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FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77) @ _ _ . 7

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Date of transcription 2/2/82

1
| 1(Protect) | |, Douglas, Alaska, _ wb
telephone number | | voluntarily appeared at the Juneau pre

Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation at Juneau, .-
Alaska. After_appropriate introductions and identification were
made by SA} stated that she wished to
voluntarily provide some information, which pertains to a hyjacking
of an aircraft in the Pacific Northwest, which resulted in an ex-
tensive search for an individual known as D.B. Cooper, and the
money he obtained through the hyjacking.

I Istated that the inf i sg es er- b6é
tains to] |, to whom b7¢
| |}stated that she has | b7D

| [and wishes now-to
provide some information she obtained |

She stated thatl | he often b6
as to the above described hyjacking, b7¢C
but at the time, she never really knew whether to believe him or not. 67D
She stated that |
| ohe stated because or] |

Jshe 1s not convinced in her own mind that his
_ | but she wished to notify the appropriate authori-
ties of the information, so that they could evaluate it and she could
feel as though her conscience was clear.

[____—sid|jstated that she has lived_in the Juneau, Alaska bé
area for a number of years, and first met | | when he came to bic
Juneau, Alaska around | [stated that —__Jhad b7D
come to Juneau, Alaska from Vancouver, Washington area, After meeting
him, | | and} |

stated that | |

wherein | L
| |provided the following physical description and —_
background data on f . . on
Name .
Aliases ;
Race . White —_ PD /64- "jm 1¥7O
investigation on 1/ 26/ 82 at Juneau 2 Alaska - File # AN L64A- 227
oy SAl | ote setnteo__1/.26/82 bé

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This document contalns neither recommendations nor cancluslans of the FBI. it Is the property of the FBI and ts loaned to your agency;
it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency,

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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78)

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¥ > $
TRANSMIT VIA:
CJ Teletype

[3 Facsimile

C3 —ATRTEL:

@

FBI
PRECEDENCE:
(_] Immediate
{-} Priority
[_j Routine

CLASSIFICATION:

Ca-FOP-SECRET—

[> SHeRET
(O CONPIBENTiAL-

(J UNCEAS-E--E-O
[7] UNCLAS
2/3/82

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DIRECTOR, FBI
(ATTENTION: FBI LABORATORY)
FROM: SAC, ANCHORAGE (164A-227) (RUC)

SUBJECT: NORJACK

Enclosed for the FRI Laboratory is onel

Also, enclosed for Portland are the following items:

one copy of an FD-302 containing
at Juneau, Alaska.

Oriscinal and

1) The
the interview of

2) The original and one copy of an Investigative Insert
containing additional information provided by| lat
Juneau, Alaska.

3) Two snapshot photographs of

4]
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For information of the Laboratory and Portland,[| _|

L——_IPretect Identity), who requested that her identity as
. 1/26/82,

the source of this information be protected, advised on

3 - Bureau (Encs. 1)
@ - Portland (Encs. 7)
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Memorandum "| @

To 3 SAC (164-41) Date 2/12/82
From i §¢ JOAN M. THOMAS
Subject : NORJAK
On this date, | | home tetephonel L b6
Dalks, Oregon, advised] | bre
would not furnish any further details. He stated he wants an
Agent to contact him ASAP and he wants to be paid for his information.
He was advised that an Agent would contact him.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10
JULY 1973 EDITION

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11,6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO )6SAC PORTLAND (164-41) DATE: 2/17/82

rom : SA|

SUBJECT: NORJAK
Re memo of SC JOAN M. THOMAS 2/12/82.

On 2/17/82 contac was made with the DALLAS, OREGON

Police Department re } OFFICER advised that
had contacted his department last Sunday 2/14/82 advising

them that | | 6fficer advised that

| , He

described | __ Jas a white male, dob| |) with

ODL

In light of the above information writter does not plan
to'contact, ~~] unless advised to do so by Ra@rtiland HQ,

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FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
L] Teletype ([] immediate LP PEOP-SEOREE I
C7] Facsimile (C Priority CYrstcretT™
(3 Airtel [7] Routine Co-CON IDEAL,
CHENEEAS HEHE T Or
(7 UNCLAS |
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Date __2/24/82 !
TO: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, ATLANTA (164A-642) (RUC) (SQ. 7)

NORJACK
CAA~HIJACKING
00: -POREEAND SEAT TLE

Re Columbus RA telephone cali to Portland, dated

2/16/82.

On 2/16/82 | L (protect identity by request),
date of birth |_address|
telephone number| | voluntarily appeared at the

Columbus, Georgia, RA and furnished the following information
concerning the possible identity of "D. B. Cooper":

In| jthe U. S. Army
Disciplinary Barracks, Camp Gordon (Ft. Gordon), Georgia, he became
acquainted _with a | | (first name unknown) U. 8S.
Air Force} __|the barracks

[told him that [

Ltoid him that ] |

He described] as a white male, in his early

| | with slender build, medium complexion and thin facial

features. ;
furtye ©
Abel

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L-Atianta (€164A-642)

i-Seattle (644-81) yet wore Ne -4/-/L#,

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(4) Mar 2 1982
FBI-PORTLAND

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CPTIONAL FORM NO, 10
JULY 1972 EDITION

GSA FPMR {4t CFR) 101-11.6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO . SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) DATE: 3/9/82
FROM ; SC NORMA JEAN METTLER
SUBJECT: NORJAK

On 2/25/82 Sgt.| | The Dalles, Oregon, Bs
City Police Department, telephone | , furnished BITC
the following information: .

An individual whom | | kno b6
by the name of | , DOB | |; bIC
| l stated he
should collect the $25,000 reward. | knows| |

| |was just furnishing this information b6
for whatever action deemed necessary. b7C

(shortiana

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FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77) r @

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

-l1- 3/16/82
—- Date of transcription

KATU-TV, Portland, b6
Oregon, furnished the following information: bic

He accompanied KATU-TY| jto a meeting

an unidentified man at the Mapleleaf Restaurant, SE 72nd Avenue

and Stark Street, Portland, Oregon, at 10:30 AM, Novembe 1981.
He remained in a car during the interview of the man by but

was able to observe the man. He described the man as follows:

Sex Male
Race White
Age About 55
Height 5' 11°
Build Slender

Facial Characteristics High cheek bones, taunt skin,
large ears, long rippled nose,
receding hairline, scar high
on left forehead about 3"
long by \" wide (possibly
fake)

Clothing Polyester jacket (green or
dark brown), black turtle
neck shirt, V neck sweater

(red)
investigation on 11/25/81 at Portland, Qregon File # PD 164a-41-/§ 77
be }
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by SA Date dictated 12/2/81 i

This document contalns neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FGI. 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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FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77) J

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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3/16/82

Date of transcription

Mh een

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Oregon, furnished the following information:

At about 8:40 AM, November

an anonymous male telephone caller. The man claimed to have a
portion of the ransom money he received. ,

The caller claimed to have
bill with number J28365856A and arrange
meet with KATU-TY|

bill to her, The catler wished to remain anonymous and appeared to

be very nervous.

25, 1981, he was contacted by

a portion of a twenty dollar
ements were made for him to
and give the portion of the

11/25/81 at Portiand,

investigation on

by____8AV

Oregon cue .PD 164a-41-/3873 |
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Date dictated 12 {2/81

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, ft
It and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

-l1- 3/16/82

Date of transcription,

| KATU-TV, 2153 NE Sandy Boulevard, 6
Portland, Oregon, furnished the following. information: b7c

On November 25, 1981, she was assigned to meet and interview
an unidentified male at the Mapleleaf Restaurant, SE 72nd Avenue and
Stark Street, Portland. The man was to give her a portion of a twenty

dollar bill and furnish her with information concerning the _bill
10130 a she went to the restaurant with a fellow employee, b6

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When they arrived on the parking lot of the Mapleleaf
Restaurant she was approached by a white male who made available
to her the center portion of a U. S. Twenty Dollar Bill bearing
serial number J28365856A. He then told thé following story:

j The man advised the money was found around Kalama by a

3 family approximately one year ago. He said he is not sure how much
they found, but there is at least one stack. The family gave the
man one piece of the money and asked him to check where it might
have come from, giving the serial number. He said he had seen the
TY program last night about the anniversary of D. B. Cooper, showing
pictures of the other money that was found, and that got him to
thinking maybe this was part of that money and that is what prompted
him to call the television station today.

The man would not let television station personnel talk
to the family who found the money because he was trying to protect
the identity of the family. They said they found it on the beach
and they asked him to check into it instead of doing it themselves
because they were just not the type of people who would know where
to go.

The man said he is not related to the family, but they :
are just friends. He claimed| | location where the b6
money was found. When questioned about the amount of money found b7¢c
he finally said, "quite a bit." He said the family wanted strict
privacy and that is why they were not coming forth. He described
them as very reserved people and he believes they found it after
' the first amount of money was found.

Investigation on__L 1/25/81 ___at Portland, Oregon Fite # a $79

be |!
by____SA Date cictated_12/2/81 _ bre

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FSI. it is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;
it and its contents are not to de distributed outside your agesicy.

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The man then walked south on SE 72nd Avenue and
disappeared.

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Cassette holder and subsequently gave it to the interviewing b7C
Special Agent.

She described the man as follows:

Race White

Sex Male

Age 55

Hair Grey and receding

Build Slender

Height 5' ii'

Facial features Very gaunt with high cheekbones
Clothing Black turtle neck sweater, red

VY neck sweatshirt, waist length
green polyester jacket and
trousers

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NORJAK
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Re Portland airtel to Seattle, December 23, 1981.
In view of information reflected in Detroit airtel
to Portland, November 5, 1981, no further investigation should
. be conducted by Portland in regards tol b b6
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Memorandum

To : SAC, SEATTLE (16)A-81) Date 5/28/82
From : SAC, PORTLAND (164A-1)(P)

Subject: WORJACK
CAA ~- HIJACKING
{00: Seattle}

Re Anchorage airtel to the Bureau, 2/3/82, Atlanta
eietes to Portland, 2/2/82, and Atlanta letter to the Bureau,
3/3/82,

Enclosed are 2 copies each of referenced Anchorage
airtel and Atlanta letter with respective enclosures.

Inquiry through CRISS(Columbia Region Information
Sharing System) containing law enforcement records for the
portland, Oregon, metronolitdan area revealed a| }
described as a white male, born
} StH" in height, 150 pounds, blond hair, green

eyes, as having been arrested by Clark County, Washingt 5 iff'ts
Office, | | for | } and on '
for|

Further evaluation and action regarding[______—iin
captioned matter is being left to office of orgin in view of *
propensity for .

A review of referenced Atlanta letter to the Bureau,
reveals| |developed as a suspect in captioned matter
was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration assigned to
Columbus, Ohio between| } <A review of |
photograph fails how sufficient similarities to justify
an interview of

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

lb4-44-/88 /

2 - Seattle (Mme. 12)

7 ~ Portiand

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Portiand, Ore. 97205

Dear FBI:

Live been rea

into it.

wastebasket,

MAX GUNTHER
36 Beechwood Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-6042
8/31/82
FBI

iving phone calls from someone |
"D.B. Cooper," the 1971 air hijacker. Chances

are it's @ hoax, but as a journalist I cantt drop it without looking

Is this ti-year~old case still open with you? If so, I'11 be
happy to twill you what Itve got if you want to hear it, Maybe you
gan help me decide whether to write up my notes or throw them in the

Max Gunther ©

(6-1-1883

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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-78}

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fait Oe

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT :

® FBI 6

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PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
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Date 2 O42 548 2

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SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)

SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (RUC}

NORJACK

CAA~HIJACKING

O00; Seattle

Re Portland letter to Seattle 5/28/82.

Enclosed for Seattle is original letter of

received by Portland, 10/4/82, regarding

(3)

me - Seattle (Enc. 1)
ij/~— Portland

captioned matter. Evaluation and ary actioned deemed
appropriate is being left to Office of Origin.

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® @
Tosaw Publishing Co., Inc.

2415 A. Lawrence St. - P.O. Box 939
Ceres, California 95307
Phone (209) 587-0151. 424

RICHARD T. TOSAW
Prosidont

"Vaapa,
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October 20, 1982

Special Agent in Charge
FBI

1500 S.W. First
Portland, Oregon

Dear Sir:

I am writing a book about D.B. Cooper entitled,
"D.B. Cooper Dead or Alive?" and I need to know the
numbers of the bills that were found by Brian Ingram
on February 10, 1980. I understand you have the money
there that was found and I would really appreciate it
if you would send the serial numbers to me. I am
enclosing a self addressed stamped envelope for your
convenience,

I have received the full cooperation of the entire
crew of the hijacked plane, other Northwest Airline
officials and also the parents of the boy who found the
money.

I use to be in the FBI, in the fifties, and have
good words for the bureau in my book, which should be
out in about 60 days. I have the list of the serial
numbers, but do not have the numbers of the bills that
were found.

Kites ~ hope you can be of assistance.
Wee EaTNS aoe S094 [8 85
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Post Office Box 709
Portland, Oregon 97207

November 4, 1982

Richard T. Tosaw, President
Fosaw Publishing Company, Ine,
2415 A. Lawrence Sireet

Post Office Box 939

Ceres, California 95307

Dear Mr. Tosaw:

On February 10, 1980, approximately 290 $20 bills
were located in the sand of the Columbia River. These bills
were in packets, and in numerical sequence {by serial number),
indicating they were in the same condition at the same time
the money was given out. The condition of the money was very
deteriorated, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory
could not determine exactly the number of bills contained in
the currency submitted. Serial numbers were obtained only
from the top portion of each bundle located. The serial numbers
of the bills located were as follows:

Serial Number Series Year
G 03072381 B 1969
ZL 10919321 A 1969
L 55066857 A 1969
L 32987392 A 1969
L 30706882 B 1963 A
I 02442844 A 1969
KR 03654750 A 1969
I 02591817 A 1369
JF 20209868 A 1963 A
i 55376548 B 1963 A
i 20301456 A 1969
LB 51236377 B 1963 A
D 27112759 A 1969
We appreciate you interest in this investigation and
will be watching for your publication. Jin - 4] -/ 886
1-Addressee Cant . b6
1~Portland (164-41) (¥) Very, truly yours, a ~ —=BIC
* co Filed, eee
. (2) > WILLIAM M. BAKER
Special Agent in Charge

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TRANSMIT VIA:

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TO: ' SAC, SEATTLE: (1644-81) >
FROM: ° SAC, PORTLAND (1644-41) (RUC)
SUBJECT: NORJAK :

- HIJACKING

: Seattle) —

Enclosed for Seattle is letter addressed to Portland
Police Bureau and for the attention of the D. P. COOPER DETAIL. |

For information of Seattle, Portland Police Bureau
furnished enclosed letter to Portland FBI on December 6, 1982.
Letter appears to be of questionable value and is being
. furnished Seatile for whatever action deemed appropriate.

é)- Seattle (Ene. 1}

on ade ban to

CLASSIFICATION: te
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"Ey DENISS MEYER
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — If,

Dan Cooper still is alive, he's prob-.
ably laughing at all the hoopla that'
some people are raising over his dra-!
matic airplane hijacking 11 years ago:
Thanksgiving eve. :

The hoopla has been expensive for
Richard Tosaw, a retired lawyer and!
former FBI agent from Ceres, Calif.,
who estimates he has paid $25,000 in ;
the past year in efforts to find the!
enigmatic folk hero. '

"F intend to search until I find:
him," Tosaw said Wednesday atter a |

Colurabia River near here.

Nov. 24, 1871, a man calling him-
self-Dan Cooper hijacked a Northwest;
Airlines jet and then parachuted dut
over Southwest Washington wth,
$220,000 he extorted from the airline.

Nothing has been found of Cooper
since, except for $5,800 in soggy $20
bills that a boy found on the shore of
, the Columbia in February 1980.

, jetliner hijacking in U.S. history.

:" 'Tosaw, 57, says he has spent $125)

| a day for most of the past two wee

| for a diver to drag the Columbia near!

' the spot where 11-year-old Brian In-|

| gram, now of San Bernadino, Calif.,i

' found the extorted bills. ;
"The plane went right over here,

| Tosaw said as he gestured toward thei

We feel a chute is very snaggabie."
Tosaw says the money that P.ven
| found surfaced when the Army C.%ps
iof Engineers dredged the river aad
\ deposited silt on the bank.
ie

Search for

The incident is the only unsolved . . '

' Columbia Wednesday afternoon. "If k
i were lucky, we'll snag something. "

(Mount Clipping in Space Below}

{indicate page, name of
newspaper, city and state.}

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; Although Tosaw claims to be seri-
:" ous about finding Cooper's parachute '
or other belongings, his hired diver is
_ dragging the river at a painstakingly
slow pace with a large steel rake at- —
tached to a rope.
Tosaw says he is willing to invest -
_ another .$25,000 to find a trace of
| Cooper. He says he has written 100 of
' the projected 250 pages of a book on
1 Cooper, He's publishing it himself and
i gays the $4.50 paperback should be
: available in stores in eight weeks.
ts Cooper still alive? i
"Tf he could have undone his para-
chute and untied the money bag, I
think he could have made it," Tosaw
says. "The water is so cold, though. !
fhink he had military training, buz'
that water is too cold to last more
than about three minutes. And you' '
can't swim very far in three minutes." -"

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DREDGING FOR DAN — Richard Tosaw demon-
strates dredging tool he is using to drag Columbia
IRiver for signs of Dan Cooper. He is watched by Brian

Ingram, who in February 1980 found $5,800 of the}
marked $20 bills that Cooper supposedly parachuted;
vith from an airliner. Blake Payne is the pifot.

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"U.S, Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Investigation

NEWS INQUIRY
'In. Reply, Please Refer to

Portiand, Oregon

December 20, 1982
Va
The FBI has been informed that during a dredging operation
'of the Columbia River. items were' located that could have been portions .
of a parachute .and a -motiey: bag. - There is speculation by some sources

Tt that these items could. be the parachute and-money bag of D. Cooper, ,

- the Northwest Airlines hijacker of November 24, 1971. .

: ) "These items have not been made available to the FBI. for
examination; however, from.agf description of them pubhished-by—thre
| : Lnewsemedra F they' do not 'conform with the known description of the

oo. parachute and money container with which Cooper exited the airplane.

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bag the Columbia River. A review of the file b7C
disc oses a @ parachute taken by Cooper was white, not
. olive drab, and there was no money sack as described byL
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. FD-36 (Rev. 5-23-78)

FBI
TRANSNIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: —~ CLASSIFICATION:
) Teletype [1] Immediate CrTfersnersr—
{_} Facsimile {_] Priority Cj ShCRET—
Ct —ATRTEL (C] Routine Lj CONFIDENTIAL
Lo EREEAS E7-2-6
C3 UNCLAS
Date 12/30/82 —
TO; SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)}
FROM: | SAC, PORTLAND (164A~41) (RUC)

cass (3

SUBJECT: NORJAK
(00: Seattle}

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Enclosed for Seattle

ording made by

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Seattle .

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is one envelope containing 4

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Tacoma, Washington, containing in-
formation regarding captioned case,

This tape is being forwarded to Seattle for whatever
action deemed appropriate by Seattle.

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TO DIRECTOR RONTINE
PORTLAND (L64A-41) ROUTINE , oe
SACRAMENTO ROUTINE
BT
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NORJAK. CAA - HIJACKING. OO: SEATTLE.
AN ARTICLE APPEARED IN THE "SEATTLE TIMES" NEWSPAPER,

|, STATING THAT ONE| | OF yy . eae

OREGON, HAD BEEN HIRED BY

, CALIFORNIA | on

THE COLUMBIA RIVER BETWEEN PORTLAND

AND YANCONVER, WASHINGTON, IN THE FLIGHT PATH OF THE PLANE
THAT WAS HIJACKED. |

APPARENTLY, ON DECEMBER 16, 1922,[ | FOUND & NYLON CORD — be

ABOUT THE SIZE OF THE CORD UNSUB HAD ON ONE OF THE PARACHUTES

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THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, CONLD ALSG HAVE COME FROM THE HI JACKER «.

ACCORDING TO THE. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, THESE ITEMS WERE FORWARDED

BY TO TOSAW, "yHO IS WRITING A BOOK ON CAPTIONED MATTER ,

IN ORDER THAT TOSaW CAN AUTHENTICATE THEM."

FSIHS DESIRES THAT BOTH TOSAW AND BE INTERVIEWED TO.

DETERMINE IF THEY ARE IN POSSESSION OF POSSIBLE. EVIDENCE IN

CAPTIONED MATTER aND IF SO, WILL THEY MAKE SAME AVAILABLE FOR:

EXAMINATION BY FRYE LABORATORY.

PORTLAND AT FLORENCE: INTERVIEW RE AROVE FOR

ANY POSITIVE INFORMATION HE MAY HAVE.
SACRAMENTO AT CERES: INTERVIEW RICHARD TOSAW FOR ANY

POSITIVE INFORMATION HE MAY HAVE AND IF IN POSSESSION OF ITEMS

DESCRIBED ABOVE, DETERMINE IF HE WILL MAKE SAME AVAILABLE FOR

FRI LABORATORY EXAMINATION.
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TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLAS SIFICATION:
}iteletvne [Immediate P+PeP seGREe—
(Ci Facsimile (7) Priority C+ SHECRET
'aa Fa Rowtine CS CONFIDENTIAL

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COOPER (0-7 AND Jat, CF an ciD,

REFATELCAL TO FBIHO AND SUPERVISOR SEATTLE, THIS on

DATE.

PORTLAND DIVISION HAS RECEIVED MANY INQUIRIES INTO THE IDENTITY
OF RICHARD T. TOSAW, PRESIDENT OF TOSAW PUBLISHING COMPANY,
2415 A LAWRENCE ST., CERES, CALIFORNIA, RESULTING FROM FREQUENT
STATEMENTS HE HAS MADE ASSOCIATING HIMSELF WITH THE FBI, AND
CAPTIONED INVESTIGATION. IN FREQUENT PRESS CONTACTS BY TOSAW
HE HAS REPORTED BEING A FORMER FBI AGENT, AND ALLUDES TO AN
ONGOING ASSOCIATION WITH SAME AND CAPTIONED INVESTIGATION.
TOSAW HAS STATED HE IS WRITING A BOOK ABOUT COOPER ENTITLED

"D.B. COOPER DEAD OR ALIVE?" WHICH HE HOPES' TO RELEASE EARLY IN

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TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLAS SIFICATION:
[Cj Teletype [7] Immediate (CT POP-SRERED
(7) Facsimile -) Priority C+ SHERET— \
J (Cj Routine Lo CONFIDENTIAL
CTUNELAS-BE-EO_ !

[1 UNCLAS '

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PAGE TWO PD 164-41 UNCLAS

1983. " SOME. PRESS SOURCES HAVE HEADLINED HIS ACTIVITIES AS
"FORMER FBI AGENT CONTINUES SEARCH" AND "SEARCH FOR COOPER GOES
ON," TO THE EXTENT WHERE PORTLAND HAS FOUND IT NECESSARY TO

CLARIFY THAT TOSAW IS NO LONGER ASSOCIATED OR EMPLOYED WITH THE

FBI. (FBIHQ PERSONNEL DIVISION ADVISED SA| | ON

NOVEMBER 4, 1982 THAT TOSAW WAS A SPECIAL AGENT FROM MARCH 19, 1951
TO DECEMBER 16, 1955, AND RESIGNED 27. YEARS AGO.)

