact with| |revealed b6
that he had left NORTHWEST AIRLINES in 7/72, and that b7C
it was company policy at that time to go through the
files periodically every six months and destroy old
files.

| Jfuxther advise | |teok over - - b6
his job and his desk and that at the time he left, the b7C
folder with all the information on the captioned hi-
jacking was kept in a large bookcase directly behind
his desk in an open folder.

| Jstated he was returning to Minneapolis b6
in two or three weeks, at which time he would personally b7C
go into NORTHWEST Headquarters and attempt to loga
notes which he had taken during the hijacking.
stated that he still recalled the chronological events
which took place during the captioned hijacking and that if
he was unable to locate the original notes he would be
willing to sit down and give a statement as to the events
which took place during the hijacking.

| Jis going to recontact the Billings b6é
Office of the FBI upon his return from Minneapolis with b7C
the resuits of his findings at NORTHWEST Headquarters.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

16 4- €1-F%20

(2) - Seattle SEARCHED INDEXED.
1 - Butte SERIAL|ZFD__2._. FILED...
JDJI/hgb MAR 9 1978
(3) FBI--SEATILE
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3-13-78
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TO: SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (149-131)
PROM: SAC, HOUSTON (164-118) Ruc
_SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT, aka,
Ban Cooper,
NORTHWEST ALRLINES FLIGHT NO. 350,
PORTLAND, OREGON, TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, 11/24/71 bé6
CAR - HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A) b7C
(00: SEATTLE)
(BUFILE : 164-2112) :
Enclosed for Albuquerque is 1 copy of Seattle's b6
report of SAI | dated May 30, 1973. b7C
; \
For information of receiving offices, a b6
(PROTECT) ,[______—s«dys« Texas, telephonically contacted b7C
thé Houston Division ang advised that an individual b7D
identifying himself as | could possibly be identical \'
with D.B. COOPER, eee . !
Subsequent investigation determined| b6
[was previously employed by Louisiana and Paqi£i bic
, Jasper, Texas. t
Louisiana and Pacific,
provided information from application which indicated the
following: |
Namie a ' bé
; Sex Male :
Race White
pL
2-Albuquerque (Enc.1) (AM) a
L¥Seattle (164~81) (INFO) (AM)
t+Houston
RGS/ma :
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SERIAL(2ED_—————-FILED -e-mann
"MAR 17 19/8 :
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ye ne

HO 164-118
Residence | | New
Mexico
.SSAN
DOB
Height 6*
Weight 150 pounds
Hair Brown
Eyes Brown
wien csnee
Previous employ-
ment Otero Mills, Inec., Alamogordo,
om 3-L-71
through 1/11/77.
Position
LEADS
ALBUQUERQUE

AT ALAMOGORDO, N. MEXICO

L. Jadvised[___Jappaared to
be in his 30's, however, it is felt Albuquerque should
contact the Personnel Manager, Otero Mills, Inec.,
verify that[___]worked the day of November 24, 1971.

2. Albuquerque will furnish results of in-
vestigation to Seattle Division.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) 3/14/78

SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

MAR 17 1973
FE}—SEATILE

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BUfile 164-2111

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RE | | OREGON b7C
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1/78, | | Oregon State b6
Police, | | Oregon, advised SA] Jthat b7C
he had a visitor in his office who dlaimed to_have some infor-
mation possibly identical with this matter.
put the complainant on the line and he furnished the following
information:

Complainant identified himself as| la b6
resident off who stated he did not wish his identity Bic
revealed or to become further involved in this matter. He eed

me time he has suspected
Oregon, as possibly being idéntical with
UNSUB, aka DAMN COOPER. He stated that generally fits the
physical description of UNSUB, resembles The artist's conception
of UNSUB and reportedly has ixline kackground. Ie furnished
the following description of

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Sex Male b7D

Age Approximately 50 years

Height G'1L"

Build Slender

Hair Gray, curly

Complexion Pair

Renarks |

Employment Tmemployed; recently quit 'job as

for Carter Chrysler,
Residence | | Oregon
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PH 164-41

LEAD

PORTLAND

AT | OREGON. Will conduct opriate
el

investigation to involve or eliminate susp

that

| Oregon State Police,

advised
. he will beqin assembling full identifying information concerning

suspect(_|

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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fo

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xx Airtel

3/20/78

TOs SAC, SAN FRANCISCO

'PROM: «SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (2) - be
7 'SUBJECT: NORJAK .
| | - (00: Seattle) -
| «BUF LLe 164-2111
: . Re Portland letter to San Francisco, dated 2p /73.

, tter datea 3/5/78, complainant b6

'New York, furnished additional Infoymation pursuant °©7C
to the lead in this information, including the following: a

"XY trust the additional information will be of some

help. oe . f-

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§ ax not sure ig it is| | wives on = »®7C
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"Also in his neighborhood lives one| | at b6
| lwanted by San Pranciseo Police. COOPER »7¢
alias| |also has a driver's license but took no test forged -
X am sure.

"My information comes to me 'through prayer so please
bear with me and the best of luck in getting your man.

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@- Seattle (164-81) |

2 = Portland

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SAN. FRANCISCO
AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. Will carefully evaluate
the above Infermation for whatever action, if any, is deemed
necessary. .
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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HSAC, SEATTLE (164-81) . DATE: 3/15/78

:SAG, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) (3)

SUBJECT: NORJAK. (A)
'06: Seattle

Bufile "L64-2111 , "bb
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Re. Los. Angeles letter to Seattle, dated 3/7/78;
Phoenix letter: to Seattle," dated 3/2/78.

Phoenix

an ee eae ee EB

On. 369/78, contact was made at Commercial Carriers,
8636. Sorensen," Santa' Fe Springs, Califormmia, telephone

(243) 693+0711. "They, advised that is now b6

connéctéd with: Overseas Transportation at Long Beach, bic
california, "-~" * "Se
Caliz onc. (YY

On 3/8/78, " b6

| Import: Auto" Transport, Division of Commercial bic

Carriers, 22440° South Alameda, Long Beach, on meee

: ; unable to locate any record for
She stated vhen[ returned, she
would: see jf he | could locate any Tecords.

WOULG Sek mw UR

On 3/10/78, | advised that| b6
[ Jmay have been an employee of the Chrysler BIC
Corporation and worked for him in 1969, He advised he :

has 'old payroll records in storage and would attempt to
go through them during the next week or two.

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2 - 'Los An,eles

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LA 164-497
LEAD
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DATE:

REPLY TO

ATTN OF;

SUBJECT:

To:

@ @viteo stares Government

can}rs memorandum

BA

NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

RE:

Re Portland letter to Seattle, 1/13/78.

On 2/15/78 and again on 3/2/78, contact was attempted
with| |} Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver,
Washington, with negative results as he was not there.

On 3/20/78,| | Evergreen High School,
pane paver.—tlash ington. advised after cheeking her records,
that had requested a
transcript be sent to him on 10/28/75 at Spokane Community

College. He stated that a review of his file revealed no
further identifying information concerning him.

LEADS:

SEATTLE DIVISION

At Spokane, Washington (with serial 7777)

Will conduct logical investigation at the Spokane
Community College to further identify Will
attempt to determine appearance and physical
deseription so that he may possibly be eliminated in this
matter. If for some reason he cannot be identified or
eliminated, the Vancouver Resident Agency should be notified
so that further investigation can be conducted there.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

JTC: apa

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Lof-81- F aS

Buy U.S, Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

(REV. 7-76)

GSA FP (41 CFR) 101-11.6

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@ . Qrie STATES GOVERNMENT
owe, 9/29/71 memorandum
Sariwor: | SA es
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SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
vo: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE: b6
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Re 'Portland letter to Seattle, 1/13/78.
d again on 3/2/78, contact was attempted
with Clark County Sheriff's Office, Vancouver, b6é
Washington, with negative results as he was not there. T
On 3/20/78, | Evergreen High School, b6

Vancouver, Washington, advised, after checking her records, bic
that | | had requested a

transcript be sent to him on 10/28/75 at Spokane Community
College.- He stated that a review of his file revealed no
further identifying information concerning him.

LEADS:

SEATTLE DIVISION

At Spokane, Washington (with serial 7777)

Will conduct logical investigation at the Spokane
Community College to identify | | Will b6
attempt to jeteemine Don oT senearenoe and physical b7C
deseription so that he may possibly be eliminated in this
matter. If for some reason he cannot be identified or

eliminated, the Vancouver Resident Agency should be notified
so that further investigation can be conducted there.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
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ORS 493.050 OREGON PILOT REGISTRATION RENEWAL REMINDER
REGISTRATI

$ —
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PERIGD FRCM 01/01/78 TO 31/79 4SS

[PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW INFORMATION. CROSS OUT ENTRIES IN ERROR AND
WRITE IN THE CORRECT INFORMATION. FAA PILOT CERTIFICATE NUMBER MUST BE
ENTERED BY ALL BUT STUDENT PILOTS.

A PILOT CERTIFICATE #:
A STUDENT PILOT #:

RACKSTRAW, ROBERT
PO BOX 352
VALLEY SPRINGS

2104631
NOT APPLICABLE
DATE OF BIRTH210-156-43 _
Mo, Day Year
W , HOME PHONE: 7721245
BUSINESS PHONE:7721756
CA 95252 GREGGN .
COUNTY (NON-OR STATE): CALIFORNIA

FOR AIRCRAFT OWNERS ONLY
STRUMENT RATING:YES AIRCRAFT OWNER:NO AIRCRAFT USED FOR BUSINESS:N.A.
IGHT INSTRUCTOR: YES | FAA AIRCRAFT #:N.AL / AIRCRAFT USED FOR PLEASURE:N.A.
HIGHEST PILOT CERTIFICATE*#* eARKETYPE OF AIRCRAFT RATINGS exeeeee ex:
* of f

TUDENT= NOT APPLICABLE

| 7
RIVATE: NOT APPLICABLE
DHMERCIAL :YES

IR TRANSPORT:NO

FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW

"AL PILOT FLYING HOURS

DT HOURS FLOWN PAST 12 MONTHS:

NESS __. PLEASURE

_ SINGLE-ENGTNE-LAND: YES GLIDERS NO
SINGLE-ENGINE-SEA: NO HELICOPTER: YES
MULTI-~ENGINE~LAND: YES BALLOON: NG

MULTI-ENGINE-SEA: NO OTHER: | NO

¥

For Office Use Only

NATURE OF PILOT

"ASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR REMITTANCE OF $4 TO:

sropriate Oregon Revised Statutes
printed on the reverse side.

4802-768 Rey, 8/77

_ Admin. Code R
TOTAL County Code
DATE

AERONAUTICS DIVISION

3040 25th Street S. E.

Salem, Oregon 97310
Phone: (503) 378-4880 _

a division of the /b Y-§f - TIE

-OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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3/27/78

SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)

NORJAK {A}
00: Seattle

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 3/9/78.

On 3/9/78, | | b6
California, telephone nunber lL was contacted BIC
at his residence per his request. | voluntarily
provided the following information during that contact:

| | stated that on the night of captioned b6
hijacking, he and his vite were ayare of the hijacking because bic
they were watching TV. said that while watching

TV, they heard a report that the airplane was about to Land
in Reno, Nevada and that he and his wife heard an aircraft

at that time which they believed to be the hijacked aircraft,
He continued by stating that they both looked out the vindow
towards the noise and they both observed what they thought was
a flare dropping from the plane.

| ladvised that he reported the incident to b6
a deputy fron the Lassen County Sheriff's Office the next_ bic
morning, but that he heard no more about the incident.
C dgaid that he thought no more about the incident until
the past two or three months. He stated that during the past
two or three months, he has observed a yellow Toyota or Datsun
pickup in the area where he and his wife observed the flare
drop, and in his opinion, the driver of the pickup has been
acting strange. He stated that it appears to him the driver
has been looking for something.

| | further advised that on 2/6/78, he located b6é

part of what appeared to be a pilot parachute rather than a bic

regular parachute and a green baseball cap which was rolled

up in the chute. He said that the chute was located several

niles fron the area where he and his wife observed the flare
rop.

(2 - Seattle
z2 - Sacranento
RFA/kj

(4) 164 -K- FEAF

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INSEE

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STO A eee UP eae

"APR AO 1978

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SC 164-50

said that he cut part of the chute off b6é
which he displayed along with the green baseball cap. He BTC
further said that he inspected the chute and was unable to
find any harness or numbers of any kind, and that he left
'most of the chute where he located it.

|was unable to provide any additional b6 |
information. bIC
In view of the above informatiqn. no further in-
vestigation will be conducted concerning infor- b6
mation, and if other leads are outstanding in the Sacramento bic

Division, it is recommended that this matter be reassigned

to the agent handling those leads. If no investigation is
currently being conducted, it is recommended that this matter
be placed in an RUC status.

LEADS;

SACRAMENTO

AT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. Will report results of
investigation outstanding.

ARMED § DANGEROUS

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JNT/ dGnn
The following investigation was conducted
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AT RENO, NEVADA |
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(IC), Reno Police Department (RPD), on February 6, b7Cc
1978, advised files of that departme
no reference identifiable with
| ] Washoe County Sheriff's b6
Department (NCSD), Reno, on February 14, 1978, b7c
advised the files of that poh en contained no
information identifiable with
| | Sparks, Nevada, Police bé6
Department, on February 16, 1978, advised files of that b7c
department contained no information identifiable with
A spot check of | Reno, bé6
Nevada, on February 22, 1978, determined there bic
is no such address as | Reno, Nevada.
with two single
family dwellings numbered | |
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advised e could locate no record of a|
| lbeing born in Reno, "Yevada.

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AT CARSON CITY, NEVADA

On February 13, 1978, records of
the Department of "Motor Vehicles (DNV), Driver

License Division, were searched for information
concerning possible bé
@river license_nurber] Social Security bic

Account Nunbex | These records failed to
reveal the name] and a hand-
search of these records failed to locate a

driver license for any C——__—Iwith a similar date

of birth, SSAN, or address of | Reno,
Nevada. Nevada driver licensel [Iwas not

issued to anyone with the last name of|

|advised b6
that Driver License Division recoras are currently b7¢c

four months behind and that if necessary, an
inguiry with each Nevada County could be made to
determine if such a license was recently issued.
This inquiry would be time consuming, and would
take possibly several days to complete.

Records of DMV, Registration Diyisi
failed to zeblgct any vehicle registered to} b6

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These records did reflect the name of

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furnished an address of

Nevada.

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JAN /dnn
ADMINISTRATIVE
| The following investigation was conducted by
SA

AT RENO, NEVADA

A source at the Sierra Pacific Power
Company, Reno, on February 22, 1978, advised
records of that company do not list electrical
Natural qasS or water service for the address

| Reno, nor do the records list a

jas a subscriber to such

service at any address.

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FROM

* SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

OPTICNAL FORM NO, 15
TED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

DATE:

* SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) {P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)

00: Seattle
Bufile 164-2111

3/22/78

Re:

Re LBA let to SE, 1/31/78.

Enclosed for each receipient are two
copies of two investigative inserts and one
administrative insert setting forth investigation
at Reno, Sparks and Carson City, Nevada.

LEAD
LAS VEGAS
ar | | NEVADA. Will identify and
interview | J who has_1969 Chevrolet
pickup bearing Nevada licens fe) mine

if identi ith
|

ARMED AND DANGEROUS,

£)- Seattle (Enc. 6)

2 - Los Angeles (164-497) {Enc. 6)
2 ~ Phoenix (Enc. 6)

2 - San Francisco (Enc. 6)

2 — Las Vegas

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 0
MAY 1942 EDITION ~ *
GSA FeMR (4 CFR) 101-418

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT b6

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Memorang
TO : SAC, SEATTLE pate: 3/29/78
Vil LOS ANGELES (164-497) (RUC)
BJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: Seattle
Bufile 164-2111
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Re Los Angeles letter to Seattle, dated 3/15/78.
On 3/27/78,| | Overseas bé
Transportation, Import Auto Transport, Division of b7C

Commercial Carriers, 22440 South Alameda, Long Beach,
California, advised that he ran the computer tapes of
former employees of both personnel and payroll records

for the period 1968 through 12/7), and was _unab* to

locate any record for as ever

being employed by Commercial Carriers, Chrysler Corporation,

or New Car Prep, all the same business under different
business names at 12141 Slauson, Santa Fe Springs,

California.
@)- Seattle
- I =. Los Angeles Be :
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SEARCHED {NDEXED
& SERIALIZED fox FILED 2
APR6 1978
FBI—-SEAI ILE
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{

DATE:

REPLY TO

ATTN OF;

SUBJECT:

"FO:

@ ° @t= STATES GOVERNMENT

5/29/78 | memorandum

SA

NORJAK {A)

00: SEATTLE

BUFILE 164-2111" .

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

RE:

; Re Seattle memo of SA dated
January .27, 1978.

. On January 30, 1978, contact with the Department
of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, revealed Washington
Llicenss was recistered tol

[ Washington. Further,

the Department of Motor Vehicles indicated Washington License
] was registered to |

Washington.

On February 8, 1978,| | (protect identity)

advised he knows| | He stated]
it comes

> lbnut be does not kno
from. He said Nebraska,

for some unknown reason.

. He stated tha xr amount of
eguipment and has a contract

On February_9, 1978, | | supra, advised
he had learned that ] was pulling
out of. his contract with| |for an unknown reason.

On February_13, 1978, | | supra, advised .
he had learned that Lhad_been in Nebraska, and had
just returned. He said |

observed | } |

when he returned from Nebraska.

Hé Said ne woulda attempt to learn more concerning this matter

and would then advise the Vancouver Resident Agency Office Fag

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SE 164-81

On March 7, and_again on March 15, 1978, contact

was again attempted with supra, with negative b6
results as he was not available. b7C

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LEADS:

SEATTLE DIVISION

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cerning|

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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@ oe STATES GOVERNMENT

sere: 3/2/78 memorandum

REPLY TO

ATTNOF: SA | b6
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sumect: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE

vo: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)}

RE; b6

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Re Seattle memo of SA| } 1/16/78. Pe
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On 2/13/78, and again on 3/1/78, contact was biD

pBetembied with| J
Washington, with negative results as he

was not available.

On 3/15/78, | | supra, provided the
following information:
b6
The individual he thinks that is possibly D. B. b7C
COOPER is is described as a white b7D

male, 5'8™ to 5°39", 165 to 180 pounds, no glasses, and
approximately 69 years of age. L_'] smokes filter tipped
cigarettes and flies a plane_and has no apparent explanation
for the money he has. He, does not know the wherea~
bouts of | Jin 1971 inasmuch as he,[ aid not live
in the area at the time.

Based on the above jjutonmation provided by[L__] b6

[id it is suggested that no longer be b7C
considered a suspect in this matter based primarily on b7D
his age and height.

ARMED & DANGEROUS

- Seattle

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
{REV. 7-76}

wu 8 90 :1877-0 GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 104- it. 6
«§.GP0;19 241-530 /3300

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DATE:

REPLY TO

ATTN OF?

SUBJECT:

TO:

@ @vrm STATES GOVERNMENT
5/29/78 memorandum
SA ° b6
b7c
NORJAK {A)
CO: SEATTLE
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE: bé
b7c
Re Seattle memo of SA| | 1/16/78. —_

On 2/13/78, and again on 3/1/78, contact was |
attempted with! b6

] Washington, with negative results as he bic

was not avallable. , b7D

following

COOPER is
male, 5'@!

approximately 69 years of age. smokes filter tipped
cigarettes and flies a plane_and_ has no apparent explanation
for the foney he has. He,[ | does not know the wherea-

bouts of

in the area at the time.

On 3/15/78, | supra, provided the
information:

b6
The individual he thinks that is possibly D. B. b7C
is described as a white b7D

to 5'9", 165 to 180 pounds, no glasses, and

in 1971 inasmuch as he,L__—ids did not live

Based on the above_information provided byL__] b6

[it is suggested that| no longer be b7C

considered a suspect in this matter based primarily on b7D
his age and height.

Seattle

G/Lit
(3)

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payrolt Savings Plan

ARMED & DANGEROUS

_ [b4¢-8- J53S_

SEARCHED INDEXED

SERIALIZED ZZ FILED QI
MAR 29 1978

FBI~SEATTLE
| att Noa

OPTIONAL FORM NO 19
(RAV, 7-76)
GSA FPMIR 14! CFR) 101-11.6

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WY. 8.GPO:1977-0-241-530 /3300

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4 © . Qt STATES GOVERNMENT
¢
ee 3/29/78 memorandum
Partner: SA b6
" . b7C
sugsect: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE: b6
b7C
Re Seattle memo of SA dated _
— January 27, 1978. bic

On January 30, 1978, contact with the Department
of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washi r a Washi on
licensel lwas registered to) b6

| Washington. Further, b7C
artment of Motor Vehicles indicated Washington license
was registered to
Washington.

On February 8, 1978,| l(protect identity) b6
advised he know | He stated| bIC
| [but he does not know where it comes b7D
from. He said} Nebraska,
for some unknown reason.

He stated that] lhas a large amount of b6
equipment and has a contract | | b7C

b7D
|

On February_9, 1978, | | supra, advised b6
he had learned that | was pulling bic
out of his contract with for an unknown reason. i?

On February_13, 1978, | | supra, advised b6
he had learned that had been in Nebraska, and had b7C
just returned. He saidl b7D
observed |

}when he returned from Nebraska.
He said he would attempt to learn more concerning this matter
and would then advise the Vancouver_Resident Agency in S36"
of the FBI. \ 164-3(-7F
Pe = & * SrACHED iNDEXED___ 7 >
i A, ee re Pe Pet oO fethio GA
. on S|F ; . 7 yf
JTG/jcb Sane é
(3) es Wl AR 29 1978
bé6
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payrot NO. 10
, (41 CFR) 101-11.5
DB Cooper-16438 °°"

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DATE;

REPLY TO

ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

TO:

@ @initeo STATES GOVERNMENT

5/90/78 memorandum

SA| |
b7C
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) . Pe
RE:
On 3/23/78, | | Northwest Engine Ps

Service Center, 707 S. Lucile, Seattle, Washington, advised

en oe with | lstatea
worked for Hasitings Piston Ring Co. prior to

working for Northwest Engine Service nter. After working

for Northwest Engine Service Center |] stated

went to work for Essex Automotive Parts, 6233 Concord, ;

Detroit, Michigan,

advised[_____] began employment with b6
Northwest Engine Service Center, which is a quisition of bic

Piston Service, Inc., of] and quit on

[—sjadvisea| lis yaned[ __ bé
and that he is quite familiar withl and as a close b7C
associate, does not feel is in any way involved
in captioned matter.

stated has a fuller face and b6
different type eyes than the artist compost ¢s_shawn te him bic
by SAl Hescribed as &

white male, approximately 5'9" tail, stocky build, black
hair, high,forehead, full face, who looks approximately 10

years younger than his age. [____ladvised
does not smoke nor does he wear glasses.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

RNN/dlb

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. ————"

i oe,
MAR 30 1978

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
(REV, 7-76)

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DATE:

REPLY TO

ATTN OF:

SUBSECT:

TO:

@eniten states Government

memorandum

3/30/78

SA

NORJAK (A)

O00: SEATTLE

BUfile 164-2111

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE:

—EE

On 3/23/78,|

Nor

thwest Engine

Service Center, 707 _S. Luci i i n, advised
he is familiar with| [stated

| |worked for Hasitings Piston Ring Co. prior to
working for Northwest Engine Service Center.
for Northwest Engine Service Center,

went to work for Essex Automotive Parts, 6233

Detroit, Michigan.