PORTLAND HAS BEEN ADVISED BY LOCAL NEWS MEDIA SOURCES THAT
TOSAW IS "USING" THE FBI TO ESTABLISH CREDIBILITY FOR HIS BOOK
AND USING THE PRESS AND HIS "SEARCH" FOR FREE PUBLICITY. FOR
THAT REASON MANY LOCAL TV, RADIO STATIONS, ANDTHE OREGONIAN"
HAVE RECENTLY REFUSED TO CARRY STORIES CONCERNING HIS ACTIVITIES.
THE OREGONIAN, PORTLAND'S MAJOR NEWSPAPER, DID NOT CARRY THE
RECENT UPI WIRE SERVICE STORY. SOME PREVIOUS ARTICLES WERE
CRITICAL ALMOST RIDICULING, AS THE OREGONIAN ARTICLE OF

NOVEMBER 24, 1982, WHICH STATES "ALTHOUGH TOSAW CLAIMS TO BR

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FBI

TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
{_] Teletype [—] Immediate LT TOP SECRET 1
[7] Facsimile {] Priority CYSEERBE i
O (Tj Routine CYCONPIDENTIAL H
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Date 12/22/82

PAGE THREE PD 164-41 UNCLAS

SERIOUS ABOUT FINDING COOPER'S PARACHUTE OR OTHER BELONGINGS,

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HIS THE RIVER AT A PAINSTAKINGLY SLOW

PACE WITH A LARGE STEEL RAKE ATTACHED TO A ROPE."

ON DECEMBER 16, 1982, A NEWS SOURCE ADVISED THAT TOSAW
RENEWED HIS PUBLICITY EFFORTS, AND THAT A WIRE SERVICE STORY WAS
GOING OUT REPORTING FINDINGS OF PORTIONS OF A PARACHUTE AND MONEY
SACK, PROBABLY THAT OF COOPER'S. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FINDINGS WERE
FURNISHED BY THE SOURCE. THE "EVIDENCE" CONSISTED OF NYLON CORD
AND A BRIGHT GREEN PORTION OF NYLON CLOTH SIMILAR TO THAT USED ON
SATLBOATS. PARACHUTES FURNISHED TO COOPER WERE WHITE, AND THERE
WAS NO MONEY SACK ASSOCIATED WITH THE CASH,

PORTLAND HAS CAREFULLY CHOSEN TO NEITHER INTERFERE WITH
TOSAW'S RIGHT TO PUBLISH A BOOK AND DO RESEARCH ON COOPER, NOR
TO INAPPROPRIATELY SPEND GOVERNMENT FUNDS FOLLOWING UP ON MATTERS
CLEARLY NOT ASSOCIATED WITH KNOWN FACTS BUT WHICH APPEAR TO BE
DERIVED IN THE FURTHERANCE OF A PRIVATE COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE,

AS A RESULT, PORTLAND RESPONDED TO THE DELUGE OF NEWS INQUIRIES
BY SIMPLY STATING THAT THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEMS FOUND DID
NOT MATCH THE PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THOSE THAT LEFT |

THE AIRPLANE WITH MR. COOPER.

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{_] Facsimile [_] Priority (SSECRET— 1
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Date

PAGE FOUR PD 164-41 UNCLAS

PORTLAND Is CONCERNED THAT THE NEEDS OF THE BUREAU AND THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS INVESTIGATION OBJECTIVELY BE MET.

PORTLAND IS AWARE OF AND SENSITIVE TO THE NEED TO FULLY
RESOLVE ANY PENDING INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING OBTAINING AND
ASCERTAINING ANY PERTINENT PHYSICAL EVIDENCE PERTAINING TO SAME.
WE ARE COGNIZANT ALSO THAT MR. TOSAW'S EFFORTS, OR ANY OTHER
PRIVATE ENDEAVOR, DOES NOT PRECLUDE TRE DISCOVERY OF ANY
PERTINENT INFORMATION OR EVIDENCE. HOWEVER, ANY INFORMATION,
LEAD DATA, PHYSICAL EVIDENCE, ETC., WILL BE EVALUATED IN THE
CONTEXT OF KNOWN FACTS, REASONABLENESS, AND ANY OTHER CONSIDERATION
WHICH WILL NOT UNNECESSARILY DIMINISH THE INTEGRITY OF OUR
INVESTIGATIVE EFFORTS, PARTICULARLY IN THE KIND OF PUBLIC FORUM

GENERATED IN THIS KIND OF CASE.

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FBI |

TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:

LC) Teletype [-j immediate CI for SECRET— ;

Ci Facsimile [77 Priority C+5ECRET |
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CTUNCLAS EFT H
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SINCE NEITHER THE GREEN CLOTH OR MONEY SACK COULD BE PART
OF THIS CASE IT IS RECOMMENDED NO FURTHER ACTION CONCERNING THEM
BE TAKEN. IT IS FURTHER THE RECOMMENDATION UACB, THAT ANY LEADS,
RESULTING FROM MR. TOSAW'S "SEARCH" BE CLOSELY EVALUATED BY THE
RECEIVING OFFICE TO DETERMINE THEIR VALUE IN RELATION TO KNOWN
FACTS. ANY RESULTANT ACTION SHOULD BE CAREFULLY CONDUCTED TO
AVOID UNNECESSARY PUBLICITY WHICH WOULD INDICATE THE FBI IS
CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH MR. TOSAW, THAT HE IS ACTING IN ANY WAY
AS A CONSULTANT FOR THE FBI, OR WHICH WOULD FURTHER SERVE AS AN
AVENUE OF PUBLICITY TOWARD HIS PUBLICATION. NO PUBLIC COMMENTS
SHOULD BE MADE WHICH WOULD JEOPARDIZE HIS ENDEAVOR; HOWEVER, UPON
DEMAND LOCAL SOURCES WILL STILL BE APPRISED OF THE FACTS WHICH

HAVE LONG BEEN PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE DURING THIS ELEVEN YEAR INVESTIGATION.

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FM, SEATTLE (16445 BI) (PY)

TO DIRECTOR, Fat ] PRIORITY 7

\

DECEMBER 2? , "1982.

PORTLAND C164A- a ' . PRIORITY |

"SACRAMENTO ss PRIDRITY

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INCL AS

"ATTENTION: "SUPERVISOR | }

NORJA CAA - HEJACKENG y on8 SEATILE.

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RE SEATTLE: TELETYPE' To DIRECTOR DATED OVENS ER 22, 1982,

AND SEATTLE. TELEPHONE CALLS WITH BUREAU, PORTLAND AND SACRAMENTO 4»

Yo

 PORTEAND AND SACRAMENTO ARE INSTRUCTED TO WOLD COVERAGE OF

"Léans SFT FORTH IN. REFERENCED: communcr ation IN ) ABEYANCE 'PENDING - a

FIP THER NOTIFICATION. FROM, SEATTLE OR: FIN.

ON DECEMBER 22, 1982, "THE PORTLAND: DIVISION aDviseD THAT , co

FORMER SA PICHARD: TOS AW HAS Had PREVIONS DE abINGs WITH PRESS 'IM:

THE PORTLAND DIVISION 'CONCERNING CAPTIONED MATTER ND, PORTLAND

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ator TO ANY CONTACT WITH: TOS AN ano] }e-

_ 5O THAT MATTER CAN PECEIVE PURTHEP CONSIDERATION. .

PAGE TUG SF: 1S4A~2} noi as . ;
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HAS FXPRESSEN: CONCEP THeT STATEMENTS TO THE PRESS BY TOSAW RE- —

BAPDING RELATIONSHIP' WITH FSI 44ND CAPTIONED MATTER ARE SELF-

SERVING AND SUGGESTED THAT. FURTHER, CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN MATTER

PRIO®. TO INTERVIEM oF. Tosaw aol Jas *REquesTED IN REFERENCED

cOMMUATCOTION. Pe oo ,
tN VIEW OF THE. 'ABOVE, * "BIH DESTRES. TO PECONSIDER MATTER

THEREFORE, PORTLAND | WILL. FURNTSH FRING: AND SEATILE, WITE

PERTINENT INFORMATION. 4s! RELATES TO TOSAYW AND. CAPTIONED WATER

7 -

SEATTLE WILLS PON RECEIPT OF INFORMATION FROM PORTLAND ,
PEVIFY "SAME. and. MAME RECOMMENDATIONS 'TO BUREAU REGARDING INTERVIEW

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December 919420. Michigan
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to the '"Podree Dé pert mint'
Worlting on -the Cass? of "THe
A\MECCiaNn Hi-dacking it fn Yoluating
"p. B. Copeer Case'
Lo with be gretefur for your help
for passing My Letker on.
Attchment is the Letter

to the 'Police Department', 7Aank You
Very Mune h for Your hele § time

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December O29 2992

"Porkhand Cike Or County Cheriff's
Dépariment's,

Te réLand, Oregon.
Te uthom 'kt Ma 4 Contern,

Tem wrikiac, tea you aQbheut the Cass
Of 'D.B. Copper' Whim the - Story aired' in
"49972? Tve been FowhLing ik AS Lang aS
\é was told. And bring te Kseg megre
Nformsbion On ik,
buk Lost Contacte Lo dofoy the Pregrem
"Tn Search of" ateed the Shery.

My Uheoy |s that Copper, DB? did not

Lane on the weeded arcs.

Bat Lo believe thet be Lands in

Marvlin Lake? pulling the Shook under-

water. Makiag believe that he Landed fy

the 'weds, was there @ Cheek under

Waker. for the Shot? L[ Aave a thory

'Me Copp te Contd ys hada beak or as

Ski plens WORN Loe hires wut of Siohk |

Tw rey Rheoyg TO Come we with at Least

S? fieg things they are aS FLlowEes
Mew indenty
a Néw Face Lift . ,

3' Living Some where in Canadang oc AlggKha, Hawatt

Pi bgat the, Countey ar Qrdir ground,

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Aut LT believe thas Cepper has
new af the Fellewings and Living
aS 8 aaborher and don't Know HL.
Howener &% for the 82. fHilien
Copper B.15., Mighkk ys Malt
have pub th in & OVETSES.
bank! .
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this Case ba LO Roow KM am vat
Gpiarfilycd ko do So.
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do hops the person is Cought,
Te fells Uke the hate was
held up Like 3 bank. Thank You
Very munch Cor Your Limé,

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Date _.2/17/83
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164~2111)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
CAA - HIJACKING
oO: Seattle

teletype to Bureau, 12/22/82.

'Portland Division in referenced Portiand teletype.
will be made with Richard Tosaw.

2 - Bureau

- Portland
2 - Sacramento
2 ~ Seattle

Re Portland teletype to Bureau, 12/23/82; and Seattle

The Seattle Division concurs with recommendations of
No contact

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Memorandum ® @

Subject Date
D. B. Cooper March 17, 1983
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Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Attorney
Enclosed is some miscellaneous correspondence for your files re the above
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Memorandum

To

From

Subject :

anonymity advised writer that a suspect in captioned case
L This suspect, is| .

SAC, PORTLAND (164~-4]) Date 6/1/83

SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH (RETIRED)

NORJAK;}

(OO; Seattle)
SE file 164-81
BU file 164-2]]]

On May 16, 1983, | | who requested

have not heard

rrom | Jin approximately [L_|Jyears and believe him
to be identical with UNSUB.

It i gested suspect

by identified at and any logical further investigation
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FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77} .

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

~1- Date of transcription 6/1/8 3

| lwas interviewed in the Living room of her
residence at] | Oregon, telephone number
|} She was apprised of the identity of the inter-
viewing agents and the purpose of the interview to obtain more

information concerning hox_beliet that | Donald
Burgess, is D.B. Cooper. furnished the following in-

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is| |. date of birth . Social Security

Account Number | _viace of birth} |.
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Donald Olney Burgess and] [mame ig |
who lives in| | and works for] f.

advised that she had watched the special on HBO

on television concerning D.B. Cooper and the skyjacking. She stated
that there was a very strong resemblance in the composite sketch and
that of| | Donald Burgess. She stated she first met
Donald Olney Burgess in| | when she was living in , California.

She was introduced to Donaid B S a friend named
stated that is married to a

| Jand last known address for them was in Redding, California.
She further advised that Donald Burgess had_been a|
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California pon worked part time_work painting houses and general

— Together they
nl | California. The | JEor the
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| __iiwas in Medford, Oregon. She stated that Don Burgess
that he was in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. She stated

|; Nevada. While they Lived in | 5

he was not a pilot but that he did do some parachuting. She thought

tha e might have been stationed around the Denver, Colorado area.
stated she was | | After they
she Giscovered | |. She stated that as
far as she knew he had no children by any of the
She advised his |

| jand discussed

one merhod Was |

Investigation on 5/25/8 3 at Oregon File # ~ 1874

SA

by SA | dP ate dictated _ 5/26/33

This document contains neither recommendations nor conciusions of the FSI. It is the property of the FBi and is losned to your agency;
it and its contents are not to be distriputed outside your agency.

FBI/O0V

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PD 164-41 =2-

L. |. She stated
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and Florence Burgess who live in Flint, Michigan, |

Jo£| Lin] | From | lshe moved tol

| } Oregon with
Stated that after
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been filling in

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waiting for

jto obtain the mail from the Post

Office. She was sitting in a motor vehicle in the parking area
outside the hotel when she observed Donald Burgess come out of the
hotel and stop on the sidewalk and stare at her for several moments.
She advised that she was sure that it was Donald Burgess.

[___|gave the following description of Donald Burgess:

Name

Age

Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Race

Height

Weight

Hair

Physical
Characteristics

Previous addresses

Possible present
location

Parents

Brother

Donald Olney Burgess

61 years

May 26, 1922

Unknown city in Texas
Caucasian

6 feet

170 |
Light blond, thin consistency

Teeth in good condition, slightly
bowlegged from the hips to the
knees, heavy smoker, brand
Tarytons, favorite drink vodka

Los Angeles, California area
during grade school and high
school,

In the Fairbanks, Anchorage area
of Alaska

Al and Florence Burgess, Flint,
Michigan

Robert Burgess, approximate age
63 years, Flint, Michigan

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and explains the alias D.B. Cooper as follows: She stated that
the "D" in D.B. Cooper stands for Donald. The "B" for Burgess.
She explained the last name of Cooper as follows: She stated
that Donald Burgess' uncle was an Olney Craft. She stated that
he odolized his uncle who was a financier from Plint, Michigan.
She stated that Cooper could have heen derived from the first
initial of Craft for the "C" in Cooper. The "0" in Cooper from
Olney, the first name of his uncle, Olney Craft.

[_jadvised that she believes Donald Burgess is ®7D
living in either Fairbanks or Anchorage, Alaska but has no actual
facts to support this.

hotograph dated |

The mal

She furnished to agents a black_and white

| depicting four people in a

subject

n the far right of the photograph is

Donald Burgess.

advised that she would contact the Bend

Office of the FBI if she had any additional information concerning

Donald Burgess.

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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (1644-81)
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SUBJECT: CODE NAME:
NORJACK
(00: Seattle}

Enclosed for Seattle is an_original and one copy of an

FD-302 reflecting the interview of |, Oregon,

on 5/25/83.

For information of Seattle, | lwas interviewed in-
¢ |DONALD BURGESS ,. might
be D.B. COOPER. It should be noted that there are some obv ious
discrepancies in description between the two subjects, in that

DONALD BURGESS is approximately six, feet tall and had light blond |
hair. .

In view of the obvious discrepancy, further action taken
in this matter should be at the discretion of Seattle.

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Memorandum @ ro

Subject Ynited States v. John Doe, aka Dan Cooper Date September 27, 1983
No. CR 76-229
Our File Number: 76-2004

To | | From
Supervisor

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Portland, Oregon

We have received an interesting Freedom of Information Act {FOIA) request from
one | jconcerning our D.B. Cooper file.

A copy of the request is attached hereto as Exhibit A, as well as a copy of
the envelope in which it arrived at the Justice Department in Washington and what
purports to be yet a prior request for the same material.

The tenor of the letter from| Jdisplays, to me, an unhealthy interest
in the status of "D.B. Cooper" vis a vis the Federal Statute of Limitations. See
page 2 of the handwritten letter.

The spelling and grammar contained in the letter from | las he
styles himself, combined with the postmark on the envelope coming from Texas while
the return address is in North Carolina, leaves some questions up in the air.

This information is provided to you for whatever use you may wish to make of
jt.

Thank yor

Encls.

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Hampveon, Va] '

Department of yustice 25 April 1983

sashington, D.C.20530

Gentlemen: . .
Under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552
T am requesting access to records on the 2} Nov. 1971 hijacking of Northwest

flight 305 by Dan Corper,
1+ Are there any Complaint for Violation documents?
2- Are there any Statute of Liuitations for this case.

If all or any part of this request is denied, please cite the specifi
exemptions which you think justifies your refusal to release the information,
and inform me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.

I would appreciate your handling this request as quickly as possible,
and I look forward to hearing from you within 10 days, as the law stipulates.

Sincerely, -

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Memorandum nd é

To : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (RUC) Date 10/12/83
From : SA
Subject : NORJACK

(OO: Seattle)

SE file 164-81

BU file 164-211

Re memo of SA RALPH P,. HIMMELSBACH (retired), 6/1/83.

On 8/1/83, the files of the Oregon State Penitentiary
and Oregon posts —Comrection=! Institute were checked for any
record of a . No records for a| |

were located at either institution.

On 8/29/83, SA HIMMELSBACH was telephonicalil
contacted and advised that no record was available o
He stated he would recontact his_source and attempt to obtain
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11/21/83
TO: 'SAC, SEATTLE (164a-81)
FROM: BAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (RUC) -

SUBJECT: NORJAK -
(00: Seattle)

. Enclosed' for Seattle are copies of 'tive documents
regarding captioned gase. .

Seattle is being provided the above. described enclosures
for whatever action it deems appropriate. , .

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Federal Bureau of Investigation
1500 SV lst
Portland, OR

Gentlemen:

T was studying the July 3rd edition of Northwest
Magazine's composite picture of the famous B.B. Cooper and
saw a very close resemblance to a student from one of my
old yearbooks. The coincidence that the name is almost the
same is probably why it may not be the hi-jacker; but the
a@rawing sure looks like an older version of the man in the
yearbook. Sorry about the quality of the zerox picture,
the yearbook original is of a much better quality.

Sincerly,

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Northwest Magazine, Sunday, July 3, 1983 Le

_ first-person account of the incident?

|

The D.B. Cooper tale with a 'ho-ho-ho'

f anyone out there still cares about

more than the carnival aspects of |
"The Legend of D.B. Cooper," Signum
Books Ltd. of Portland has published a
paperback titled ''Ha-Ha-Ha" — by
none other than "D.B. Cooper."

Cooper, if anyone can forget, was

lornthwest Page ~

the now-near-mythical skyjacker who By Paul Pintarich
Book review editor, The Oregonian

bailed out of a jetliner over southwest-
ern Washington on Nov, 24, 1971, tak-
ing with him $200,000 in ransom
money and creating a mystery yet to
be solved.

The FBI, however, considers the
perennial phantom dead. On Feb. 12,
1980, 8-year-old Brian Ingram, playing
along the Columbia River nine miles
northwest of Vancouver, Wash., found
three bundles containing weather-
beaten $20 bills in 12 packets. The
hills were traced to-Cooper's haul, pre-
sumably scattered when the man bel-
lied into the ground. .

"'Ha-Ha-Ha" publishers, however,
refuse to let Cooper quietly mold, and
have resurrected his nom de plume to
create another mystery: Who wrote
the book, allegedly a semi-fictional,

According to publicist Ivars Bezde-
chi, execulive producer of BOSCOM
Media Creations, "'D.B. Cooper' is the
pen name of an Oregon writer whose
identity will be revealed in due time."

- This, of course, creates another
mystery — How many times can left-
overs be reheated?

The gimmick in this public rela-
tions ploy is that the book contains
seven clues that can lead a reader to
the location of Cooper's "Big Score." A
'eettificale on the back of the book,

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i ee avn aT 'D.B. Cooper' as sketched by the FBI in 1971.
trove,

Wa mete mae cee fo ta hw te ot

Northwest poet.

'In 1967 Hanson received a fellow-
ship in writing as part of a Rockefeller
Foundation Grant to Reed in humani-
lies. In 1972, he received a commission
frcm the Asia Society (New York) for
translations of the poems of T'ang Dy-
nasty poet Han Yu; in 1973-'74 the
Amy Lowell Traveling Poetry Scholar-
ship; in 1976-'77 a National Endow-
ment for the Arts grant for poetry; and
another NEA award.in 198}-'82.

A native of Idaho, Hanson has had

work published in 14 anthologies, and -

his poems appear regularly in national
magazines.

Reed was the first western liberal
arts college to receive an endowment
from the William R. Kenan Jr. Chari-
table Trust, established in 1966. The
distiriguished professorship is perpetu-
al, one of 54 such grants awarded
since the program began.

* Designed to enhance the quality
and effectiveness of teaching and the
teacher-student relationship at the un-
dergraduate Jevel, the grants are given
directly to privately supported schools
of high academic standing.

Hanson has been a major contribu-
tor to the development of freshman
and sophomore humanities at Reed,
where he teaches poétry.

[|

Portland State University English
Professor Sam Oakland has been
awarded a National Endowment in the
Humanities Fetlowship in Internation-
al Studies at the University of Con-
necticut this summer. Oakland will
work on a paper titled: 'Containing
the Chinese Dragon: A Study of the
Non-recognition Policy of the United

States of America,"
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Memorandum

To SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) Date 3/7/84

SA

From

NORJACK

Subject :
(OO: Seattle)

|, Gladstone, Oregon,
telephone | |, advised the Portland FBI Office on 2/28/84,
that after viewing a composite of D. B. COOPER during a television
program "In Search of" on 2/26/84, he thought the composite shown
closely resembled | jin Roseburg, Oregon, named LNU) .

[ lJexplained that he has seen[]{LNU) on several

occasions driving | betwee
Portland, on_Interstate 5. On two occasions in the
talked with {(LNU) at Tom-Tom Restaurant, Interstate 5, Albany, Oregon.

could not recall whether or not[__](ZNU) told him his name or
whether he just heard his name through a waitress at Tom-Tom.

Ce ](LNu) did not talk much but did express that he owned

a Toyota Jeep for which he replaced th ine and a used Oldsmobile
car. | recalled he wondered wh iLNU) was so thrift
conscious saince| lalso recalled that [__] (LNu)

was quite observant of what went on around him during their brief
conversations and was always alone.

describea[ | (NU) as follws:

Race Caucasian

Age

Height 5f5n-5'6"

Weight 160 pounds

Eyes Dark brown

Hair Light brown, short and receding

date of birth is| his Social Security No.

is | ' He is presently employed_at

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Memorandum
To : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) Date 9/2/84
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a parachute riser | |
| | Parachute riser was described as in
poor condition (weathered). Riser was found on the beach
of the Columbia River. Parachute riser was partical buried
in the sand.
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COOPER,
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was or was not utilized in this investigation.
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SAC THEODORE M. GARDNER
Subject : VALUABLE EXHIBITS
Rememo ASAC[___]5/11/84 listing valuable exhibits B6
which were transferred from the safe deposit boxes at the Crown bic
Plaza Branch, U. S. National Bank of Oregon, Portland, Oregon,
to the security-type, fireproof safe in the Bulky Exhibit Room.
The following cases which have valuable exhibits
in the Bulky Exhibit Room are now closed. You should review
these files to ascertain whether the exhibits can be returned
to the appropriate agency. If the exhibits cannot be returned
for some reason, so indicate on this memorandum.
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TRANSMIT VIA: AIRTEL
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CLASSIFICATION: —_- DATE:
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letter sent to FBIHQ, from , Carson City, Nevada.
The enclosed letter from. | states that she

possibly knows the identify of D. B. Cooper. She claims to have
previously written to the SAC, Portland furnishing this
information and would like the reward if her information ied to
the true identify of D. B. Cooper.

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Date 3/15/85

TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
CAA —- HIJACKING (A)
OO: Seattle

Re Bureau telephone call

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

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Sacramento Division, 3/14/85, and telcall of sal
Seattle Division, 3/14/85.

offices, on 3/14/85, ond

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ianformation:

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both were living in Patchg
had known each other for approximately

When she was a roximately [|_lyears of age, she
lto one| |

a white female, date of birth] |} who resides at | |
Sacramento, California, provided the following

a white male, now believed
At the time of this

rove, Wisconsin, and

As time went_on, |

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Date

TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)

FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO (164A~50) {P)

NORJAK;

CAA-HIJACKING {A)
O00: Seattle

Re Sacramento airtel to the Bureau dated

that she would in future contacts with

3/15/85.

On 3/19/85, | |was again contacted b6
by a Bureau Agent at her residence in Sacramento, b7c
California. | indicated that she had not b7D
reestablished contact with , but this was
not unusual inasmuch as she has been busy with out of town
relatives.

| Jindicated during the interview that b6
she wished to cooperate in any_manner with the FBI in bic
order to determine if in fact is the b7D
individual who hijacked captioned airplane. he indicated

action.

Sacramento is following this matter
| Land will report any future contacts by

Jof the hijacking.

She stated should he agree to this she would immediately
notify Sacramento Office of the FBI and when they were
receive she would furnish them to the FBI for the appropriate

with b6
with bI7Cc

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DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE CRIME SUBJECT SHOULD BE
| CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
| 2-Bureau 2-Seattle (164A-81)
2-Butte 2rSecramento
2-Milwaukee b6

Approvéee> Portland (1640-41 }ransmitted (42) Per [e4"A-¥fE IVY Bre
{Number} {Time} ~ ; werer a
[ SERS". TRBEN
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ta
FD-36 (Rev. 8-26-82} ®@

FB)
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
1) Teletype 3) Immediate
1) Facsimile O Priority SEGRE
0 AIRTEL LJ Routine
DUNCtAS £F-F-O0
( UNCLAS
Date _3/29/85
TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (146-2111)
FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO {164A-50) {(P)

NORJAK
CAA-HIJACKING {A}
OO: SEATTLE

and3/20/85.

furnished the following information:

Re Sacramento airtel to the Bureau, dated 3/15

On the evening of 3/19/85, she re-established
contact with in Billings, Montana. She
Land attempted

On 3/21/85, | | was reinterviewed and b7D

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Hijacking. one was Only partially sSuccesstul, inasmuch b7D
as] ]
L [oid obtain the Froilowing background
information regarding |
During | F he resided somewhere near
| [in Denver, Colorado. He claimed
that he had been | jand
formerly did| [5 b6
He has four children, two boys and two giris. The two boys Buc
evidently reside in the Billings, Montana _area_ and are named b7D
| indicated to that recently
2- Bureau
2- Butte
2- Milwaukee ARMED AND DANGEROUS
ae) Portland (164A-41)
2- Seattle (164A-81)
2- Sacramento
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{Number} (Time)

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 3984 0 - 449-465

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.

SC 164A-50

provide positively that he is in fact D. E. COOPER. In
view of this, Sacramento request that future communications
in this matter be forwarded to the Sacramento Division as
well as the office of origin.

Additionally, should any office wish to have

ask any particular question, Sacramento should b7D

be advised as to tha articular questioned and it wiil
be relayed to| |

For further information of the Bureau and office
of origin, due to hte current file destruction program,
Sacramento is not in possession of the first five volumes
of the investigation in captioned matter and therefore is
not knowledgeable in the direction of the original investi-
gation.

Therefore, if any technical questions arise, Sacra-
mento will need to be advised as to the background nature
of those questions.

Sacramento is maintaining contact with | | b7D
an@ will furnish all information on a priority basis.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF TEE CRIME, SUBJECT SHOULD
BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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STOR 19204387 é | o
RR HOSE SC PD - : oO
DE BT
R 1204382 APR 85
| PM BUTTE (164a-26) (PY
TO DIRECTOR, FBI (146-2111) |
SAC, SEATTLE (1644-31) (ROUTINE) SAC, SACRAMENTO (1644-56) (ROUTINE)
| SAC, PORTLAND, (164A-41) (ROUTENE) pe
BT

UNCLAS .
NORJAK, CAA = HIJACKING (A), 00: SEATTLE
RE SACRAMENTO AIRTEL TO BUREAU, MARCH 29, 1985. |
ON APRIL 10, 1985, (PROTECT IDENTITY), —_
) MONTANA, WAS CONTACTED FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THE ; bp
LOCATION OF ADVISED RESIDENCE
IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY
, MONTANA. A PHYSICAL CHECK
DETERMINED THE RESIDENCE To BE. a CABIN ON PROPERTY OWNED BY | |
[jor BILLines, montana. : an , So
AT THE SAME TIME CASE AGENT VIEWING RESIDENCE: oF BUECT be
| ARMED AND DANGEROUS, ; ;
O44 -— 4-3
_ : PSB ce BTC
| . . . wo eett oe
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. PAGE TWO (1644-26) UNCLAS

HIMSELF APPEARED UNSOLICITED AT THE FBI OFFICE, BILLINGS, MONTANA,

FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOICING A COMPLAINT CONCERNING a |
a . ' {
[oF kim BY THE COLUMBUS, MONTANA; PD ov |

DID NOT HAVE

MONEY FOR BOND, THUS,| ]3Y DISTRICT JUDGE cCSTILLWATER

COUNTY) . THE NATURE OF HIS COMPLAINT

|. DUE TO THE
FACT THAT SA INTERVIEWING[ __] waS AWARE OF THE CAPTIONED CASE,
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED (PRESENTLY BEING PLACED IN

FORM OF FD-392): |, . a. oO

NAME |
'SEX | , MALE
EYES | OS BLUE (GLASSES)
WEIGHT | ' '180 POUNDS -

EIGHT oo | 573" }

arr : | / BLOND
DOB |

DRIVER'S LICENSE WUNBER

AUTOMOBILE a - {983 FORD PICKUP, MONTANA LIC. -

TELEPHONE NUMBER . | .

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PAGE THREE (164A-26) UNCLAS . ' 4
. 6.
EMPLOYMENT on
! oO . | REEBPOINT, MONTANA
TELEPHONE NUPBER ,
SA INTERVIEWING. __—*JALSO RECOGNIZED HIM AS SUBJECT OF.C 1] b6_
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CASE [ _——s«JOPENED MARCH, 1933, WHEREIN
[AT BILLINGS,
MONTANA, | |
, INFORMATION FROM FILE CURRENTLY BEING REVIEWED.
PHOTO OF[.__] TAKEN AT THE TIME OF AND BEING Bb
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FORWARDED To FBI, BILLINGS, MONTANA. |
"SEATTLE DIVISION AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. WILL FURNISH BUTTE
WITH DESCRIPTION OF ALL PHYSICAL EVIDEYCE AND DATA CONCERNING UNSUB
TO INCLUDE ARTIST'S CONCEPTION. . |
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«BUTTE DIVISION: AT BILLINGS, MONTANA. MAINTAIN CoveRaGE or[ | -
AT BILLINGS AND REEDPOINT, MONTANA AND DEVELOP INFORMATION REGARDING |
HIS ACTIVITIES, ETC. |

WILL FURNISH SEATTLE WITH PHOTOGRAPH RECEIVED From COLUMBUS ,- ,
MONTANA, PD. )

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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FD-36 (Rev. 8-25-82) .

TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION: "
0 -Teletype C) Immediate FOP Stcret—
0 Facsimile [) Priority | GB-SECREF-
(= _ATRTEL C] Routine — G- CONFIDENTIAL
CUNCTAS EF F838
Lt] UNCLAS

Date 4/16/85

TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164A~81)
FROM: SAC, BUTTE (164A-26)(P)

SUBJECT: NORTAK
- - GAA - HIJACKING
00: Seattle. |

Re Sacramento airtel to Bureau, 3/15/85.
. Enclosed for Seattle ang Portiand Divisions are two copies
each of a driver's license of on which b6

| License was obtained from the Montana Highway Patrol, Records Section] BIC
Helena, Montana. ; .

ARMED AND DANGEROUS ..

2 ~ Seatt tle (me. 2) a
(2 - Portland Heh )}(Eac. 2)(AM)

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~ FD-302- (Rev.3-10-82) . .! e- ol MBgle pe Os
a re wr

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Date of transcription 4/22/85

~

| |} voluntarily appeared in the be
Billings Resident _Agency of the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION b7C
and stated that
STILLWATER COUNTY SHERIFF and the Justice of the Peace of
' Stillwater County for af i
then explained that onl | while b6
travelling from Columbus, Montana, to his residence located b7C
|, Montana, he was
[by the MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL. | jJadmitted that he
|, however ,| |
| | [was given a notice to
appear in court at Columbus, Montana, on| b
a | stated that he did appear in court on the b6
aforementioned date, and the Judge, (KOBER), asked him if he was BIC
guilty or not guilty.
Co havised that he wanted to] bé
however, Judge KOBER advised him he b7C
[si|stated' that the Judge evidently felt hel b6
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in the eka A Mua her —Sounky ai). —tnasmuch—as he|
Stillwater County Jail| b «
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Ladvised that on some SEGaSTONS + Tt was
lstated that he feels| b6
| [oy the Judge and the bic
. i 4 ' NT. .
Investigation on 4/10/85 at Billings, Montana File # BT.164A-26
by SA| Date dictated 4/11/85: b6

It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; i
contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

; ,; , PAH AU
This document comceins neither recommendations nor conclusions _of the FBI.

[SEABED Le IND
SERMLIZE FILED]

JUN 37985
FBI — PORTLAND

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Memorandum ;
Too: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81) pate 3/29/85 3
From: SAC, BUTTE (164A-26} (P)
Subject : NORJAK a
CAA-HIJACKING ~~
00: SEATTLE _ Va -

"

-

. —
\
Re Butte airtel to Seattle, dated 4/16/85.

. --- 'Encelosed for Seattle, Sacramento, and Portland are

two copies each of an FD-302 revealing an interview of | . b6
| jat Billings, Montana, on 4/10/85. It should b7C
be noted that this was the interview conducted when

appeared unsolicited at the FBI Office in Billings, Montana.

Butte holding in abeyance further investigation awaiting
requested material from Seatte, request made by Butte teletype, ,
dated 4/12/85.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

2 - Seattle (Ene. &). .
2 - Sacramento (Enc.:*) (164a-50)

(2) = Portland (Enc. "&)(16 40-41)

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(LSA - $1947
SEARCHED IBIDEYED oe
SERIALIZED p+. PE

° FBi —- PORTLAND

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+

Memorandum — .

To +: GAC,PORTLAND ¢ I¢oth-4I ) Date = - 3/20/88

From : ADSM, |

Subject: SEMI-ANNUAL BULKY INVENTORY OF
PROFERTY ACQUIRED AS EVIDENCE

This file has evidence/property located in bulky exhibits.
During the semi-annual inventory, the case agent or other agent
designated by the squad supervisor must review the case to
determine if the evidence/property is to be retained.

if the evidence/property is to be retained, the agent
should initial and date the appropriate space on the case file
copy of the FD-192. The agent should also note om this memo
that the evidence/property is to be retained.

If the evidence/property can be returned to the contributor
or otherwise disposed, the agent should mote this on the case
file capy of the FD-192 and also an this mema. The agent is
responsible for obtaining authorization to dispose af or return
the evidence/property to the contributor. Agent should
coordinate the return or disposal of the evidence/property with
the bulky clerk.

This mema and file should be returned to| | by
March £7, 1985.

BULKY EXHIBITS TG BE REVIEWED __ | e345

RETAIN EVIDENCE/FROPERTY {| LAME

———

Agent*s intialis Date

EVIDENCE/FPROPERTY IS TO BE DISPOSED OF AS FOLLOWS:

lo4¥—uf mals

{ SEARCHED INDEYS
SERIALIZED | FILED
MAR 9 25
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File - Serial Charge d

FD-5 (Rev. 10-13-89)

no lie 4—-A/

Date co. Hf, £7

Class. Office of Origin Case No. Last Serial
Cl Pending [ Closed
Date
Serial No. =f of Serial Charged

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FD36 (Rev, 5-22-78) ® @

!
FBI
i
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
Cj Teletype (] Immediate LT TUP SECRET '
(Q Facsimile (-] Priority CP SECRET— '
; }
ATRTEL (7 Routine CT CONFIDENTIAL
CENCE HOEO I
[7] UNCLAS :
{
' Date 9/5/85 !
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (RUC)
NORJAK

{OO: Seattle}
Bufile 164-2111

Enclosed herewith is a personal letter relating to
captioned matter received by SA RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH (retired),
for whatever action Seattle deems appropriate.

On 7/3/85, Former SA| |, now retired
and living in Neodesha, Kansas, directed a personal letter to
SA HIMMELSBACH (retired), | Jin captioned

matter, advising that he had a possible suspect in mind and
requesting information about the case. He was provided the basic
facts, and then sent enclosed letter to SA HIMMELSBACH identifying
his suspect as FOSTER WHITE COOPER, DOB 5/17/18. From information
set forth byl it it appears that COOPER may be considered a
possible suspect.

It should be noted that[_jhas expressed a great
reluctance to be identified as the source of this suggested suspect,
and his reqauest that his name not be disclosed should be respected,

2 - Seattle {Enc. 1}
(1) - Portland

. (le fA-4t-f G20
Searched
- j* - GoriciizeaL___]}.._

| inasxed

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Approved: : Transmitted rer

(Number) (Time)
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1982 0 - 369-895

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Memorandum @ é

To : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) Date 8/26/85

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From : AOSM b7C

Subject : SEMI-ANNUAL BULKY INVENTORY OF
PROPERTY ACQUIRED AS EVIDENCE

This file has evidence located in bulky exhibits. During
the semi-annual inventory, the case agent or other agent designated
by the squad supervisor must review the case to determine if the
evidence is to be retained.

If the evidence is to be retained, the agent should
initial and date the appropriate space on the case file copy of
the FD-192. The agent should also note on this memo that the
evidence is to be retained.

If the evidence can be returned to the contributor or
otherwise disposed, the agent should note this on the case file
copy of the FD-192 and also on this memo. The agent has the
responsibility for obtaining authorization from the U. 5S.
Attorney to dispose evidence. The agent, not the bulky
clerk, is responsible for the return or disposal of the
evidence.

The above should be completed and returned tq |
[__|no later than COB 9/27/85. -

BULKY EXHIBITS TO BE REVIEWED 1b3-5 | BIC

RETAIN EVIDENCE og /; fi i OS

Agent S—rmitials Daté /

EVIDENCE IS TO BE DISPOSED AS FOLLOWS:

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6 @

GNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

MEMORANDUM

DATE: 9/13/85

TO SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (C)

FROM : Sal

SUBJECT : UNSUB;
NORTHWEST Flight 305
11/24/71
CAA -— HIJACKING;
EXTORTION

On 8/15/85, | ]
Columbus, Ohio, appeared at the FBI Office in Portland, Oregon.
Interview revealed the following information:

| stated that he suspects an individual named
as being D. B. COOPER. He produced a photograph of
which he thinks resembles the description

subject. He believes | |may be COOPER because

|} In addition,| [suspects | [because

he came out to the Pacific Northwest

| }

In view of the fact that the individual|__ suspects
to be COOPER was approximately [_ lyears of age at the time of the
highjacking (as indicated by attached photograph which was taken

QD ao Portland

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PD 164-41

in 1971 or 1972), the fact the highjacker was described

as being in his mid 40's at the time of the highjackin and that
fact that the hiqhtacking occurred on hi was b6
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| Ohio, it is not recommended that any

action be taken on this information. It is recommended that this
information be filed for future reference.

2%

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"Memorandum ® @

To ;: SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (P) Date 11/21/85

From: SA

Subject : NORJAK;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305,
11/24/71;
CAA - HIJACKING
(00: Seattle)

As the anniversary of. November 24th approaches,
. it becomes a time of the year when numerous. news agencies
call for. information about captioned .case, and it. is also
a time when many publicity stunts concerning COOPER are
conducted to further some commercial enterprise.

Among those persons frequently making news
releases and seeking publicity. is RICHARD. T. TOSAW, 2415
"A" Lawrence Street, Ceres, California. The" attached tele-
"type sent to FBIHQ on 12/23/82. describes TOSAW and the nature
of his activity. In summary, TOSAW capitalizes upon his
being an FBI Agent at one time and uses that' association
to promote a book that he has written about COOPER. The
facts are that TOSAW was an FBI Agent from 3/19/51 to 12/16/55,
approximately 30 years ago, and 16 years before the. NORJAK
incident occurred.

On 11/20/85, SA receives a phone call
from a television station. in Canada. indicating that TOSAW
had reported to.the TV station that he was "re-opening the
D. B. COOPER investigation based on new evidence that he
had found." The television station was not aware that TOSAW
had not been an FBI Agent since 30 years ago.

The above. information and the attached teletype,
which is self-explanatory, are provided to assist. in the
answering of any. impromptu questions concerning TOSAW and
his activities.

GWoAPortland
(2-164A-41)

(l-Ea. Supv.}) (5) testa —si_E
(I-Ea. Media Rep.) (3) ssa Je

FBi-FORT!

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4} pngaas ssa7yatzz . : _ op
. R82 HQ Sf se ~ ;
: DE PD
do PH PORTLAMM (1e4=41)
| i: TO DIPESTOR C1841 tL RONTINE °
SEATTLE (154-91) QONTIYE
| SACO AMENTO (164-59) QONTINE |
; NYeLAS a ) , \,
BT |
I COOPER .
| PET PORTLAND TELCAL TO F3THN HNET CHIET| ], CID, AND : 6 |
|} supreytsoR SEATTLE, THIS NATE. oo
: PORTLAND DIVISTON HaS RECEIVED MaNy TMqUI@IES INTO THE IDENTITY
OF RICHAPD T. TOSA, PRESIDENT OF TOS&™ PUBLISHING COMPANY ,
L Oats A LAWRENCE ST. CERES, CALIFORNTA, PESULTIAG' FROM FREQUENT
STATEMENTS' HE Has MADE ASSOCIATING HIMSELF WITH THE FBI, AND
"CAPTIONED INVESTIGATION, IN FREONENT PRESS CONTACTS SY TOSAW
HE HAS REPORTED BEING A FORMER FBI AGENT, 4ND ALLUDES TO AN
ONGOING ASSOCISTION WITH SAME AND CAPTIONED INVESTIGATION.
TOS Aw 'HOS STATED HE 15 WRITING 4 300K ABONT COOPER ENTITLED 84
"B.3. COOPER MEAD o8 ALIVE" 7 HHT CH HE OPES TO RELEASE FAPLY IN jot -4l-
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PAGE Two PD 164-4 YUINCLAS | Co.

: 1923. SOME PRESS SOURCES Have HEADLINED HIS ACTIVITIES AS

fo "rooMFR Sl AGENT CONTI NES SEARCH™ AND "SEARCH FOR POORER GOES —

sg," TO THE EXTENT WHERE eorTLayp Has FOUND IT NECESSARY TO
CLARTEY qTuaT TOSAN 1g NO LONGER ASSOCTATED | oR EMPLOYED WITH THE

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1922 THAT TOSAM was & QPETAL

AND RESIGNED oT yFars AGO.)

NOVENSES dy

TO NECEMBER 15, 19555

PORTLAND HAS QFeN ADVISeD BY L

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| Tosa tS "HST NG™ THE FL TO ESTABLISH : CREDIBILITY FOR HIS 300K

FOR FREE PIBLICITY. FOR

ocaL NEWS - MEDIA SOURCES THAT

aN USING. THE PRESS 4 ND HIS "SEARCH™

AND "THE ORECONTAN™

THAT PEASON MANY. LOCAL 1, RAVIO STATIONS »

 yaye RECENTLY PEFUSED TO Carey STORTES CONCERNING HIS ACTIVITIES.
g MAJOR NEVSPAPEP ,' "rp NOT CARRY THE.

SOME. . PPEYIONS ARTICLES WERE _

THE OPEGONTANs PORTLAND'
WIPE .SEQYECE STOPY.

RECENT UPL

neTTieaL almost RINICHLING, AS THE OREGONTAN ARTICLE OF oe
fog. - ,

_ NOYEMBES 24, 193%, WHICH STATES mal THOUGH TOSAY cLaIMs TO SE

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ry

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aT & PALNSTARTIELY SLOW

TO A ROPE."

& MEWS s0yrce ADVISED THAT TOS 44

'SERVICE STORY WAS
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oar aPHs OF THE sr NDINGS VERE

TUE wey DENCE" | consiste? oF KYLON coRD

gr NYLON CLOTH SIMILAR TO THAT YSED ON -

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» was NO money gatk associate wiTH THE CASE.

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ro LYAPEOIPRT ATELY SPEND S
— oLEAeLY
AEP pyco IN THE ee THEP ANCE of A PPLY
'ag 8 OESILTS PORTLAND RESPC
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NOT MATCH THE POOPEPTIES . aNd muARACT

| THE ATRPLANS WITH "Re COOPER»

PORTLAND | HAS, CAREFULLY AuQseN TC. NELTH
90 RESFARCH QN POOPER »

OyTaANMcNt FIENDS FOLLOW NG

yoT sSSOCTATED wITH KNOW' eacts BUT

Ee YNTERFERE wiTH

NOR
np ON MATTERS |
yMICH APPEPP TO 'BEL

ATE rOMMER CL AL ENTERPRISES

YHED 10 THE NELNGE oF NEWS LNQUERTES

cRiPTLON OF THE {TEMS FOUND D1d

EPISTLCS QF THOSE THAT LEFT

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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 11/21/85

To Date

From RALPH P. HIMMELSBACH
(RETIRED FBI SPECIAL AGENT)
Subject : NORJAK
OO: SEATTLE

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, the past few years' .

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° E very year about this time it happens ~
and West Linn resident Ralph Himmelsbach is
getting accustomed to the phone calls and the
tips that often are dead ends for investigators.