[advised

Northwest Engine Service which is ad
Piston Service, Inec., on and quit on

advised |

jis n

After warking

stated

Concord,

lbegan employment with

eb
amed[L_____

and that he is quite familiar with

bnd as a close

sssociate, does not feel |

in captioned matter.

is in any way involved

stated jhas a fuller face and

different type eyes than the artist composit

by SA|

white male, approximately 5'9" tall

s shown to him

described

AS a

» stocky b

hair, high,forehead, full fa oks app
years younger than his age. ladvised

does not smoke nor does he wear glasses.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

RNN/dlb
(3)

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wild, blac
roximately 10

DB Cooper-16441 xu, 5. GPO:1077~0-241-690/9360

(REV. 7-76}

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 104-51.6

5020-112

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

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T @" ITED STATES GOVERNMENT

sure, 9/30/78 memorandum

REPLY TO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) re
supiccr: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
" S$AC, DETROIT (164-115)
b6
RE: BIC

Re Detroit letter to Seattle, dated 1/20/78.

On 3/23/78, | | North- b6
west Engine Service Center, 707 S. Lucile, Seattle, Wash- bic
ington, advised | Worked for Essex Automotive
Parts, 6233 Concord, Detroit, Michigan, a r residing from
Northest Engine Service Center in
LEADS :

DETROIT DIVISION
At Detroit, Michigan
Will contact appropriate officials at Essex Auto~
i rts and determine through their records iff] b6
was employed on 11/24/71 by Essex Automotive Parts. bic

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

2 - Detroit (164-115)

"> Seattle (164-81) ( b6
RNN/dib b7C
(5) °

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payrali Savings Pian

WU, 8. GPO:1977-0-241-190/9360

[64 ~- 8l- WBE

DB Cooper- 16442 Seen

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10
{REV, 7-763
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6

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DATE:

@ @Nirep STATES GOVERNMENT

ie memorandum

RerLyTo SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) PS
sueccr: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
" $AC, DETROIT (164-115)
RE: b6
b7C

Re Detroit letter to Seattle, dated 1/20/78.

On 3/23/78,| | North- b6
west Engine Seryice Center. 707 S. Lucile, Seattle, Wash- bic
ington, advised worked for Essex Automotive
Parts, 6233 Concord, Detroit, 11 an ini from
Northest Engine Service Center in
LEADS:

DETROIT DIVISION

At Detroit, Michigan

Will contact appropriate officials at 7
motive Parts and determine through their records if b6
| ]was employed on 11/24/71 by Essex Automotive Parts. bIc

ARMED AND DANGEROUS,

2 - Detroit (164-115)

¢s)- Seattle (164-81) bé6
RNN/d1lb b7C
(5) .

[64-38/- V83e

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan'

DB Cooper-16443 SU. $,6P0:1977-0-241-590/3360

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
(REV. 7-76)

GSA FPMR (4) CFR) FO1-11.6
5010-112

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TP 164-386 b6
JRB:cs bic
1
The following investigation was conducted by
SA | and SA___ Jat Tampa,
Florida:
b6
Tampa, Florida, provided the following information nen
regarding B. D. COOPER and the skyjacking which w
covered in the "Star," a weekly magazines
advised PETER MORGAN, an official worker who used to
come Jyears ago resembles the skyjacker.
[stated he was connected with! l
|stated
Jesus would not let her down and 16 days later Mr, PRTER
MORGAN died.
| advised since PETER MORGAN died b6
16 days after she prayed for the man who committed b7c
such a dastardly deed as skyjacking an airplane to b7D

i involyed with the skyjacker
ed |
and a deep gut feeling inside that

a man with the FAA was involved with PETER MORGAN in
the skyjacking and after MORGAN jumped out of the
airplane this man met him on the ground and they drove
away with the money.

LEE VTA.

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3/24/78

SAC, TAMPA (164-386) (RUG)

NORJAR b6
(00: SEATTLE) b7c

BUFILE 164-2111
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

Re Portland letter to Tampa, dated 2/27/78.

Enclosed for Seattle is the original and onc
copy of an investigative insert dated 3/15/78.

. As all outstanding leads covered by the Tampa
Division, Tampa is considering this case RUC.

2 'w Seattle CEncls. ~ 2)
i» Tampa

JRB:es

(3)

SERED ag INE TKED. |
Seonzes ran Sp
MAR 3 2 1978
RBIS Searle

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1-386 (Rev. 2-2-78)

FEDERA@® BUREAU OF INVEST@ATION

Washington, D. C. 20537

REPORT

of the

IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO. 164-81 [ (P) April 4, 1978 b6é
FBI PILE NO, 464-2111 b7C
LATENT CASE NO,

TO: sac, Seattle

RE: NORJAK

RERERENCE: hetter 3/9/78
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Seattle

SPECIMENS:

The unidentified Latent fingerprints and latent
impression previously reported in the captioned cas er

compared w: available finge ints of b6
FBI Woodburn, Oregon, bIC

[hy 61 - 7F8Y]

Acting Assistayt Director, staal Sk (CY eal |

} b6
TINS REPORT IS FURNISHED FOR OFFICLAL USE ON RITLE '

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FBI/DOy
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TO

FROM

SUBJECT

ae

SL-17 (Rev. 4-17-70) © @
OPTIONAL FORM NG, 10 5010306
MAY 1967 EDITION . ww

GSA GEN, BEG, NO. 37

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 3/29/78
SAC, ST. LOUIS ( 164-63 } {RUC)

NORJAK

Re: |

Reference: Urlet to Bureau, 3/9/78.
NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC} RECORDS CHECK
(_] File was located at the (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, St. Louis, Mo., and
reviewed on by

["] Enclosed are copies of (Form FD-302) (investigative insert) (letterhead memorandum) reflecting
pertinent information.

(7 Enclosed for information and reference, subject to restriclion stamped thereon, are copies of self-
explanatory documents from NPRC files.

XX] Personnel, NPRC (Gixities) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, KABHMY AM SHANCAIOK BEEN X

RexxssbexConmer, SLMO, advised on __3/29/78._, no record on subiexta

or SSAN could be located on basis of information furnished, In event ad-
ditional identifying or descriptive data becomes available, another lead for review of the NPRC
CKAKUXS military) records should be submitted. Dala needed includes: date and place of birth,
name utilized in HMMMMDEOK Ke military service, branch and military service number, dates of service
or apakovanuk demamenkendoina ha wdcuek specific organization to which assigned with date of
assignment, and Social Security number.

(3 File has not yet been located at NPRC. A special search is under way, and file will be reviewed
promptly when located.

(( {File was not located at (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, SLMO, and should be

located at

Lead: Office

record located your division, Handle review,

lor reference and assistance in handling lead, copies of pertinent serials are enclosed.
&

Remorks:
te ARMED AND DANGEROUS bef <1 TBHP
. Iouis LTD IID
ZED 9m FLEDG
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«
DATE:
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

To:

4/4/78

SA | |
NORJAK (A)

0O: SEATTLE

BUFILE 164-2111

SAC,

SEATTLE (164-81)

(P)

@iteo STATES GOVERNMENT

memorandum

Re letter to FBI from|
to this file), and lead set out thereon.

On March 23, 1978,

| (serial 779

| Spokane, Washington, was contacted for

xr information concerning his suspicion regarding

furthe n '
former Spoka

resembled artist's conception of UNSUB.
Spokane area directories
residential listing for a
attorney}.

but tha

al

ne lawyer, who,

led to reveal

source stated,
(Check of all current
any telephone or
identified as an

| lstated that he does not know whereL__]

n March 23, 1978,

with whom SA

=

t he used to be in practice in Spokane.

was.—at one
pro

time, a close acquaintance of Attorne
minent Spokane lawyer and former |]

He said that

| mentioned by

and other present and former
personnel of the Spokane Resident Agency is acquainted, was

contacted and he advised that
attorney in Spokane, but had a drinking problem and left for

has not
book.

=

Jhad been a prominent

hile: but has recently returned and has offices with attorney
lin the Northtown Office Building, Spokane, but

back here long enough to be listed in the phone

stated he remembers the artist's conception of

the Unknown Subject in this case and that, in his opinion,

been acquainted wit
worked as a lawyer for the State Insurance Commissioner and

for the Washington State Rac;
financial problems to

IDI/jcb -

(3)

jas a very competent

does not at all resemble the drawing.

for years.

na Commission.

He has
at one time, -

He has had no

knowledge and is considered
and ethical attorney, who,

in

opinion, certainly has not disappeared for any length

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Sat

time which could possibly be associated with the subject

Ibo -Bl-"JEY3

'DB Cooper-

vings Pian" -

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16

SEARCHED____ INDEXED |
veHlALIZD go FILED"

APR 4 1978

FO)-SEATTES.

_

(REV. 7-76)
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-3
$010-112

16448

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SE 164-81

\
hijacking and, in his opinion, [ __}is not at all capable

of such a thing and to consider him a suspect would be ridiculous
and a waste of time.

In view of the above, this lead is considered covered
and no further inquiry is being made. .

2 , DB Cooper-16449

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oe @ @Niteo STATES GOVERNMENT

ont, 4/4/78 memorandum.

"armer: SA| | i
sugecr; NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
Re letter to FBI from| | (serial 779 b6
to this file), and lead set out thereon. b7C
On March 23, 1978,| | b6
| } Spokane, Washington, was contacted for b7Cc
further information concerning his suspicion regarding
| | former Spokane lawyer, who, source stated,
resembled artist's conception of UNSUB. (Check of all current
Spokane area directories failed to reveal any telephone or
residential listing for a identified as an
attorney).
| |stated that he does not know where | b6
but that he used to be in practice in Spokane. He said that b7C
was, at one time, a close acquaintance of Attor
prominent Spokane lawyer and former |]
On March 23, 1978,] |] mentioned by b6
| | with whom SA | Jand other present and former b7C

personnel of the Spokane Resident Agency is acquainted, was
contacted and he advised that| |had been a prominent
attorney in Spokane, but had a drinking problem and left for
as recently returned and has offices with attorney
in the Northtown Office Building, Spokane, but
has not_been back here long enough to be listed in the phone
- book. — stated he remembers the artist's conception of
pebs—Unknownsubject in this case and that, in his opinion,
does not at all resemble the drawing. He has
been acquainted with for years. [____] at one time, -
worked as a lawyer for the State Insurance Commissioner and
for the Washington State Racing Commission. He has had no
severe financial problems to knowledge and is considered
b as a very competent and ethical attorney, who, in
Opinion, certainly has not disappeared for any length
of time which could possibly be associated with the subject

Lb4- Ef- wie

| APR 41978

FRI-SEATTLE

' OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10
{REV. 7-76)

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SC 164-50 : b6é
ENC! eme os b7C
The following investigation was conducted by SC
. -"b6
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At Sacrarento, Cae _- se
On March 21, 1978, [ be
California Department of Real Estate, advised that ROBERT bIC
WESLEY RACKSTRAV, born October 16, 1943, is currently licensed
as a,Real Estate Agent.

He advised that RACKSTRAW's current
employment is shown as Wild Wood Real Estate Saies, inc.,
3085 Lawrence Express Way, Santa Clara, Ca. He further
advised that RACKSTRAW was first Licensed on March 3, 1972,
at which time his employer was listed as Sheraton Properties,
Inc.,.675 North lst Street, Suite 914, San Jose, Ca. He
further advised that the license for Sheraton Properties
Ince,' was issued on September 27, 1971, and cancelled on
November 13, 1972. |

[__Jadvised that information concerning a real
estate applicant's home address is confidential and cannot
be furnished from their files.

i:
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———,

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. seeeeHsD INDEXED : '
4 ve gafilen
] | Oo | APR. 7 1978

. rBl~SEATTLE
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R,
ap
AIRTEL 4/3/78 i Cota 2
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) R
d
PROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-59) (P) tu
SUEJECT: NORJAK (A) 4
00: SE
; 3
| 3

Re Sacramento airtel to Bureau, 3/6/78.

Enclosed for San Francisco and Seattle is
one copy each of insert of SC —— +s

It is noted that neither real estate firm listed
for suspect in the records of the Department of Real
Estate was set out on his resume.

Police Department investigators advise that his
papers hown him renting numerous airplanes in San Jose,
California, during 1972, but earliest one located prior
to that was 12/7/71.

Seattle is requested to advise if they desire
palm prints taken of suspect RACKSTRAW for submission to
Latent Fingerprint Section.

ARMED & DANGEROUS

'- Seattle (Enc. 1}

1 - San Francisco (164-220) (Info) (Enc. 1}
2 - Sacramento

WLL/ab

(5) Lhd 3i< Z8tS

seer

APE 1978

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© . ED-3t2 (Revs 127-70} . r OF a j . ory ——— ace
, my

a ary ty
Grsscon; BUREAU OF nvesnoano

Date of transcription 3/1 7/78

b6

| J Montana, was located b7C

and interviewed at his residence and provided the fol-
lowing information:

advised that on Saturday, March 11,
1978, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a male individual
called his residence with the following information:

"Z am a friend of Jack (Dick) Cofeldt ~ b6
(phonetic) who I understand is a friend of ; bic

yours. [ lis circulating
your (or a) letter around Hollywood and
trying to implicate you in the D. B. Cooper

~~ ¢rime."'""

| Jat this time told the caller he did b6
not know a or DICK COFELDT and in attempting 'to ques~ bic
tion the caller as to his identity was told that he would
not identifv himseif and in fact stated it was not impor-

tant for| jto know who he_was, only at he was
warning him about the letter that| was cur

rently circulating around Hollywood,

| Jat this tims stated that | b6é
| |had contacted him in Toledo, Ohio, during the b7c
summer of 1977 and represented himself as| |
UNITED PRODUCTION LIMITED, 3921 Deervale Drive, Sherman
Oaks, California, 91403, and was trying to make a docu-~-
mentary film or movis aoe the D. B. COOPER hijacking.

that he had approval of NORTHWEST

AIRLINES and would like him to be a consultant for the
movie so that it could be as authentic as possible.

at that time advised that he would consider
such an endeavor but would have to give it additional
thought and in fact he immediately contacted NORTHWEST
AIRLINES in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he learned

errr a "3 - meek an
hat NORTHWEST AIRLINES was not cooperating in such an

endeavor and in fact was very much against the making of
such a film or movie.

3/13/78 Montana ig gBT_ #164-26 ~JZO PS
> Z SE-#IGI=-81 bic

lnterviawed aq,

by SA |ddp _- Date dictated 3/14/78

thls document contalns acilher socommendations nor conclusions of the FBI ft Is the property of Ihe FBI and ts loaned 19 your agency;

- It ond its contonts are not io be distributed ovlside your agoncy,
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BT #164-26 _
(SE #164-81 __

SS

-~

| ladvis d_that_on August 10, 1977, he

te wrote a letter tol in Sherman Oaks,

California, stating that he would not in fact be in-~
. terested in anyway being connected with the making of
this film or movie and that since sendin letter
has received no additional calis trom[ Jor cor~
respondence with him,

Ne

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TA:
FRO!

SUBILNCT :

copy of a

3/24/78

Sic, STATeLr (164-31)
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (ruc)
HORJAK (A)

OO: Seattle
Bufile ~164-3111

Re Butte letter to Seattle, 3/7/78.

Enclosed far Scattle are the orieinal and one
n FD-302 intervicw of|

'Montana, of a telcophone conversation he received 3/11/78.
Also unclosed aru the notes taken at the tin. of the

intervioy

eall on 3
letter eu
inplicate

2 - Scatt
1 - Butte
DI / dip

(3)

advises that he reecived a teLephone
/Ti775 Fron an unknown male individual about a

~. reulating around Hollywsaod tryln= to
fin the 2. G. COOPER crins.

ARMTD AND DANGEROUS.

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" pare:4 10/78

a

REPLY TO

ATTNOF:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

sussect: NOR JAK

(A)
00: SEATTLE

vo:DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)

ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

@"" ITED STATES GOVERNMENT

memorandum

Re:

For the information of the Identification Division,
L__—ijis considered a suspect in this matter because he
lives in the area in which it is thought Unknown Subject

landed after parachuting from hijacked aircraft.

In addition,

has recently called attention to himself by terminating
a logging lease in the middle of the contract and indicating
has also set

he wanted the loggers off his property.

up several|

| Jto keep people away.

[jis described as follows;

Jwith the Cowlitz

County Sheriff's Office, dating

Name: .|
Sex: Male
Race:
Date of birth:
Height: 6'32"
Weight: 160 ibs.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Complexion: 'Medium
SSAN: |
Arrests:
back to 1950
Fingerprint
Classification:
Aliases:
'Address:
| Washington

2 — Bureau (164-2112)
3 Seattle (164-81)

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SE 164-81

itification Division is requested to
compare fingerprints with Norjak partials.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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bAre:4/10/78

REST TO
ATINOF:SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

supsect: NORJAK

(A)

00; SEATTLE

to: DIRECTOR, FBI

(164-2111)

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

memorandum

ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
Re: b6
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For the information of the Identification Division,
[dis considered a suspect in this matter because he bé
lives in the area in which it is thought Unknown Subject BIC
ijanded after parachuting from hijacked aircraft, In addition,
has recently called attention to himself by terminating
a logging lease in the middle of the contract and indicating
he wanted the loggers off his property. | lhas aiso set
up several
| |to keep people away,
[iis described as follows;
Name: |
Sex: Male
Race: poaucasian
Date of birth: —. bé
Height: 6'2" b7c
Weight: 160 lbs.
Hair; Brown
Byes: Blue
Complexion; 'Medium
SSAN; |
Arrests: |
jwith the Cowlitz
County Sheriff's Office, dating
back to 1950
Fingerprint
Classification:
Aliases:
Address:
| Washington

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C — Seattle (164-81)
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pate: 4/10/78

rei fo) Sa

. S$ @ seo STATES GOVERNMENT

memorandum

sussect: NORJAK (A)

TO:

GO: SEATTLE

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)(P)

RE:

On 3/29/78, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office

bavised there is

Inor does he have_a record for

did find a record for| jindicating he
is a white male, DOB | 6'2", 160 pounds, brown
hair, blue eves, medium complexion, SSAN | |
address Washington.

[ stated he has a negative of a photograph
taken quite awhile ago of _____Jand will make up a copy
and forward it to the Vancouver Resident Agency.

stated that as far as he knows there is |
no Devil's Peak in the_area between Kalama, Washington, and
Woodland, Washington. LC aia advise, however, that
there is a Davis Peak in that area and that also in the
area |_ hich runs
from Kalama to Woodland, Washington.

Cowlitz County advised that
the following two individuals who live in the area of

may know of some more information concerning

Jand therefore might be helpful in this

investigation:

Washington
Telephone: [| |

[64-31- TH?

/ BSERIALIZED 2 FILED.. f°
APR 10 197!

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(REV. 7-76)
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SEATTLE DIVISION
At' Washington
Waite othe appropriate neighborhood investigation
in the vicinity of possibly contacting either b6
| Jin an effort to determi rther b7C

intive and background information concerning
in order to process him as a Norjak suspect.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

DB Cooper- 16462

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@vitep STATES GOVERNMENT

soe 4/10/18 | memorandum |

REPL
EPLY TO
ArtnoF: DA

—_
suesect: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
ro: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
RE: b6
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On 3/29/78, Cowlitz County Sheriff's Offi
— advised there is f b6
Mor does he have_a record forl bIC
did find.a record for| [indicating he
is a white male, DOB | | 6'2", 160 pounds, brown

hair, bl ion, SSAN | |
address Washington.

[|_| stated negative of a photograph bé
taken quite awhile ago of and will make up a copy b7c

: and forward it to the Vancouver Resident Agency.

) [_—_|stated that as far as he knows there is be
| no Devil's Peak in the area between Kalama, Washington, and bic
Woodland, Washington, |did advise, however, that
there_is_a Davis Peak in that area and that also in the
area which runs
from Kalama to Woodland, Washington.
Cowlitz County Jadvised that b6é
the followins two individuals who live in the area of b7C

may know of some more information concerning
and therefore might be helpful in this
investigation:

W ingt DET
Telephone? |] . br
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R ,ect . |
BN 7 SEARCHED. wsrsament NDEXED,,.
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APR 10 1973
__FBI-SEATTLE

Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16
(REV. 7-76)

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TRANSMIT VIA:
(7) Teletype
(] Facsimile

ea Airtel!

On 3/24/78, |

telephone L____] résidéneé

San Antonio, Terns.
telephone te lephonica

FB
PRECEDENCE:
[] Immediate
(7 Priority
) Routine

POs SAC, CHARLOTTE (/ 64-10!)
FROM: SAC, SAM ANTONIO (164-9)
SUBILCT: NORJAK

OO: PORTLAND

I
CLAS sinic Mon:
["] TOP SECRET
Cc] secrer
CQ CONFIDENTIAL
OV EFTO
CO CLEAR
Date 3/28/78

J Attorney, Mi Lidin

white male, 6°,
imately 25 S weaks
believes that

Office of the Fenc.al bureau of Investigation. [___] advised
that he had recentiy read an article concerning captioned matter,
which appeared in the January 29

Star. | latated that thie

avaving of unknown subject; als

rela ted that

ally contacted the San Antohio"

1978 edition ef the San Antonio
article contained a conposite
o known a¢ Gb. B.. COOPER.

this Grawing strencly resedled

an indivicual who had been stati i) im ut Fort Braqg,
Payetteville, Nerth Carolina, in aivised that this
individual's name is } and described him as being a

19 POURGS , mend dpe iis, dark hair, epprox-
Gy A LM 3979) further stated that na
4¥

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thet he feels that he

head june training,

a from North Dakota end also

[ leivised that | lwass [ |
| [ ann stated_that both| jwere con
Sidered to_be Loners. | further advised that the last he
ward of was tnat he was | |

¢

970.

+

[_]stated that he haa no further information to

at Fort Sraqq, which was bacle "in

aS Teens

Lif

provide.
[64-3/-7889_<
SEARCHED

a~-Chorlotte SERIALIZED _

(2)-Portland [G4 — 4) /)

1-San Antonio (/ i f- ") y 4

i-San i (? APR 17 1978

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FEI-SEATTLE -

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SA 164-0
LEAD

AT FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. Willi at Fort Braag,
attempt to develop information concerning | specifically b6
his whereabouts in late Wovamber, 1971. b7C

ARKHED AND DANGEROUS.