But this year it was different. The certified
letter that arrived at his Marylhurst-apea home
three weeks ago and the phone call the next
Gay from the letter writer all had the markings
of something more interesting than a routine

_deadend. se; oo,

After years of chasing the notorious sky-
jacker known to law enforcement agencies only
as "Dan Cooper," Himmelsbach might have a
real suspect in the case. - ; . .

Although some of the information about the .-
latest in what seemed like thousands of Dan
Cooper suspects was a bit sketchy, Him-
melsbach was obviously interested, A former

| criminal investigator not given to false hopes
or empty encouragement, Himmelsbach said
last week that the most recent suspect had

- some "'yery compelling" features that seemed

- to match a profile of the skyjacking suspect.

* I don't know who D.B. Cooper was, but J

- have had several very atiractive suspects in

, the past few years," Himmelsbach said.

in mid-November, almost 14 years to the day

* of the skyjacking, a registered letter arrived at
Bimmelsbach's home outlining a suspect who,

; he said, seemed to fit many parts of the -

. description of D.B. Cooper.

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D.B. Cooper was,
- But! have had
some suspects in'

4 don't know wh

' The letter was followed by a telephone call

? from

: description,

the same person, Saying that he or

had a close relative who it the D.B. Cooper
lescri Himmelsbach said. The .t

lives in the Portland area, but Himmelsbach

" declined to identify either the suspect or the"

person who brought the suspect te his attention.

Himmelsbach said he turned the information
over to the local FBI office, which i i
each new lead to the ease. which mv estgates
saint does look pretty good," Himmelsbach

- "Fhe person fits some ve compel

parts of the person we think was D.B. one ed

The tip was one of about 100 Himmelsbach
and the local FBI office receive every
November when the area media focus on the
infamous event. Nearly all the tips are in-
vestigated, and people pointed to as s
usually are cleared by the FBI, Himmelshach

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, D an Cooper dropped into

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folklore Nov. 24, 1971, when he hijacked a Nor-
thwest Airlines' jet on a routine flight between
Portland and Seattle. Cooper said he had a

: bomb in a briefcase that he would detonate if

he was not paid $200,000 in ransom. :
. (Himmelsbach speculated that the bomb was
actually highway flares wired to a 1.5-volt bat-
tery. The bomb was never found.) ;
Cooper demanded that the ransom be paid in
$20 bills. A hundred bundles of the bills — ,
10,000 in all — were paid through a Seattle
bank that kept up to $240,000 on hand as a

_ humanitarian fund to pay kidnappers and other
' extortionists. ;

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After a quick 30-minute flight to Seattle, get
Cooper allow ee dozen passengers
off the plane and asked that it be refueled to fly
to Mexico City. Cooper also asked for four
parachutes and that the pilot leave a rear
"sirstairs" door open during the plane's
takeoff from Seattle-Tacoma Airport. .

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Scott to fly the plane at 10,000 feet, no faster
than 170 knots (195 miles per hour) and with

_ the plane's flaps lowered by 15 degrees.

After takeoff at about 7:45 p.m. from Seattle,
. the plane flew for about 28 minutes when
Cooper apparently parachuted into the cold and
rainy night over Washington. with the bank bag
of $20 bills strapped to his waist. .
No trace of Cooper was ever found and he
has never been identified. .

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Dan Cooper was s man of mediurn build,
described by airline employees as being in his
'""mid-40s (probably 48)," with slick black hair
and "sparkling, piercing, and very dark eyes.
He also was a man with a criminal background
. who probably suffered a severe leg or lower-
body injury when he landed in the mountains of
southwestern Washington,
Because of the type of parachute he used,
and because Cooper did not have adequate
equipment to make a jump at night in minus-7
degree weather against winds of up to 200 miles
per hour, Himmelsbach said Cooper probably
it the ground "going about 55 miles per hour."

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'| don't have a shred:
of admiration for _
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was not bold or .
courageous' «:

¥f that did not kill Cooper, Himmelsbach said it
more than likely injured him severely.

Although he calls his observations "just
speculation," Himmelsbach said the recent
suspect was 56 years old {D.B. Cooper would be ,
about 62 this year), had come into a large
amount of money in the early 1970s, hada.
-"'serious injury contemporaneous with the hi-
jacking," and disappeared for a long period of '
time in late 1971. ,

The suspect also had a long criminal history
and was "a loner," Himmelsbach said, which
made him all the more attractive. - .

. [have felt for years that most likely we are
looking for an ex-con, maybe someone hasbeen,
involved with the law most of his life,' Him-
melsbach said. . '

"There are some suspects who come your
way with only one fact that makes it appear.
they should be a suspect. You have got to be

ys ii} willing to look at anybody, but if you get a guy
$2) Se] - who turns up with a limp, a lot of money, and
he's been missing for a long time around (the
time of the hijacking), then it looks pretty
good," = :

Himmelsbach, 59, a retired Federal Bureau

of Investigation agent from the Portland field
office, spent the last nine years of his FBI
career chasing down leads to Dan Cooper.

* He retired from the bureau in February 1986,
but Himmelsbach did not retire from the chase.
He has worked with Clackamas-area author
Tom Worcester on a 15-chapter, 190-page book
on the case, and, at the same time, Him-
melsbach has fielded hundreds of inquiries
about the event that captured the romantic fan-
cy of Americans. - |

Himmelsbach's book should be published
next year, Worcester said. A draft of the book

is being edited, and several publisher's have
been contacted, but no offers have been made,

he said.
"We may just have to publish it ourselves."

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H immelsbach was an investigator and

- training officer with the Portland FBI field of- . :

fice until he retired. From February 1981 to

_this September, Himmelsbach was an in-
vestigator with the Oregon Department of

- Justice, .

. Besides investigating organized crime, fraud
and extortion for the state attorney general, -
Himmelsbach also uses his skills as a pilot to
fly police officers across the state looking for
patches of marijuana. Himmelsbach said he

_ and other officers had spotted hundreds of

: fields of the bright green plants from his ©

" private plane as he flew missions for various .

police agencies in the state. .

Himmelsbach is a handsome and polite man
whose smooth voice booms with authority and
excitement as he recounts with stunning ac-
curacy names, dates, physical features and.
other attributes of he has faced and
interesting tidbits of information on cases he
has investigated.
. He is clearly a man who enjoyed his 28 years
. and 10 months as an FBI agent and his four
years as an investigator for the state Justice
Department. .

He is also a man who is clearly annoyed at
the glamour given to D.B. Cooper's escapades
~ the same glamour that produced a number.
of books, magazine and newspaper articles,.
and even a Hollywood movie, about the inci-_ .

lent. . .
It's unfortunate, Himmelsbach said, but .

because Americans tend to cheer for the under-
dog, Dan Cooper has become a symbol of an
air pirate who got away with $200,000 in ran-
som money and who has yet to be identified or
prosecuted for the crime. . os

It's that mystique that has people in the ¢ °:
Pacific Northwest marking the November an-
niversary of the skyjacking each year with par-
ties and speculation. It's also that mystique
that has made Himmelsbach famous for what
he called his "biggest failure." . .-: _

"It's the only unsolved skyjacking case of its
kind in the world," Himmelsbach said. '"Here's
@ guy who reaches up and tweeks Uncle Sam's
hose and steals $200,000 and possibly gets away
with it. People are looking at it from the stan.
" point that nobody got injured. Everyone on that

plane escaped whole, maybe some with some

psychological scars."* to
Even after all these years, does Him-
__ melsbach feel he has chased a worth opponent?
"I don't have a shred of admiratipn forthe -
"hijacker," he said. "He was not bold er"- =
courageous. I think he was stupidand ¢

desperate, and criminal, fie |

"I would like to see the case solved. I would
like to see it concluded. As a practical matter,
I have become famous hecause of my biggest

:¢ an Cooper, whom the Portland-area
'media dubbed "D.B. Cooper" after a Portland
Police Bureau check of an area man by that

. hame who police thought was the hijacker, was
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not the type of person to be considered a

Himmelsbach eid hero,
In fact, if the truth ever comes out, Him-

melsbach said the real D.B. per probably

Was @ man with a lengthy criminal history who

Was & loner and only committed the most
famous skyjacking after he saw someone else
try a similar parachute escape plan in the hi-
jacking of a Canadian airliner only weeks
before Northwest Airlines' Flight 305 out of
yoetland was taken hostage that day in late

> The parties, the celebrations and the odd tips
about possible suspects could all come to an

_ end if, Himmelsbach said, the FBI could only
get a break that would lead to the capture — or
recovery — of D.B. Cooper and the mnissing

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him, but I think
_, he's still lying

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e Statute of limitations on Cooper's crime
hae not a out because a federal Grand Jury
in Portland indicted Cooper in 1976 on two bbs
: counts of air piracy and violation of the Ho!
Act, which deals with extortion and hindering
j commerce. - ' -
OB. Cooper might not ever be captured,
however, because Himmelsbagh does not ith
believe he survived the 10,000-foot plunge wi
an Army parachute that could have failed dur-

ing the jump. --

"Y didn't catch him, but I think he's stil! lying

close to where he fell because that's where he

died," Himmeisbach said.

Only two pieces of evidence have ever

found in the case ~ a plastic sign explaining

the operation of a rear door on the Boeing 727

jet from which Coope

Portland and Ariel, Wash., about 30 miles north

i Per was believed to have
landed, have yielded few clues about the sky-
jacking.

of Portland where Coa

; S Peculation about the case led author
Max Gunther to write the book "D.B. Coopér:

t Really Happened," in which he said a
woman who identified herself only as "Clara"

told him that per wa

fd Dan Laclair who died recently of a heart at-

Gunther's book, which

fai, told the Story of how Clara found
Cooper/Laclair injured in her tool shed.in a d
rural area of southwestern Washington and ;
nursed him back to health. Clara and Laclair
'then took the Money to Nevada where they
"laundered" it by gambling j

ther wrote,

In his book, Gunther also claimed that

Laclair called him*on the

. York where he Was living.

. ia do not believe that Story," Himmelsbach |
Sald,.

When Himmelsbach met with Gunther two

years ago to discuss the Proposed book, he
lieved Clara's story was a hoax, and his opi-

nion has not changed,

"T

In another book, publish
FBI agent Richard Tosaw

Cooper drowned after he plunged into the Col-

1 Spent several years
Searching for Cooper's remains j
var, | "2.

umbia River. Tosaw has

: T parachuted, and $5,800
$20 bills (294 of them) that was uncovered in
Feb, 10, 1980, on the bank of the Columbia -
River near Vancouver — and numerous sear- .

do not accnse Max Gunther of Derper-
trating a hoax, but I do think the story is false,

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was published this

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telephone from New

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_ ffered a $10,000 reward to
anyone whe could produce one of the ransom 5.
320. bills. His 180-page book includes 56 pages .
eri bers taken from photocopies
: padieomnntnt that the FBI keeps on file.
"No one has claimed the reward money.

H immelsbach said the search for Cooper
bly would go on, no matter w
the "Star Ma gazin ine" in New York City who
: said a man in jail in that state claimed 10 be
+ D.B. Cooper. °

* The man's attorney, to whom Himmelsbach |

i ct was in his 48s,
the real Cooper, Himmelsbach said. "I think
he's angling to get some kind of advantage
ease his current situation. Its ;

ome." . * ;
. uniter of these years, Himmelsbach said) he
id not regret the chase because
ne another chapter in the D.B. Cooper story.

"Tt has been a very, very interesting invest-

o) ; » tho id. "There
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Cooper case was most notorious, not best

Ralph Himmelsbach'may think the Dan Cooper case is his big-
gest failure, but he had several successful cases during his 28
years and 10 months as an agent for the Federal Bureau of In-
vestigation. ;

Himmelsbach, 59, was the FBI agent assigned in 1971 to the
most famous hijacking case in the nation. He has chased Dan
Cooper — or ''D.B. Cooper," as the Portland-area media dubb-
ed him — for about 14 years, listening to hundreds of tips on
suspects and tracking down thousands of dead ends in the in-
vestigation. .

" Although he is known mostly for his work on the D.B. Cooper
case, Himmelsbach was the FBI agent who gathered 'evidence to
convict "Frosty" Forsberg in 1966, and to convict Car! Cletus

Bowles in the early 1970s. Forsberg and Bowles were wanted on

separate federal warrants for bank robbery.

"The Cooper case was one of my most notorious cases, not my
most successful," Himmelsbach said.

Forsberg was convicted in August 1966 of bank robbery after
Himmelsbach's investigation. Bowles was convicted of kidnapp-
ing and bank robbery in an unrelated incident.

- The convictions were marred, however, when both men killed
people while not in custody. Forsberg was paroled in 1973 and
killed a 20-year-old California woman in 1975. Bowles escaped
from prison in the early 1970s and killed a Eugene couple.

More recently, Himmelsbach worked on state investigations in

which a juvenile parole officer was convicted of fraud, and the -

Sisters police chief was convicted of stealing government proper-
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CLEAR SMALL PLASTIC FOLDER - FOUR $20.00 BILLS

L55066857A
G030723818B

L32987392A
L10919321A

MONEY IN PLASTIC FOLDER NUMBER 1

E41933578A
L03648936A
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%£20211452B
L196291188
L43214579A

L~~23637-A
L38232089A
L29575638A
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L55376548B

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MONEY IN PLASTIC POLDER NUMBER 2

L09781412A
L087565---

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L32339016A
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H0767-862A
D21024515-

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L-9783152

L19733425A
L20301456A

MONEY IN PLASTIC FOLDER NUMBER 3

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LO-166965B
L34212082A
L33655756A
J07-24026A
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This money was placed back into the bulky evidence room
of the Portland office of the FBI by SA|

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Memorand 1

to : Date ™ L/lb /27
SAC, PORTLAND

From °
LEGAL SECTION (190- Sv 4+)

Subject
. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION-PRIVACY ACTS {FOIPA)

(File ain Cant dation

The following listed main files or serials have been
reviewed pursuant to an FOIPA matter and may not be destroyed
until indicated.

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Memorandum

To: SAC,PORTLAND (1644-41) (Cc) Date 6/16/86

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Subject: NORJAK;
NORTHWEST FLIGHT 305;
11/29/71;
UAA - HIJACKING
(00: Portland)

As the famed D. B. COOPER money recovered by[__ | b6

Jhas been returned to and Globe b7C
Indemity Company and there are no outstanding leads within
the Portland Division, it is recommended that the above case
be closed.

EXTRA/DUPLICATE SERIALS DESTROYED
PURSUANT TO AIRTEL TO ALL SAC's DATED
11/3/86, CAPHONED, "DESTRUCTION OF FIELD
FILES AND RECORDS,"

DATE BLLEB A

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SA| | @
PLACE AND RETAIN THESE DOCUMENTS WITH THE 14 SPECIMENS

OF CURRENCY RETAINED BY THE GOVERNMENT UNTIL DISMISSAL
OF THIS ACTION.

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FD-302 (REV. 3-8-77} ® Ss)

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

6/16/86

Cate of transcription

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On this day reporting agents returned approximately
$5,800 in U. S. Currency, contained in plastic packets numbered

two through twenty-two to RICHARD TOSAW. | 7! b6
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| Globe Indemity, a New York
corporation. In addition, four (4) twenty dollars bills
in one plastic packet were returned to these parties. The
government retained one plastic folder containing several
of these twenty dollar bills as evidence. The evidence returned
to the above-named parties was contained in bulky number
1B3 and 1B4. Receipts were signed for the evidence by RICHARD
TOSAW| _ | which are in the possession of
the Portland Division of the FBI. The currency and portions
of U. S. Currency were given to the parties to be divided
as the parties determined to be proper...

The one plastic packet numbered number one, which
was retained by the FBI as evidence, was returned back into
evidence by reporting agents-

6/10/86 » Portland, Oregon rie gD _164A-41-/937

Investigatj
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by S Date dictated 6/13/86

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is ihe property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;
it and its contents aro not to be distributed outside your agency.
. DB Cooper-43600

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Memorandum _

To : SAC, PORTLAND Date 3/5/88
:

s . D. B. COOPER;

INFORMATION CONCERNING

On s(ASe—at_anoroximately 1120090. writer was
contacted by Pendleton, Oregon
, telephone number | J, and jadvised that
approximately 17-18 years prior to captioned date, she and her

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husband had been given a painting entitled "The Final Resting

Place" by an individual they knew by the name of M. G. COOPER

who also was vee ees ok the paantind. —she—and her husband —
knew him through
occasionally. She said the individual told them that the painting

was worth $450.00 but | |; he gave it
to them as a gift.

On 3/5/88,[ was cleaning around the area where
the painting hung and took it down and glanced on the back of
the painting and saw a signature inscribed on the back which
read to the effect of "D. B. COOPER". [ ] advised she had
never noticed this before and thought she would call and advise
the FBI of her finding. The front of the painting @id not have
the same signature as the back, and it read "M. G. COOPER".

[ai the last she heard of M. G. COOPER was
that he had disappeared after he gave them the painting and
resurfaced having a lot of physical disabilities, and she then

heard that he had passed away not long after resurfacing.

Writer tola[ | that she would disseminate this
information to her supervisor and the matter would be in their
hands for what action they thought necessary.

This information is provided to the desk for whatever
action is deemed appropriate.

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TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
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TO: SAC, OKLAHOMA CITY (164-56)

FROM ISAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

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(OO: Seattle)

For information receiving offices, on 3/7/88.
| |) Pendleton, Oregon, showed SA
Samuei M. Mc Pheters a painting which she said was given to her
and her husband by an individual by the name of GENE COOPER or

$450.00.

hijacker, D. B. COOPER. She advised this individual recited
as reflected in the painting, "Final Resting" that he gave her.

accident and had become quite crippled around the time of the
she had always had a question in her mind, because he had

Upon being shown a composite photo of the alleged
hijacker, "D. B. COOPER", she said, "It really looks like him,"
when she first saw the composite.

2 - Oklahoma City
2 - Butte (164-26)

M. G. COOPER around 1970 or 1971. She advised that when she wert

to take the painting down from her wall, in that she was getting
tired of it, she noticed on the reverse side the following printing:
D. B. COOPER, Route l, Box 134, Hermiston; name of painting: Final
Resting; place of painting, Mind; date of painting, 1970; price,

| advised that upon reading the name D. B. Cooperbé
she became quite suspicious, in that this individual WaS:a:very ..: 7c
unusual person and may have had some of the characteristics of the
poetry to the point of boring people, was an artist, was married to
a lady in her seventies, and seemed to have a fascination for death

She also advised that this individual had been in a bad

hijacking, saying he had been in a car accident. She advised that

disappeared for a period of time, and then came back later, crippled).

She indicated she thought it looked like him seventeen years ago

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2. EUGENE COOPER is described as:

Race

Sex
Nationality
Age

Height
Weight
Complexion
Hair

Build
Facial
Other

Eyes
Past Occupation

Other Occupations

White

Male ~-
American

Forty to forty-eight
5tli"® - 6'2"

165~180 pounds

Light to medium

Light to medium brown, greatly
receded (had dyed his hair
black in-.the past)

Medium to well-built

Clean shaven

Very intelligent, very
articulate

Light in color

Worked in military branch of
service in an air traaffic
control tower, possibly a
paramedic

Automobile ssalesman and mobile
home salesman

Other Characteristics Wore sunglasses often; possibly

from the Midwest; walked with
Slight limp in early part of
1972; also had recently
sustained shoulder injury;

had cigarette stains on fingers,
right hand; personality very
abnormal, described as "goofy",
heavy drinker, big spender.

The following description is taken from the file regarding

the hijacker, DAN COOPER:

Race

Sex
Nationality
Age

Height
Weight
Complexion
Hair

Build

Eyes

Other

White

Male

American

Mid forties

6'

170 - 175 pounds

Olive, or medium to swarthy

Black

Average to well-built

Brown

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cigarette stains on right hand;
also described as being,
"laboring type man" as opposed
to "office worker."

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RE PORTLAND AIRTEL TO OKLAHOMA CITY, MARCH 15, 1988.

ALL OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO EXPEDITE COVERAGE OF LEADS SET

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TRANSMIT VIA; PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
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SUBJECT: UNSUB, aka
D.B. COOPER
NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT
305, PORTLAND TO SEATTLE
CAA-HIJACKING AND EXTORTION
OO SEATTLE
For information of Denver, an 3/14/se.[ b6
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pounds.

D.B. COOPER a e time and has a fixation ab

incident. He claimed that COOPER was with the
[ when he was involved_in the
aforementione jacking. According to |

|, whom he described as a white male,
}. sandy colored hair, blue eyes, 5'7", weighing 180

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advised that| | talks about subject

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published _in the near future,
who has a

'ain

written a book on D.B. COOPER , -which_he nce. to get
advised that

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at the Santa Fe Resident Agency. , who exclusively
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2 - Denver
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2 - Seattle (164-81)
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suspicious enough so that decided to

contact a FBI Agent whom they knew.

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frop_Santa Fe, New Mexico, and in b6é
[to SA while he was employed at the bic
| | in Santa Fe, New Mexico. b7D
LEAD
DENVER
AT_ DENVER
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in detail regarding } ter, conduct
logical investigation into background of| and advise BIC
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nvestigation.

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The following investigation was conducted by SA
at Boise, Idaho:

On April 6, 1988, I,
Boise, Idaho, telephone number| |, was interviewed
at her place of employment, NAME BRAND CLOTHING, 5165 Glenwood,
Boise, Idaho, telephone number (208) 322-4403, at which time
she was advised the purpose of the interview was to discuss

with he wn as EUGENE COOPER, who was acquaint-
ed with JANE MILLER, in the Hermiston,

Oregon, area during the early to mid-1970s.

[——sdJcommenced the interview stating that she
had been contacted by some FBI Agent by telephone in the recent
past. However, at the time of the call, she was unable to
speak and ask that she be recontacted. The individual who
made the call never did call her back.

| |}also noted that family members have

pbroudhi to her attention the possibility that the individual

« | | Hermiston, Oregon
telephone number | noted that{——]

met may possibly have been "D. B. COOPER" or at
least that appears to be the reason family members are being
contacted.

| stated that she desired to do all that
she could to_c a with the FBI. However, she noted that
at the time et and later married GENE COOPER, who
was known as "COOP",| |) herself, was living in Bois
Idaho. She only saw "COOP" on the occasional visits that
and "COOP" made and these visits were only for about
one or two days in duration.

stated thatthe hect source of information
concerning "COOP" would be who had more
contact with "COOP".

| lthen furnished the following information
concerning | I:

should be able to recall almost the exa date
of the meeting of | and GENE COOPER. seems
to recall that the meeting was at the same time as and
were buying their first motorhome. believes that

this purchase was made in 1971; however, could not
state when in 1971 this occurred. Also, along these lines,

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they were living in Hermiston, Oregon. | | identified BIC
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, Muskogee, Oklahoma, telephone number | |
In regard to Jadvised that]

and "COOP" were living in Muskogee, Oklahoma, for a period of

time prior to "COOP's" suicide, which occurred at Muskogee
Oklahoma. However, at the time of the suicide,
JANE MILLER, had returned to Hermiston, Oregon, where she was
residing at the time of "COOP's" suicide.