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4/4/78

Ne

TO: SAC, SEATPLE (164~81)
FRO: GAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: HORAK

{CO: Seattle}
Butile 164-2111

Re San Antonio airtel to Charlotta dated 3/26/78.

Unelosed herewith for Seattle is one copy of
referenced San Antonio airtel to Charlotte setting forth a
lead for investigation in this matter at Fayetteville, North
Carolina.

For information of Charlotte and San Antonio, Seattle
is origin in captioned matter.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

{2 - Seattle {Ene. 1)
2 = Charlotte (164-101)

1 - San Antonio (164-111)
2 =~ Portland

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I°}2-36 (Rev, 2- 4-74)

FBI
Date: 4/7/78

Transmit the following in iPypo in plaintext or codel
Vin AIRTEL
(Preecdence)
TO: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)
nw
PROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164~81 (P) a
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A) C
OO: Seattle \g
Bufile 164-2111 9
Re: ROBERT WESLEY pep NP TRAN L
Sub
s q 3 "_67C
Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 4/3/78. ww
LEADS: i
SACRAMENTO DIVISION 3

At Sacramento, California

Will obtain and forward to the Latent Fingerprint
Section of the Identification Division palm prints of suspect
RACKSTRAW for comparison with NORJAK partials.

ARMED & DANGEROUS.

- Sacramento
3/~- Seattle

NN: }sb

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Approved: 2.2. 2 ee. 2 eee ee ee Sol M Per www woe ee
Special Agtent in Charge .

GO UN Ge MD AnD

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FD-36 (Rev. 2-14-74)

FBI
Date: 4/7/78

Transmit the following in -
(ype in plaintext or code)

Via _ AIRTEL

{Preecdence)

= — M—_ ee eee ee ee i a ae ss eect
aa ae ae er ae eae as es ececerce cre —_—--—-—

TO: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50)

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-8i1[ «ss (®)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
OO: Seattle
Bufile 164-2111

Re: ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW
—— __ Sub q 35

LEADS;

SACRAMENTO DIVISION

At Sacramento, California

ARMED & DANGEROUS.

| , 2 - Sacramento
3) - Seattle

NN:js
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Approved: We Senk —_ _

Le me — —<— eee

Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, 4/3/78.

Will obtain and forward to the Latent Fingerprint
Section of the Identification Division palm prints of suspect
RACKSTRAW for comparison with NORJAK partials.

[b4- 8/- D857

Mo Per

Special Agent in Charge

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Airtel
4/13/78
TO: SAC, PLITESRURGH
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SURJECT: HORTAR
(O80: Sanktic)
Bufile 14-2111
Enelosed herewith for Pittsburgh is the original of
& lotter received 4/17/78 by Portland, Fnelosed herewith for
Seattle LS a "weron copy of that letter.
Por information of Pittsburgh, an article concerning
the Norjak case appeared in the issue of "The Star" a b6
nationzida supermarket: neviepaper. This article roentionel the bic

name of Portland case Agent SA|
f

j Sha onctoomre «= tm rm | by} on
| Pennsylvania, | | The

letthr encloses a photegraph of an unidentifica young man and
sug¢2sts him as a possible suspect in captioned matter. The
weiter of the letter stated that the last she heard of this
suspoet he was living and working in San Francisco, Crlifornio.
Sho also stated that if anymore information wore necded and she
could help, she would gladiy do so.

2.~ Pittsburgh (Dne. 1)
2 Seattie (164-81) (Ene. 1)
- Portland

RPU shot

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SEASCHED sBEXED_

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APP 20 1978

FRI—SEATILE
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PD 164-41
LEAD
PITTSRUREA
ne| | PEMSVEVEITA. Will contact| b6
for additional identitying information concerning her suspect and bic

set out appropriate leads fer investiqation censifercd necessary.
In this resract it is noted that Unsub was described as keing in
his 40's or early 50's in 1971 at the tire of cantioned hijacking
and it may be possible to clininate this suspect hased uron age
alone.

ARSED AND DANGEROUS.

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FD-302 (REV, ( 1-27-70} C)

tact time he was employed here he was Land
added that | is

eet sn

@..22 BUREAU OF nvesrication a

3/30/78

Dale of lronscription

| Otero Mills, north of Alamogordo,
New Mexico, furnished the following information:

; He generally kéeps employment records five years
and, therefore, anything beyond that would be very shallow.
He stated that | |worked for this company two or
three different times and was last " employed here in October,
1977.

In reviewing his sketchy records, | | noted
that| |was employed here in 1971, however, left this
employment on April 24, 1971 and was therefore not employed
vnen[-]lest he on November 24, 1971. He recalled that

Oo WwW

when left here approximately five months ago, he was
goin ork for a company in Texas. He only socialized
with. Jon one occasion and related that is an Anglo,
a close family man and a very responsible individual, The

also employed with this company.

He knows nothing about [ _]hobbies or outside
activities other than the fact tha é is a hunter and fisher-

man and could not recall if| was ever in the military service.

As far as he knows, |is still residing:in Cloudcroft, New
Mexico and doesn't know if he is employed or not.

, | viewed a copy of an artist's conception
of the unknown subject in this matter and stated that this
photograph was completely unfamiliar to him; a is
opinion, it_bears no resemblance whatsoever os ee i He
added that[_Jis a much younger individual.

| |felt thatL___lis probably from the
Farmington, New Mexico area inasmuch as he was previously
employed there as well as in Reserve, New Mexico. To his
knowledge,[____ is not a pilot and he always exhibited a
good attitude in his work..-

'

interviewed on.

by

This document contains nellhor recemmandotions nor conclusions of tha FBI, Kt is the proporly of Ihe FBI ond ts lopned to your agency; -

3/23/78

o. Alamogordo, New Mexico tied

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It ond its contents are not Io be distribyled aufsida your agency.

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DEAS JJ

The ce ee eeret 6 was conducted by Special

Agent | on April 6, 1978:

| | New Mexico,
advised she has been here many years and is well acquainted with

| She viewed a copy of the composite

made of the unknown subject in this case and stated that there is
definitely no resemblance between that composite and
She added that[___lis a much younger individual and GoeS nov have
a swarthy complexion.

jof the Tunnel Bar and

Cafe, | |New Mexico, advised he has lived here many years
and is well acquainted with| As a
matter of fact he advised that]

| He added that] ]

jin Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Jadvised that the | [live in a |

and after viewing a copy of the composite of unknown subject in
this case advised that this is definitely not

| Credit pureap ot promogoree New Mexico,
advised that according to her files has been in file since
1967 and had a previous address of Reserve, New Mexico. He has
several accounts which are rated satisfactory, the larges of which
is
| | She noted the file reflects
inguiries on jcreadit rating from 1967 to 1970, and then
there was no _ activity in this account from 1970 to 1974. She
feels that[____]was living elsewhere during that period of time,
which explains the reason for lack of activity on his account.

|Otero County Sheriff's Office,
advised he has been a law enforcement officer in this area for 22

years and is well acquainted with the_residents of this county.
He added that he is acquainted with and after

viewing a composite of the unknown subject in this matter advised

that in h | He stated,
however, the Tunnel
Bar in | New Mexico, and would know much better

than anyone else in this area. He further advised that his records
contain no reference whatsoever to

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 4/18/78

SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (149-131) RUC

UNSUB, aka

Dan Cooper;

NORTHVEST ALTRLINES FLIGHT #350,

Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington

41/24/71

CAA — HIJACKING; EXTORTION (A)

00: SEATTLE

BUFILE 164-2111

Re Houston airtel to Albuquerque, 3/13/78.

ee for Seattle is the original FD-362 interview
with at Otero Mills, Alamogordo, New Mexico; and two bé
copies of an investigative insert reflecting investigation at ~ bIC
| New Mexico,

Inasmuch as individuals ac ed with] b6
feel there is no resemblance between and the composite o BIC
unknown subject, and the fact that oes not appear to fit
the profile, this matter is being | by the Albuquerque Division.

2° Seattle (Ene 3) (RM)
1- Albuquerque
LEA/ 33
(3)

SEAIIEID INDEXED,

SEOEAUIZED pede FILED >
APR21 1978
FE|-—Shad FLE

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D365 (Rey. 7-27-70)
FBI

Date _ 4/19/78

I

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TRANSMIT VIA: PRECKDENCE: CLASSIFICATION: i
| 1Peletype | | (mated inte ( ] TOP SECRET .

[_] facsimile | | Priorily |) SECRET i

xx irtel [_] Routine (~] CONFIDEN'PIAL :

~ AT my t

CVEF TO j

(9 CLEAR t

I

]

H

TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE

RE: b6
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Enclosed for the Bureau_is the original applicant
fingerprint card for| The card is b6é
the property of United Airlines, Seattle, Washington, and b7C
must be returned to them.

For the information of the Identification Division,

| Jhas been suggested as a suspect in this matter b6
because he supposedly resembles the artist's composite of bic
UNSUB. In addition, Jis a pilot who, at_the present

time, is employed by Untted Airlines. Finally, |
has recently]

an indication that] jhad a great deal of money, more
so than he would normally have as a pilot for a commercial
airlines,

REQUEST OF THE BUREAU

The Identification Division is requested to compare
NORJAK partials with the fingerprints of | | enclosed be
and advise Seattle of the results of this comparison. b7C
addition, the original fingerprint applicant card of

Jis to be returned to Seattle for eventual
return to United Airlines, Seattle.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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PD 20 (Rov, 7-27-76)

FBI

|

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TRANSMIY VIAs PRISCIDIENCI: CLAS SIFICATION:
i 'Teletype { | fined iate [ 1 POP SECRET
Sseedm ila . 2 Lig emp i
{>} Facsimile [ } Priority {.) SEC! i
[xkA irle| {— } Routine |] CONFIDENTIAL |
Cpe re ro :

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Date 4719/78

ee
alice ee el ellie

TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
, ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

«

FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE

RE:

Enclosed pe the Bureau isthe oridina. applicant
fingerprint card for The card is

the property of United Airlines, Seattle, Washington, and
must be returned to them.

For the information of the Identification Division,
lhas been suggested as a suspect in this matter
because he supposedly _ resembles the artist's composite of
UNSUB. In addition, | lis a pilot who, at the present
time, is employed by United Airlines. Finally,| |
has recently | j at which time there was

an indication that| Jhad a great deal of money, more
so than he would normally have as a pilot for a commercial
airlines.

REQUEST OF THE BUREAU

The Identification Division i a compare
NORJAK partials with the fingerprints of enclosed
and advise Seattle of the results of this comparison.

inal fingerprint applicant card of
is to be returned to Seattle for eventual

2\- Bureau _(164- 2111) {Encl 1)
G }. s¢

Yeturn to United Airlines, Seattle.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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(Nomber) (Tine)

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DATE:

REPLY TO

ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

TO:

To:

SA

NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81

RE:

On 4/18/78, United Airlines |

[___|Jmade available| JUnited Airlines

personnel folder. A review of that folder indicated that

Jaboard United Airlines Flight #383,

which departed at 1430 on 11/23/71, from Seattle to Los Angeles
and then finally arrived at Denver, Colorado, on 11/23/71, at
8:35 in the evening. The United Airlines Flight continued

on the next day, 11/24/71, leaving Denver at 2:05 pm and
arriving in Portland, Oregon, at 3:26 pm. .The flight then

went to Oakland, California, back to Portland, and then on

to Seattle, arriving at Seattle at 9:10 in the evening.

advised that| |personnel file
indicated that he did not take any sick leave during the
months of June through December, 1971, and therefore, he

robably was aboard Flight #383; however, it is poss} t
Jcould have worked out a trade with another |
Jang therefore, may not have been aboard Flight 3.

However , | |indicated his records would not reflect that.

is @Gescribed as follows:

@ vic STATES GOVERNMENT

sapre memorandum

Race White

Sex Male .

Height 6!

Weight 150 lbs

DOB

SSAN

Address

Occupation

United Airlines /£Y $/- 75

RNN: arm ee go |

(3) —

* APR 2A 1978

fine Sea TT WS

[am

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' ru. 8, GP0:1977-0-241-590/9960

Ent tas

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 1G

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Hales Corners, Wisconsin
| lwas in the U.S. Army from | | bé
through| } and was hired by United Airlines BIC
in|
| At the time| Jwas hired, his fingerprints b6
: were taken and have remained on file with United Airlines, b7C
The original fincernrint card was obtained from Inited
| Airlines from a United
| Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, telephone
| A receipt was given to and he was advised
that the fingerprint card would be returned to him.
| stated that aboard United Airlines Flight . b6
383 on a was | bIC
Re mong Washington, | [telephone
and
| Kent, Washington, telephone] stated both
of the above described individuals are now retired; however,
they might remember back as far as 11/24/71 and could possibly
say if was aboard that flight with them.

It is noted that iff was aboard Flight #383, b6
it would have landed in Portland at 3:26 pm on 11/24/71, b7C
which is the approximate time of the hijacking of captioned
crime.

The above described fingerprint card has been sent
by separate communication to the Identification Division for
comparison with NORJAK partials.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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. e . @ virco STATES GOVERNMENT
Sve 4/24/78 | memorandum
SATINer: SA |
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SUBJECT: NORJAK b7c

00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111

TO:
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81[_ |

RE:
On 4/18/78, United Airlines| | b6
ma@e availabie | [United Airlines b7C

personnel folder. A review of that folder indicated that
| aboard United Airlines Flight #383,
which departed at 1430 on 11/23/71, from Seattle to Los Angeles
and then finally arrived at Denver, Colorado, on 11/23/71, at
8:35 in the evening. The United Airlines Flight continued

on the next day, 11/24/71, leaving Denver at 2:05 pm and
arriving in Portland, Oregon, at 3:26 pm. The flight then
went to Oakland, California, back to Portland, and then on

to Seattle, arriving at Seattle at 9:10 in the evening.

advised that| |personnel file , b6
indicated that he did not take any sick léave during the b7C
months of June through December, 1971, and therefore, he
probably was aboard Flight #383; however, it is possible that
could have worked out a trade with another |
and therefore, may not have been aboard Flight #383.

Owever,[ _— indicated his records would not reflect that.

Jis described as follows: b6
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Race White
Sex Male
Height 6'
Weight 150 lbs,
DOB
SSAN
Address
Occupation
United Airlines [6 LSI 7ST
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
(REV. 7-76)

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BA 164-103
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The following investigation_was conducted on
the dates indicated by Special Agent
On April 17, 1978,| | b6
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that
is employed | Jat the Tastee Diner, 77/731
Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland.
On April 18, 1978,] |was contacted bé
at the Tastee Diner, 7731 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, b7c
Stated that she had | |
but the last time she saw him was in
October, 1969. was shown an artist conception of
a white male with notations "BUR 164-2111, SE 164-81"
across the bottom. stated that the man was definitely
not |
[| described [ Jas having a b6
Similar hairline to the picture displayed, but added that b7C

he has a much fulier face and a scar]
[ further described| tas —!
being 57H". white. weighing 180 pounds, born]

| |] advised that she was b6

fin t £1976 and that he is bic
presently residing Mayo, Maryland.

Lok 3/ < L569

Rasy SP mere, <3)

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errisupen foo uenee Do
APM 2 1 4978

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SAC, BALTIMORE (164-103) -RUC~

NORJAK (A)
(O00: SEATTLE)
BUfile 164-2111

investigative insert.

In vie r

from|

Re Bureau airtel to BA, 1/4/78.

Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an

4/20/78

considering this matter RUC'd.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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1 - Baltimore
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@ NITED STATES GOVERNMENT
own 4/28/78 memorandum
REPLY TO SA
ATTN OF:
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CO: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
vo: SAC, SEATTLE (164-91)
RE: b6
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[nas been suggested as a suspect in this matter b6
by several sources and has been investigated at least twice by bic

_ the Seattle Division as a suspect. All investigation to link

Q e fact
Pon

that his physi@al description is not similar to UNSUB in this
matter, no further investigation will be conducted concerning

ith this matter has proved negative and due t
that his age at the time of the NORJAK hijacking was

him.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Efi Fi, . at ©
[69-81 -TKbOA
+ SEARCHED INDEXED
est aun D fl rite fe .
' APR 2g 1978
? RNN/ jcb FBi-SEATTLE
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- OPTIONAL FORM NO. 16
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GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-15.6
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4/24/78

SAC, SuATYLe (164-31)

SAC, DSAVER (164-98) (P)

Re

On 4/21/78, |

rad

Pueblo, Colorado, was displayed thr2e sphotorraphs of 'orjak
unsub and at that time advised photo dated 11/10/72 in color

and

qT.

howauver, he

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lis desorivea[ |

as Polatively sure of the opellins
stated that he orisinally met in

to the U.S. jimmy in Japan te an

without slasses was identical to an ox-Army associate
tated individual known to
and may have been spelled

his as

Dowoeven

Lehon a993-ne

dvised that| jwas a Loner, hovever,
was veny polite to all persons and was liked by many people,
ito himself in his personal affains.

Pounds, cream color?

pureau color facsirile photo.
not marpivd, a neat dresser, extrenal

as a White male American, 5'LO', 176

complexion, brownish-blond hair,
which was fine and short and combed almost identical +

pocalled

Was

Ly clean and neat an his

personal habits, cool and quiet and was never excited.

in that ne never
L2 also peealled

2

war word, not even
had a slizht accent

frou upstate flew York, |further advisad
sake and other liquors, he never drank to

CREO

enjoyud Japanese

ae
2

Seattle CRif}
Indianapolis
2 - St. Louis (RM)
2 - Busrver

Riit: end

(3)

statedL_______was an unusual individual

de--n orp Re-1",
5 possibly

althougu

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SEATINS rGIKED

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APR 27 1978

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a gantleman". Ue advised that

excess and [ —latatps he never observed "drunk'.
[_|state | was pceee ma Ee and acted as

had thin lips and

whon he spoke his mouth did not seom to open as much as an

averace person's mouth.

[sata that in 1965 he asain rat
while assisned_te the Army at a U.S. Amay base.

rscall d that |
trainin: and vas a

the

[sata he had no

rourth Speci Forces
which stated is
Said That most of

jcarser vas in the Signal Corps and he was an

expert in communications as well as plastic explosives.

further knowledge of Ld

or fils whercabouts sines 1y65.

stated that durins the

nariod of tinie |
a in the U.S. Amny.

Seattle snould note the above interylet S
extenporaneous and no backeround was provided |

Tiiki IIDIANAPOLIS DIVISIO

At Ft. Benjamin Harris

of unsub.

on, Indiana: At Records

Center attempt to further identify

| las set

forth above for Lead interview purposes.

THe ST. LOUIS DIVISIOd

At Hilitary Records
attempt to furtner identify|

ter, tiissouri: W111

jas set_forth above
for iead interview purposes in view of the fact may

have retirad by this tine.

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TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE

BT
UNCLAS
y NORJAK (A). OO: SEATTLE.
| RE TELEPHONE CALL BETWEEN Sa SEATTLE
DIVISION, AND | ] FBI HEADQUARTERS, ne
APRIL 25, 1978. bic
RECENTLY SEVERAL PRESS INQUIRIES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
BY VARIOUS FBI DIVISIONS CONCERNING NORJAK SUSPECT JAMES
BRYANT COFFELT (DECEASED), AS A RESULT OF THESE i
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INQUIRIES, PRESS RELEASES CONCERNING NORJAK HAVE BEEN MADE.
SEATTLE DIVISION Has NOTED THAT IT HAS BEEN THE HABIT OF THE
PRESS TO CALL SEATTLE TO OBTAIN A STATEMENT CONCERNING THIS
MATTER AND THEN SHORTLY THEREAFTER, CALL ANOTHER DIVISION
| OR CONTACT ANOTHER DIVISION FOR A SIMILAR STATEMENT.
IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY CONFLICT INSOFAR AS THE INFORMATION

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PAGE TYO SE 164-81 UNCLAS
RELEASED CONCERNING THIS IMPORTANT BUREAU INVESTIGATION,
IT 1S SUGGESTED FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BUREAU THAT ALL
DIVISIONS BE ADVISED TO REFER ANY PRESS INQUIRIES CONCERNING
THIS MATTER TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION OF THE FBI, INASMUCH AS
SEATTLE IS ORIGIN IN THIS CASE. .

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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RORJAK Cid. 003 SEATTLE.

"REFERSUGE SEATTLE TELETYPZ TO BURZAU APRIL 27, §973, AND
SfATiLé TELCAL TO THE BUREAU APRIL 25, 1973.

F2THe IS AsARZ OF A CURRENT PRESS AND MEDIA INTSREST 18 THE
NORIJAX INVESTIGATION, FERIHA PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICD AND SEVERAL
DIVISIONS OF THE FST HAVE RECENTLY RECfSIVED INQUIRIES REGARDING
THIS TRVESTISATION. *URNISH FOIKG "ITH TEXT OF INSTRUCTIONS T3
ALL FIELD oFFICleS CORSE NING CORJAK BRISS RELEASSS Ses TILe
VISHIS TO HAVE FETHQ TAANSMIT. ALSD ADVISE IF YOU INTIND THE
PHSLIO AFFAIRS OFFIC® AT FSIHQ SHOULD BE PRECLUDED FROM
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TO DERECTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY
BT
UNCLAS
NORJAK (A), 00: SEATTLE.
RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO SEATTLE, DATED APRIL 28, 1978.
THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY OF FACTS REPRESENTS WHAT SEATTLE
CONSIDERS THE ONLY INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE RELEASED TO THE

"A LONE WHITE MALE BOARDED NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT
NUMBER 385 AT PORTLAND, OREGON, ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971. AT
APPROXIMATELY 3:22 Pii, WHILE THE FLIGHT WAS EN ROUTE TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, HE INDICATED TO A STEWARDESS THAT HIS BRIEFCASE CON~
TAINED A BOMB WHICH WOULD BLOW UP THE PLANE UNLESS HIS DEWANDS
WERE MET.

"THE HIJACKER DEMANDED $209,208 AND FOUR PARACHUTES IN

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PAGE TWO, SE 164-31, UNCLAS

EXCHANGE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE 36 PASSENGERS ABOARD THE PLANE.
WHEN THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT SEATTLE, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES
COMPLIED WITH HIS INSTRUCTIONS. A®TER HE RECEIVED THE PARACHUTES
AND MONSY, TH2 HIJACKER ALLOWED ALL PASSENGERS AND T#!0 OF THz
AIRLINES STEWARDZSSES TO DEPLANE.

"HE THEN ORDERED THE REMAINING CREW MEMBERS INTO TH# 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 SPZED
WHICH ENABLED THE REAR DOOR OF THE PLANE TO BE OPEN DURING THE

FLIGHT.

"THE HIJACKER APPARENTLY BAILED OUT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE
AND RENO, NeVADA, WHERE, WHEN THE PLANE LANDED, IT WAS DETERMINED
THE HIJACKER, AND THE RANSOM MONEY, HAD DISAPPEARED.

"ARTIST CONCEPTION DRAWINGS OF THE HIJACKER WERE PREPARED 3Y
THE FBI EXHIBIT SECTION. HE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS :

"WHITE MALE, AGE MIDDLE 42S, HEIGHT 5°19" TO 6°9",: WEIGHT
174 TO 188 POUNDS, COMPLEXION OLIVE, LATIN APPEARANCE, MEDIUM
SMOOTH, HAIR DARK BROWN OR BLACK, PARTED ON THE LEFT AND COMBED
BACK, EYES POSSIBLY BROWN. DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT HE

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PAGE THREZ, SE £64-81, UNCLAS
PUT ON DARK WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS, VOICE LOY,
SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY, NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM THE
(AID-VESTERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES; CHARACTERISTICS SMOKER
OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING APPAREL: BLACK OR
BROWN SUIT; NARROW BLACK TIE, 3LACK DRESS SUIT; BLACK RAIN-TYPE
OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT$ DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE,
CARRIED A PAPER BAG 4 X 12 X 14 INCHES; BROWN SHOES. REMARKS ¢
VERY POLITE AT ALL TIMES,

"ANYONE HAVING ANY INFORMATION OR KNOWLEDGE BELIZVED TO PERTAIN
TO THIS INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE
OF THE NEAREST FBI FIELD OFFICE, THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF WHICH
APPEARS ON THE FIRST PAGE OF MOST LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES."

THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT FBIHQ ADVISED SEATTLE THAT THEY
DESIRED TO BE PRECLUDED FROM RESPONDING TO PRESS INQUIRIES CON-
CERNING THIS (MATTER.

THE BUREAU IS REQUESTED, UPON APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE TEXT,
TO TRANSMIT THE ABOVE INFORMATION, ALONG WITH A STATEMENT
REQUESTING THAT ANY ADDITIONAL PRESS INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS

a ep

HIJACKING, BE REFERRED TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION. SEATTLE I5

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PAGE FOUR, SE 164-31, UNCLAS
ESPECIALLY DESIROUS TO LIMIT ALL SPONTANEOUS PRESS RELEASES
3Y OTHER FIELD DIVISIONS OTHER THAN SEATTLE BECAUSE IT IS DURING
THES? PRESS RELEASES THAT CONTRADICTIONS OCCUR AND CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION IS MOST LIKELY TO BE RELEASED INADVERTENTLY.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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A third narty had advised that| | Bs
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This documont contains ncither recommendations nor conclusions of the FDI It Is the proparty of the FBI ead is looned ta your agency;
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ADMINISTRATIVE . ; :

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A review of[____—xevealed that in 1973 and

1974 the Little Rock Division conducted investigation
relative to| lwho was
meme Pee Ark :

and the were

conducting investigation concerning the
That file revealed that in December,
1973, before the Federal law became clear cut in making all
la violation of Federal criminal law.

Hile did not contain background information on
sufficient to determine if he has had military
or paratrooper training or whether he might have been in
the Washington area in November, 1971.

lfile did indicate that | on

also had
[named ERNEST born January 3, I947, 6°, 17 Sey
AN -34-6600, who was convicted for bootlegging in Ken-
tucky in about 1973. _

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LR 164-22

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The following investigation was conducted by SA

at Russellville, Arkansas:

On March 31, 1978, |
the Prosecuting Attorney, Fifth oyed asf with
advised that in 1972 he was employed as with
the Russellville Police Department. He recalled that in

about 1972| ]
fear Dover. Arkansas. |

had reportedly been | [for re
than the past year and had made"a Lot of mone |
| _] He recalled that he ¢ xLen-
sive background investigation concerning at

ion developed tha ormerly

Nashuitlie. Tenne ssea—for—seuaxay

wears where |
Recattse of 4a law suit in Nashville, | | |

judgement against him, | |

| Memphis,
Tennessee. Her name was| After leaving
Nashville, | came to Arkansas and worked for about
@ year| | but his equipment was not very

good and he was not able to get started very well. He then
moved to Oklahoma in about 1971 where he purchased better
equipment and reportedly made a lot of money there. He then
returned to the Russellville area in 1972.

| ladvised that | lpurchased about[__]
| Mear Dover, Arkansas, when he returned to the

State in_l2/d and pe also purchased

in Russellville where]
then got the Datsun agency
for the Russellville area. ha

agency and he
[through 3 over.

looking for that information about two years
MAY 1 1978
FBI— SEAL ILE

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he gained while he at the Russ
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to find it. He believes the information may now have

been destroyed.

On April 11, 1978, | |
Russellville Police Department, advised he could not
lly furnish any background information concerning

from recollection, but he said he would

attempt to go through all the i rence reports to
try to find some information on

On April 17, 1978,| Jadvised he
had located one piece of paper, which was_a handwritten
notation prepared _by former Russellville| |

hich indicated i

that ne nhac Social Security No.l | and Arkansas

driver's license no.| | He ws ished as being
6", 185 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes.

| was born | |

| and had a former address of
Bixby, Okla! j ad also found an Intelligence
Report from Kentucky Department of
Public Safety, Frankfort. Kentucky, dated November 5, 1973,
and addressed_to He made available that
report from jand a copy is attached. .

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STATE POLICE

FIRE PREVENTION
LR 164-22 . STATE OFFICE BUILDING DRIVER LICENSING
, . ISTRATIVE SERVICES
3 FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY 40601 MavoR VERICUE INSPECTION

DCATA PROCESSING

November 5, 1973

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Russellville, Arkansas 72801 .
Dear Sir:
: This is in venly to your request for information regarding ne
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We are unable to obtain any records or information that
indicates they were involved in organized crime in Kentucky.

We did learn that| Llived in the London, Kentucky. b6
area at one time. Jnamed Ernest who is a bootlegger bIc
pili pusher and makéS moonshine. .

Ernest is reportedly on parole at this time. His _last
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reputation is generaliy bad in the Laurel, Kentucky area.

If we can be of further assistance in this or any other
matter, please feel free to call us.

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On April 21, 1978, |

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advised he has been unable to find any of th

e background BIC

material he previously obtained on| | He
stated he recalled that most of the material Came from

the Tennessee Department of Public Safety, 1

Jackson State Office Building, Nashville, peonessee.—tie
said he got some background information on

228 Andrew

from the California Department of Justi
rime and Criminal Intelligence Branch, P.0.
Sacramento, California.

On April 24, 1978, land records in

County Co r i ua b records revealed
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Box 13357,

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and purchased

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There were no
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$

The tax stamps
s $60,000. On
purchased | ]

J}of land near Dover from]

A

tax stamp on the deed indicated the purchase

price was $1,000.

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FROM

SUBJECT:

KOtd-110

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum | gus ®

=. . agottte:
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
JULY 1973 EDITION

GSA FPMR (4t GFR? 101.11.6

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) pave: 4/27/78

: SAC, LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P)

NORJAK (A)
00: SE

Enclosed for each receiving offices are two
copies each of FD-302 interview with a confidential
source. Also enclosed for each receiving office are

two copies each of two investigative inserts reflecting
investigation conducted by SA

tHe confidential source when contacted on 3/27/78

was primarily inquiring relative to an outstanding reward

r; however, the source did furnish the name

as being identical with unsub D. B. COOPER.
"The source indicated that the inquity as to a reward was
being fnade for a third party. Interviewing agents, requested
the source to let them speak with the third party and recon-
tact with the source on 3/28/78 developed that the third party
would not speak directly with BuAgents or furnish any more
information in this matter. . ,

LEADS:
LOUISVILLE DIVISION

AT FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY

Will, through the Department of Public Safety,
attempt to identify| as a native of Kentucky

and from his home area, attempt to develop background inves-

tigations ish to Seattle pertinent information available
rom| |

MEMPHIS DIVISION
AT NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

- Seattle (Enc. 6)

- Little Rock " way 1 1978

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- Memphis (Enc. 6) (164-78) LbYy- ¥l- 757
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PORTLAND, Ore. —
(UPD — Was history's
first and only successful
aerial hijacker, D. B.
Cooper, involved in the
assassination of Martin
Luther King?

The Oregon Journal
yesterday reported that
CBS Television is looking

The Journal said, 'A
spokesperson for the

day that a preliminary |
investigation into a possi-

_ ble story for the Mike

Wallace segment of 60 |
Minutes show is under _
way, but it has not pro- -
ceeded far enough for

scheudling."

Cooper disappeared !
after hijacking a North-
west Oreint Airlines
piane Thanksgiving Eve'
in 1971 on a flight from.i
Portland to Seattle,
where he picked up
'$200,000 in ransom, ther .
parachuted into oblivion.

The Portland office of
the FBI, which stil] is
investigating the Cooper
heist, said it doubted a
link with Cooper and the
King assassination. The

| FBI also has expressed

doubts Cooper survived
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jve today.

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"yesterday that C.B.S. is looking
into the possibility.
"A spokesperson for the net-

nary investigation into a possible
story for the Mike Wallace seg-

under way, but it has not proceed-
ed far enough for scheduling," the
newspaper said,

The Federa} Bureau of Investi-
gation said it doubted a link be-
tween the skyjacker who disap-
peared with $200,000 in ransom
and {he King assassination,

The Journal said New West
magazine reported that a televi-
sion crew filmed interviews in
Seattle, Hawaii and Los Angeles
and reportedly found people who
knew Cooper,

The Journal said the story had
heen traced to Dirk Summers, a
free-lance writer in Los Angeles,
-who says he received ''a five-fig-
ure' advance for a "docu-dra-
ma."

The Journal said Summers was
a former C,B.S, producer, but the
network's personnel records did
not list him.as having been a staff
employe,

Ralph Himmelsbach of the.
NF.B.I. said, "We are not excited

iabout all this, " then added: "We

ow some things about Cooper

hat others would not or could not
wars except Cooper himself. We
feel we are able to sift wheat from,
chaff."

Himmelsbach sald the story
may be an example of "iterary
license" and "1 flops they don't
publish it as the eth,"

King death

The Oregon Journal reported '

mista" * |

PORTLAND - _ (UPI) - ~ " Was:

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work confirmed that a prelimi- -

ment of the 60 Minutes show is _

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A special investigative team
from 6@ Minutes has secretly
finished work on what may be
the program's biggest show

ever. Mike Wallace and a CBS

team have been working on
what is dubbed "The Mystery
Project" at network headquar-
less; they*ve reportedly devel-
oped new information in the
case of missing skyjacker D.B.

Missing link: D,B. Cooper.

Cooper, and have linked
Cooper to the Martin Luther
King assassination,

Two reliable TY news
sources—one close to the 60
Minutes producers—confirm
that the story is completed and
in the hands of attorneys and
high-level officials at the net-
work. .

* Details are sketchy on the big

Hawaii and Los Angeles({recent
Los Angeles interviews were
filmed at the L.A. airport using
a fictitious story as a cover).
They have reportedly found
people who knew the myste-
rious Cooper, who parachuted
from a Northwest Orient 727
with a $200,000 ransom on
November 24, 1971, and was
never found. One TV journalist

scoop, but it has been learned
that the 60 Minztties crew has
filmed interviews in" Seattle,

said the news story reports that
Cooper survived the jump—
and may be alive today.

It is unclear how Cooper has
been tied to the King slaying
(April 4, 1968), for which
James Earl Ray is presently
serving a 99-year prison sen-
tence. None of the 60 Minutes
people contacted was willing to
talk about the Cooper-Ray
connection, °

A former, CBS producer,
Dirk Summers, now a free-
lance author and screenwriter
in Los Angeles, has been work-
ing on the story for more than
two years and has picked up "a

book publisher for a "docu-
drama" on the subject. He
brought 60 Minutes into the
picture nine months ago, and is
archestriting public release of
the blockbusier. Although he
admitted he has spent "a lot of

time in the mountains of the ]-

Northwest" and that the story
involves, a hijacking and
murder—"one of the biggest

crimes in the past century"— |-~
Summers refused to discuss }

specifics of the story. "We're
not ready to break it for several
months." Then he added:
"The story reaches the highest
offices of the government. It's
the kind of story an investiga-

tive reporter waits a lifetime |

for." Summers said a top news-
man at CBS has toid him the
piece "might be the story of the
century."
Another TV journalist close
to the story said if the CBS hi-

-erarchy decides to go with the
program it will be aired on the,

first or second show of the new

King killer: James Earl Ray. | five-figure"+ advance from a[ season. —Bruce Henderson
Ex-Supe Scores | Strong Brown Garners Leng Green | Friends Hustle

Legal Funds

The honor of having your
very own defense fund has usu-
ally been reserved for such rad-
ical superstars as Angela Davis
and the Chicago Seven. But
now a would-be President Car-
ter appointee has hit the Cal-
ifornia defense-fund circuit
with an appeal for financial
help. While former San Fran-
cisco supervisor—~—and Carter's
choice as assistant secretary of
the interior—Robert Mendel-
sohn will spend most of this

month in court fending off | &

charges that he misrepresented

.| campaign-fund sources, at-

torney Wiliam Coblentz,
Democratic party bigwig and
UC Board of Regents chair-
man, will act as the trustee of a
Mendelsohn defense fund.
Coblentz has been pursuing a
select group of Mendelsohn
Joyalists by sending a form let
ter reminding them that de-
fending attorneys "to date have
not been paid for their ser-
vices." ~Randy Shilts

2

8 NEW WEST/APRIL 24, 1978

Insiders estimate that Governor Edmund G, Brown Jr.'s
reelection war chest will reach the $420,000 mark by income-
tax day, April 15. The buik of this, some $300,000, has been
raised through a series of private cocktail parties and other
small, exclusive gatherings—most of them held in the south-
ern portion of the state, where the Field Poll reveals Brown is
strongest. ;

More traditional fund-raising dinners will be held up and
down the state, starting in the middle of this month, to produce
an expected $400,000 more for Brown's coffers. By primary
time, Brown is likely (o have raised almost $1.2 million—muck of
which will be earmarked for the general election.

Not bad for a politician who had trouble paying off his
1976 presidential campaign debt. - —Dan Blackburn

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To Flynt Vigil

- There was a lot of praying
going on as three prominent
men--an unlikely triumvi-
rate—kept an all-night vigil at
the bedside of Hustler pub-
lisher Larry Flynt, gunned
down five days earlier by an
unknown assailant. =
Suffering from cardiac ir-
regularity, pneumonia and
various infections, Flynt was

hovering near death after doc- |

tors at Atlanta's Emory Uni-
versity Hospital removed the
44-caliber slug from the base
of his spine. A medical team
member said "only a miracle"
would get him through the
next 36 hours. Praying, side by
side, for that miracle were:
aclivist/comedian Dick Greg-
ory, Georgia State Senator
Julian Bond and. . .Alabama
Governor George C. Wallace,
himself a sniper victim, who
was secretly brought into the
hospital through an under-
ground garage when Flynt's
condition looked most critical.

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Washington, N.C. 30537

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The FBI has asked ENQUIRER:
readers to help crack the mystery

crimes of the past 25 years —
who and where is skyjacker D.B.
Cosper?

A man using that name hijacked a
jetliner in 1971 and parachuted into
the darkness over Oregon, carrying
$200, 000 in cash with him. No trace
of him or the money has ever been
found. ee

"Readers of The * A Ses.
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FEI Agent Ralph
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and we're still of the mnydferious
looking." 0.8. Cooper,

Cooper — a tall, dark- complexioned |
man neatly dressed in a business suit,

@ Porlland-to-Seattle jet on the eve-
ning of Nov. 24, 1971,

'He demanded that 10,000 $20-bills be
deliyered im_at_Seatlle along with

up the plané.

"Kirline officials complied with his
demand. In return, Cooper alowed
the 36 passengers and tie of the three
stewardesses to leave the plane.

-He then ordered the pilot to fly
south fo Reno, Nev., af 260 mph at
16,000 fect with the wing Naps down.
He ordered the crew members io slay
in the cockpit.

A few minutes later in the dark skies
ovér Oregoi, Cooper "unlatehed_ the

4 S plaining how ENQUIRER
~ cotild help.*
" "That means there is someone some-

Set's rear boarding ramp and jumped
: oul, wearing" One "OL The | parachutes.

The plane was flying at 196 mph,
the Jémperature Was 7 "degrees Below
zero and there were Winds of tiji7to

50 mph, As far as is known, Codpet

wore lo no goggies or protective ¢ Clothing:
~Usitig a computer, the PRY calcwmat-
ed he parachuted into a 24-square-mile
area on the Washington-Oregon border
near the rugged shores of Jake Mer-
win in au- area of dense woods and
craggy foothills, almost impenetrable
im many places.

"For him to have gotten down un-
injured would have been a tremendous

aif feat or a trernendous slroke of luck,"
'=; said Himmelsbach. - ~

Ii Cooper died that night, no one

; has ever admitted finding his body —
% Or the $200,090 ransom.

"Let'?s assume Cooper did't survive
i the jump," Himmelsbach said in ex-
readers

where who went missing about that
time and has never returned. And even
if Cooper did survive, he may not
have returned to his- family,

_*So, we'd be interested in informa-
tion from ENQUIRER readers about
any missing person who might fit
Cooper's description,

"Yf he did survive the 'jump, that
meats that widess he is very careful
about spending the money a little at
a time, he might be noticeable by any
changes in his life-style. 1f he was not
a yoalthy man and he started making
purchases heyond his means, then this
is something to look for. °

"ENQUIRER readers, especially
bank tellers and others who reswearly
handie money, also cottid help by sean-
ning their §20 bills and checking them
against the list of missing pills." .

Anyone who might have specific in-
furmation that might help solve this

t

mystery. should call or write their
local police or FBI office or write to:
Special Agent in Charge, PBI, 935 S¢ee-
ond Avenite, Seatile, Wash. 93174.

Do not send any anonymous infgr-
mation. Authorities may wish to con-
tact you to confirm the information.
so be sure to include your name, ad-
dress and phone number.

— DENNIS NSELD

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AIRTEL 5/5/78
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A}
00: Seattle

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Res; ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAY
Sub Number 934

Re Seattle airtel to Sacramento dated 4/7/78, «..---—

Suspect RACKSTRAW was approached by SA |
Leo 4/24/78, at the San Joaquin County Jail,
rench Camp, California, and he refused palm prints

or interview without permission of his attorney. He
identified his attorney as|

| | Was contacted and he advised SA

that he did not desire to have his client interviewed
concerning NORJAK, but that he was aprecable to palm
prints being taken.

On 5/4/78, sa| returned to the jail to
take the paim prints, but RACKSTRAW again declined and
-o contact his attorney,

; Oakland, California,
telephone | He stated that is his

rimary attorney,
| in Calaveras County.

a srs telephonically contacted by SA

» and he advised that it would be necessary
or the government to get a court order to obtain the

paim prints. He stated RACKSTRAW has denied being D. B.

COOPER, but he does not want his client interviewed

concerning it nor will he cooperate in the investigation

as it might possibly not be in RACKSTRAW's best interest.

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FROM

SUBJECT:

OPTIONAL FORM NO. fo >

MAY 1862 EDITION

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8 ' Td]

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT .

Memorandum

. SAC, SEATTLE pate: 5/5/78

. SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P) (EUREKA RA)

UNSUB, aka ur
D. B. Cooper

CAA = HIJACKING
00: Seattle ww

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Enclosed herewith for Seattle is one photo of

| | Eureka Police Department,
advised on April 19, 1978, as follows:

On the evening of April 13, 1978,| |
shot and killed ROBERT COUCHMAN in front of Pete's Cave, a
bar in_Eureaka, California. COUCHMAN was the owner of the
bar. was apprehended the next day and his van
impounded. Search of the van revealed an envelope with a
group of clippings from newspapers in North Carolina. Several
of these clippings were concerning the D. B. COOPER hijacking
and related information. Other clippings were about some
potorevele gana _k+1 lings in the North Carolina area.

was concerned about the D. B. COOPER

clippings as it has been a long time since the hijacking
occurred and he could not understand why[___ _]would have
saved them. He felt the FBI should have this information.

Description of[

Race White
Sex Male
Date of Birth
Place of Birth

Height 72"
Weight 155
Hair Brown
Eyes Grey

Social Security Number

(2)- seattte (gnc. 1) ot 81 -7882-

RGM/ds SEARCHED DEXED.
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MAY{#l 1 1978

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This is for information of Seattle and any further
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TO ALL: FBI FIELD OFFICES ROUTINE
'BI. |
. UNCLAS
NORJAK (A), 002 SEATTLE.
| JHE FOLLOWING SUMMARY OF FACTS REPRESENTS yHaT SEATTLE
CONSIDERS THE ONLY INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE RELEASED TO THE
PRESS: | |

"s LONE WHITE MALE BOARDED NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT ,
NUMBER 325 AT PORTLAND, OREGON, ON NOVEMBER 24, 1971. AT
APPROXIMATELY 3:22 PM, WHILE THE FLIGHT WAS EN ROUTE TO SEATTLE,
WASHINGTON, HE INDICATED TO A STEWARDESS THAT HIS BRIEFCASE CON-
TAINED A BOMB WHICH WOULD BLOW UP THE PLANE UNLESS HIS DEMANDS
WERE MET. .

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EXCHANGE FoR THE SAFETY OF THE 36 PASSENGERS ABOARD THE PLANE.
WHEN THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT SEATTLE, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES
COMPLIED WITH HIS INSTRUCTIONS. AFTER HZ RECEIVED THE PARACHUTES
AND MONEY, THE HIUACKER ALLOWED ALL PASSENGERS AND TwO OF 'THE
AIRLINES STEWARDESSES TO DEPLANE.

"HE THEN ORDERED THE REMAINING CREW MEMBERS INTO THE FIRST

CLASS SECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND INFORMED THEM HE DESIRED TO FLY .

. TO MEXICO CITY. THE HIJACKER INSTRUCTS D THAT THE PLANE PROCE
- IN A SOUTHE RLY DIRECTION AND FLY AT A: Low ALTITUDE AND SLOW SPEED
WHICH ENABLE THE REAR DOOR OF THE PLANE TO BE OPEN DURING THE

FLIGHT.

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"pig HIJACKER APPARENTLY BAILED OUT SOM EWHERE BETWEEN SEATTLE
AND RENO, NEVADA, WHERE » WHEN THE PLANE LANDED IT WAS DETERMINED

TH HIJACKER, AND THE RANSOM MONEY HAD DISAPPEARED.