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Newport, "Oregon. did not have exact address

in Newport, Oregon, nor_did have | |phone number.
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thousands of dollars of} | However, bic
unable to furnish a figure. | commented that | |

L, is very upset concerning this information about
COOP". | stated that Jis quite old, 84-years
of age, an as been trying fo put ple GENE COOPER incident out
of her life. | lhas spoken to , and is aware
that| Jcares not to speak regarding GENE COOPER. In fact,

| |commented to her at this stage in her life she is just
trying to stay alive.

belieyedl |met GENE COOPER sometime in 6
1971, and that was when | was operating the family service bic
station_in Hillsboro, Oregon. Later, COOP and| jlived
at the | jin Hermiston, Oregon.
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COOPER were married in Washington. | [was unable to identify 7c
the place of the marriage, but knew that it was over the State

Line from Hermiston, Oregon, and_not far into the State of

Washington. | knew that and COOP were later

divorced; however, she was unable to provide the date of divorce,

nor the place of divorce.

ommented that most of the information she has on
concérning "COOP" came from| }

stated that in her opinion, "COOP" was a
drunkard, dishonest, immoral, unethical, lazy, a leach, was
alwaysjbroke, and was always looking for something for nothjfg.

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SEATTLE IS REQUESTED TO EXPEDITE COVERAGE OF LEADS SET FORTH IN

REFERENCED COMMUNICATION DATED MARCH 15, 1988,

SEATTLE IS REQUESTED

TO EXPEDITIOUSLY FURNISH PORTLAND CURRECT ADDRESSES, IF AVALLABLE,

FOR WITNESSES

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The following investigation was conducted by SA
at Boise, Idaho:

On April 13, 1988,| | b6
Boise, Idaho, telephone number | |, was interviewed bic
at her place of employment, BRAND CLOTHING, 5165 Glenwood, Boise,
Idaho, telephone number (208) 322-4403, at which time she_was
exhibited an artist conception drawing of D. B. COOPER.
studied this drawing, and after a few moments eR ae "It _coul

possibly be "COOP" but J cannot be sure." identified
COOPER, who is acquainted with and later married
JANE MILLER, who resides in Hermiston, Oregon.
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will be able to get in touch with| noted

that | ] ana| Spend time "out on the beach
and they may not be right at their] jor at their phone. &

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fied this individual as| ]

Hillsboro, Oregon, telephone number | }

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forget the incident concerning her marriage to EUGENE COOPER, and

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for action, and all her efforts to try and convince

| jto talk about this indivi dad recall all information
about him have been unsuccessful. is afraid
might even furnish false informati inther efforts to forget this

individual named EUGENE COOPER. state
intent and she understands to be the intent of
to cooperate fully with the FBI concerning the inquiries

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Date of transcription 4- 18 -88 ."

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voluntarily appeared at the Muskogee, OkTahoma, FBI Resident Agency; b7e
and made available one cassette tape ¢on ing the voice of .M-G. |:

COOPER "COOP" dated January 1972. aise made available four
polaroid photographs reflecting four different instances when COOP"
Was photographed. ,
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COOPER.
[daavised that sometime in 1974 or 1975, COOPER -
committed suicide near CONNOR'S COLLEGE, Warner, Oklahoma, and that
was the last known contact with COOPER that remembers. be
| |advised that COOPER spent approximately $30,000 PIC
of| Jmoney before she separated from him.

SA McPHETERS

» Post Office Box 9, n, Oregon, regarding-M.G.
COOPER and SA McPHETERS advised to turn the cassette tape

advised he has been in telephonic contact 'with a

Investigation on

by

This document contains nalther recommendations nor conclusions of the FGI. It i the praperty of the FB! and Is teaned to your agency;
t and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

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on 3~15-88, one cassette tape of M.G. COOPER dated'
aiid, four polaroid photographs of COOPER initialed and dated by
and one Oklahoma State Medical Examiner report of-
COOPER, reflecting an examination on 4-4-74.

For information of receiving office, efforts to locate
an arrest record or a police report for MERLIN GENE COOPER, white
male, born 7-8-34, proved negative at the Muskogee, Oklahoma ,

Muskogee, Oklahoma.

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ATTENTION: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION,

NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE.
FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES, SUSPECT HAS
BEEN DEVELOPED IN CAPTIONED MATTER THROUGH INVESTIGATION AT PORTLAND
DIVISION, WHO RESIDED IN PENDLETON, OREGON, IN 1970 THROUGH 1972,
LEFT FOR TWO WEEKS DURING TIME OF HIJACKING, NOVEMBER 24, 1971, CAME
BACK LIMPING AND INJURED, FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF HIJACKER KNOWN AS

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SIGNING SAME "D.B. COOPER," AND DISPLAYED ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF
A CON-MAN, INCLUDING MARRYING A WOMAN THIRTY YEARS OLDER AND
SPENDING $30,000 OF HER MONEY. AT LEAST TWO INDIVIDUALS WHO KNEW
HIM PERSONALLY THROUGH FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS THOUGHT HE WAS D.B.
COOPER AT THE TIME THE COMPOSITE SKETCH CAME OUT IN THE NEWSPAPERS
IN 1971, BUT WERE RELUCTANT TO CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES,
THE SUSPECT RETURNED TO PENDLETON, OREGON, JUST BEFORE THE
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN 1971 LIMPING, INJURED, SOMEWHAT DEPRESSED BUT
WITHOUT ANY OBVIOUS EXTRA MONEY; HOWEVER, IT IS FELT THAT THE
HIJACKER MAY HAVE LOST THE MONEY UPON EXITING THE BOEING 727
AIRCRAFT IN VIEW OF THE FACT PART OF If WAS RECOVERED BY BUREAU
AGENTS IN THE PORTLAND DIVISION IN THE LATE 1970°S WHEN IT WASHED
ASHORE FROM THE COLUMBIA RIVER. THE SUSPECT DEVELOPED WAS 37 YEARS
OLD AT THE TIME OF THE HIJACKING AND COMMITTED SUICIDE AT THE AGE OF
39, ALLEGEDLY IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET ATTENTION FROM YOUNG WOMEN IN A
DORMITORY NEARBY AND FROM HIS ESTRANGED WIFE. SUSPECT HAD BEEN
ASSIGNED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL DUTIES IN PAST MILITARY ASSIGNMENT AND
HAD SEVERAL PRIOR ARRESTS FOR FRAUD IN OREGON, WISCONSIN AND
CALIFORNIA. IN ADDITION, AUTOPSY AT TIME OF DEATH TWO YEARS AFTER

HIJACKING SHOWED SUSPECT HAD A CONTUSION BELOW THE KNEE FROM A PRIOR

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INJURY.

| FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING SUSPECT: NAME ~
MERLIN GENE COOPER, AKA JOHN T. TITAN, JOHN COOP TITAN; DOB

JULY 8, 1934 (WLTNESSES DESCRIBED HIM AS 40 TO 48); POB WISCONSIN;
FBI NUMBER 115541D; OREGON SID NUMBER 291 33 33; HEIGHT 672"; WEIGHT
170 POUNDS; COMPLEXION - PHOTOGRAPHS RECENTLY OBTAINED FROM MUSKEGO,
OKLAHOMA, DEPICTS SUBJECT WITH DARKER COMPLEXION; BROWN HALR (HAD
'DYED HIS HAIR BLACK IN PAST); BLUE EXES; SCARS - RIGHT WRIST, RIGHT
FOREARM, RIGHT LEG; TATTOOS ~ RIGHT FOREARM; SOC 397-28-6121; OTHER
CHARACTERISTICS - CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS TAKEN FROM FILE REGARDING
WITNESSES" DESCRIPTIONS OF HIJACKER DAN COOPER: WHITE MALE
AMERICAN, MID-FORTIES, 6°, 170 TO 175 POUNDS, OLIVE COMPLEXION OR
MEDIUM TO SWARTHY COMPLEXION, BLACK HAIR, BROWN EYES, AVERAGE TO
WELL-BULLT, CIGARETTE STAINS ON RIGHT HAND.

LOS ANGELES AT SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. WILL FURNISH ARREST
REPORT FROM SANTA ANA SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN 1960 FOR "INSUFFICLENT
FUNDS" CHECK AND A PHOTO IF AVAILABLE.

MILWAUKEE AT MADISON, WISCONSIN. 1. WILL FURNISH ARREST

REPORT FROM 1959 ARREST BY MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR "FAMILY

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OFFENSE - NON-SUPPORT", 2. WILL ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON
MERLIN COOPER"S FAMILY THROUGH INQUIRY WITH HIS BIRTH RECORD AT
DEPARTMENT OF VITAL STATISTICS IN AN ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY COOPERS
PARENTS AND/OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS, NOTING COOPER WAS ALLEGEDLY
VERY CLOSE TO MOTHER AND MAY HAVE CONFIDED INFORMATION IN HER
RELATIVE TO HIJACKING IF SHE CAN BE LOCATED. 3. CONDUCT ANY OTHER
PERTINENT INVESTIGATION IN AN EFFORT TO LOCATE ANY OF COOPERS
RELATIVES, NOTING HE WAS BORN IN WISCONSIN AND POSSIBLY RAISED
THERE. |

SEATTLE AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. WILL FURNISH PORTLAND
AVAILABLE KNOWN ADDRESSES FOR WITNESSES IN THIS MATTER AS PREVIOUSLY
REQUESTED. |
REQUEST OF THE BUREAU:

THE IDENTIFICATION DIVISION IS REQUESTED TO COMPARE KNOWN
FINGERPRINTS OF SUSPECT MERLIN GENE COOPER, DOB JULY 8, 1934, WITH
ALL LATENTS TAKEN FROM BOEENG 727 AIRCRAFT SUBSEQUENT TO HEJACKING
IN 1971. THE BUREAU IS ALSO REQUESTED TO FURNISH ANY INFORMATION
FROM MILITARY RECORDS AVAILABLE ON MERLIN COOPER, NOTING M.N. USER
UMBRELLA NUMBER IN NCIC PRINT-OUT WAS OA-OSP-32061.

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FOR INFORMATION OF SAINT LOUIS, SUSPECT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN
CAPTIONED MATTER, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: NAME MERLIN GENE COOPER,
WHITE MALE AMERICAN, DOB JULY 8, 1934, POB LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN,
AIRFORCE MILITARY SERVICE NUMBER AF16395386.
SALNT LOUIS AT MILITARY RECORDS CENTER. FURNISH ANY AVALLABLE
MILITARY RECORD IDENTIFIABLE WITH MERLIN GENE COOPER, DOB JULY 8,
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LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

YOUR FILE NO. 164A-41 (P) 5/10/88
FBI FILE NO. 164-2111
LATENT CASE NO. A-45410

To: SAC, Portland '

re: NORJAK
REFERENCE: Teletype 4/7/88

EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Portland

SPECIMENS:

This report confirms and supplements Bucal of 4/29/88.

The previously reported unidentified latent fingerprints in this
case are not the fingerprints of MERLIN GENE COOPER, FBI #115541D, U.S. Air
Foree service #AF 16395386, born 7/8/34 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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Re Portland teletype to the Bureau, dated 4/26/88.

Enclosed for Portland is one black and white photograph
taken of MERLIN GENE COOPER, also known as John Coop Titan,
Marlin Gene Cooper on 11/22/60, when he was received in the
ORANGE COUNTY JAIL, Santa Ana, California, following his arrest
on a RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT, Richmond, California warrant for
non~sufficient funds-checks. Enclosed also are copies of his
ORANGE COUNTY JAIL booking sheet and a copy of his CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE identification record. The above was
obtained from Central Jail records, ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS
DEPARTMENT, Santa Ana, California on 5/19 & 5/23/88,
respectively.

ORANGE COUNTY JAIL records reflect that MERLIN GENE
COOPER was arrested, fingerprinted, i aed cont on 11/22/60.
aL1Liorn.

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Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of one tape of voice
of MERLIN EUGENE COOPER, one copy each of four photographs of
COOPER; and one copy of Oklahoma State Medical Examiner report.

It should be noted that the following criminal record
exists for COOPER, who has FBI number 115541D and Oregon SID
number 2913333, and also uses the aliases of John Titan and
John Coop Titan. His social security number is 397-28-6121;

Arrest 1969 Fraud of Inn Keeper
Roseburg; Oregon, P.D.

Arrest 1967 Fraud
Roseburg, Oregon

Arrest 1967 Fraud of Inn Keeper
Sheriff's Office, Roseburg,
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Arrest 1960 Insufficient Funds Check

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Arrest 1959 Insufficient Funds Check
Madison; Wisconson, P.D.
Family offense-Non-support
Sheriff's office
Madison, Wisconsin

Additional identifying data is as follows:

Date of Birth 7/8/34

Place of Birth LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Height 6'2"

Weight 170 pounds

Hair Brown

Eyes Blue

Scars, Marks, Tattoos Tattoo on right forearm,

scar on right wrist, scar
on right forearm, scar
on right leg
Air Force Serial Number AF1639386 (Enlisted at Milwaukee,
Wisconsin on 1/18/52)

LEAD

SEATTLE DIVISION

AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. Will locate witnesses in
effort to coordinate photographic spread and hearing tape of
suspect's voice.

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resided in Pendleton, Oregon, in 1970

enforcement authorities. The suspect

injury.

RE: MERLIN GENE COOPER, Subject Number -1002.
Re Portland teletype to FBIHQ, 4/26/88.

Referenced teletype advised MERLIN GENE COOPER has been
developed as a suspect by the Portland Division. Suspect

for two weeks during the time of the hijacking on 11/24/71.
He returned injured; walking with a limp.

MERLIN GENE COOPER's description fits the general
physical description of the unknown subject. In 1972, he
gave a painting to a Pendleton resident signing the name
"D.B. Cooper". At least two individuals who knew him ~
personally through family associations thought he was D.B.
COOPER at the time the composite sketch came out in the
newspapers in 1971, but were reluctant to contact law

traffic control duties in past military assignments. An

autopsy at the time of death two years after the hijacking
showed suspect had a contusion below the knee from a prior

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

through 1972. He left

has been assigned air

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Date of transcription 8/4/88

On August 2, 1988, ORPHA COOPER, white female, date of
birth May 17, 1915, 353 Tyrell Court, Apartment Number 121,
Delavan, Wisconsin, telephone number (414) 728-2844, was
interviewed at her retirement home. After being advised of the
identity of the interviewing agent and the purpose of the
interview Mrs. COOPER provided the following chronology of her
son's life.

MERLIN GENE COOPER was born July 8, 1934 in La Crosse,
Wisconsin. He served at least three years in the United States
Air Force, and was discharged in January 1956 at Sioux Falls,
South Dakota. Mrs. COOPER had her son's dog tags which indicated
his service number was AF16395386.

In the 1950's MERLIN COOPER was an air traffic
controller at Midway Airport in Chicago, Illinois and Truax Field
in Madison, Wisconsin. Mrs. COOPER had saved a business card
indicating MERLIN had worked at IMPORT MOTORS, INC. Route 19, JCT
12 5397, Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1964. She also believed MERLIN
worked at DISNEY FILMS in California in 1965. From 1965 to 1966,
COOPER was a logger in Oregon. During this time he was ina
traffic accident and broke his arm, which required several
operations.

In 1966, MERLIN COOPER was convicted of fraud by issuing
bad checks and consequently served time at the Oregon State
Penitentiary, Salem, Oregon, from 1966-1967. During this time
MERLIN COOPER wrote Mrs. COOPER two letters. Mrs. COOPER gave the
letter post marked September 25, 1967 to the interviewing agent so
handwriting analysis could be conducted.

From 1967-1968 COOPER worked at an auto garage in Coos
Bay, Oregon. In 1969 he managed a filling station in Stoddard,
Oregon. From 1972 till his death on April 4, 1974, COOPER resided
in Muskogee, Oxlahoma. The death was investigated by Detective
| of either Warner or Muskogee, Oklahoma and was latter
ruled a suicide.

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Mrs. COOPER confessed "MERLIN was kind of a con man",
but could not remember him ever signing on of his many paintings
D.B. COOPER. She was not aware of his being trained in
parachuting or ever having a lot of money. -She did not consider
them close and did not believe he ever had a close friend.

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(Attn. Laboratory Division, Document Section)

FROM: SAC, MILWAUKEE (1642-36) (MRA) (P)

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MERLIN COOPER while he served time at the Oregon State

Penitentiary. The letter is addressed to ORPHA COOPER and is
post marked 9/25/67. Also enclosed for the Bureau are two
copies of the FD-302 regarding the interview of ORPHA COOPER.

Enclosed for Portland is one copy of the FD-302 of
ORPHA COOPER.

Enclosed for Seattle is one original and one copy
of the ORPHA COOPER interview.

Enclosed for Chicago are copies of Milwaukee
airtels to the Director, dated 6/9/88, 7/22/88, and Milwaukee
memo of 6/27/88.

On 8/2/88, ORPHA COOPER was interviewed concerning
her son, MERLIN COOPER. Contrary to other reports, Mrs.
COOPER denied that she was close to her son. However, this
denial seems to contradict MERLIN's statements made in the
enclosed letter. MERLIN also mentioned in the letter that he
was expecting a large sum of money and was going bald.

{ORPHA COOPER stated that at the time of his death in 1974,
MERLIN was almost completely bald. In high school graduation
pictures MERLIN had a full head of hair).

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To; SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (P) Date 8/18/88
From: SA SAMUEL M. MCPHETERS
Subject : NORJAK;

CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT -

HIJACKING

(OO: Seattle)

On 8/11/88, Ralph Himmelsbach, Retired Special Agent,
FBI, Portland Division, advised Special Agent Samuel M. McPheters
that he has recently be able to determine from one of his sources
that a former witness in j atter .| | b6é
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ene Sheridan, Oregon area. It is noted That]

D.B. Cooper's parachutes and money to
and from and was the primary witness in the hijacking incident as

captioned.

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On 8/16/88, Special Agent McPheters was_in telephonic
contact with Investigative Assistant| relative b6
to this matter, and] lindicated a willingness to make b7C
inquiries to locate jin the Sheridan, Oregon area,
where she could later be available for interview.
LEAD }

PORTLAND DIVISION

AT PORTLAND, OREGON. Investigative Assistant be
is requested to locate as requested, and determine b7c
her location for future intérview.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20535

To: SAC, Milwaukee (164A~-36) (MRA)

CRIME ABOARD AN AIRCRAFT -—

HIJACKING ;

an 00: Seattle

Examination requested by:
Reference:

Examination requested:

Addressee

September 2, 1988

FBI FILE NO. 164-2111

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Specimens received August 8, 1988
Specimen:
K5 Two-page letter and envelope bearing purported known

hand printing of MERLIN COOPER

Result of examination:

The demand note in this case was never recovered.

K5 was photographed and is returned herewith

Enclosure

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FBI CHICAGO/ROUTINE/

FBI BUTTE (1644-26) /ROUTINE/ INFO

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SUBJECT: NORJAK; 00: SEATTLE.

FOR INFORMATION OF BUREAU AND ALL RECEIVING OFFICE,
MERLIN GENE COOPER (DATE OF BIRTH JULY 8, 1934), SHOULD BE
ELIMINATED AS A SUSPECT IN THIS MATTER, IN THAT INVESTIGATION BY

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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THE PENDLETON, OREGON, RESIDENT AGENCY, DETERMINED ON

SEPTEMBER 30, 1988, THAT COOPER WAS AN IN~PATIENT AT THE

WALLA WALLA GENERAL HOSPITAL IN WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON, FROM
OCTOBER 18, 1971, THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 1971. IT IS NOTED THE
HIJACKING OCCURRED NOVEMBER 24, 1971. SPECIFICALLY, NURSES NOTES

FOR THE DAY OF NOVEMBER 24, 1971, WOULD ELIMINATE SUSPECT.

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The Honorable Senator William Proxmire
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RE: CASE OF D.B.COOPER / sky jacking
I am forwarding this information with the expection
that it will be followed up on in a professional manner
and not merely dismissed with a wave of the hand, as was
the case when I first reported this to the Security Chief
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me that he had lots of money waiting for him on the out-—
side. That statment in and of itself does not mean any-
thing, but let us put the whole picture together. The
party in questian was not from Wisconsin, but came
from a tri-state area where Montana, Wyoming and Sout]
Dakota come together. He was serving time
and know this to be
true.
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pfoxonce_adain bringing this matter to authorities, is that
are so interesting, Hi b6é
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Memorandum @ @

To : SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (P) Date 10/11/88
From: SA SAMUEL M. MC PHETERS
Subject : NORJAK

(OO: Seattle}

Re Portland airtel to Seattle dated 6/10/88.

In referenced communication it was noted that the
following criminal record exists for suspect MERLIN EUGENE
COOPER, who has FBI number 115541D, Oregon SID number 2913333,
and also uses the aliases of John Titan and John Coop Titan. His
social security number is 397-28-6121 and he has a date of birth
7/8/34. Prior arrests include the following:

1. Arrest, 1969, fraud of innkeeper, Roseburg, Oregon,
Police Department

2. Arrest, 1967, fraud, Roseburg, Oregon.

3. Arrest, 1967, fraud of innkeeper, Sheriff's Office
Roseburg, Oregon.

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PORTLAND DIVISION

AT ROSEBURG, OREGON. Will obtain all pertinent arrest
records, reports, and photographs and make available to Pendleton

Resident Agent. Z)

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3 NORJAK?;
- CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING;
4 OC: SEATTLE
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Re Portland teletype, 4/26/88, captioned as above.
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7 Records, Madison, Wisconsin, reviewed MPD records for MERLIN GENE b7c
COOPER and advised that COOPER was arrested on 2/6/59 for
8 probation violation and issuing worthless checks; 6/24/60 for
issuing worthless checks; and again on 2/4/61 for two counts of
9 issuing worthless checks. At the time of his 2/4/61 arrest,
COOPER listed a permanent residence address of 13718 Graystone,

10 Norwalk, California.

14 l jadvised that the arrest reports for the above b6
offenses were microfilmed and the original reports destroyed. b7¢

12 The microfilm printer for the format in which these records were
copied was now broken and repair parts were no longer available.

13 The film was therefore sent to the University of Wisconsin
Media Laboratory for transfer to a more modern format. Copies

14 of the actual reports were finally obtained on 5/19/88. A review
of these reports indicates COOPER, in addition to writing

15 worthless checks, was wanted for non-support in LaCrosse,

Wisconsin. No information is contained in the records identifying

16 any of COOPER'S relatives. COOPER did serve one year at the
Wisconsin State Penitentiary at Waupun, Wisconsin.

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On 5/19/88, a review of birth records at the Wisconsin

18 Bureau of Vital Statistics, Madison, Wisconsin, determined that
COOPER was born 7/8/34 to SILAS BYRON COOPER and ORPHA GRIFFIN

19 COOPER. The COOPERS' residence was listed as Coon Valley,

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Wisconsin. MERLIN GENE COOPER was born in the Township of
Campbell, ilocated in LaCrosse County, Wisconsin.

LEADS

LOS ANGELES DIVISION

AT NORWALK, CALIFORNIA

If not already accomplished, conduct investigation to
identify relatives or associates of COOPER at Norwalk, California.

MILWAUKEE DIVISION

AT COON VALLEY, WISCONSIN

Will attempt to obtain information on MERLIN COOPER'S
family, noting that COOPER was allegedly very close to his
mother, and may have confided information in her relative to
hijacking if she can be located. '

Attempt to identify other relatives or associates of
COOPER, inasmuch as he may have been raised in that area.