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"ARTIST CONC EPTION DRAWINGS OF THE HIJACKER WERE PREPARED BY
THE FBI EXHIBIT SECTION. HE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
| "WHITE MALE, AGE MIDDLE 405, HEIGHT: 5°18" TO 670", WEIGHT
17 TO 184 POUNDS, COMPLEXION OLIVE, LATIN APPEARANCE, WEDIUM
SMOOTH, HAIR DARK BROWN OR BLACK, PARTED ON THE LaFT AND COMBED
"BACK, EYES POSSIBLY BROWN. DURING LATTER PART OF FLIGHT HE

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PUT ON DARK WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES WITH DARK RIMS, VOICE LOW,

"SPOKE INTELLIGENTLY, NO PARTICULAR ACCENT, POSSIBLY FROM THE ,

MID -Wz STERN PART OF THE UNITED STATES 3 CHARACTERISTICS SMOKER

OF RALEIGH FILTER TIP CIGARETTES, WEARING APPAREL: BLACK OR

BROWN SUIT; NARROW BLACK TIE, BLACK DRESS SUIT; BLACK RAIN-TYPE

OVERCOAT OR DARK TOP COAT; DARK BRIEFCASE OR ATTACHE CASE,

CARRIED A PAPER BAG .4 X.12 X 14 INCHES; BROWN SHOES. REMARKS:

VERY POLITE AT ALL TIMES. | . |
ANYONE HAVING ANY INFORMATION OR KNOWLEDGE BELIEVED TO PERTAIN

"10 THIS INDIVIDUAL, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE |

OF THE NEARZST FBI FIELD OFFICE, THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF WHICH

"APPEARS ON THE FIRST PAGE 'OF MOST LOCAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORIEZ 5."

THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT FBIH@ ADVISED SEATTLE THAT THEY
DESIRED TO BE PRECLUDED FROM RESPONDING TO PRESS INQUIRIES con. -
CERNING THIS MATTER. . :

ANY ADDITIONAL PRESS INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS |
HIJACKING, SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION. SEATTLE IS
ESPECIALLY DESIROUS TO LIMIT ALL SPONTANEOUS PRESS RELEASES
BY OTHER FIELD DiVISioNs OTHER THAN SEATILE 8ECAUSE IT 1S DURING
|, THESE PRESS RELEASES THAT CONTRADICTIONS OCCUR AND CONFIDENTIAL

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INFORMATION IS MOST LIKELY TO BE RELEASED INADVERTENTLY. .

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ipeve: 3/10/78 memorandum,
REPLY TO
ATTNOoF: SA
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OOo: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111
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| J] except for the BID
fact that he returned from there through Seattle, Washington.

Leads suggested in the above information have been
set forth in an outgoing communication.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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. that. Should be released to the press. ae

'be referred to the Seattle Division for handling and sets

. point in time.- As' the Bureau and 'Seattle are aware, Portland,

oe a 30-minute TV documentary. Further, Portland case Agent,

3/8/78°,

(t0: |. DIRECTOR, FBI. (164-2111)

oe -ATIN. PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE _

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'ReButel to all 'epee dated 3/5/78,

"oy Referenced airtel- instructs. that any: additional
press ainguiries concerning this 6-1/2.year old investigation

forth the text of what Seattle considers' 'che: onty information

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, portiand eoncurs in. the theory: that all media -
inquiries be handled by one Bureau spokesman in any investiga-' -

- - tion which has national. or regional interest. Certainly ~« -

'+. NORJAK falls within this area and Seattle, as office of = = |

- origin, should: indeed respond to all media inquiries to the
extent deemed appropriate by Seattle and the © Bureau.

. Portland feels, however, that 'its media credibility
will not be enhanced with this posture in this case at this «.

at Bureau instructions, has been responding since: NORJAK began -
to the national media: inquiries, including cooperation in

again at. Bureau request, responded to a background. 'ype —

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'interview by | representing |. re:

for "60 Minutes," CBS, New York, on 5/4/78, Just prior . BIC
'to the. assuance - of retel. . . .

; ' For tha Portland Division at. 'this 'point in time' to"
take. a non-cooperative posture with the media can only diminish -
the credibility of this Division's media relations, not to wc!
mention the. overall Bureau crehtbility with the media, -.I
'am confident that:the information released prior 'to my" arxival

- 4n the Portland Division and am:equally certain-'that.the =. — -.

ol

' which has national or regional interest and that the information .

- -. yetel. Obviously, it then becomes the' 'responsibility 'of the -
, for the Bureau. asia | whole for, the life of. the investigation: +

~ Bgpuis. (our source of leads in this. matter) a full profile of

'information released subsequent to my arrival in the Portland .

- Division has in:no way .inyaded the 'privacy of witnesses or:

otherwise had any adverse affect on .the prosecutive: potential -.
-yof this case, To the contrary, 'it has been the- notoriety :
generated by, Portland's cooperation with the media that has.
raintained a steady-flow of information' coming from the general . .
public. It can be readily understood that the. Sappure 'to solve
this. case is not: the 'type of. publicity which any vidua

office of the Bureau as a-whole would'be soliciting. with the
lack of positive. investigative leads, the cooperation of the ..

' public is. for all practical 'purposes 'the only. source of informa- |
tion which may lead to the solution, of the: case. . fhe text of. -
'the release suggested by. Seattle certainly does not give the .

L tt is 'Portland's: recommendation . that the: 'Bureau, 'adopt.
the. general policy of one Bureau: spokesman in any .investigation

to be released he coordinated. by the SAC of that office and the »
Public Affairs Office at FBIHQ, and that this practice and
procedure be established at the outset of the investigation to
preclude the véry reasons that are articulated by Seattle in

spokesman office to meet the entire media responsibilities - oo - .

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Hwee ee eee LLL LLL ee
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
(ATTN: PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE,
GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)}

SUBJECT: NORJAK
MEDIA MATTERS

ReBUtel to all Field Offices, 5/5/78 cap-
tioned "NORJAK";

Portland airtel to Bureau, 5/8/78;

Seattle tel calls to Bureau, 5/12;15/78;

SAC, Seattle tel call to SAC, Portland, 5/15/78.

Instant matter pertains to the most recent
queries by the producers of the CBS show, "60 Minutes",
who are apparently considering the "NORJAK" investiga~
tion for. one of its shows. For record purposes, on
5/4/78, SAC, Seattle, received a call from
whose business card shows him as "Producer, CBS News,

A Division of CBS Inc., 524 West 57 Street, New York,
New York, 10019" who indicated he was then in Portland,

Oregon doing background on the "NORJAK" investi ation.
indicated he had permissio
to interview SA

Portland Division, concerning this matter, and that he
was intending to thereafter come to Seattle and inter-
view me. I indicated my surprise that permission had been
granted by Bureau headquarters, inasmuch as the last time

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this matter had been discussed with FBIHQ, cooperation with

CBS had not been authorized. I personally spoke with

[ | who indicated that Jhad called b6
him on a number of occasions regarding the possibility of a b7C
show and that the Bureau had approved Portland aya hates
Seattle, as_Office of Origin, being contacted by |
T returnea[ call and informed him of the above and
it was agreed to meet on 5/5/78 at my office.

| came to my office at the appointed hour b6
and for approximately the next 1% to 2 hours, he spoke with bic
myself, SA| |who is the Case Agent in this
investigation, and SA| | who is the Media Repre-
sentative for the Seattle Office.
| lindicated he had spoken at length with SA b6
[ | whom he described as being the "Case Agent", bic

concerning background information about captioned matter.

I first informed Jof the administrative breakdown

of an investigation as to Office of Origin, Case Agent,

Lead Agent, etc., and that in this investigation, the Case
Agent was SA| land that the Lead Agent in the Portland
Division was SA| I then made available tol
a copy of the case summary contained in ReBUtel Gated 5/5/78
and explained to him the necessity of keeping a certain
amount of "identifi " confidential as this was a pending
investigation. laskea a multitude of questions deal-
ing with: specific comments of the Unsub; the denomina-
tions of money that he wanted; type(s) of parachutes asked
for and received; any comments he made to stewardesses; etc.
In a number of these areas, it was necessary, for the
reasons stated above, to merely reply "no comment", and

again refer to the fact that this was a pending investigation
and we needed certain information kept confidential to either
prove or disprove that a particular individual is or is

not the Unsub.

Being perfectly candid, it was obvious that[__ b6
was not entirely pleased with his trip to Seattle and referred b7C
to information that he had received from SA] jof

the Portland Office and the fact that he had been so fre-
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probably too much information had already been released but
this was a most unusual case. I also suggested that per-
haps "60 Minutes" could do a positive story about all of

the other hijacking cases which we had solved rather than

a negative story about one which is still being investi-
gated. I pointed out that this is an on-going investigation
which has gone into the background of almost 950 suspects
with approximately 910 of them being cleared and that this
information is contained in almost 100 volumes of files.

He implied that we had fully cooperated with other
news media representatives in this matter to which I replied
that insofar as I was concerned, we had given ali of the
representatives about the same information. I also brought
to his attention the fact that the last time the FBI had
cooperated with "60 Minutes", one of the narrators had in-
sisted on an interview with CLARENCE M. KELLEY, the then
Director of the FBI, immediately after he had suffered a
great personal tragedy. I commented that this interview
was supposed to summarize Mr. KELLEY's thoughts on the
Bureau, the changes which he had instituted, morale, etc.,
and that after granting the interview, which covered a
period of about 2% hours (actual time believed to be closer
to 44 hours), not one_second of the interview was contained
in the show. Tf told that in my opinion, his program b6
lost a lot of credibility among Bureau personnel because b7c
of such action. At that point, he jokingly held his hands
up as if in surrender and indicated that he had nothing to
do with that particular program.

I further pointed out to[__|that no matter how b6
much "60 minutes" wished to theorize, Take things out of bIc
context, "voice over-ride" my statements or any other Bureau
representative, it was in their power to either make us look

good or bad on this investigation and that we had no recourse

or platform to publicly rebutt any misquotes, incorrect in-
ferences, etc. I noted, however, that the bottom line, inso-

far as this or any other investigation in which the Bureau

is involved, is to be able to prove or disprove either a

suspect is or is not identical with the Unsub and that if

we release all of our "Identifiers" to the general public

through the news media, it becomes virtually impossible to

prove the case in a court of law.

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In summary, L___] I am sure, expected to virtually
be given a free hand in this matter but I feel certain that
he understands our position. In all honesty, we cooperated
with him as much as we could and gave him no more but no less
than we have given any other media representative. He was
furnished the name of the author of a locally written book

about the case ("The Ballad of D.B. Cooper - pocacker by
a ee the identity of

of Malibu, California, who had pre-

viously done a discreet inquiry for Warner Brothers about
the person, JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, who has been alleged to
be the Unsub in this case.

For the information of the Bureau, JAMES BRYANT
COFFELT has previously served time ii_a_number of prisons
and while
During their prison association and subsequent po their _xe-
lease, COFFELT, who is now deceased, apparently
to believe that he was actually D.B. COOPER. Extensive in-
vestigation by the Bureau_has virtually eliminated COFFELT as
being the Unsub; however,| |
have worked with| | (who was des-
cribed as a freelance writer, formerly associated with CBS
in Los myaetes. California), in preparing a script/story

based on interpretation of what COFFELT told him.
Apparently considerable money has changed hands in the obtaining

of the story and preparation of the script with COFFELT try-
ing to Jin turn, got money from[___ | = As
recently as last month, United Press International reported
a story raising the question that D.B. COOPER was involved in
the assassination of Rev. Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. It

is felt that such sensational allegations will continue to
emanate from | and his associates in order to try to
get the NORJAK case on "60 Minutes" or some other TV Show.
For the information of the Bureau, NBC also considered using
the COFFELT story but declined it unofficially because it
did not believe COFFELT was the Unsub.

OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

With regard to Portland Airtel, it is not felt that
there is any point in disecting that communication and rehash~
ing its inferences. Suffice it to say that this matter has
'ersanally been discussed by me with the SAC in Portland, who

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agrees that this case, as in all other cases, should have the
Office of Origin as the spokesman. Therefore, and in order
to avoid any further conflicts and mis-statements, it is
recommended that: 1) Portland Office, if it has not _al-
ready been done by the SAC, specifically advise SA

Jthat he should refer all inquiries regarding

this investigation to Seattle; 2) that if Portland feels
that this will have a detrimental effect on their credibility
with the Media as noted in Portland Airtel of 5/8/78, Bureau
should consider designating Portland as Office of Origin,
noting that an indictment was obtained in that Division;

3) that serious consideration be given to discouraging CBS
from pursuing this investigation for a myriad of reasons,
not the least of which is that this is a pending case,

where there are a limited number of "identifiers" left which
have not been released to the public and to show how we

have eliminated some of the suspects (specifically COFFELT),
could jeopardize the investigation. In addition we should
keep in mind the manner in which "60 Minutes" treated the
FBI the last time we cooperated with that program. Also, we
should recognize that CBS is a "past master" of utilizing
inuendoes, flashbacks, conflicting testimony, etc. to
sensationalize any story.

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Bureau in this important investigation, UACB.

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known to | apperent lt identified a photegraph of JACK OOFFE RS
as D0. 8, COOPER. This photorgrag apparently net shown to these
stewardess by the FBI, Rawever, | | aid het know the identity Be
or individual who displayed @ phatograph te the stewardess oe
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shown by FRE Agente.

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Boeing Aircraft and they advised CBS that the plane crew on the
night of the skyjacking would not have 'feit" a drep in eabin
presaure as his heen deserited in the news medias ss occurring.
According to CBS, Boeing adviged that the opening of the rear

door atid the resultant parachuting out af DL B,

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HUMPHREY. | that it ig CBS' opinion that tig
reason the FBI does nat consider COFFELYT « pe imate abspect ae

he obvious reluctance to digcusr COFFELT of SA ee
and BAC REED of Seattle is becruse COFFELT is obvictie

Gn LaLormant or an ssset of some: sort of the FBI, and addition
Was & (ae of J, EDGAR HOOVER and HUBERT HUMPIREY, sa
eyfect, is accusing the PRI of covering up the COFFELT Aa
COOPER telationship. Go

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response to accusations is, "How did wa positively
@lininate COFFELT as being 2. B, COOPER?"

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ragard wom. af 5/18/78, ta ba followed with airtal enclosing |
aporopréate doctimantation fron the file.

was advised thet the Ssattie Diviaion is 0O .»n Bye
this matter and that some of the infermsat ion d¢oncarning the eo
COFFELT matter would be svallable ta Sesttin and not necessaril fess
in the Pertland file. Ps this, requested that Portland pe
coordinate with Beattle regarding the questions set forth pbove ps

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AND SHE LOOKED CLOSELY. AT THEM. RECALLING: THAT THE IJACKER
; Had DARKER SKIN, A RECEDING HAIRLINE WITH: sTHIN 'BLACK HAIR,
AND, 'AFTER LOOKING Al THE PHOTOS, SHE COULD. NOT: TELL, IF THE..
MAN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH was REALLY dD. B. COOPER; "THE man IN THE
PHOTOGRAPH HAD "THE HAIRLINE, THE. THINNING HAIR THE EARS,: NOSE,
AND LONG FACE BUT IN: THE PHOTOGRAPH THE MAN. HAD FATTER CHEEKS.

SHE MENTIONED ABOUT THE CHEEKS BEING 'TOO. Faq, "AND

HE EXPLAINED THAT COFFELT HAD' A DARK CONPLEXION. AND USED naxebp "y
IN ORDER FOR HIS COMPLE XIOW TO: APPEAR "LIGHTER AND. THAT HE HAD
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"WaSHiWgTOM, De Ces IN SUMMER, 1974."
. SEATTLE FILE DOES NOT REFLECT, Awy sistance WHERE COFFEL s.
| _ PHOTOGRAPH HAS 'BEEN SHOWN TO ANY: PASSENGERS BY THE FaL., )
BECAUSE OF PASSAGE, oF 'OVER SIX. YEARS SINCE. INCIDENT. "QccuRRED,
" LACK OF PHYSICAL. RESEMBLANCE. TO UNSUB. AND BECAUSE oF. OTHER |
REASONS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER... - no me, a.
CONCERNING THE "DROP IN CABIN PRESSURE». SEE SEATTLE -
REPORT | OF SA 'CHARLES. Ee FARRELL; FEBRUARY. 16, 1972, EXPERINENT :
'WITH AIRSTAIRS, PAGES 289- 285. THE CREW 'DID NOT NOTICE A DROP
"IN PRESSURE WHEN THE DOOR TO. AIRSTAIRS WAS OPENED BUT NOTED .
AN INCREASE IN PRESSURE. WHEN AIRSTAIRS | close, DUE TO AIR
" PRESSURE AGAINST. THEM WHEN UNSUB JUMPED FROM THE STAIRS. THIS
'was: DISCUSSED vite | oF cBS 'DURING RECENT INTERVIEW . sO ; BS
AT SEATILE. : . ne )
SEATTLE FILE REFLECTS THAT COFFELT Has MADE "NUMEROUS CLAIMS
THAT, HE KNEW PROMIWENT PERSONS INCLUDING FORMER FBI DIRECTOR

7 de EDGAR HOOVER, THE: CURRENT INDICATION, THAT. -HE "asa ine We

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FORMER SEN. HUBERT HUMPHREY 18 BRAND NEW. COFFELT's 'ARREST .
RECORD. AND BACKGROUND WOLD TEND TO . DISCREDIT SUCH GRANDIOSE

' CLAIMS. THERE IS ALSO « NO INDICATION IN SEATTLE FILE oF 'WH

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ALLEGATION. THAT SACy ATLANTA WAS COFFELT*S ONLY VISITOR {iS | "

"HIGHLY DOUBTFUL AND, BORDERS ON. THE, LUDICROUS « a . er
SEATTLE FILE DOES "NOT REFLECT: ANY. FACTS "THAT WOULD

SUPPORT' THE CLAIM THAT COFFELT, was an i

veer, INFORHATION 'CONTAINED IN Aa O" "AIRTEL TO BUREAY,
MARCH' 2, 1977, DOES INDICATE THAT THE LAWRENCE. KANSAS POLICE.

"DEPARTMENT PROVIDED" IyFoRMATIOW THAT

| lanD COFFELT WORKED FOR THE

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. THIS "AIRTEL 'SHOWS COFFELT." INTERVIEWED .

BY WFO AT WHICH TIME iE DENTED POSING AS: A, JUSTICE DEPARTHENT

' EMPLOYEE OR. THAT

COFFELT HAS BEEN, PRINCIPALLY ELIMI NATED AS 'A 'SUSPECT ,
'BECAYSE 'OF: A. NUMBER OF FACTORS: a) DOCTORS * STATEMENTS
INDICATING 'HIS HEALTH "WOULD" PRECLUDE PaRTicipario4 IN AN

ACTIVITY SUCH 4s 'noRuan. — _ NORTHERN

VIRGINIA DOCTORS HOSPITAL BraGiosED 'COFFELT AS HAVING. SEVERE :

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EARLIER YEARS s 25-30 YEARS OF 'AGE, SECAUSE HIS' PHYSICAL

_ CONDITION HAD DETERIORATED 'SUBSTANTIALLY IN HIS: LATER YEARS.

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} HAS STATED' COFFELT te

SUFFERED FROM SEVERE. ALCOHOLISH AND: WAS O.N VERGE OF NERVOUS

" BREAKDOWN DURING 'APPROXIMATE "PERIOD.

SHE' FURTHER ADVISES

HE HAD PLEBITIS AND EMPHYSEMA WHICH CAUSED HIM. To WEAR HEAVY

WY LOM SUPPORT | STOCKINGS AND CAUSED. HIM PAIN WHEN HE' "WOVED: «

BUREAU. CAN OBTAIN. caPy OF HER INTERVIEW FROM wFo FILE 164- 169 .
IN HONOLULU AERTEL 10 SEATILE, CC - WFO, DATED APRIL' 3,.

1977.

BUREAU NOTE STILL RESIDES IN HAWAIT AND DOES.

NOT wiSH TO BE INTERVIEWED BY cBs BUT CONTINYES 10 cOOPERAT ri :

WITH. F31..

(3) ON DECEMBER é 1971,° APPROXIMATELY 12. DAYS AFTER

WORJAK, 'COFFELT HAD A PRE- EMPLOYMENT ENTERVIEW aT No RTHERA

VIRGINTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL.

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) COFFELT * '$ FINGERPRINTS WERE. COMPARED. 'TO NORIAK |
"panties WITH wEgaTIVe RESULTS 3 AND (5) THERE: Is. 'Wo: INDICATION
OF ANY PARACHUTE TRAINING IN COFFELT 'S 'BACKGROYND'. , ;

OBSERVATIONS : THE tautRY: BY "60 "MINUTES" Is BASED. 'OW

JAN: Assocrat ion WHICH DEVELOPED BETWEEN BRYANT COFFELT AND

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: ENT PILED, « "CLEAVE THE LIQUID-SKY", WHICH was DICTATED BY:

WITH NORJAK 'BUT REPORTEDLY WAS A: "GLORIDIF IED AUTOBIOGRAPHY

"BY COFFELT. TN. ABOUT .1974, AFTER THEIR RESPECTIVE

COFFELT THIS "MANUSCRIPT HAD. No ; REPEAT NO, CONNECT Idi -

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AND 'convincen| hw EXPEDITION 10 WORTHERI oe

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MENTATION OF THE NORJAK PLAN INDICATES: UNS UB. EXITED FROM PLANE

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IN 1976, AFTER COFFELT* $ DEATH, WHICH--Was APPARENTLY. DNKNO WH,

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ABLE To HAVS THE BUREAU VERIFY: OR DISPROVE. CERTAIN INFOR- "
'WAT ION IN: THIS. MANUSCRIPT . NORE, DETAILS ARE. CONTAINED, IN

A REPORT [ | JwittcH 1S REFERRED To

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) "BUREAU SHOULD NOTE THaT-| |stoRY CONCERNING: moe (BS
cORFELT WAS ORIGINALLY 'PRESENTED io A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE. Lo | . »TD

' UeSe ATTORNEY * Ss OFFICE AND, THE: BL IN NO-VERBER 5. 19764. IN' Los.

ANGELES ; HOWEVER, IT WAS SO: COMPLETELY FILLED WITH ERRORS THAT

IT Was DIFFICULT TO GIVE IT SERIOUS CONSIDERATION.

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- OF FERED THEM MONEY TO SE -RVE AS "CONSULTANTS" FOR A PROPOSED

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{ i |Possraty. TOTALING $13,900

FOR HIS STORY. AND WITH THAT "MUCH MONEY 'INVESTED, [hs
coMMLTTED 'TO 'THIS. COFFELT /COOPER RELATIONSHIP . IN THE PAST,

BOTH| |HAVE CONSULTED WITH U.S, ATTORNEYS. IN

" LOS. ANGELES, AND 'Las: VEGAS , ASKING, THEM To INVESTIGATE AN Fer
COVER UP. wow AS INTERESTED. cB News WITk HIS STORY,

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EYE WETNESSES TO ACT As 'TECHNICAL, ADVISORS, AND AT LEAST ONE:

, WITNESS, | | HAS TRAVELLED TO.LOS ANGELES

TO 'DIscuss HIS, 'OFFER OF '$3, Bae Now, WITH: POSSIBLE RESIDUAL

PROCEEDS OF $38, ooo." in -apprtiow,[__] as ADVISED NORJAK -
WITNESSES THAT HE HAS ACCESS To CONFIDENTIAL FBI INFORMATIONS
THAT HE Is WORKING: CLOSELY WITH: THE FBI ON THIS. MATTER s "AND,

THAT 'THE FBI Has VERIFIED' ALL OR PART. oF HIS. SCRIPT.
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~ EVIDENCE 10 Dare" POINTS, TO THE Fact THAT COFFELT jis Not :
, IDENTICAL WITH 'UNSUB.,- me os
. IN EASE: SUCH AS: THIS, THE BUREAU WILL. RECOGNIZE 17
IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO, .REFUTE CERTAIN STATEMENTS , PAR~ Lf
TICULARLY CONCERN Nig PROMINENT DECEASED PERSONS. "IT IS
EQUALLY VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE To POSITIVELY ELIMINATE MANY. .
"+ SUSPECTS 'AND: iNDEED SEATTLE. HAS REOPENED SEVERAL. PREVIOUSLY, .
"ELIMINATED" susPecTs BECAUSE: NEW EVIDENGE HAS COME,.TO LIGHT. )
AT THE. PRESENT TIME We HAVE INVESTIGATED. A TOTAL OF 939 -,
-susPeets WITH ONLY. r STILL UNDER: .INVESTIGATION; HOWEVER,
THIS FIGURE INCREASES as THE ANNIVERSARY DATE IS. srrroacicd"
'EACH YEAR. "°° oy ce ar
"BY: SEPARATE COMMUNICATION, SEATTLE 1s FORWARDING! A

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STyD IOS, WHO ALSO. co iS IDERED | BASED
-on[ UNIVERSAL STUDIO. REF pSED: 10' FOLLOW

THROUGH oN PRODUCTION BECAUSE THE! COFFELT sToRY WAS: NOT
BELIEVABLE. "INFORMATION: ALSO DEVELOPED THAT OTHER maJOR >
NETWORKS "AND STUDIOS HAVE TURNED THIS STORY, DOWN FOR THE | .

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RE IMMEDIATE' BuTEL 10. ATLANTA PORTLAND AND. SEATILE,
. may 18, 1978. , :
FOLLOWING TELETYPE WAS FURNISHED To BUREAU IN REPLY' TO,
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RE BUTELCAL TO PORTLAND MAY 75 i978, AND BUTELCALS: To

SEATTLE AND ATLANTA MAY 18, 1978. .

FOR INFORMATION OF RECEIVING OFFICES, C35 ne
NEWS, ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE DIRECTOR ON MAY 15, 1978,

REGARDING CAPTIONED 'MATTER. 04 THE (SA DATE,[_______—idwas

CONTACTED BY | _]PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE, AND WAS ADIVSED tHatL J aio ONE OF HIS assistants,

» HAD BEEN INVESTIGATING THEY COOPER CASE FOR THE

PAST SIX MONTHS. THEY HAD TALKED 6 NUMEROUS PEOPLE AND HAD
FILMED INTERVIEWS WITH STEWARDESSES AND PASSENGERS WHO WOULD BE

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PAGE TNO DE HQ 6303 WICLAS
IN A POSITION TO KNOW THE DETAILS OF COOPER'S ACTIVITIES aND
TO IDENTIFY PHOTOGRAPHS OF COOPER, COFFELT, REFERRED TO BY

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DOB FEBRUARY 28, 1916, CARTHAGE, MESSOURI » FBI NO. 596 868,

"DURING COURSE OF THEIR INVESTIGATION THEY HAVE DEVELOPED

SUSPECT, ONE JACK COFFELT, NOW DECEASED. accorDine tol bs |
WHEN COFFELTL__ __ pm
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COOPER. HAS TOLD COFFELT" Si! 'STORY 70° FREE-LANCE YRITER

BY THE NawE OF[_____]aND cas sab: TALKED 70 [Jan

PRESUMABLY | |SAID THAT, THEIR INTERVIEW OF ONE OF

\
THE STEVARDESSES HAS DISCLOSED TATE tpewrar ep A PICTURE OF

COFFELT AS D. Be. COOPER; HovEVER, Sub, chars THIS PHOTOGRAPH
WAS NEVER SHOWN TO HER BY THE FBy'.! cas. Has ALSO INTERVIEWED A
PASSENGER YHO SAID THE FBI DID SHOW RLM A PICTURE OF COFFELT
WHICH HE IDENTIFIED AS COOPER BUT THE FB NEVER FOLLOYED UP
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THE PLANE WAS LET DOWN THE CaBIn: PRESSURE 18 THE PLANE DROPPED.

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PAGE THREE DE He 6093 UNCLAS

THIS EVENT OCCURRED DURING THE ACTUAL FLIGHT WITH COQPER AND

THIS WAS ONE OF THE MEANS BY WHICH THE CREY DETERMINED THE:
'APPROXIMATE AREA THAT COOPER JUMPED FROM THE PLANE. CBS SAYS

THEY HAVE TALKED TO OFFICIALS OF THE BOEING AIRCRAFT CORPORA-

TION AND THEY SAY THAT A DROP OF CABIN PRESSURE, SUCH AS ue
OCCURRED, WOULD NOT BE APPARENT TQ THE CREM. a

CBS HAS TALKED TO Sa| |wHO HAS BEE® THE bs

CASE AGENT ON THE NORJAK CASE FOR THE PORTLAND OFFICE SINCE
197! AND TO SAC JOHN REED OF THE SEATTLE OFFice.[ |
FURTHER STATED THAT WHEN COFFELT THE

ONLY PERSON TO VISIT HIM wAS THE SAC IN THE ATLANTA OFFICE. in
ADDITION THEY HAVE DEVELOPED SOME INDEPENDENT INFORMATION THAT
COFFELT KNEW J. EDGAR HOOVER AND SEWATOR HUBERT HUMPHREY.

CBS HAS INTERVIEWED SA THE CASE AGENT BS
IN PORTLAND, AND SAC JOHN REED IN SEATTLE.[ __—_—sCONTENDS
THAT HIS QUESTIONS CONCERNING COFFELT WERE NOT ADEQUATELY

ANSWERED BY EITHER OR REED AND IT IS HIS FEELING

THAT THE RELUCTANCE OF THE BUREAU TO TALK ABOUT COFFELT LEADS
CBS TO BELIEVE THAT HE WAS EITHER AN INFORMANT OR HIS ACQUAINT-
NCESHIP WITH J. EDGAR HOOVER AND HUBERT HUMPHREY PRECLUDED

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ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION OF COFFELT. |

[Japvisep | JHE HAD ONE QUESTION bs |
THAT HE WOULD LIKE. TO HAVE AWSWERED AND THAT IS, "WHY IS THE

FBI SQ CERTAIN THAT JACK COFFELT IS NOT D. B. COGPER?"
LEADS :

RECEIVING OFFICES ARE TO REVIEW APPROPRIATE FILES POR

INFORMATION REGARDING QUESTIONS RAISED BY AND THERE~ —_

AFTER SUTEL RESULTS TO INCLUDE DESCRIPTION OF SPEOGIFIC
COMMUNICATIONS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO FBIHQ
CONTAINING THE ANSWERS, )

IN ADDITION, ATLANTA IS TO CONTACT APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL

AT] |AND ASCERTAIN DATES ON WHICH BRYANT P6
COFFELT ALONG WITH OTHER.PERTINENT BACKGROUND
INFORMATION.

ALL OFFICES SUTEL RESULTS.
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TO DIREGTOR (164-2111) PRIORITY
PORTLAND (164-41)
SEATTLE (164-81)
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UNCLAS
NORJAC. OO: SEATILE.
RE BUTEL TO ATLANTA, SEATTLE AND PORTLAND, MAY 19,
1978, SEATTLE TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, MAY 19, 1978, ATLANTA
TELCALL TO BUREAU, MAY 19, 1978.
REVIEW OF ATLANTA FILE REFLECTS FIRST MENTION| |

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ATLANTA AIRTEL TO DIRECTOR, MAY 13, 1977. THIS AIRTEL REFLECTS
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FORWARDED TO GSA, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
THIS INFORMATION OBTAINED AS RESULT OF INTERVIEW OF

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WHO REQUESTED INTERVIEW AS RESULT OF CONTACT WITH ATTORNEY
| | THIS AIRTEL FORWARDED TO LAS VEGAS

NUMEROUS LETTERS WRITTEN|
THE ATLANTA FILE FURTHER REFLECTS TELETYPE FROM LITTLE

ROCK TO DIRECTOR, DATED JULY 29, 1977, CONTAINS ADDITIONAL

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INFORMATION CONCERNING COFFELT| las BO

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PAGE THREE AT (164-254) UNCLAS

JULY 19, 19773 ATLANTA TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DATED JULY 27,

1IS77 WHICH CONTAINS ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONCERNING

INFORMATION FURNISHED BY ATTORNEY[_|RELaTIneg[_——=sd

WASHINGTON FIELD TELETYPE TO DIRECTOR, DATED AUGUST 2, 19773
AND ATLANTA AIRTEL TO DIRECTOR, DATED AUGUST 24, 1977.
OTHER SERIALS IN FILE CONTAIN NO REFERENCE TO EITHER

COFFELT[ J] AND RECENT SERIALS ARE THOSE FORWARDED FROM

DIRECTOR TO ALL FIELD OFFICES CONCERNING ANY FACTS TO BE
ELEASED TO THE PRESS.
BASED OW INFORMATION IN THE ATLANTA AIRTEL TO DIRECTOR,

DATED MAY 15, 1977, IT IS APPARENT

AND DAVID BRYANT COFFELT WERE

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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FM LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P)
TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) IMMEDIATE
KANSAS GITY (164-35) IMMEDIATE
SEATTLE (164-81) IMMEDIATE
BI
UNCLAS
NORSJAK (A), 0Os SEATTLE.
RE SEATTLE TELCALL 16 LITTLE ROCK MAY 19, 1978.
FOR INFORMATION KANSAS CITY, SEATTLE TELEPHONICALLY REQUESTED

CONTACT BE MADE WITH] |WwHO WAS —

STEWARDESS ON CAPTIONED HIJACKED AIRPLANE. SEATTLE AND S5UREAU
DESIRES| __—s—«|J BE INTERVIEWED To DETERMINE WHETHER RECENTLY

CONTACTED BY COMMENTATOR ON TELEVISION PROGRAM "69

MINUTES", OR ANY OTHER PERSON CONNECTED WITH THAT PROGRAM.
[__]was To BE INTERVIEWED AS TO WHETHER SHE MADE ANY
IDENTIFICATION OR STATEMENT OF PAST IDENTIFICATION OF PHOTOGRAPHS

OF JACK BRYANT COFFELT AS HIJACKER, WILL aLSO DETERMINE IF CONTACTED
BY ANY OTHER MEDIA SINCE INTERVIEW BY SPECIAL AGENT LITTLE ROCK

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PAGE TWO LR 164-22 UNCLAS

| LIVED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS,

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS WITH

| | wHO waS EMPLOYED as

ARKANSAS. ON MAY 19, 1977 IT WAS DETERMINED BURING

| ACCEPTED POSITION |

| UNIVERSITY

OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI. NO FORWARDING ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE

NUMBER COULD BE LOCATED,

FOR IHFORNATION KANSAS CITY

HAS BEEN INTERVIEWED

SEVERAL TIMES AT FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, DENIED MAKING IDENTIFICATION

OF COFFELT, STATE PHOTOS WERE NOT CLEAR BUT SOME OF COFFELT 'S

FEATURES RESEMBLED THOSE OF HIJACKER.
KANSAS CITY AT COLUMBIA, MISSOURI CONTACT

| REGARDING QUESTIONS SET FORTH BY SEATTLE,

FURNISH RESULTS OF INTERVIEW TO BUREAU, SEATTLE, AND LITTLE

ROCK.
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5/19/78
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATIN: Pe
FROI : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P), 'General Investigative
Division
SUDJECT: NORJAK
00: SDCATTLE
RD: BLAME COPPELT
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5/19/78
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTN:
FROY : SAC, SEATTLE (164-31) (P). General Investigative
Division
SUBJECT: KORJAK
00: SEATTLE.
RE: BRYANT COFFELT
Re Seattle teletype to the Burcau dated 5/18/78.
Ineloged for the 2 i @ (1) co o
126 pore renort entiticd,

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TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) IMMEDIATE
SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE

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RE TELCALL OF | | FBIH@, TO ASAC

|}PORTLAND, MAY 22, 1978.

ON MAY 4, 1978,| | REPRESENTING
OF CBS "SIXTY MINUTES" APPEARED AT THE PORTLAND DIVISION IN
CONNECTION WITH CAPTIONED MATTER. ARRANGEMENTS FOR

APPEARANCE FOLLOWED A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN

IFBIHQ, AND SAC,

PORTLAND, AND SAC, SEATTLE, REGARDING "SIXTY MINUTES" DESIRE
T0 GET INFORMATION IN THIS CASE. THE BUREAU IS WELL AWARE
OF "SIXTY MINUTES'" ATTEMPT TO VERIFY A SPECULATIVE SUSPECT

Iv THIS CASE BY THE NAME OF BRYANT COFFELT. IN THE INITIAL

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DISCUSSION, IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT PORTLAND WOULD NOT DISCUSS

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|TO MAKE SA| |AVAILABLE

TO DISCUSS BACKGROUND INFORMATION WITH] IOR HIS

REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT IT WOULD NOT BE
ON FILM OR BE A RECORDED INTERVIEW.

[_] ARRIVED PORTLAND ON MAY 4, 1978. A BRIEF on

DISCUSSION WAS HELD BETWEEN AND SAC' REGARDING THE

GROUND RULES FOR THIS INTERVIEY WITH Sa| | AFTER

WHICH SA WAS MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE LIMITED PUR-
POSE OF PROVIDING BACKGROUND INFORMATION IN THIS case To[_ |

SAC WAS PRESENT DURING THE MAJORITY OF THE INTERVIEW,

WHICH DID IN FACT CONCERN ITSELF WITH BACKGROUND DATA AS TO
TIMES, PLACES, AND EVENTS. DURING THE COURSE OF THIS INTER=
VIEW, NO NAMES OF PERSONS, PARTICULARLY WITNESSES OR °
SUSPECTS, WERE DISCUSSED. IT WAS CLEARLY POINTED OUT TO

THAT THE IDENTITIES OF PILOTS, STEWARDESSES AND

PASSENGERS WOULD NOT BE DISCUSSED. EVEN THOUGH MANY OF THE
NAMES HAVE APPEARED IN THE PRINTED MEDIUM, SUCH INFORMATION

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WOULD NOT EMANATE FROM THE FBI. | [ATTEMPTED TO MAKE

INQUIRIES CONCERNING SUSPECTS, AND IT WAS SPECIFICALLY POINTED
OUT TO HIM THIS INFORMATION WOULD NOT BE DISCUSSED, OR

WOULD THE BASIS UPON WHICH ANY PARTICULAR SUSPECT WAS
CONSIDERED BE DISCUSSED. IN FACT, DURING THE COURSE OF THIS
INTERVIEW, NO SUCH DISCUSSION DID OCCUR AND SPECIFICALLY,

THE NAME OF COFFELT WAS-NOT UYITTERED BY THE SAC, SA

. . { .
THE INFORMATION FURNISHED DID NOT EXCEEB THAT

WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN RELEASED TO THE MEDIA, THE SUBSTANCE
OF WHICH IS WELL KNOWN TO THE BUREAU,'AND SPECIFICALLY, IT

DID NOT EXCEED THAT INFORMATION WHICH IS CONTAINED IN THE
ALLEN LANSBURG PRODUCTIONS (FREE LANCE) TELEVISION DocuMEN-
TARY FILMED IN FEBRUARY, 1977.

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ARITEL

TO
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SUBJTCT:

5/23/78

AIRHUAIL

: SAC, HONOLULU (164-85)

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

HORJAR {A)

00: SEATTLE

BUfile: 164-2111

RE: Honolulu telical to Seattle, 5/23/78.

Enclosed for the Honolulu Division are one (1)

copy each of three (3) photographs supposedly depicting
JAMES BRYANT COFPELT, Aka Jack Coffelt.

HOHOLULU DIVISTON
At Honolulu, Hawaii

pL dtslay photographs to _
to determine if she can identify

the individual depicted as JACK COFFELT.

Sutel resuits.

ARNED AND DANGEROUS,

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NORJAK

Re Chicago letter to Milwaukee dated 2/28/78.

On 3/21/78 | |Sawyer County bE
Sheriff's Department, and] | Hayward, bic
Wisconsin, checked their arrest files to locate any records
for| lof the Twin Gables Tavern_in Hayward,
Wisconsin. Both| J advised that is an
alcoholic and known to spend a lot of money. dvised
that is popular in the Hayward area and does an
excellent business at the Twin Gables Tavern located in
Hayward, Wisconsin.

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County Sheriff's
that he has known
for several years and does not believe

of planning and executing an airlines hijacking.
stated that his opinion is based on the fact tha
alcoholic and leads a though disordered life.

Sq at Hayward, Wisconsin,
of the Twin Gables Tavern,

would be capable

an

y when

further stated though spends money free
he is drinking, does not appear to have a lot of money

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(ATTN: MEDIA RELATIONS)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)(P)

Vem .

5/23/78

SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

Re Portland teletype to the Bureau dated 5/22/78.
The Alan Lansburg Productions television_documentary
pimed in February, 1977, utilizing Special Agent
has not been viewed by Seattle. The Sea e
Division understands that the Bureau has a copy of this
television documentary.

REQUEST OF THE BUREAU

The Bureau is requested to forward to Seattle a
copy of the documentary so that Seattle will be aware of
the information contained therein.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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(ATTN: MEDIA RELATIONS)
FROM SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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£4] Link

Re Portland teletype to the Bureau dated 5/22/78,

2 —- Bureau
2 - Portland (164-41)( Info)

The Alan Lansburg Productions television_documentary
ebruary, 1977, utilizing Special Agent]
has not been viewed by Seattle. The sea e
Division understands that the Bureau has a copy of this
television documentary. .

REQUEST OF THE BUREAU

The Bureau is requested to forward to Seattle a

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

copy of the documentary so that Seattle will be aware of
the information contained therein.

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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) i
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE

RE: San Diego teletype to Bureau & Seattle, 5/23/78.

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identical with UNSUB in this matter.

SAN DIEGO DIVISION
At San Diego, California

ee enclosed photographs to b6é
to determine her evaluation of whether bic
or not the individual depicted might possibly be identical
with UNSUB.

Armed and Dangerous.

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AIRTEL ALRMALL
{Precedence)
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) i
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

~ PDI Wev. 214-14)

Fal

Dato:

5/23/77

(Type in plaintext or code)

SUBJECT: WNORJAK (A)

00: SEATTLE

RE: San Diego teletype to Bureau & Seattle, 5/23/78.

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ponctoaapapns of JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, obtained from

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er not the individual depicted might possibly be identical

with UNSUB.

Armed and Dangerous.

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FM SAN DIEGO (164-91) (RUC)

TO DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) (IMMEDIATE)

SEATILE (164~81) (IMMEDIATE), ATTENTION: SA

BI
UNCLAS

UNSUB$ DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST AIRLINES, FLIGHT 385, PORTLAND TO

SEATTLE, NOVEMBER 24, 1971, CAA-HIJACKING 3 EXTORTION CA), 003

SEATTLE.

RE SEATILE TELEPHONE CALL OF SA] | MAY 23, 1978s

, STEWARDESS, RORTHWUEST ORIENT AERLINES,

| TELEPHONE NuwBER[ | SAN DIEGO,

_ADVISED THAT SHE HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY REPRESENTATIVES

CALIFORNIA,
OF

THE SIXTY MINUTES CBS TELEVISION SHOW AT ANY TINE. SHE FURTHER

ADVISED THAT SHE HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY CONTACTED BY

OR BY A PERSON BY THE NAME OF[ EN RECENT MONTHS.

[__JabviseD THAT IN THE EVENT SHE IS CONTACTED, SHE WILL

IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF THE FSI,

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Fid KANSAS CITY (164-88) RUC

TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) CIMMEDIATE)

LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (IMMEDIATE)

SEATILE (164-31) (IMMEDIATE)
BT )
-UNCLAS .
NORJAK A3 00: SEATTLE

RE LITTLE ROCK TELETYPE TO BUREAU, SEATTLE, AND KANSAS

CITY tAY 19, 1978.

INSTANT DATE,|

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUIBIA, MISSOURI, ADVISE

aad

AND STATED IA DID

THIS TIME,

OF INTERVIEW AT

IPROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONS:

IN MID-JULY 1977,

CONTACTED IN DENVER,

COLORADO, BY |

L | ALLEGED ACCOUNT OF

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PAGE TWO

AT THAT TIME | |SHoUN PHOTOS OF JACK BRYANT Bs

KG 164-35 wUNCLAS

COFFELT, PROPORTED TO BE D. B. COOPER.

IN LATE JULY, 1977, | ICONTACTED AT Pé
FORDYCE, ARKANSAS, BY AND AGAIN PROVIDED PICTURES BID
OF JACK BRYANT COFFELT, | _ | ADDITIONALLY PROVIDED
MANUSCRIPT OF STATED MANUSCRIPT

AND PHOTOGRAPH OF COFFELT SUBSEQUENTLY MADE: AVAILABLE TO
FBI AGENT, LITTLE ROCK,

[japvisep[ ss |su3SEQUENTLY CONTACTED BY b6

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WHO PLACED IN

CONTACT WITH] | CBS NEWS, WHICH RESULTED IN

| IFLOWN TO NEW YORK AT CBS

EXPENSE FOR INTERVIEW BY 60 MINUTES.
[_|statep INTERVIEVED By[ ions P6
FEBRUARY 24, 1978, RE CAPTIONED maTTeR. [ __ buoweD
A PHOTO SPREAD OF APPROXIMATELY 6 PHOTOS, ALL OF WHICH
WERE PHOTOS OF JACK BRYANT COFFELT. [ | PROVIDED
COPY OF STATEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1978 AS FOLLOWS:

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[_|statep RECELVED NO MONIES FROM
CBS, OTHER THAN EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL TO NEW YORK.

[___]FurtHer apviseo[_ J RaS SUBSEQUENTLY ENTERED

INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH WHICH WILL

RESULT In| | GR ACTING

AS TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR MOVIE BASED ON CAPTIONED MATTER.
[_____]ADVISED A PRODUCER HAS NOT BEEN FOUND FOR THIS MOVIE
70 DATE, AND THAT NO MONIES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED REGARDING
THIS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT. ,
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
BT

SEATTLE NEED S REPEAT OF PARA 2 LAST OF LIGE 3 ABAND FIRST OF
LINE FOUR

RETURN TO TALD RETURN TO TALK

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Te EDIE (Rev. 7-27-76}

TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE:

(~] Teletype (7) Immediate

(_] Facsimile () Priority

[4) Airtel C] Routine
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)

00: SEATTLE

5/24/78.