Will review records at LaCrosse County Registér of
Deeds Office regarding charges of non-support which were filed
against MERLIN GENE COOPER in an attempt to identify ex-spouse
or other relatives.

Copy of referenced Portland teletype attached for
assistance of lead agent at LaCrosse.

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To : SAC, MILWAUKEE (164A-36) (P) Date 6/27/88
From : SA REUBEN M. HERRMANN

Subject: NORJAK;
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT-HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE

Re Milwaukee airtel to the Bureau, dated 6/9/88.
On 6/16/88, MICHAEL RAASCH, Chief of Police, Coon

Valley, Wisconsin, was contacted regarding any knowledge he
has of the family of MERLIN GENE COOPER, a white male, born

7/8/34 and/or any of| jwho might iC
reside in Coon Valley at the present time, or who may have [ _]»6
resided in the area at any point in the past. RAASCH advised bic
that he has lived his entire life in Coon Valley, Wisconsin
and he has never heard of any/ jliving in
the area.

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|, Wisconsin, was bic

contacted. | Jstated that MERLIN GENE COOPER was BID

| | She explained t
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| } They were married at Decorah, Iowa. At the
time they were married, COOPER was in the U.S. Air Force, and
immediately after|__] and MERLIN were married they went to
Europe, where he was assigned duties as an air traffic
controller. Upon his release from military service in 1955
(approximate) MERLIN and[___]moved to Madison, Wisconsin,
where MERLIN was employed as an air traffic controller at
Truax Field. _ _ stated that COOPER was almost
continuously unfaithful tol] and in| filed
for a divorce.

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| _|Circuit_Court reveals that was b7c
divorced from MERLIN on[L____| At that time, MERLIN COOPER
was residing at Truax Park, Number 6-M, Madison. Wisconsin.

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The file reflects that MERLIN and | |,
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after MERLIN and| Jwere divorced, MERLIN moved to the
western part of the U.S., believed to be the State of
Washington. She stated that she did not know what sort of
work he did in that region, but she is quite sure that he was
married two more times after he
further stated that| land , had
no contact with MERLIN PR whatsoever after the divorce
which was finalized in

stated that she did recall that MERLIN COOPER
committed suicide while living in the western part of the
U.S. She recalled that the year was approximately 1972. She
stated that COOPER apparently had no friends or family in
that part of the U.S. and COOPER'S mother, ORPHA COOPER,
ordered his body to be returned to La Crosse, Wisconsin for
burial.

Istated that[__|has remarried, and she has
serious health problems, in that she is_recovering from major

surgery following the-discovery of antl in| |.
She pointed out that has had a

oumbey of problems and for fhe last several years
, has been raising LINDA. he stated rs
and

ene reiterated that neither as had a
contact whatsoever with NERLON-SINCE INE TIVonce int

|stated that SILAS COOPER, MERLIN'S father,

died in 1952.

She stated that ORPHA COOPER, MERLIN'S mother, is
approximately 74 years of age and she resides in an apartment
complex for elder eople in the community of Delavan,
Wisconsin. | |stated that she does have some contact
with ORPHA COOPER and she stated that she is quite certain
that ORPHA has no knowledge whatsoever of MERLIN COOPER
possibly being identical with the subject in captioned
matter. She suggested that extreme tact be used in any
ppproach to ORPHA COOPER inasmuch as she is not in very good

ea .

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| who lives near Baraboo, Wisconsin and who

might in that community. She
added tha as a daughter, but she does not know
the daughter's name nor does she know where the lady lives.

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called "COOP" by family and friends while he was living in
the La Crosse area. She stated that he was a rather handsome
individual, about 6'0"" of medium to heavy build. She stated
that he had dark brown hair and she stated that he looked
somewhat the movie actor, PAUL NEWMAN. She recalled that
when she viewed MERLIN COOPER'S body prior to burial, he had
lost a considerable amount of weight and his hairline had
receded considerably. She added that she thought that the
reason that MERLIN COOPER committed suicide was due to the
fact that he had been diagnosed as having cancer, but she was
not certain of this information.

Contact with ORPHA COOPER at Delavan, Wisconsin is left
to the discretion of case agent in this matter. If ORPHA
COOPER is contacted, it is suggested that extreme discretion
be used in contact inasmuch as Mrs. COOPER is allegedly not
in good health.

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land MERLIN went to Europe, where COOPER was assigned

duties as an Air Traffic Controller. Upon his rele, ™m

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continued by stating that shortly after MERLIN

and | Were divorced, MERLIN moved to the western part of
the United States, possibly the State of Washington, She stated
she did not know what sort of work he did in that region, but
she is quite certain that he was married two more_ti after
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had no contact with MERLIN COOPER

whatsoever after the divorce, which was finalized in

According to} jhas now remarried and
she has serious health problems, inasmuch as she is recovering
iscovery of an[_ sid in

. has_ had a number of problems
and for the past several years has_been|
She stated that |
and in the past,-and she reiterated that neither
|has had any contact whatsoever with MERLIN since
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| stated that she did recall MERLIN COOPER
committed suicide while living in the western part of the U.S..
She recalled that the year was approximately 1972, and that
COOPER apparently had no friends or family in that part of the
U.S., so COOPER'S mother, ORPHA COOPER, requested that his body
be returned to LaCrosse, Wisconsin for burial.

Ly) tecatied that MERLIN COOPER was commonly called
"coop" by family and friends while he was living in the LaCrosse
area. She stated he was a rather handsome individual, about
6'O" of medium to heavy build. She stated that he had dark
brown hair and it was her opinion that he somewhat resembled
movie actor Paul Newman. She recalled that when she viewed
MERLIN COOPER'S body prior to burial, he had lost a considerable
amount of weight and his hairline had receded considerably.

She added that she thought the reason MERLIN committed suicide
was due to the fact that he had been diagnosed as having cancer,
but she was not certain of this arene

lstated that SILAS COGPER, MERLIN'S father,
died in 1952. 7 i

She advised that ORPHA_ COOPER, MERLIN'S mother, is
approximately 74 years old and now yesides in an apartment complex
y people in the community of Delavan, Wisconsin.
stated that she does have some contact with ORPHA
COOPER, and she stated that she is quite certain that ORPHA has
no knowledge whatsoever of MERLIN COOPER possibly being identical
with the subject in captioned matter. She further suggested
that extreme tack should be used in any approach to ORPHA COOPER,
inasmuch as the'matriarchal COOPER is not in good health.

according to[_____} ORPHA COOPER has|
who lives near Baraboo, Wisconsin, and who might

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ORPHA might also have a daughter, but she does not know the
daughter's name, nor does she know where she Lives.

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AT DELAVAN, WISCONSIN —

Will locate and interview ORPHA COOPER, noting that
MERLIN COOPER was allegedly very close to his mother and may
have confided information to her relative to the hijacking.
Additionally, attempt to identify COOPER'S and determine
her whereabouts for possible interview.

DUE TO THE DELICATE NATURE OF ORPHA COOPER'S
HEALTH, UTMOST DISCRETION SHOULD BE UTILIZED
IN THIS INTERVIEW.

AT BARABOO, WISCONSIN

Will locate and interview of
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| advised that MERLIN GENE COOPER,
who is now deceased. He advised that MERLIN COOPER was a
Bae eea ge ee man, and he would not be at ali
surprised if was determined to be identical to
hijacker D.B. COOPER. He stated that in about 1971, when the
D.B. COOPER story broke and artists' drawings of D.B. COOPER
were printed in newspapers, he thought to himself that the

artists' drawings bore a striking resemblance to} |
MERLIN COOPER.

He advised that lwas in the U.S. Air
Force in Europe, and, upon his discharge from the Air Force,
worked as an air traffic controller at Midway Field in

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Chicago, Tilinois, and at Truax Rigid in Madison, Wisconsin. He
stated that in about 1956 or 1957, was arrested for
writing bad checks and served some time in Waupun State
Penitentiary, Waupun, Wisconsin. He stated that in approximately

| | became divorced from his wife. |
who now lives in the La Crosse; Wisconsin, area, and
moved from Wisconsin, and he had no contact whatsoever withL_—_]

for approximately 10 years. He stated that, subsequent to
about 1959, he never did see] Lagain before he died, but
he did periodically correspond with] by letter and
telephone from about 1969 until | | death in 1973. He
stated that called him two days before he ri

t he did not have much longer to live, but that
did not elaborate on that statement. /

He stat ever heard| Juse the name
D.B. COOPER, and never mentioned the D.B. COOPER
hijacking in his Tetters_or telephone conversations. He further
advised that, although | | was very knowledgeable about
airplanes from his Air Force and_air traffic controller

experience, he has never known| lto have any knowledge
of or experience in parachutes or sky diving.

pe states that he is not aware of any leg injuries
which might have sustained in 1971 or prior to that

time, but he believes that| Igid sustain some arm
injuries at about that time when | nas apparently
injured in a truck accident in Oregon. He further advised that

| jwas quite a good artist and painted a picture for him
on one occasion, but he no longer has this painting and cannot
r if or how the painting was signed. He stated that
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probably has some other paintings by MERLIN COOPER, and he advised

that ORPHA COOPER also keeps a diary and may have documented her
contacts with MERLIN COOPER over the years.

He stated that the address of | } ORPHA COOPER,
is 353 Tyrell Court, Delavan, Wisconsin, telephone number

414/728-2844, and he stated that he ber teves| iF
relatively good health, He further advised tha é only
but he does no ave

phar adiress or telephone number. He stated that he believed[
would have the address and telephone number.

advised that he could furnish no further
information in this matter.

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TO: SAC, ST. LOUIS (164A- )
FROM: SAC, NEWARK ({164A-402) (P) (PARA)
NORJACK;

CAA-HIJACKING;
00: SEATTLE

Re: «Seattle airtel to Bureau,
dated 5/20/88.

Enclosed herewith for the St. Louis Division are
the following items:

1. One copy of Seattle LHM dated
11/28/71, setting forth the
synopsis of captioned aircraft
hijacking and an artist's
drawing of the unknown subject,
also known as {aka) D. B. COOPER.

2. One photographic lineup
consisting of the following
six photographs:

a. | |
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Photo
Taken

b. Unidentified white male,
NEW JERSEY STATE PRISON,

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY
Photo
Taken

t. Louis (Encis. 2)
Gprovetand (164A- )

CR- Me

Sacramento (1644- — ) (Info)
1-San Francisco (164A-220) (Info)
1-Seattle (164A-81) (Info): Legh A42
= SEARCHED
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Approvéc- Transmitted Per
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For additional information of -St. Louis and
Portland Divisions, it should be noted that the enclosed
photo of suspect LARRY'WILLIAM QUANDT (Phote# 3), was
taken in November of 1969 which is approximately two years
before the hijacking.

In displaying the enclosed photo spread to the
above witnesses, it is requested that if in the event the
witnesses are unable to make a positive identification,
the interviewing agent should attempt to determine if any
or all of the, individuals depicted in the photos can be
positively eliminated as a suspect.

LEADS

ST. LOUIS DIVISION

AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

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isplay to her the enclosed photographic lineup.

2. Will thereafter forward the enclosed photo
spread to the Portland Division for display to former
stewardess]

PORTLAND DIVISION

AT EUGENE, OREGON:

Upon completion of the above investigation by
the St. Louis Division, will_display the photogrpahic

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2. Will return.original photographic lineup and
FD-302s to the Newark Division.

NEWARK DIVISION

AT PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY '

Will attempt to develop additional background
information on suspect LARRY WILLIAM QUANDT.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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Date 11/7/88
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
Re Seattle airtel to Director, FBI, 7/28/88.
Enclosed are copies of an Oklahoma City airtel to
Portland dated 4/18/88, and a St. Louis airtel to Portland dated
5/20/88.
Seattle is now in receipt of ail pertinent
communications in this matter.

LEAD:
SEATTLE DIVISTON
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

as to whereabouts of eyewitnesses in this matter.

Seattle is again requested to cover leads requested
several times previously to provide Portland with any information

Seer teeta

2 - Seattle (Enc. 2)
(2)- Portland
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Date of transcription

| J. residing | Pendleton, be
Oregon, advised that | [GENE COOPER at pic
Arrow Chevrolet in Pendleton, Oregon, prior_to it bein
called Harvester Chevrolet. At that time, | I
and | Jof Boise, Idaho,f_ | recalled
COOPER as a mobile home salesman who lived with an older
lady, residing just off Highway 84, by the Butter Creek
turnoff, in a pumice block house. The residence belonged
to the lady he was married to, who was in her late sixties
or early seventies.

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COOPER had given | Jadvised COOPER actually bé
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Name GENE COOPER

Race White

Sex Male

Age Early forties

Height 5'10" to 5711"

Weight 165 pounds

Hair Light, receding hairline
Eyes Light

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said he had run his car off the road. He advised he had
been going to the Veteran's Administration Hospital, in
Walla Walla, Washington, for treatment. That tine vise
covered approximately six to_ei months. 2dvised
this may have been in 1973. further advised

}with GENE COOPER.

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the face value. [_|characterized COOPER as a "boozer."

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[__jadvised that on one occasion COOPER and
his wife came out to see him, and he loaned him money
for booze.

advised that COOPER was always without
money but he did come up with silver dollars from time
to time.

[ characterized the marriage COOPER had
with the elderly lady as a situation more like an older
person taking care of a wayward son.

advised he recalled that when COOPER gave
him the painting "Final Resting,

" the woman who he lived —
with or was married to, said that COOPER liked
and wanted them to have the painting.

[advised that COOPER had said that the
woman he was living with, or married to,
in Oklahoma with money, that they were coming out _to see
them and that they were very good_looking. characterized

COOPER as being "kind of goofy." advi.
paameyes mentioned being a pilot although

[__jadvised he recalled COOPER leaving for
a period of time, about one to two weeks, and when he
came back, he was limping and hurting in the middle.
He was banged up and said he had run his car off the road.

[_Jladvised that COOPER used to hang out at
Jessie James Tavern, in Stanfield, Oregon.

advised that somewhere along the line,
he heard that COOPER had died.

On March 14, 1988,[ _ advised that after
further recollection, he concurred that COOPER came to
Pendleton, Oregon, around the first part of 1972. However,
he seemed somewhat uncertain of this date. [__ Jadvised
he recalled a conversation about COOPER being hurt. He
advised that in 1972,]|

|Pendleton, Oregon. He advised that

COOPER brought them the portrait "Final Resting," after

he starte ing at Arrow Chevrolet in 1972, in Pendleton,
Oregon. advised there were no comments made about
him being Called D.B. COOPER at the time nor was there

any kidding. Eventually, however, the name D.B. COOPER
just showed up on the back of the portrait.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

a Date of transcription 10/12/88
: } telephonically bé
contacted Special Agent Samuel A. McPheters, in reference IC

to a painting which she had recently taken off one of
the walls of her home which was entitled "Final Resting."
The writing on the back indicated the following information:

Name of Painting Final Resting
Place of Painting Mind
Date of Painting 1970
Price $450.00
Artist D.B. COOPER
Address Route One, Box 134,
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Genuine Canvas Panel
for Artists
M. Grumbacher, Incorporated,
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Size 22" by 28"
Catalog Number 634-18

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advised that she would make this painting on

available for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

to maintain as part of a future investigation. The painting
was kept in the office in the Pendleton Resident Agency

of the FBI.

[jadvised she had received this painting
by an individual known to her and her husband as GENE
COOPER, also known as M.G. COOPER. She advised this individual
attended the Eagles Club in Pendleton, Oregon, and worked
in Pendleton, Oregon, at Eastern Oregon Motors, which

is now called Pendleton Ford. He worked ly
| She recalled that he came to |

home the night after the Eagles Club meeting sometime
around 1970, and called his wife from their house.

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[___]advised that COOPER could be described
as follows:
Name GENE COOPER
Alias M.G. Cooper
Race White
Sex Male
Height 6'0"
Build Fairly slender
Age Early forties
Weight 165 to 170 pounds
Hair Light brown, short, receding
hairline
Complexion Medium
Characteristics Fairly good looking;
good dancer, no children
clean shaven, married
to an elderiy woman
much older than him,
wore dark sunglasses
advised that she knew COOPER for approximately be
a six month period. His wife's name was possibly Florence. bie
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advised she first met GENE COOPER in 1970, or 1971, at '
the Pendleton Eagles Lodge. She thought he and her husband,
» stopped there after work and on one occasion, called
er to come down to the club. That same night COOPER
came to their house in Pendleton, and had coffee at about
2:00 a.m., probably sometime in the fall of 1970, or 1971.
COOPER recited poetry to her and advised that he was an
artist and a poet. She was bored and tired but he kept
reciting. COOPER | at East
Oregon Motors at the time in Pendleton, Oregon, which
is now Pendleton Ford.
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his wife at the Eagles picnic which was in the summertime
approximately six months later at Emigint Park.

CL Jadvised that his wife was very old and
white haired, in her late seventies. She was very matronly,
approximately 5'4", very nice person, slightly heavy. COOPER
and his wife were living together in Hermiston, Oregon,
at the time. She could not recall seeing him after the
picnic.

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LE aladvised that COOPER gave her the painting
either on their second or third meeting after she had

Originally met him. He said the painting depicted tombstones
and that the title was "Final Resting."

[_jadvised she considered COOPER just an
acquaintance. She advised she next heard of him from
her husband. Her husband said he had come back to Pendleton,
Oregon, and had been in a bad car accident. He was pretty
crippled at the time. COOPER indicated that he had been
in a car accident and that he had wrecked a green Ford
Torino.

| ladvised that | J

, Pendleton, Oregon, also danced with

COOPER several times.

advised she always had a question in her
mind because COOPER had disappeared about the time of
the D.B. COOPER hijacking and came back later crippled.
She advised then that the previous Saturday she had turned
the picture over to take downstairs and throw away because
she was tired of it and noticed the signature D.B. COOPER
written on the back.

On March 9, 1988,| Iwas shown the composite
photograph of D.B. COOPER which came out_in the newspapers
of 1971, subsequent to the hijacking. | jsaid, "It
really looks like him." She advised she thought the composite
sketch. looked like him seventeen years ago when she first
Saw it. She advised she did not contact law enforcement
because she did not think it could have been him who hijacked
the plane. .

[_] advised she recalled that she and her
husband were on their way to Reno, Nevada, when the hijacking
occurred. When she first saw the composite she thought
it resembled COOPER "a lot" but thought it was just a
coincidence.

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On March 14, 1988, Jadvised that she had
never mentioned the name of D.B. COOPER nor had she seen
it on the back of the painting before. She advised she
did not know whether COOPER would have put that name on
there for attention or not. She advised that no one else
has ever had access to the painting where they could have
written that on the back either.

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Oate of transcription

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employed byL_
or 1971, when

in Pendleton, Oregon, she recalled a GENE COOPER
who used to go to the Eagles chub, intendletor , Oregon,
and enjoyed dancing. Both her and have spoken
to him casually on several occasions. He is from the

midwest somewhere, possibly Arkansas, or Kansas, although
at first, they thought he was from Pendleton, Oregon.

| advised that she recalled COOPER
introducing his wife, who was a lady in her sixties and
quite a bit older than him.

described COOPER as follows:

Name GENE COOPER

Race White

Sex Male

Nationality American

Age ° Forty-five

Height ° 69"

Build Slim

Weight 165 to 170 pounds

Complexion Fair

Hair Medium brown, medium
cut

[a ladvised she had danced with COOPER

a few times at the Elks Lodge. She described him as a

fun loving person_and advised that, "Life was just a big
party for i advised that COOPER was pretty
good at spending his money, always buying everyone drinks,
was jolly, and would over do his share.

advised that COOPER was in the Pendleton
area about one and one-half years. She advised that it
was her opinion that he had just left the country all
of a sudden, just disappearing. She advised she could
not recall any of his acquaintances or people that "ran"
with him.

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advised that people used to kid him
about being D.B. COOPER because of the hijacking which
occurred near the time that he left Pendleton.

On March 9, 1988,/ jadvised
that when GENE COOPER came back to Pendleton, Oregon,
after being gone about three weeks, it was just about
the holiday season, near Christmas in 1971. He was limping
at that time and advised that he had been in a car wreck.
She further advised that COOPER could not dance as well
when he came back.

| | further advised that as additional
descriptive data, she recalled that COOPER had a medium
complexion, a healthy look, and was heavy smoker. She
recalled this because | .
advised_that another| |who may

have known COOPER would bel > in Wenatchee,
Washington, t further
advised that > in

Pendleton, Oregon, was | Jat the
time she knew GENE COOPER, and that he may also know him.

| | reiterated that when COOPER came back
from his short absence of three weeks from Pendleton,
it was just after the D.B. COOPER hijacking and everyone
was calling him "D.B. CQQPER" since it i11 on the
news. She advised that} |, Pendleton,

Oregon, telephone number | |, kidded him about
being D.B. COOPER.

[___edvisea that COOPER seemed to be very
intelligent and articulate.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

- 1 - Date of transcription 10 /6 /8 8

JANE MILLER, residence 370 Monroe, Umatilla,
Oregon, telephone number (503) 922-5413, advised that
MERLIN EUGENE COOPER lived with her for about one and
one-half years. She characterised him as a very pleasant
individual. She advised that his first marriage had made
him, "Off his rocker," and that he did odd things at different
times. She advised that he had lost track of himself
mentally.

MILLER advised.that she had hired COOPER to
help her with a service station in Hillsboro, Oregon,
after her husband passed away.

After he started living with her, MILLER advised
that sometimes they were apart several days at a time.

MILLER advised that COOPER golfed. She advised
that he had been in the service and worked in air traffic
control, managing a tower. She advised that he knew about
bringing airplanes in and sending them out.

MILLER described COOPER as follows:

Name MERLIN EUGENE COOPER
Race White
Sex Male
Nationality American
Age In his forties
Height 6'2" or 613"
Build Medium, slender, well
proportioned
Hair Medium brown; could not
recali how he parted
his hair
Facial Hair Sideburns
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| Continuation of FD-302 of JANE MILLER on___3/10/87
| Eyes Unrecalled
| Voice Pleasant, medium range
| Dress Casual
| Complexion Fair
| Characteristics Spent most of his leisure

time painting; smoked
Cigarettes, but not

| a great deal, although
he may have smoked
more when he was not
around her

MILLER advised that she thought he was working
for her on November 24, 1971, at a place near Hermiston,
) Oregon. MILLER advised that COOPER showed her an article
| in the paper about the D.B. COOPER hijacking, saying,
"Well, for heaven's sake, look at this." MILLER advised
that she was baking something and said, "I'll look at
it later." The interviewing Agent noted that MILLER had
expressed some difficulty in stating any details as to
her association with COOPER until she made this statement
and suddenly she seemed to be somewhat protective and
seemed to be very lucid, extraordinarily lucid, regarding
her recollection of the statements made at breakfast when
COOPER was supposed to have read out of the newpaper in
1971.

MILLER advised she did not think that COOPER
would hijack anything, that he was not seemingly that
type of person.

MILLER advised that COOPER painted for his
leisure and would give his paintings away. She advised
she could not recall when he left Hermiston, that he went
to Oklahoma; she joined him later. He went to Tulsa,
Oklahoma. They were together one and one-half years in
Hermiston, and six months out in Oklahoma.