ARMED & DANGEROUS

e } FB [

(P)

Re Seattle telephone call to Bureau Supervisor

Enclosed are one copy each of five black and
white photographs depicting JAMES BRYANT COFFELT.

CLAS SIFICATION:

CJ TOP SECRET

(J SECRET

{_] CONFIDENTIAL
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CC} Teletype

(J Facsimile
(4) Airtel

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FROM

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SUBJECT:

@ FBI

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PRECEDENCE: CLAS SIFIGATION:
Cy Immediate (7) TOP SECRET
[7] Priority (7) SECRET
( Routine (—] CONFIDENTIAL
CV EFTO

i] CLEAR

Date 5/24/78

DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
NORJAK (A)

O00: SEATTLE

Re Seattle telephone call to Bureau Supervisor

5/24/78.

white photographs depicting JAMES BRYANT COFFELT.

2 - Bureau (Enc 5}

Seattle
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5)

Enclosed are one copy each of five black and

ARMED & DANGEROUS

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TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
&] Teletype [_] Immediate [7j TOP SECRET i
[] Facsimile {] Priority L.) SECRET i
(4 Ge] Routine (L) CONFIDENTIAL }
' TD EFTO i
#3 CLEAR {
Date MAY 22, 1978
FM PORTLAND (164-41) P
A \ no DIRECTOR (164~2111) ROUTINE be
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UNCLAS
NORJAK, OO: SEATTLE. .
'2H BUREAU TELETYPE TO ATLANTA, SEATTLE AND PORTLAND,
MAY 18, 1978.
PORTLAND FILES CONTAIN NO INFORMATION OF THIS--MATTER IN
ADDITION TO THAT FURNISHED BUREAU BY SEATTLE.
'ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
AIRMAIL COPY FURNISHED SEATTLE.
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0 2321582 MAY 78 bID
FM HONOLULU (164-85) (P) )

TO DIRECTOR (164-2111) IMMEDIATE
SEATTLE (164-61) IMMEDIATE
BT
UNCLAS
HORJAK (A); 00: SEATTLE.

RE HONOLULU. AIRTEL TO SEATTLE, APRIL 15, i977, AND .
SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALLS TO HONOLULU, NAY 18 AND 25, 19758.

ON MAY 19, L978, pac

OF JACK BRYANT COFFELT (NOY DECEASED), ADVISED THAT PHOTOS

OF BRYANT COFFELT AS OBTAINED BY SA OF

THE LOS ANGELES DIVISION WERE SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE, BUT

SHE DID NOT THINK THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE PHOTOGRAPHS WERE
IDENTICAL TO JACK COFFELT. SHE ADVISED THAT JACK COFFELT
ALWAYS WORE HORN-RIMMED GLASSES AS COMPARED TO THE REGULAR
FRAHE GLASSES AS DISPLAYED IN THE ONE PHOTOGRAPH; AND IN
ADDITION, JACK COFFELT DID HOT DISPLAY THE SMOKING MANNERISM

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PAGE TWO HN 164-85 UNCLAS
OF HAVING HIS CIGARETTE DANGLING FROM HIS LIPS AS DEPICTED
IN THE OTHER PHOTOGRAPH.

SHE FURTHER ADVISED SHE STILL HAS ONE PHOTO OF JACK
COFFELT SOMEWHERE WHICH SHE HAS DISPLAYED TO THE FBI IN
HONOLULU IN THE PAST, AND SHE WILL MAKE IT AVAILABLE AGAIN
FOR COMPARATIVE PURPOSES. SHE STATED, HOWEVER, SHE WILL NOT
ALLOW THE PHOTOGRAPH TO BE REPRODUCED. |

A COMPARISON OF THIS PHOTOGRAPH CF JACK COFFELT yITH
THAT OF THE BUREAU ARTIST*S CONCEPTION OF "D. B. COOPER" IN
EARLY 1977 WOULD LEAD AN OBSERVER TO CONCLUDE THAT THE Two
INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT IDENTICAL. |

STATED SHE HAS RECENTLY MOVED, AND THE

PHOTO IS IN HER PERSONAL POSSESSION SOMEWHERE, AND SHE WILL
ATTEMPT TO LOCATE IT FOR ADDITIONAL COMPARATIVE PURPOSES.

PROVIDED A FIVE-PAGE HANDYRITTEN LETTER

| | CALIFORUZA, 18

WHICH MATTERS CONCERNING JACK COFFELT WERE DISCUSSED. SHE
ADVISED AS THE LETTER EXPLAINS, MUCH OF THE CONTENTS OF
THE LETTER PERTAINED TO A BOOK WHICH COFFELT HAD YRITTER

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As

PAGE THREE HR 164-25 UNCLAS

ADVISED THAT

WAS CONCERNED WITH REGARD TO THE EFFORTS OF GONE

| OF JACK COFFELT'S, To

OBTAIN THE RIGHTS TO THE BOOK WRITTEN BY COFFELT SO THAT THE

BOOK COULD BE PUBLISHED AND SUBSEQUENTLY MADE INTO A MOVIE.

FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE LETTER ALSO DEALT WiTH SOME
UNUSUAL CONTACTS SHE HAVE HAD WITH oNE[ |
[__] ALLEGED To BE A HOLLYWOOD MOVIE PRODUCER. AN ENTIRE
COPY OF THE LETTER AND ENVELOPE WERE PROVIDED TO THE FBI, AND A

COPY OF SAME IS BEING TELECOPIED TO THE SEATTLE DIVISION, INSTANT
DATE.

ADVISED THAT OW THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY,

S71, SHE AND JACK COFFELT WERE LIVING
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA; HOWEVER, SHE COULD

10T ACCOUNT FOR ANY OF THE SPECIFICS WITH REGARD TO THAT
THANKSGIVING DAY'S ACTIVITIES, AND SHE COULD THINK OF NO ONE
WHO CAN VERIFY THEIR ACTIVITIES THAT BAY.
FURTHER ADVISED THAT FROM

SHE YAS EMPLOYED BY THE INSTITUTE OF NAVIGATION, WASHINGTON, De Cay

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PAGE FOUR HN 164-85 .UNCLAS

ANB THAT AT HER PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, THE AGENCY DEALT WITH

SHE FURTHER ADVISED THAT

THE ONLY INDIVIDUAL SHE CAN RECALL WORKING WITH AT THAT AGENCY

WAS A GIRL BY THE NAME (LAST NAHE UNKNN) 3 HOWEVER,

TO THE BEST OF HER RECOLLECTION, HAD MOVED TO TENNESSEE,

CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOUY,
SHE ADVISED THAT

| CALIFORNIA,[__'

SHE ALSO ADVISED THAT HER NEY ADDRESS IS
WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, HAWAII, PHONE[
SEATTLE, AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, WILL FORWARD TO HONOLULU

"ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF JACK COFFELT SQ THAT SAME CAN BE

DISPLAYED TO IN HONOLULU.

HONOLULU, AT HONOLULU, HAWAIT, WILL MAINTAIN CONTACT

WITH| |RE COMPARISON OF HER PHOTOGRAPH OF JACK
COFFELT WITH THOSE TO BE PROVIDED BY SEATTLE DIVISION.

AIRTEL TO SEATTLE FOLLOWS.
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DATE:

R&EPLY TO

ATTN OF:

gSUBJECT;

TO:

SAC, SEATTLE (164-8

5/16/78

NORJAK

00; SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
SAC, OMAHA

© UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

memorandum

1) (P)

RE:

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be noted that

jis in the area where D. B.

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Serialized
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puytts' Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
WCU, 5, GPO:1977-0-241-590/8800 GSA FPMR (at CPR) tot-11.6

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SE 164-81

A review of records indicate that|

true name is | | cords
also indicate he is a white male born |has

blue eyes, weighs 205 pounds, and is 5'1ll" tall.

LEADS:

OMAHA DIVISION

at| | Nebraska

Wsil_conduct logical credit and criminal checks
concerning in an attempt to determine if he is
known in that area. In the event he is, will attempt to
determine the source of his alleged income from there.

SEATTLE DIVISION

At

Will conduct the same investigation requested
of Omaha Division.

At Vancouver, Washington

Will contact Internal Revenue Service Special Agent

| and determine what is necessary to obta

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information concerning income tax returns.

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DATE:
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

TO:

5/16/78 memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) ({(P)

NORJAK

00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
SAC, OMAHA

UNITED STATES GOVERNMEN

For the information of Omaha, an individual in
a position to know advised the Portland Division that
j ame aware that a

previously had no visible resources at all,

Washington, who had

| He did not connect

any possible significance with this case until it occurred

to him recently thatl

Investigation by pne Seattle Division concerning
this matter has revealed that according to

sources, has

| Washington

.- dit Should

be noted that| J2s in the area where D. B.
COOPER was allegedly to have landed following his para-

chuting from the airplane.

A source known to the Seattle Division has

additionally indicated that he knowsl

jJand

has stated

| The

source indicated that]

{it is the source's

Lmpression that |

| The source has also indi-

cated thatl

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according to the source, |

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Seattle.

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$rU, 8.GP0:1 977-0 -244-530/39360

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TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLAS SIFICATION: Ye
C Teletype (-} Immediate Ci TOP SECRET
(2 Facsimile -) Priority (-] SECRET t
Xx) ATRTER (7] Routine CQ CONFIDENTIAL {
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{7} CLEAR !
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Date 0/24/78

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

00: SEATTLE

RE: ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW
SUB NUMBER 933

Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated 5/5/78.

Enclosed for the Portland Division is one (1)
copy of referenced communication.

For the information of the Portland Division,
RACKSTRAW has been suggested as a suspect in this matter
because he resembles the artist's composite of Unsub,
and because of his military background particularly his
paratrooper training. He appears to be fully capable of
successfully affecting the Norjak hijacking.

LEADS:

PORTLAND DIVISION

At Portland, Oregon

Will discuss with the United States Attorney's
Office in Portland the feasibility of obtaining a subpoena
for the palm prints of ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

2 - Portland (Encl... 1)

(7)

(2S seattle ,
* 3-3 Seattl 164-81 , _ ~ j
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© FBI @

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TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
(_] Teletype (77 Immediate (C) TOP SECRET
([] Facsimile (() Priority (_j SECRET i
Xx} -ATRIEL (] Routine {(_) CONFIDENTIAL {
CIEFTO

[J CLEAR

I

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Date 5/24/78

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pre mm see eee eee eee ee ee ee eee eee eee

TO: SAC, PORTLAND
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164~81)(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)

00: SEATTLE

RE: ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW

SUB NUMBER 933

Re Sacramento airtel to Seattle, dated 5/5/78.

Enclosed for the Portland Division is one (1)
copy of referenced communication.

: For the information of the Portland Division,
: RACKSTRAW has been suggested as a suspect in this matter
because he resembles the artist's composite of Unsub,
and because of his military background particularly his
paratrooper training. He appears to be fully capable of
successfully affecting the Norjak hijacking.

LEADS;

PORTLAND DIVISION

At Portland, Oregon

Will discuss with the United States Attorney's
Office in Portland the feasibility of obtaining a subpoena
for the palm prints of ROBERT WESLEY RACKSTRAW,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

2 - Portland (Encl... 1)
2 - Sacramento
Seattle (164-81)
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MI 164-36
BS/djz
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Toe followings investigation was conducted by Special

Agent at Hayward, Wisconsin:
On April 11, 1978,| |was contacted
at| |] Twin Gables Tavern in Hayward,

Wisconsin. L____Jadvised that he moved to fauuand—tisconsin ,

in 1962 from Cincinnati, Ohio, and has been of Twin
Gables Tavern since | jdenied any involvement
in the hijacking of Northwest Airlines flight 359 on

November 24, 1971, stating he has not been in the western
part of the United States since he was in the military during
the 1950's. [___| furnished the following descriptive data:

Name | |
Race White
Sex Male

Date of Birth
Place of Birth

Height 5 Tey

Weight 190 pounds
Eyes Green

Hair Brown (graying)

Social Security
Account Number

Residence | Wisconsin
Telephone number

Daughters

During interview off | it was noted that he does
in fact bear a resemblance to the artist's conception of

pSubiect in Northwest Airlines flight 350 hijacking; however,
4

yes appear to be significantly farther apart. In

addition, jJappears much older, with numerous facial

wrinkles, possibly due to his alleged heavy consumption of
alcohol.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 5/15/78

SAC, MILWAUKEE (164-36) (RUC)

NORJAK

(A)

00: Seattle

Re Milwaukee letter to Seattle, 5/10/78.

Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of

an in t reflecting investigation conducted

by & which inadvertently was not
forwarded to Seattle.

No further investigation outstanding at Milwaukee.

a3Seattle (Enc. 2)(CRM)
Ppattle
RAC smhe
(3) ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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FRQ-3Q2 (REV# 11-27-70) $ $

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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telephone number was interviewed at her residence, bic
at which time she advised that after reading an article
in "The Star," a nationwide supermarket newspaper, concerning
the hijacking of the Northwest Airlines, Flight 350, from
Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, on November 24,

1971, it reminded her of an individual she had as a = years
all,

yr. She advised that this individual was a
a white male, possibly part Canadian, 6'1
L75 pounds, medium build, who would now be approximately
46 years of age. She stated that he had a fair complexion
and medium brown hair.

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was an employee of the Bankers Life Insurance Company, New b7c
Castle, Pa., and followed up on telephone leads in order
tol She stated that he and
[(phonetic), of Butler, Pa.,
resided with her from approximately January, 1963, until
March, 1963, when he moved to San Francisco, California,

| was giving him difficulty at that time,
peas stated that |

| She stated that the last she knew,
he was working for the Queens Vacuum Cleaner Company in

San Francisco. She stated that she was doing telephone
solicitation for the insurance company, and he came by her
residence to pick up the leads, and this is how they became
acquainted. She stated that during conversations over the
years, she learned that he was apparently part Canadian

and had been raised in Northern Michigan, and was used to
living in the woods. She stated that at no time did he
express an interest in airplanes, but indicated at one time,
he had been a frogman in the Navy. She|stated that as she
recalls, he indicated he was assigned ty the Wilkinson FM Division.

She stated that he did drink socially, but was
definitely not an alcoholic. She further advised that he
smoked Lucky Brand cigarettes. She stated that he did not
have an accent, wore his hair short, and had a slight swagger

to his walk.
Mo4-8) 49/9 ,

Grove City, Pa. tite ¢Plttsburgh 164~93

Interviewed on 3/ 9/ 78 at

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by Date dictated

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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PG 164-93

She stated that she advised she had no idea as
to his current whereabouts or anyone who would be able to
locate him at this time.

She reiterated that he had a fair complexion,
medium brown hair, and would be approximately 46 years of
age at the present time.

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; ; ' FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION us
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eT | Pate b6
telephone aunber| | was Intersieved at ker - residence, BIC
at abhon Pome advised peat after reading an article ining
cr," a2 wp @ supermerket nevEpaper, concer
the nijacking of the Yortiwest Airlines, Flight $58, frog
Portian#, Gragor, to Geattie, Washington, on Movember 24, ©
- J97L, i€ reminded Aor of on in@ividnal eke hod known several yeare
eviounsly. the advised that this individual wag a
—- a white sate, possibly t Canadian, 6°}
75 pounde, medium batlé, who i pov Be tek
4&6 yoors of age. . She stated 'that. be hed a:fair carp
and madiun brows hair, _

"eng eente ed, tat, tal z Company | , bre
war an ee 3 asarance ? . bic
custle, #a., and followed up on telephone leads in ocder -

|] She stated that be acd —

zesinet cite bar from . agEEOe tely January, 13963, untit

tao moved £0 San Beanaiseds Californie,

SSe stated that the iast aha knaz, .
"he waa working for the quaene Ceonum Cloasar Company in
San Prancisee... Sra stated thet she vas doing telephone .
solicitatisa for the sneetance + and he cand by her -
residence to pick up the lends, shin is how ther hocane
acqaainted. . She otated that dering conversstions over the

years, ska. lestned that he «as apparently part Canadion

'and hed been raised is Norkherr Gan, and was nad to .

iiving ia the sods. Ste stated that at so time 41d Se.
oxprega an tuberact in sirplanes, det Indicetsé st one time, —

he bad Seen a frogman in the @ovy. She stated that as she -
recalls, be indicated be was ansignes to the Wilkinson rit Bivteson.

"phe stated that he did écink socinily, but. van
datinttety wot an alcoholic. he gurther advised that he
seoted Lacky Brand cigarettes. Sha stated that ha 444 not . .
heave ah accent, wore bic hair 'aherte and had a slight awagger

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te his. torrent whereabouts or anyone. who would be able 'to

_ tocate 'hin at this time. .

' She reiterated: that he had @ fair complexion,
age at. whe Present time.

* pegtem brown hair, and would. be approximately 86. yeire "ot

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Ys SAC, PORTLAND (164~11)
PROM: SAC, BPIGISEDRGH (164-93) (RUC)

SURJLSE: NORJAK
{Q5: SEATYLI}
{(BUPILE: 164~2111)
Re Portilani airtel to Pittsburgh dated 4/18/73,

Inciesc for Portland are two copies of an PD-392

o€ | } antl enclosed for Seattle are five copies of b6
FD-302 of L_____| Original FrD-302 will bo forvarded to a
Seattlo atk a Later date.

sed upon information furnished by| | b6
upon intorvien 7, her suspect in this matter, | bic

ig boing climinated based upon discrepancies in height,
conploxnion, and AGC. It is noted that] jas
Goceribed ac being 6*i", currently approximately 46 years

of ago, and during interview, he was deceribed as having
a fair conplerion.

2-Portland (Enes. - 2)
CIohsoattls (Snec. ~ 5)
L-Pittsburcgh

GYR/jion :
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64-31 IVE

SEALONZD INDEXED aap

Seni IZED, tf FILED .

MAY 84 1978 /
FRI—=SEAITLE —_

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FD-J6 (Rev. 7-27-76) a

!
: FBI 1 Z
TRANSMIT VIA: Q@eecevence: CLASSIFIG@ ION:
(3 Teletype (1 Immediate (Lj TOP SECRET
(7) Facsimile : (C) Priority . () SECRET '
Gz] Airtel (2 Routine ( CONFIDENTIAL \
4 CIEFTO. '
( CLEAR \
Date 5/16/78
TO: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
OM: SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-101) (RUC)
NORJAK (A) | mo /

(00: PORTLAND)

an Antonio airtel to Charlotte, 3/28/78. . '

On 5/12/78, | } 6
| | Fort Brage, N. C., advised he has bic
been assigned to this unit for | Jand
recalls an individual named bein in the U. -S.

isned to this woit as t the then

| but he has since
been discharged from the service and apparently has returned
to his home. He stated all records concerninel— were
shipped to Records Holding Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

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| [advised he was the only other soldier ny" bIC

asSigned to this unit who was assigned_here at the time

—_ in the xmmy, was at the then
He stated as from either North or South
Dakota, and when | returning to his

home to take over He
stated he has no idea of the home of record for L_____|
but that it could be located in his 201 personnel file at
the National Personnel Record Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

Information copy is being forwarded to San Antonio

in the event inquiry from Attorney is made regarding b6
his furnishing of the information contained in referenced . bIC

airtel. | =aae ah as. CF

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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1-- San Antonio (164- Ipu-.Q)- wi 4 bé
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. / 4 FBI—-SEATILE
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x Airtel
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164~81)
FROMM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

SUBJECT: HORJAK {A)
{OO: Seattie)
Bufile 164-2111

Re San Antonio airtel to Charlotte, 3/28/78;
Portland airtel to Seattle, 4/4/78; Charlotte airtel to
Portland, 5/16/73.

Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of
referenced Charlotte airtel to Portland, 5/16/78, for com-
pletion of the Seattle file.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

Seattle (Ene.

2)

2 - Portland

RPH:cea Fos - S2¢TTL

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ofte:
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

RX

* ®@ r UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

5/20/78 mémorendurn,

SA

NORJAK (A)
CO: SEATTLE

Re:

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

Re memo of SA 3/29/78.
Current Spokane, ? in n, directories reflect
resides at Spokane,

Washington, telephone L_______]

On 4/17/78, inquiry at the_registrar's office,
Spokane Community College, revealed | lis
a student here, | | Records re-
flect | jgxad ated from Evergreen High School, Vancouver,
ington, in He has Sociai Security Number]

¥ iy ,
| | He has been attending here for the last two years.

Records of Spokane County Sheriff - Spokane Police

Combined Records Bureau reflect }
Spokane, Washington, has been cited for

| but has had no arrests. Records reflected
a description as white male, 5'10', 170 pounds, hazel eyes.

On 5/17/78, | Was interviewed
at Spokane Community College pursuant to appointment and
before commencement of the interview, Stated he sus-~
pected the nature of the inquiry in tha ad been contacted
about this hijacking case previously. advised he has

been living in Spokane, Washington, since 1973. He is pre-

sently unemployed, but is attending school. He previously
Western Sports Par ute Center in Vancouver, Wash-
—— | and is an exper-

iencéed sports parachute jumper. He said that after the
incident of the hijacking in 1971, (he recalled it was at
Thanksgiving time) he has been jokingly been referred to as
possible suspect by a number of acquaintances because of his
experience in parachute jumping and it was noted that

somewhat resembles the artist's conception of the unsub, peek.

has received wide publicity. [| was born
He is otherwise described as 5'L0" TS) a

(2)
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has thin, fairly short black hair combed straight
ack, smooth face, slightly tapered chin, and, at time

of interview, was wearing slightly dark lensed glasses of

pilot or tear dropped shape.

175 peas black hair, hazel eyes, medium complexion.

When asked what his circumstances were at the time
of the hijacking incident; [_]replied that he was then
employed at Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River. His
employer was| land he was living in

the Washingt
so employed until he was seriously injured in|

He said he remembers hearing about

the incident as|
to Vancouver at Thanksgiving Time, 1971, and was interested
in it because of his knowledge of parachute jumping. He

said he heard that the sports parachutes delivered to the
hijacker had been rigged so as not to open and wondered if
unsub had not been ki] in the jump. Had the chute

worked properly, said| the unsub could well have,

in his opinion, landed safely, particularly because of the
weather at the time. It is his opinion that the unsub did
not jump where the search was intensified or at least where
the airplane pilot said he felt a motion of the plane as the
man jumped. says he doubts a plane of that size would
react to the weight of a man leaving the aircraft. (These
technicals observations certainly must have been considere

by airline personnel with more knowledge of such than]

said he was contacted once before while
employed at Lower Granite Dam, but he was not at ail
antagonistic at being interviewed. He was cordial and
friendly.

It is being left to the discretion of the case
Agent whether to have | empioyment with
| Jat Lower Granite Dam and residence at
_ | Washington, at Thanksgiving Time,
1971, verified. It appears he can be eliminated as a suspect
in this case.

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FD-36 (Rev. 3-24-77)

FBI

t
(
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
(_] Teletype ([] Inniediate C] TOP SECRET H
{_] Facsimile C) Priority (J SECRET
xy —ALRTEL (J Routine () CONFIDENTIAL !
INI EFTO ;
CLEAR t
Date 5/16/78
[vO ~*:SCDIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) —t—~«*
(ATIN: LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION) Ss
FROM SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) La G
SUBJECT: NorgaK (A) Sve OC
00: SEATTLE

For the information of the Latent Fingerprint
Section, approximately 80 partial latent prints were obtained
from the aircraft in which captioned hijacking took place. *
To date, Seattle is not aware that these partials have been
searched through the computer system.

REQUEST OF THE BUREAU

If deemed appropriate, the Latent Fingerprint

Section will:

lL. Review all iatents in this case for the
purpose of searching them through the computer system
for possible identification.

2. Will also forward to Seattle a copy of each
full impression or any classifiable impression. These
impressions would be used by Seattle to search them through
local files in the State of Washington.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

2 -— Bureau
3, Seattle

NN: arm
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Searcher"...
Sevislineg _
Indexa@ onan

fute=x riders : [o+4-§) —FGa3e
Approved: Transniilted Per

(Number) (Tine)

FBI4/Q02

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OM 164-310
SE 164-81
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The following

On May 24, 1978, National Crime Information Center
(NCIC) inquiry of the states of Nebraska and Iowa concerning

driver's License_and auto registrations revealed no identifiable
information for b6

On the dates indicated, the following persons advised

that records of i i agencies contained no informa- !
tion on

Credit Bureau |

May 25, 1978

identirication

May 25, 1978

Bureau —
Sheriff's Office;

|Police Division.

investigation was conducted by 8C
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

SAC, (164-310)
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

an invest3
checks re

(RUC)

5/30/78

[| 5/16/ ith regard to
Washington,

Enclosed for Seattle are the original and one copy of
\sative insert reporting negative

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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

(Ene. 2)

eredit and criminal
Nebraska.

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5/30/78

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NORJAK {A}
BULile 164-2111
oo: Seattle

SAC, SAN DIEGO (164-91)
Enclosed for San Diego are copies of Seattle to

Las Vegas airtel dated 1/20/78, and San Francisco to
Seattle airtel dated 1/12/78.

Investigation at Nevada, has determined b6
that| lis in California, with[ ___] b7C

land can be located at telephone number {AC

LEADS :
SAN DIEGO DIVISION:
At San Diego, California:
Will locate, identify, and interview| b6
through | _ m b7C

be -determine ii aceniicas wit born
It should be noted that| |

owns a 1969 Chevrolet pickup, hearing Nevada license]

ARMED AND BANGEROUS

SEARCHED £1____ INDEXED.
2 - San Diego {(Enc.2) a ie
~ Seattle (164-81) | SERIALIZED Lice" FILED
- Las Vegas . . 8 -
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I'D-448 (Rev. 9-1-76)

Transmit attached by Facsimile - CLEAR

me DIRECTOR, FBI (e421)
From GAL OBATTL elié4-a) (P)
series NORTAK (A)

[oJ Fingerprint Photo 4 Fingerprint Record

([} Artists Conception

Special handling instructions:

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~ Dato of tronscelption if /7 >
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craph of | Istated lore
a "eood" resenthtance to the invidtdual "ho stviackod tha
Morthvest Orient nlane. She stated dun to tie Jenat® of time
that as nassed since the skviackina, she could not onsitively
state "heather Jwas this individual, Sut natnd
nart of her protler vas due to the haziness of the _nbhotneranh,
S$} ated the nececine Fairline and the ears of |
anneared to ba identical, hut sie was sSopewhat trousled
bY the roundness of the face and the troadness of the ese,
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by SA $1s ° Data diclotad 4/39/75 .
Thi, document conlolas neither rocommendotions nor conclusions of the FOL [t Is tha property of tho FBI ond Is loaned ta your agency;
"It ond its contents ore nol to be disiributed: quiside your agency,
« GUS, GPO! 107a—-505-294
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Denver, Colorado, telephone was intervicwed at pie
the Stewardess Office, Frontier Airlines, Stapleton
International Airport, Denver, Colorado.

Jwas furnished a copy of her interview, b6é
which was conducted on November 24, 1971, regarding the bIC
hijacking of Northwest Orient Airlines (NOA), Flight 305,
in Portland, Oregon, on November 24%, 1971. After reading
her interview of November 24, 1971, was
furnished a_copy of Wyoming dperator' s License Jin
the name of | date of birth

5'7", 160 pounds.

| | stated that upon reviewing her b6
interview and looking at the photo that | b7C
does bear a resemblance to the individual who hijacked
NOA Flight 305. She noted, however, that the hijacker was
considerably taller than the 5'7" height, which is depicted
on jariver's license, and that the nose oft |
appeared fo be somewhat broader than that of the hijacker's.

[—__] further noted it has been five years bé6é
since the hijacking and that she seriously doubted whether b7C
or not she could identify the individual from photos
and that she would have to see him in person before making
any kind of identification.

Intervlowad on 4/15/76 at Denver, Colorado Filo # DN 264-98 ™ 27/

L. a ,

by. SA Doto dictatod W/OT/76 —_
This document contalns noithes secommandutlons noe conclusions of tho FBI, { is the proporty of tho FBI and fs loaned to your aie ue (5 4
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TOs SAC, SEATTLE (164-812)
FROM: Af SAC, LITTLE ROCK (164-22) (P)

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sussect¢/ NORJAK (A) .
00; SEATTLE

Re Little Rock teletype to Director, 9/1/77.

On 9/16/77, |
| lwete contacted at the University of Arkansas

veral attempts had been made to contact them earlier.
stated that he is very difficult to contact at home
| inasmuch as|

| Istated that she

| is only in Fayetteville, Arkansas, from Friday morning until
| Monday afternoon.

Both] |

were cooperative, | _ stated that he had finally
told that [

Jwere planning any further contact with them
until the FBI gave them an indication that it was proper to
reinstate the contact with the

eet that the FBI was not trying to control hisL___]
oped t

activities, however, in the interest of justice it was
hat he and his wife would refrain from entering into
any | contracts until after
_the case had been disposed of.

| _ stated that_at no time did
she make an identification of DBD. B. COOPER from

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1' She did note there were some similarities,
however, she did not make any positive identification. She
poetiewed that her telephone conversation was -probably recorded
and she believed that he tried to con her into
releasing some confidential information, however, she does not
believe that she revealed any confidential information and did

tell him items that had appeared in the newspapers and on
television.

l Jconsented to a longer more
thorough interview which would include all of the information
she recalls from the time of the hijacking until the present
time, however, she wondered whether she might be able to review
a copy of the statement she gave to the FBI immediately after
the hijacking, including a description of the man she knew as
D. B, COOPER.

LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION

AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

: Will furnish Little Rock with copy of the initial
interview of | jso that she may be
intelligently interviewed regarding items therein.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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FO-302 [REV. 11-27-70}

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Dote of teanscription 5/2 3/78

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| Waikiki.
Honolulu, Hawaii, phone| |
of JACK BRYANT COFFELT (now deceased), advised that photos
of BRYANT COFFELT as obtained by SA
of the Los Angeles Division of the I W imi lar
appearance, but she did not think the individuals in the
photographs were identical to JACK COFFELT. She advised
that JACK COFFELT always wore horn-rimmed glasses as
compared to the regular frame glasses as displayed in
the one photograph; and in addition, JACK COFFELT did not
display the smoking mannerism of having his cigarette
dangling from his lips at center mouth as depicted in the
other photograph,

She further advised she still has one photo of
JACK COFFELT somewhere which she has displayed to the FBI
in Honolulu in the past, and she will make it available
again for comparative purposes. She stated, however, she
will not allow the photograph to be reproduced.

A comparison of this photograph of JACK COFFELT
with that of the Bureau artist's conception of "D. B. COOPER"
in early 1977 would lead an observer to conclude that the
two individuals are not identical.

stated she has recently moved, and
the photo is in her personal possession somewhere, and she
will attempt to locate it for additional comparative purposes.

2 ~ *

= written
letter California,
in which matters concerning JACK COFFELT were discussed,
She advised as the letter explains, much of the contents

bh ined to fe) ich COFFELT had_written
dvised that[___]

| lwith reoard'to the efforts of one

lof: JACK COFFELT's, to
obtain the rights to the book written by COFFELT so that
the book_could be published and subsequently made into a
movie. | jfurther advised that the letter also

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This dogumoni contains neither recommondolions nor conclusions of the FBI, Ui Is the properly of the FBI ond Is foonad to your agency;
fl end Ils conlents are nol to be disiributad oviside your agency.

#1. KPO (AF A—ARAR-9N A...

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HN 164-85

dealt with some unusual contacts she | . |
had with one | | alleged to be a Hollywood movie
producer. An entire copy of the letter and envelope were

provided to the FBI.

Jadvised that on the Thanksgiving
T were living in an
Arlington, Virginia;

however, she cannot account for any of the specifics with
regard that that Thanksgiving day's activities, and she
could think of no one who could verify their activities
for that day.

—_ |further advised that fron | __
| [she was employed by the Institute of Navigation,

'Washington, D. C., and_that at her place of employment,
the acency dealt with

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She further advised that the only individual she could
ee (GP with at that agency was a girl by the name
(las—_name unknown); however, to the best of her
recollection, has moved to Tennessee, current address
unknown.

She provided|

| California,

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5/23/78

x Airtel
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, HONOLULU (164-85) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)
GO: Seattle
Re i

applicable to
Seattle dated

Enclosed for Seattle is an original and one copy
poe an Eh 302 s/f. k an interview conducted with|

on 5/19

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white male, SSAN is

deseribed as follows:

Names

Height:

Weight:

Hair:

Eyes:

Last Known
Address;

Employment:

(2 '= Seattle (Enc. 4)
- Honolulu

RGHimes
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a Li"
200 pounds
Brown
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HN 164-85
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Will compare driver's license photograph of
— = tvith Bureau artist's conception of Ps

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TO:
FROM:

SUBJECT:

5/19/78.

5/26/78

SAC, SEATTLE (164~81)
SAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164-73) (RUC)
VORJAK

Reference Seattlic Tolcall from sal

p—tefanenced Telcall advised that witness in this
matter either has been_or is soon to be

interviewed by CBS News Reporter| of 60

Minutes.

The interview concerns captioned matter.

sal | requested Minncapolis to locate

land determine if she has been contacted by

either| Jor any one from the news media recently.
If she has been contacted, Seattle desires to know by
whom she was contacted and if no objections are
interposed by her, Seattle would like to know what[_ |
advised the news media,

In the event[____]does not desire to talk

about any conversations with the nevs media, Minneapolis
was advised to drop the natter.

On 5/25/78

Northwest Orient Airlines, Minneapolis, Minnesota
advisedl nurrent address is a
| San Diego, California

telephone number |

£2)- Seattle
2 - San Diego

1 - Minneapolis Lyd | C
ao Soe re A
SESRUZEDL LED.
f MAYS 1 1978 +
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ub 10-73

LEAD
SAH DIEGO
AT SAU DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Will contact |

[ J and interview her as requested above by
Seattle.

SUTEL results to Seattia.

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SIRTEL
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164+~497) {3) (RUC)

SUBJECT: NORJAK

Re: JANES BRYANT COPFELT, aka
Jack Bryant Coffelt

Bryant Arthur James Coffelt (fN)}
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Los Angeles

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LAO G27
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DE LA

R 2695902 MAY 73

FM LOS ANGELES (164-497) (3) (RUC)
TO DERECTOR (164-2111) ROUTINE
SEATTLE (164-81) ROUTINE

BT

UNCLAS

NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE.

RE JAMES BRYANT COFFELT, AKA JACK BRYANT COFFELT,

BRYANT ARTHUR JAMES COFFELT cTN),

RE SEATTLE TELEPHONE CALL TO LOS ANGELES MAY
AND LOS ANGELES TELEPHONE CALL TO S@ATTLE MAY 25,

23, 19738
1978.

ALSO KNOWN AS

CALI~

'FORNIA, TELEPHONE INTERVIEWED AT HIS RESI-

DENCE DURING EVENING OF MAY 24, 1978, IN PRESENCE

| | AT WHICH-TIME THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED:

HaS NOT SEEN | |SINCE APPROXIMATELY

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PAGE TYO (LA 164-497) UN CLAS

MARCH 1957, AND NEVER PERSONALLY MET JACK COFFELT, ALTHOUGH

HE TALKED WITH HIM ON THE TELEPHORE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. .
HE WAS UNABLE TO FURNISH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING COFFELT'S

WHEREABOUTS DURING THE PERTINENT PERIOD. HE RECALLED THAT

IN 1969, HE PURCHASED SOME PROPERTY IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA,

FROM AND AT THAT TIME, SHE WAS RESIDING aT Pec

| ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.

RECALLED THAT COFFELT ALLEGEDLY WORKED eee

AT ONE TIME AT A HOSPITAL IN THE ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, AREA

_ BUT COULD NOT REMEMBER THE NAME OR LOCATION. SHE ALSO
RECALLED THAT, WHILE THE COFFELTS WERE LIVING IN THE VIRGINIA
AREA, THEY WERE FRIENDLY WITH A "HEAVY SET ATTORNEY" WHO

LIVED

PREVIOUSLY INTERVIEWED). SHE STATED ON AT LEAST ONE OCCASION,
JACK COFFELT CALLED HER, ATTEMPTING TO BORROW MONEY.

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CONTAINING PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED TN HER GARAGE, BUT vAS
RELUCTANT TO GO THROUGH THIS MATERIAL wiTHOUT| _JpzRMissION.

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PAGE THREE (A 164-497) UNCLAS

SHE ALSO HAD If HER POSSESSION THREE PHOTOGRAPHS OF

COFFELT WHICH HAD.BEEN SENT TO HER BY HOWEVER, SHE

WAS NOT AWARE DATE PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN.

WHILE at| RESIDENCE, INTERVIEWING AGENT

ELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED[ JI! HONOLULU, HAWAII, AT TELE~
PHOWE NuMBERL___—S——s|« REGARDING HER PROPERTY STORED IN THE
[____|aaraae. ADVISED THAT THE BOXES DO NOT CONTALN
ANY DOCUMENTS, CANCELLED CHECKS, ETCETERA, WHICH WOULD

ESTABLISH COFFELT'S WHEREABOUTS DURING PERTINENT PERIOD.
SHE STATED THE BOXES ONLY CONTAINED CLOTHING AND PERSONAL

'ITEMS, AFTER DESCRIBING PHOTOGRAPHS IN Possession oF[ |

STATED SHE BELIEVED THEY WERE TAKEN IN

ABOUT 1962,
DURING ABOVE CONVERSATION, WAS UNABLE TO FURNISH

ANY INFORMATION REGARDING COFFELT'S WHEREABOUTS DURING
THANKSGIVING 1971 OTHER THAN THEY WERE LIVING IN THE
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, AREA.

BOTH | |STATED 'THAT DURING NUMEROUS

TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH COFFELT, HE NEVER INDICATED

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PAGE FOUR (A 164-497) UN CLAS
THAT HE YAS INVOLVED IN ANY TYPE OF GRIMINAL ACTIVITY.

PHOTOGRAPHS FURNISHED BY | |BEING FORWARDED

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@ rd) UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

cas 5/80/78 memorandum

REPLY TO
ATTN OF: SA

supsect: NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE
BULfile 164-2111
ro: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)(P)

RE:

On 5/17/78, Sheriff RICH WILLIAMS, Klickitat County
Sheriff's Office, Goldendale, Washington, provided the following
information:

WILLIAMS stated that during recent months, he has
observed various flyers and publications containing information

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'regarding the "D. B._COOPER" case. WILLIAMS stated that a former
acquaintance of his,| | fits COOPER's description

and facially appears quite similar. WILLIAMS stated that
served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was last known to be_residing

during late 1971 in the Vpocouver —tashington area._|
Was an avid sky-—diver and
[ |

WILLIAMS further advised that during late 1971
early 1972, WILLIAMS encountered at which time
turned quite pale and immediately left the area in which
WILLIAMS observed him without speaking to WILLIAMS. WILLIAMS
considered[___———sciacctiions suspicious at the time and has
continued to build suspicion that[___] may be identical
with"D. B. COOPER."

LEADS:

SEATTLE DIVISION

At Seattle, Washington

Will search NORJAK special indices to determi if
pretious investigation has been conducted regarding[

ARMED AND DANGEROUS Hob QI | ~ Ta34

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bis. SEATTLE

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{REV, 7-76)

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) © UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

swe 5/90/78 memorandum

REPLY TO
ATTNOF: SAl |

sussect: NORJAK (A)

00: SEATTLE
BUfile 164-2111
to: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)(P)

RE:

On 5/17/78, Sheriff RICH WILLIAMS, Klickitat County
Sheriff's Office, Goldendale, Washington, provided the following
information:

WILLIAMS stated that during recent months, he has
observed various flyers and publications containing information
regarding the "D. B._ COOPER" case, WILLIAMS stated that a former
acquaintance of his,| | fits COOPER's description
and facially appears quite similar. WILLIAMS stated that
served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was last known to potesidane
during tate 1971 in the Vancouver, Washington, area,

was an avid skv-diver andl ) |

WILLIAMS further advised that during late 1971L_or
early 1972, WILLIAMS encountered at which time
turned quite pale and immediately left the area in which
WILLIAMS observ im without speaking to WILLIAMS. WILLIAMS
considered Pe nctions suspicious at the time and has
continued to build suspicion that may be identical
with"D. B. COOPER."

LEADS:

SEATTLE DIVISION

At Seattle, Washington

Will search NORJAK special indices to determine if
Prsttous) investigation has been conducted regarding

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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SAC, LITTLO ROCK (164-22) 5/25/78

SAC, HUNPHIS (164-304) (nuc)

NORTAK (A)

(00: STATTLD)

te Little Reeck lettor to Seattle dated 4/27/78.

On Nay 9, 107

Driver License Divisiac

a
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ti.

Tonnessoa, advised &C

£ Safety, Nashville,

that records of

ee Cos eee results rerardin
rn nd

On Way 11, 1973, Agent |

| Tennessee

Bureau of Criminal Identification, Department of Safety,

Nachville, was requested by sc|

lto check

the aformentioned names through the records of that office,
Agent[ stated records were checked with negative results.

ATHED AND DANGEROUS.

2 — iditle Rock
(2 = Seattle (164=31)
24 o- Honphis

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SAC, SEATTLE (164<81)
SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-244) (RUC)

WORJAK (A)
00 = Seattle

Re Little Rock letter to Seattle, 4/27/78.

For the information of Seattle and Little Rock,

| | has been destroyed.

Records of Olas. City Biv

Oklahoma City
information concerning

od

Qa Seat tle
iw Little Rock (164-22)
i-L™—~—sS@Y

in Oklahoma City

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SE 164~8]
AFP:afp

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The following investigation was conducted by
SC | kt Frankfort, Kentucky:

On May 9, 1978,| |
Department .of Transportation, Bureau of Yehicle Regulation,
Division of Driver Licensing, advised she could locate
u i cn 1 in her files for

Jborn Social Security Number
or | } born

On May 11, 1978, | | Department
of Justice, Bureau of State Police, Identification Unit,
advised the arrest files of her unit were negative with
regard to|

On May 11, 1978,|

Department for Human Resources, Bureau of Vital Statistics,
pSdvased bis birth records indicate was born
as recorded

i ntucky Registry of Births. ; |
| | Pather was listed as | [ Weaver, Kentucky,
white, age 42, born Loceunation
farmer. Mother was shown |
Weaver, Kentucky, white, age 42, born|
occupation housekeeper. This child was indicated

as the eleventh born to the mother, and eight children of
'this mother were indicated to be presentiy living.

On April 2, 1952, a statement was attached to this birth
certificate signed by | parents indicating there had

been a mistake in the recording of the child's name. The
name was Foe mecordas as | which was

corrected to

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jhad an account] |
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In 1973 was noted as building a new home
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DATE:

REPLY TO

ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

FO:

5/16/78
SAC, 'LOUISVILLE (164-174) (BUC)

NORJAK (A)
OO: SE

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

Re Little Rock letter to Seattle, 4/27/78.

Enclosed for Seattle is the original and eight
copies of an administrative insert and an insert containing
results of investigation conducted at Frankfort, Kentucky.
Enclosed for Little Rock is one copy of these inserts.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

@.- Seattle (Enc. 18)

2 - Little Rock (164-22) (Enc. 2)
i Louisville

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DATE;

7REPLY FO

ATTN OF:

SUBJECT:

TO:

' MES/dlb

subject sanage atten parachuting from hijacked aircraft.
pap eaet ton i himself

SA
NORJAK (A)
00: SEATTLE

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

Re:

is considered a suspect in this matter
because he lives in the area in which it is thought unknown

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

3/6/78 memorandum

by
and indicating |] s off his property. | |
has also set up in the area as well as

other devices in an effort to keep people away.

[iis described as follows:

Name: |
Sex: Male

Race: Caucasian

DOB:

Address:

| Washington

In order to process| Jas a NORJAK
suspect, the following lead is being set forth.

LEADS:

SEATTLE DIVISION

At Olympia, Washington

Will obtain a driver's license photograph of the
subject through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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AIRTEL

G/7/78

TO : SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-63)
ROM +: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK (A)

00; SEATTLE

BUPILE 164-2111

RE:

Re San Antonio szirtel to Charlotte dated 3/28/78

and Charlotte airtel to Portland dated 5/16/78.
Tor the information of the St. Louis Division,
[as considered a suspect in this matter because

he supposedly resembles the artist composite of Unsub.
In addition, [ ]supposedly has parachute training.

[ __ts desexibed as a white male, 6 feet,
180 pounds, medium build, dark hair, approximately 25
years old in 1970, was | jat Tort Brae,

Herth Carolina. at the ties |
in 1970. ,

LEADS ¢

ST. LOUIS DIVISION

At St. Louis, Hissouri

Will attempt to obtain the Army Personnel File
for and forward same to Seattiec.

ARE&D AND DANGEROUS .

a = Seattle
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AIRTEL
6/7/78

ZO : SAC, ST. LOUIS (164-63)

PRON : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P).

SUBJECT: HORJAE (A)
OO: SEATTLE
BUFILE 164-2111

REI:

Re San Antonio airtel to Charlotte dated 3/28/78
and Charlotte airtel to Portland dated 5/16/78.

Yor the information of the St. Louis Division,
[das considered a suspect in this matter because
he supposcdi bles the artist composite of Unsub.
In addition, | supposedly has parachute training.

[ _is described as a white male, G feet,

180 pounds, medium build, dark huir, approximately 25

years old in 1970, was at Fort Brarg,

Si |
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ST. LOUIS DIVISION

At St. Louis, Missouri

Will attempt to obtain the Army Personnel File
for | land forward sare to Seattle.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

- Seattle
RH: sith

a - St. Louis
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