After they separated in Oklahoma, she never
: heard from him. She had heard that he had died in Muskogee,
| Oklahoma, but the police officers could not figure out
i what had happened. She advised she knew nothing about
COOPER's finances.

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MILLER denied that COOPER had ever been injured.
She advised, though, that he had been in a bad car accident
at one time when he wrecked her car. This was in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, and he was in the hospital. This was some time
before they were separated. .

MILLER was shown a composite sketch of an individual
referred to as D.B. COOPER that was published in newpapers
in 1971. MILLER said the sketch looked nothing like MERLIN EUGENE
COOPER. Again, MILLER seemed very protective of COOPER.

MILLER advised that after COOPER left, he sent
his personal belongings to his mother who lives somewhere
north of Chicago, Illinois.

MILLER advised that when he signed his paintings
he would always print.

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I Hermiston,
Oregon, telephone number | |, advised that

she knew an individual by the name of MERLIN EUGENE COOPER,
who she referred to as "COOP." This individual joined

the Elks Club in Hermiston, Oregon, to her knowledge,

and had a checking account at the Inland Empire Bank. a
advised she considered COOPER a "con man" and did not

like him or accept him. She advised she had caught him

in many lies. She advised that most of the time she just
tolerated him and tried to be civil. She ASwne i she

knew he had taken advantage of Jane Miller,

and would take things from her and sell them which would

never show up again. She advised] jtrusted him
but she did not.

| ladvised frac |
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| |, introduced him t [who met him

in Eugene, Oregon. He lived with | | from Lae
| lin 1968, through 1969, or 1970, roughly.

He had lived in Hermiston, Oregon, one to two years then
went back to Oklahoma.

ladvised that on one occasion, all of
a sudden, he toid her that] jand him were married.

[ advised that COOPER went back to Oklahoma
the first part of 1971, or 1972, she could not recall

for sure, upon the ee Oe jin Muskogee,
Oklahoma, then vent back later and joined him.

| | advised that she had tried to convince
Jane Miller, that COOPER was not trustworthy,
would not listen, this caused friction.

Again[___]characterized COOPER as "a good
con man'' who was very congenial on the surface, had a
good gift of gab, was fairly intelligent, articulate,
and smooth. fp jrecalied that COOPER's voice was medium
to low pitch, very normal sounding. She advised that
he smoked, although, she could not recail the intensity
of his habit.

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| advised she never knew where COOPER was
from, he had lived in Hillsboro, Oregon, for awhile, just
before moving_to Hermiston, Oregon. He managed a service
Station for | jin Hillsboro, Oregon, for awhile,
then he offered to help her with the farm in Hermiston,
Oregon. He never worked much.
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he would use| |money to support other women.
He was in a lot of taverns in Umatilla, Oregon.
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Race White
Sex Male
Nationality American
Height 6'o"
Weight 180 to 190 pounds
Build Medium
Waist Thirty-four
Shoulders Not very broad, although
fairly well built,
giving a healthy impression
Hair Medium brown, parted,
combed back
Other Wore sunglasses
Complexion Medium, possibly darker
from being outdoors;
possibly having an
Italian aspect
Facial Hair Medium sideburns
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coverall outfit.
[sh advised that there were times when COOPER
left for several periods of time, usually just a few days
or a week at a time.
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who would have taken anybody for anything.

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follows:
| |, Hillsboro, Oregon
| |, address
currently unknown. —_

| |, home evenings,
works at | , husband] ] Posidencele Tf
| » Muskogee, Oklahoma.

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telephone number | |, employed by | telephone
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looked at the composite photograph of
D.B. COOPER sketch from 1971, and advised she thought
the chin was very good but the face was a little more
angular than what she could recall COOPER's face being.

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he first met MERLIN EUGENE COOPER at a car lot in Pendleton,
Oregon, called Arrow Chevrolet when COOPER was a car salesman
there in 1971, and 1972.

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his shoulder about six months or one year before leaving b7C
evrolet, which would have been in 1971, or 1972.
indicated that EUGENE COOPER said he had gone
to the Veteran's Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington,
to have the pin removed. COOPER was all crippled up and
later filed a claim for a vehicle accident, however, to
| |recollection, may have been another incident
after the time he came back with a pin in his shoulder.
It is the right shoulder and there were some screws that
had been placed in the shoulder. COOPER showed him a
screw from his shoulder. recalled that this may
have come from a later car accident, six months to a year
later from the time he had come back crippled.

[___—ijadvised that COOPER packed around a bé |
lot of silver dollars and he recalled COOPER giving a bIC
kid some silver quarters.

advised that, at times, COOPER "kidded" b6é
that he was D.B. COOPER. While drinking heavily, people b7C

would sometimes say, "He must be D.B. COOPER.' COOPER
would respond, "That's me, I got the money all stashed

away." Jadvised that it was a standing joke with
him. hat he drank quite a bit and that
COOPER had told he took a lot of pain pills.
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snvestigation ox 3/11/88 a__Umatilla, Oregon rie e PD 1640-41077
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[dadvised that, to his recollection, COOPER
had left Arrow Chevrolet around December of 1972. He
thought COOPER had come there a few months after the D.B.
COOPER hijacking, around the first part of 1972. He was

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as he a salesman until the first part of 1972.
However, ladvised that COOPER was hurt prior to
that time and had gone into the Veteran's Hospital, in

Walla Walla, Washington, even while there at Arrow Chevrolet.

Derr tivised that COOPER said he had been
hurt but did not say how, he did not talk much about it.

described COOPER as?

Height 670"

Race White

Sex Male

Build Athletic, no pot belly
Age Late thirties or forties
Hair Short, receding hairline
Facial Hair None

Complexion Unrecalled
Characteristics Took pain pills

lreiterated that |

Arrow Chevrolet at the same time EUGENE COOPER
did. He advised that he thought COOPER was capable of
doing anything. He knew he was stealing dollars from
his wife's first husband's coin collection, silver dollars.

[advised that he thought COOPER just
disappeared. He went to the hospital and had pins put
in his arm. On one occasion, COOPER told | [that
he had wrecked the asked him to insure it after
he had wrecked bee ee te fused.

eran teiterated that he thought COOPER was
at Arrow Chevrolet in 1972, and 1973.

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a lot but <onstRth' was wrong with his hand, a scar or
something on his hand.

advised that COOPER was very glib, quick,
intelligent. COOPER never_said anything about being in
the service according to .

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Muskogee, ine Po , were_telephonically contacted, bie
at which time, advised

=a a ior. that MERLIN EUGENE COOPER had lived with] |

ifor a period of years in Hermiston, Oregon, and

- then zn Muskogee, Oklahoma, prior to their separation.
She advised that a lady by the name of , who

Jwith MERLIN EUGENE

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advised that COOPER told them b6é
that he had been in the military and worked in an air bic
traffic control tower. He also told them he was a paramedic.
|further advised that COOPE bé
had shot himself to get attention from some girls a bic
ae near Muskogee. He shot himself where he thought
there were _no vital organs but he still bled to death.
His wife, | |JANE MILLER, was going to come back
to Muskogee, Oklahoma. He may have shot himself to also
get attention and sympathy from her.
| | advised that COOPER would never bé6é
go to work while he was in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He had b7c
been an alcoholic for years and also used _drugs. He "took"
every person that he ever met. He "took"|
JANE MILLER, for about $30,000.00.
Investigation on 3/11/88 a__Prendleton, Oregon Fite » PD_164A-41 [778
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The| |described COOPER as follows:

Name EUGENE COOPER

Race White

Sex Male

Nationality American

Age About forty-five years
old

Weight 180 pounds

Height Over 6'0"

Characteristics Right handed

Complexion Very light

Hair Balding, receding hairline;
light brown; very thin;
had dyed his hair dark
once, because a lady,
he once knew liked
dark haired men

Face Long, nice looking

Build Medium

Other Heavy smoker with stains

on his fingers from
smoking

the[ _] advised that COOPER painted a
lot of paintings on the death theme.

The|

Jadvised that anything that would

get attention

The

to COOPER, COOPER would do.

[sid further advised that COOPER died

in 1976, approximately, and had been in the Veteran's
Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They advised that the
Muskogee Police Department had records regarding his death.

The

| further advised that COOPER never

talked about

himself much and never wrote but always printed.

jadvised that COOPER indicated that

he had a pin in his shoulder, but he had never asked him
how he got it.

On March 12, 1988,| Jadvised that

she first met

COOPER in Eugene, Oregon. COOPER moved

to Oklahoma, in December of 1971 iston, where
he had already been living with JANE MILLER.

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peelenhone number | » Portland, Oregon, residence bic
lL. Portiand, Oregon, advised

that EUGENE COOPER married| JANE MILLER, around
1970, or 1971. She advised that she only knew him by
seeing him on a nd aan Pe when he came to Hillsboro,
Oregon, to take over gas station. She first
met him when he was running the service station for awhile.

DAN COOPER stayed with| jat their ranch in Hermiston,
Oregon, but she never really did visit with him that much.

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she thought he was looking for an easy street. COOPER b7C
always said, "One of these days, I'11 find me a rich,
old widow, and will live off what she has."

[___]described COOPER as follows:

Name EUGENE COOPER
Race White
Sex Male
Nationality American
Height 6'0" to 6°1"
Weight 180 pounds
Build Slender, runner-type
Hair Very little, receding,
medium brown
Complexion Flush
Characteristics Never had any money
Eyes Looked extra sparkly
or glazed
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| | residence| | —_
Newport, Oregon, telephone number | |, advised
that she recalled EUGENE COOPER as having come from Eugene,
Oregon, and eventually residing with JANE MILLER in Hermiston,
Oregon. While in Hermiston, he was layed up in that he
broke his leg and was on crutches. This was shortly after
the D.B. COOPER highjacking. She advised that she thought
of this at the time, and that he may have been re -indavidual
that highjacked the plane. She had been told by
JANE MILLER, that he had been in an accident on a bridge
with the vehicle.
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Name EUGENE COOPER °
Race White
Sex Male
'Nationality American
Height 5'10" to 5'11"
Weight 155 to 160 pounds
Age Forty-eight to fifty
Complexion Medium
Build Medium
Facial Features Long face
Hair Losing hair on top, sandy
colored, very receding
Voice Medium pitch, soft
Other Smoked; drank a lot
Characteristics Very intelligent; very
articulate; wore sunglasses;
fingers and hands very
long
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[advised that when she saw the composite
Sketch of the suspect of the D.B. COOPER highjacking in
1971, she was really struck with the composite and said, b6
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like COOP." Then, she advised, she recalled that the
suspects name was also COOPER and that EUGENE's name was
COOPER. She abet me She thought seriously about that
and consulted with about, it
but never told the police department.

advised that she heard COOPER was shot b6
somewhere on the east coast. He was found in a car with bic
a_buliet in him. She heard this from

in Oklahoma.

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acon man. He was always trying to find someone to take bic
advantage of and always talking off the top of his head
about how to make money.

Regarding COOPER's art, [|__| said that she re

|knows art. She said that COOPER's

art was, "Far out, Geodesic." It has to be looked at from

two to three different ways. She advised that if you
look at his art in different ways, it takes on different
shapes. She advised she had seen the name COOPER on the
back of one of his paintings.

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NOTICE -- THIS DOES NOT PRECLUDE TEE POSSIELZE EXISTENCE OF MATCHING
RECORDS IN LOCAL, STATE, OR FBI IDENTIFICATION DIVISION FILES TBAT ARE
NOT INDFXED IN THE NCIC III. IF YOU DESIRE A SEARCE OF THE FEI
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SUBJECT: NBC TV SERIES "UNSOLVED MYSTERIES"

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SEGMENT FEATURING TWO FBI CASES. UNSUB FUGITIVE D.B. COOPER IS

THE SUBJECT OF SEATTLE CASE 164A-81 CAPTIONED NORJAK; 00:
SEATTLE. THE SECOND CASE TO BE PROFILED CONCERNS AN UNSUB

THEFT OF SPORTS MEMORABILIA. THE SUBJECT OF NEW YORK CASE 87A-

86763, IT IS CAPTIONED UNSUB; DENNIS LYLE WALKER, (DECEASED)
HALL OF FAME SPORTS MEMORABILIA COLLECTION, VALUED IN EXCESS OF

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PLEASE ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL ARE
AWARE OF THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING TELEVISION PROGRAM. FOR
INVESTIGATIVE PURPOSES, YOUR DIVISION MAY WISH TO VIDEO TAPE
THIS PROGRAM.

IN THE EVENT THAT THESE OR OTHER CASES PROFILED ON
"UNSOLVED MYSTERIES" ARE RESOLVED IN YOUR TERRITORY, THE
VIOLENT CRIMES AND MAJOR OFFENDERS SECTION, CID AND THE SPECIAL
PRODUCTIONS UNIT, OCPA SHOULD BE TELEPHONICALLY NOTIFIED
FOLLOWED BY A CONFIRMING TELETYPE. INCLUDE ANY ASSOCIATION OF
THE ARREST/SOLUTION WITH THE BROADCAST OF "UNSOLVED MYSTERIES".
AFTER NORMAL WORKING HOURS THE NIGHT DUTY DESK, CID, EXTENSION
2805, SHOULD BE TELEPHONEICALLY NOTIFIED.

PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING

"UNSOLVED MYSTERIES" To | |, SPECIAL PRODUCTIONS UNIT,

OCPA, FBIHQ, EXTENSION 5348,
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that she recalled EUGENE COOPER as having come from Eugene,
Oregon, and eventually residing with JANE MILLER in Hermiston,
Oregon. While in Hermiston, he was layed up in that he
broke his leg and was on crutches. This was shortly after
the D.B. COOPER highjacking. She advised that she thought
of this at the time, and that he may have been the individual)
that highjacked the plane. She had been told by
JANE MILLER, that he had been in an accident on a bridge
with the vehicle.
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Name EUGENE COOPER
Race White
Sex Male
Nationality American
Height 5'10" to 5711"
Weight 155 to 160 pounds
Age Forty-eight to fifty
Complexion Medium
Build Medium
Facial Features Long face
Hair Losing hair on top, sandy
colored, very receding
Voice Medium pitch, soft
Other Smoked; drank a lot
Characteristics Very intelligent; very
articulate; wore sunglasses
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The following investigation was conducted by Special
Agent SAMUEL M. MC PHETERS in the Portland Division at Pendelton,
Oregon.

On March 7, 1988, inquiry at the ELK'S CLUB and EAGLES
LODGE in Pendelton, Oregon, for any information relevant fo
MERLIN GENE COOPER being a member of those clubs from the years
1972 and 1973 were negative. All registers were checked also for
sign-ins and sign-outs, but those came out negative as well.

On March 7, 1988,|
Hermiston, Oregon, was contacted for any mailing addresses for
available from 1970 to 1972 for MERLIN GENE COOPER. Same inquiry
was negative,

On March 7, 1988, inquiry at the Umatilla County
Assessor's Office for information relative to property holdings
belonging to MERLIN GENE COOPER from 1970 to 1972 were negative.

At Hermiston, Oregon, on March 7, 1988,

Hermiston, Oregon, telephone number

was contacted for information regarding MERLIN GENE COOPER, same
contact was negative.

On March 7, 1988, |

} Oregon, telephone number| } was telephonically

contacted reg she may have waited on
when she was This contract proved
to be negative in that] Jhad no recall of this

individual.

On March 8, 1988, telephonic inquiry through the
telephone number (509) 525-5200, specifi 4 through

Veterans Administration Hospital in Walla Walla, oooh
ere was

, extension disclose

no entry for M. G. COOPER or GENE COOPER or MERLIN GENE COOPER
for the 1970 to 1972 period.

On March 8, 1988,| | talanbone number

| | Ponds ten oregon, and | telephone
numnbe , Pendelton, Oregon, were both contacted for

information relative to MERLIN GENE COOPER. Same inquiries were
negative.

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Umatilla, Oregon and Umatilla Army Depot exit. It is noted this
area had been excavated and all housing torn down in preparation
for a new interstate outlet pame.—uhich was under construction.
Subsequent inquiries through Right of Way Office,
State Highway Department, Pendelton, Oregon, disclosed that the
lady who had owned that ranch, JANE MILLER, who MERLIN GENE
COOPER had later married, had moved after selling the ranch to an
address at 2384 Columbus, Muskogee, Oklahoma 97401, telephone

number (918) 687-4692, and from there she had moved back to
Umatilla, Oregon, to an address at 320 Monroe Street.

On August 17, 1988, RALPH HIMMELBACH, retired Federal
Bureau of Investigation Agent from Portland Division, telephone
number 636-5444, Weston, Oregon, advised that he had recently

derived informakion from_one of the eridinal witnesses in this
matter, had

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Jefferson City, Missouri, and was now residing in
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On September 28, 1988, the following individuals were
contacted for any information they may have had regarding MERLIN
GENE COOPER, but none could provide information: _| |

atchee, Washington, telephone number [ |

ton, Oregon, telephone number
Pendelton, Oregon, telephone numbe a

On September 29, 1988, , Corporate
Legal Counsel for L. B. INDUSTRIES, P.O. Box 7, Street 1401,
Shoreline Drive, Boise, Idaho 83701, advised that LARRY BARNES
INDUSTRIES would have had in their possession the employment
records and personnel from ARROW CHEVROLET CORPORATION at which
MERLIN GENE COOPER had worked from 1971 to 1972; however, he
advised that their records only go back to 1977 and all other
records has been destroyed.

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being identical to the individual who hijacked that Northwest
Airlines flight on November 24, 1971. stated
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The Oregonian

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Portland, Oregon
Date: 7-1-89
Edition:
Tile: NORJAK
Character; 164-41
or 80-715
Classification:

Submitting Office:

Indexing:

() The FBI is tracing the
path of a man who

' disappeared at the same
time as the hijacking to see
if he committed the crime

By ROBERTA ULRICH
of The Oregonian staff

The FBI is investigating the possibility
that a man recently arrested in the 1971
killing of his family is the elusive airline
hijacker known as D.B. Cooper,

The man, John E. List, vanished Nov/
1971, the day authorities believe his m/
er, wife and three children were sh;: »,
death in the family's home at Weg.
N.J. That was just 15 days before Co,

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hijacked a Northwest Airlines Boeing 727
at Portland International Airport and
parachuted into the dark and subzero tem-
peratures over Southwestern Washington
with $200,000 in cash.

No trace of Cooper was ever found, but

+ about $6,000 in tattered, water-soaked $20
bills from the hijack ransom turned up
along the Columbia River near Vancouver,
Wash., in 1980. The case remains the only
unsolved hijacking in U.S. history.

List "is no more of a suspect than any of
the other péople who come up from time to
time," John Eyer, assistant agent in charge
of the FBI office in Seattle, said Thursday.
"We are investigating to see if he is a
viable suspect." .

List waived extradition and was flown
Thursday from Richmond, Va., to New Jer-
sey, Where he was held in the Union Coun-

ity Jail at Elizabeth charged with five |

counts of murder. Authorities there said

* considered a possible suspect shortly after |

COOPER

Friday they do not know where List was at
the time the Cooper hijacking occurred.
Eyer acknowledged that List had been

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he hijacking because of the New Jersey
jallings and the fact that he had disap-
red. ;
PevrOur interest in him as a potential
suspect has been rekindled" as a result of
is arrest, Eyer said.
Meow ever, Ralph Himmelsbach, the
retired FBI agent from Portland who
sought Cooper from the night of the hijack-
ing wntil he retired in 1980, said Friday "T
would say he's a major suspect or, at least,
I would consider him a major suspect.
After first hearing about the new devel-
opment Thursday,' Himmelsbach said "He
definitely looks good to me. He fits the pro-
file, the description. He's the kind of a guy
with nothing to lose, ... He does bear a

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Cooper: Investigator thinks Cooper

most likely

resemblence to the composite"
drawing made of Cooper at the time
of the hijacking,

List was 46 at the time, and Coop-
er was described as "about 48."

_Himmelsbach, like nearly
everyone else connected with the
case, believes Cooper died in the
snow-sprinkled woods when he
landed or soon afterward. He lacked
cold weather gear and was probably
shoeless, investigators believe.

"I still think it's most likely he
perished," Himmelsbach 'said "but
you have to keep an open mind." He
added, "I'd dearly love to see the
case reach @ conclusion, especially
one in which the guy is identified."

That conclusion could be a long
way off. Eyer said the FBI has not
made an effort to interview List and
will not untit it has further investi-
gated List's movements as a fugi-

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- he search for List, an account|) name "Dan Cooper" handed a note
ant and insurance salesman, began|! to a flight attendant on Flight ve
Dec, 7, 1971, when neighbors noticed); from Portland oe Seattle. He
that lights that had been burning for!| demanded $2 ap,o00 and two P
a month in the Lists' 19-room Victo-|| Chutes and said he had a in Seattl
rian mansion had started going out.. _ After the plane landed in s ea t e
They called police, who found the he got what he wanted. ac p
bodies of List's mother, Alma, 85;his Sangers left the plane and Cooper
wife, Helen, 45; and their three chi]- ordered the crew to fly to Reno, Nev.
dren, Patricia, 16, John Jr., 15, and, When it landed there, he was gone

Frederick, 13. and investigators eventually deter-'
Police also found a .32-caliber/| mined that he most likely had bailed
revolver and 9mm pistol used in the out over the Washougal River
shootings and a five-page confession watershed, ;
addressed to the Rev. Eugene A.!| 'Phat was-the last real trace of the
Rehwinkel, pastor of the Lutheran. inan, who became a legend as D.B. —
church where List sometimes faught; rather than Dan — Cooper. The FBI,
however, still gets tips that someone.
could be the shadowy hijacker, and
an agent in the Seattle FBI office is
still assigned to the case.

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Sunday school. i
No one had seen any members of

List called Westfield High School to
say he was taking the children on an
extended vacation. He also asked the
post office to halt mail delivery.
List's car was found a few days

f Jater at Kennedy International Air-
i port in New York,
|__ His name went on the FBI's Ten |
i Most Wanted list, but no trace of!
him was found unti} someone who/
saw details of the killings and List's
photo May 21 on the television show,
"America's Most Wanted," tipped
the FBI to a man living in the Rich,
mond, Va., suburb of Midlothian
under the name Robert P. Clark. He

"Was arrested June l. . ~~
1 Clark denied that he was List, but
| the FBI said he had been positively
identified through. his fingerprints.
(Police have determined that List-
j Clark moved to Colorado sometime
during the year after he disapp-
| peared and lived in the Denver area

most of the time he was a fugitive,
The Northwest Airlines hijacking
began on Thanksgiving Eve 1971

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Portland, Oregon

Date: June 30, 1989
Edition:

Is suspect in

Ties NORJARK

Character: 164-41
or 80-715
Classification:

Submitting Office:

Northwest's notorious hijacker

|By ROBERTA ULRICH
i of The Oregonian stalf

The FBI is investigating the possibility
that a man recently arrested in the 1971 kill-
ing of his family is the elusive airline
hijacker known as D.B. Cooper.

The man, John E. List, vanished Nov. 9,
1971, the day authorities believe his mother,
wife and three children were shot to death -
tin the family's home at Westfteld, N.J. That
was just 15 days before Cooper hijacked a
Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 at Portland
International Airport and parachuted into
the dark and subzero temperatures over
Southwestern Washington with $200,000 in
cash,

No trace of Cooper was ever found, but
about $6,000 in tattered, water-soaked $20
bills from the hijack ransom turned up
along the Columbia River near Vancou-

[The FBI tries to determine whether a
man arrested June 1 in Virginia is the

ver, Wash., in 1980.
The case remains the
only unsolved
hijacking in U.S. his-
tory,

Indexing:

List "is no more of
a'suspect than any of
the other people who
come up from time to time," John Eyer,
assistant agent in charge of the FBI office in
Seattle, said Thursday. "We are investigat-
ing to see if he is a viable suspect."

'LIST, 1971

Eyer acknowledged that List had been'

considered a possible suspect shortly after
the hijacking because of the New Jersey kill-
ings and the fact that he had disappeared.

"Our interest in him as a potential
suspect has. been rekindled" as a result of
his arrest, Eyer said.

However, Ralph Himmelsbach, the __

LIST, 1989

"COOPER," 1971

retired FBI agent from Portland who sought
Cooper from the night of the hijacking until
he retired in 1980, said, "He definitely looks
good to me. He fits the profile, the descrip-
tion. He's the kind of a guy with nothing to
lose. ... He does bear a resemblence to the
composite" drawing made of Cooper at the
time of the hijacking.

List was 46 at the time,-and Cooper was
described as "about 48,"

Himmelsbach, like nearly everyone else
connected with -the case, believes Cooper

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died in the snow-sprinkled woods when he|
landed or soon afterward. He lacked cold
weather gear and was probably shoeless,
investigators believe.

_"I still think it's most likely he perished,"
Himmelsbach said Thursday, "but you have
to keep an open mind." He added, "I'd dearly
love to see the case reach a conclusion, espe-
cially one in which the guy is identified."

That conclusion could be a long way off.
Eyer said the PBI has not made an effort to
interview List and will not until it has fur-
ther investigated List's movements as a fugi-
ive.

; The search for List, an accountant and
insurance salesman, began Dec. 7, 1971,
when neighbors noticed that lights that had
been burning for a month in the Lists' 19-
room Victorian mansion had started going
out. They called police, who found the bod-
ies of List's mother, Alma, 85; his wife,
Helen, 45; and their three children, Patricia,
16, John Jr., 15, and Frederick, 13.

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MContinued from Page Bt

Police also found a .32-caliber
revolver and 9mm pistot used in the
shootings and a five-page confession
addressed to the Rev. Eugene A.
Rehwinkel, pastor of the Lutheran
church where List sometimes taught
Sunday school.

No one had séen any members of
the family since Nov. 9, 1971, when
IList called Westfield High School to
say he was taking the children on an
extended vacation. He also asked the
post office to halt mail delivery.

List's car was found a few days
later at Kennedy International Air-
port in New York.
| His name went on the FBI's Ten
Most Wanted list, but no trace of
him was found until someone who
saw details of the killings and List's
photo May 21 on the television show,
"America's Most Wanted," tipped
the FBI to a man living in the Rich-
mond, Va., suburb of Midlothian
under the name Robert P. Clark. He
was arrested June 1,

Clark denied that he was List, but

the FBI said he had been positively

an agent in the Seattle FBI office is
still assigned to the case,

Cooper: 5 persons slain

identified through his fingerprints.
Police have determined that List
Clark moved to Colorado sometime
during the year after he disapp-
peared and lived in the Denver area
most of the time he was a fugitive.

The Northwest Airlines hijacking
began on Thanksgiving Eve 1971
when a man 'who had given the
name "Dan Cooper" handed a note
to a flight attendant on Flight 305
from Portiand to Seattle. He
demanded $200,000 and two. para-
chutes and said he had a bomb.

After the plane landed in Seattle,
he got what he wanted. The pas-
sangers left the plane and Cooper
ordered the crew to fly to Reno, Nev.
When it landed there, he was gone
and investigators eventually deter-
mined that he most likely had bailed
out over the Washougal River
watershed.

That was the last real trace of the
man, who became a legend as D.B. —
rather than Dan -- Cooper. The FBI,
however, still gets tips that someone
could be the shadowy hijacker, and

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On 2/15/80, | . |
Rural Hall, N.C., telephone numbex |, office
telephone number telephonically contacted
the Greensboro RA of the FBI and advised that she has seen
an individual who closely resembles D, B. COOPER,

parachuted out i several years ago.
stated that sh by the name of DARROLD OESTREICH,
5660 Sweetbriar (BrookcLiff subdivision), Winston-Salem, N.C.,

telephone number 919-924-4185, who looks exactly, like the
photographs of D. B. COOPER she had seen on television and
in the Winston- = inel, newspaper. She

stated that the apparently moved from either
Oregon or the Seattle, Washington area approximately eight years
ago to Winston-Salem, She stated that OESTREICH is employed

as an architect with Newman-Winfrey-Van Edder in Winston-Salen,

N.G.
LEADS
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AT WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.3 Will conduct credit and
identificatton check re DARROLD OESTREICH,

2. Will also take appropriate action to interview

OESTREICH in the hopes of locating the whereabouts of D. B.
COOPER.

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SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-219) (P) 4/30/80

| SC GEORGE ALAN MEARS

UNSUB, aka
D.B. Cooper
CCA-AIRCRAFT HIJACKING

Re memo of SA| | 3/10/80. Bé
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determined that a file was opened in 11/74, regarding

DARROLD OESTREICH. Credit file reflects two addresses,

2615 Wyman Road and 5660 Sweetbrier, both Winston~Salen,
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Credit record reflects numerous entries, however,
none were of an unsatisfactory nature.

| IDENTIFICATION

: | On 4/8/80, Officer| Forsyth County eG
3 City Identification Division, Winston-Salem PD, advised b7c

that after checking his records, he was unable to locate a
record identifiable with DARROLD OESTREICH, residing 5660
Sweetbrier, Winston-Salem, N.C.

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County Sheriff's Office, advised that after checking his b7C
records, he was unable to locate a record identifiable with
DARROLD OESTREICH residing 5660 Sweetbrier, Winston-Salem,
N.C.

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ES ak Ss) 9 REDERAL-BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Zz . ; ° . ~ Date of transcription ob 2 2. 1980
rr _ | coumonly knows be
L | Apez, Horth. Carclina). "haber celephone . a
number work telephone. number | appeared
at the Raleigh. North Caroline, Resident Agency Of the. Tederal

te +" Boreas 'of Investigation (FBI) wheré she was advised of the .°. "=.
"a: o€fFiclal identity of: the interviewing: agent. and: thereafter
~ furnished the following: information: aa oe a

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Oe ss said a 'few evenings age: "she was' watching Ho G6

J. a teleyiston program entitled-"'In Search of' snd viewed-a i. bIe

"composite phot tograph. ofa map 'Being | sought fer the hijackine ~~ oe
of an (ee, 'about ten years ago in the. Worthwestern United

'States. - stated: the "pregram stated the man use. Tait
"DB. B. COGPER' and parachuted, out of the airpla aid
the composite photograph. resembled her ROBERT |
HUGH LOOP BE, OR. mag ee oo: Se ,
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OBERT HUGH — PER; SR., at Pucbio, Colorado, which is| fo os BIC
: said she first wet COOPER during July, 1 z= Me
"While taey both were | liu 'Pueblo,

Colorado =| lsaid| en Harch Li Ts62, and
thac[ advised

tuat In January oF. February, 1962, she and ] jmoved to
. Parker, 'Arizona, where they both | Jwhich |
was owned by Isaid J Igzs older
-- than CCOPEX and lgoked after COUPER,
1: advised thet the lived in Tucs ony SELZORE. ce
Os i Jseitee C Jin Parker, Arizona, ce BS
"s she réturned to Pueblo; Colorado,' for a short while before © Oe pre

| vo | ern Cali ¥ farnis. Ceaie 'she worked for. -
ae California, as a | }
Se [at sted COUPE Jin the Horthwestern Unitea ..
. . ° §tates. stated CG "Visited her at sowe .of the| |.
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gata. Bae visited 'COOPER in jail and later say him'on. ws

the street. thete'' where, he told her he had | been released. ee
: ._Investigation.on 5/4/30. a as at ___- ma: Sgn Ca gatas: <3 wea
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This: document. 1 cantaiiis neither, oo abewe nor. conclusions of the ih us sis: the brane rtysof the FBI.and.is loaned to your agehey;. '
: ? -it'and its contents are not to be distributed: outside. your agency. mat hf oa be i 7 . ore woe, 1
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and that hhé never talked about parachuting.

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land: threatened her with physical

narn if she were to do so. | Jsaid. she did| |

~awhen COOPER was not around and Found contained the
of aad nae showing. COOPER in airplanes with parachutes .én-

rein a mumber o

said she never knew COOPER co. have. parachuted -

Seid -COUOPER.-

said he had been in the. Forean War and thet he refused-to. talk

much about ivis eiperience...
Left testicle which: he stated was Ss
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said COOPER was missing: his"

SLO 'off during. the Korean,

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rented a Lurnished nouse in the:

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Colorado, ugiug: the name DAN coc

Know why COOPER. used | the first: name ot -

et [provide sd, the interviewing agent 'sith 'kwo pages a "BS
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or both 69 OOPER and herself.

7 . (a rovicee 'the following 'degeription of COOPER BS
based on her recollection as well as information contained 7 8 BIC
on | pages. which As unverified. - ;

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AIRTEL
3/2/80
TO: SAC SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-219) (P)
NORJAK :
Enclosed for Seattle are the following items-
Orizinal and five copies of an FD 302 regarding ne
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Agent's notes regarding the [ Jinterview.
~ [co ]sate she had spoken with| | b6
regarding the information set forth in the enclosed FD 302 bic
and | jaad told her not to contact.the FBI.

Therefore | Jrequested that if any future contacts by the
FBI are necessary, the contacting agent not identify himself
to anyone other than herself.

LEAD.

Seattle is requested to review the enclosed FD-302
and thereafter set forth leads if deemed appropriate,

CHARLOTTE

AT WINSTON SALEM,NORTH CAROLINA -

A telephone call was received at the Greensboro,

North

Carolina Resident Agency to the effect that DARROLD OESTREICH

2. Seattle (Enes. 9)

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FROM :

SUBJECT:

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ' UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Memorandum

>: SAC, CHARLOTTE DATE: 5/6/80
ATTN: SA b6

GREENS BO Ae bic
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

NORJAK f
CAA-HIJACK (A)
00: Seattle "Y

Bufile 164-2111

Enclosed are four (4) artists composites,
two black and white, and two color, depicting the
NORJAK unsub, aka DAN COOPER, D.B. COOPER, with and
without glasses.

THE CRINE

On November 24%, 19371, a lone white male
boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland,
Oregon. At approximately 3:22 P.M., while the flight
was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to
the stewardess that his brief case contained a bomb
which would blow up the plane unless his demands were
met.

The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four
parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36
passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed
at Seattle, Washington, Northwest Orient Airlines
complied with his instructions. After he received the
parachutes and the money, the hijacker allowed all
passengers and two airline stewardesses to deplane.

He then ordered the remaining crew members
into the first-class section of the, aircraft and
informed them he desired to fly to MeXteo City. The
hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a
southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow
speed which would enable the rear door of the plane

(Boeing 727) to be opened during the flight. Mo
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SE 164-81

The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere
between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the
plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker,
two parachutes, and the ransom money had disappeared when
the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada,

Artist conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker
were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered
a reasonable likeness. The black and white composites were
prepared initially and sometime later the color composites
were prepared tot @pict the hijacker's complexion and age
more graphically.

The hijacker is described as follows:

Race White

Sex Male

Age Mid 40's

Height 5710" to 6!

Weight 170 to 180 lbs.
Complexion Olive, Latin appearance,

medium smooth ;

'Hair , Dark brown or black,

parted on the left
combed back

Eyes. . Possibly brown, during
later part of flight the
hijacker put on dark
wrap-around sunglasses with
dark rims

Voice Low, spoke intelligently,
no particular accent
'Characteristics Smoked: Raleigh filters
. type cigarettes
Wearing Apparel Black or brown suit;

naprow black tie (clip on type);

black rain type overcoat or

dark top coat; dark briefcase or

attache case; carried a paper bag -

H x 12 x 14 inches; brown shoes
Remarks Very polite at all times

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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ARLOTTE (164-219) (RUC)

JACK (A)
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Re Seattle letter to Charlotte, 5/6/80.

On 2/15/80, | b6
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telephone number a telephonically contacted
the Greensboro RA o£ the FBI and advised that she has seen

an individual who closely resembles D.B. COOPER, wh

— parachuted out i several years ago,
stated that she by the name of DARROLD OESTREICH,
5660 Sweetbriar (Brookeclif£ subdivision), Winston-Salen,
N.C., telephone number 919 924-4185, who looks exactly like
the photographs of D.B. COOPER she had seen on television
and in the Winston-Salem Journal~Sentinel, newspaper. She
stated that the pparently moved from either
Oregon or the Seattle, Washington area approximately eight
years ago to Winston-Salem. She stated that OESTNEICH is
employed as an architect with Newman-Winfrey-Van Eddexr in ~
Winston-Salem, N.C,

The following investigation was conducted by
SG GEORGE ALAN MEARS:

CREDIT

| Winston-Salem Credit Bureau, advised b6

on 4/29/86, that akter checking her credit records, it was b7C

determined that a file was opened in 11/74, regarding

DARROLD OESTREICH, Gredit file reflects two addresses,

2615 Wyman Road and 5660 Sweetbrier, both Winston=-Salen,
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Credit record reflects mumerous ontxies, however,
none were of an unsatisfactory nature,

IDENTIFICATION
. On 4/8/80, Officer ] Forsyth County be
City Identification Division, Winston-Salem PD, advised bie

that after checking his records, he was unable to locate a
record identifiable with DARROLD OESTREICH, residing 5660
Sweetbrier, Winston-Salem, N.C,

On the same date, Capt, | bk Forsyth b6
County Sheriff's Office, advised that after checking his b7C
xecords, he was mmable to locate a record identifiable with
DARROLD OESTREICH residing 5660 Sweetbricr, Winston-Salem, N.C.

SAI The following investigation was conducted by
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On 5/15/80, DAROLD EUGENE OESTREICH was interviewed
at his ppace of employment, Newman-infrey-Van Edder, Ince,
information:

OFSTREICH moved to Winston-Salem, N.G., in the fall

of 1974 after having spent all of his adult life in the Spokane,
Washington area, OESTREICH| Jin Spokane, Washington, b6
at the present time and moved to Winston-Salem for a better job b7C
opportunity in the architectural field, OESTREICH's education
is limited to that of a high school graduate, however, has
obtained his license as a structural engincer and is a professional
engineer in the state of N.C. OESTREICH was vaguely familiar
with the aircraft hijacking matter which occurred in 1971

rpetrated by an individual identifying himself as D,B, COOPER,

wever, could provide no information regarding the incident.
OESTREICH has never been in the military seryice and has never
parachuted out of an aixplane,

Physical observation of OESTREICH would appear to
exclude him as a suspect in this matter as OESTREICH has a pale
tomplexion and light brown hair, graying on the sides, OESTREICH
has blue eyes and e arance does not suggest that bé
he is affluent, is employed. They do not have »7¢
expensive automobiles nox do they reside in an affluent neighborhood.

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CE 164-219

The following description of OESTREICH was obtained
from observation and interviews

Nemes
Races
Sex?
DOB:
POBs
Fathers:
Mothers

Sister:

Heights
Weight:
Eves.

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Complexion:
ii service:
Arrests?
Residence:
Home telephone:

Employment:

Wifes:
Childrens

fmtomobiles:

DAROLD EUGENE OESTREICH
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6/26/39

Spokane, Wash.

LEROY OESTREICH, deceased in 1948

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5660 Steetbrier Read, Pfafftown, NaC.
924~185
Nowman~Winftrey-Von Edder,
865 tl. 44 Ste, Winston~Salem, N,C,
telephone 724~1503, licensed structural
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1972 Mini motox home

In view of the fact no additional investigation is outstandi

in the Charlotte Division, this matter is being considered RUC,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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Memorandum
To +: SAC, CHARLOTTE (1644-219) (P) Date 1/8/81
From: SA

Subject : NORJAK
GAA ~ HIJACK

ae SEATTLE}
BUFILE: 164-2111)

On 1/2/81,|
IBelmont. N. G. (Protect Identity), contacted
SAI | with whom| |
| | stated that she had recently seen a picture of
UNSUB, aka D. B. COOPER, in a newspaper. She stated that there
is a professor at Belmont Abbey College who, in her opinion,
strongly resembles this photograph. She stated that she wanted

her identity protected since if | fou e
had furnished this information, she would undoubtedly

stated that the professor she thinks
resembles UNSUB is CARL VAN ORDEN. She stated that he has been
at the Abbey for several years and teaches Economics or some
sort of related subject.

On 1/6/81, files of the Gaston County Credit Bureau,
Gastonia, N. C., were checked with negative results concerning
CARL VAN ORDEN. However, the City Directory for Belmont, N. C.,
listed his address as 607 North Central Avenue, Belmont, N. C.,

and his employment as "Employee of Belmont Abbey Colles 7)
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Viewed artist conception drawings OL atter which he
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some slight resemblance to the conception drawings. He stated
that | obtain | and that }i,4¥8 F> ]

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LEADS:

CHARLOTTE: (f fp, mA

AT GASTONTA, N. C.

Will, upon notification by| | view
photograph of VAN ORDEN and determine whether or not TIUYtNneér
investigation in this matter is warranted.

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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
2 ADDENDUM: Please reopen & assign SA ,

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Memorandum
Yo : SAC, CHARLOTTE (164A-219) (P) Date 1/30/81
From : SA | |

Subject: NORJAK
CAA - HIJACK

(00: SEATTLE)
(Bufile 164-2111)

On 1/28/81,

| (PROTECT IDENTITY) ,

| |for-Belmont Abbey College, made available.
al Jwhich has a snapshot therein of
CARL VAN ORDEN, Associate Professor of Business and Economics

at Belmont Abbey College.

stated that VAN ORDEN came to Belmont Abbey
in 1979. He has a B.S. Degree from Rider College in 1958 and
an M.B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1973.

was unable to furnish additional information

concerning VAN ORDEN.

Additionally, it was noted that the photograph of
VAN ORDEN is similar in appearance to the artist's conception
drawing of unsub, aka D. B. COOPER.

However, VAN ORDEN has a receding hairline and is

partially bald.

On 1/29/81, a check of .the Police Information Network
(PIN) for the State of North Carolina revealed that CARLOS
HAROLD VAN ORDEN resides at 607 North Central Avenue, Belmont,
N.C. His date of birth is listed as 4/26/31, North Carolina
Driver's License #168554, which was issued 7/24/79, to expire

4/26/83. Vehicles li ORDEN are a 1979 Buick, North
Caroli j i RLOS HAROLD VAN ORDEN
and _ Belmont, N. C., and

a 1973 Supe, North Carolina Title Number| listed to

CARLOS _H LD VAN ORDEN and|

Belmont, N. C.

Buick is | |}and for the other vehicle,

C2 charlotte (164a~219)

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A lead has been set forth by Form FD-125 for
SC | jto conduct a credit check at Charlotte,
N. C., concerning VAN ORDEN. Based upon information
obtained from this credit check, a decision will be made
as to what additional investigation should be conducted
in this matter.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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Credit Bureau, Charlotte, North Carolina, advised her
records revealed that one CARLOS HAROLD VAN ORDEN, address
607 North Central Avenue, Belmont, North Carolina, has been
on file since July 16, 1979. She stated record revealed
his previous address to be 27 Highland Avenue, Northfield,

Vermont. She stated records did not reveal any employment
for VAN ORDEN.

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'at. Belmont Abbey 'College, Belmont,' N. Gay. resembles a photograph ©
-.. O£ D, B. COOPER, recently shown in a newspaper in North . .
mals Carolina in: 'connection: with 'an article: on, captioned matter.

te, & 'review of: the' city: Directory. for Belmont, Ne: Coy on"
"uye/ar, revealed that VAN ORDEN's. address: was 607— North: central .

- Avenue, Belmont, N. C.,. and. employment. listed as' "Employee, of.
Belmont Abbey College". So re ae Coe

"On 1/7/81, -cohtact was ade' 'with _ | (protect © oe

} aoneteyy, | for Belmont Abbey College. |

_|°; viewed the artist's conception drawings of unsub, after which © yg BT
~/ he. stated that VAN>ORDEN, { __ ) "bears. eens

some Slight. resemblance - to the. 'drawings: - ro!

On. 1/28/81, —Kerotect identity) ade' avaiiabie -
al whic d'a snapshot therein of VAN- ORDEN, .

Associate: Professor: of. Business and Economics, at Belmont: Abbey.

"Dec |teted es that , VAN: ORDEN* came 'to 'Belmont Abbey in os
$s a oe

sSe Degree from Rider College. in: 1958 and: an

"Tt was" 'noted: that the 'photograph of. VAN ORDEN is"

aoe, sintiar in appearance to the artist's conception drawing. of.

 umsub, except that. VAN ORDEN has. a receding hairline: and is-

Pe crema pale oO Obes ens o

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SAC, SEATTLE (164A~81) 12/15/81

SAC, CHARLOTTE (164A-279) (RUC)
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00: SEATTLE
On 12/3/81,| | {PROTECT IDENTITY - BY REQUEST),
| |, Raleigh, Worth Carolina, advised that he b6
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of the wnknown subject in this matter. eet said

is a and otherwis the general description
of the unkhown subject, excep ot?) ce er than the
unknown subject's estimate age. saidy Tooks

older than he actually is.

| said] pick up-truck has Florida license
Cc An inquiry o @ Florida Department of Motor Vehicles b6é

via the Police Information He k reflects this license is b7c
in the names of an b7D
capeetnanyy» Florida, and that | [date of birth

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The above furnished to Seattle for any action deemed
appropriate.

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Memorandum ®

To: SAC, CHARLOTTE (164-219) (iC) Dae «1/31/83
From: SA | | '
Subject : NORJACK

(00: SEATTLE)

On 1/31/83] } Mayodan,
N.C., telephone | } was contacted regarding information
relating to captioned matter. [__|stated that several years
ago he had observed the composite drawing of D.B. COOPER as it

appeared in a magazine. This drawing closely resembled an
|] identified as| | who resides in

} N.C.

| Istated that and an individual identified
as| [had discussed captioned matter during one of
| | and both[ ] and| | indicated that
1t would be easy to succeed in a criminal act such as perpetrated
by D.B. COOPER. became suspicious of their comments

regarding the hijacking of this airplane, and after several
years, deemed it necessary to notify the authorities. [_]
further noted that Do] and ry sexved in the Army or
Air Force, perhaps in the capacity of paratroopers.

Istatea that his suspicion regarding| _jand
| stems from the resemblance of £ po aommosite, oraweng of
D.B. COOPER and the facial features of along with

their discussion of the yt eas during the aforementioned

| Bpproximately| fyears ago. Furthermore,
bases his suspicion on the fact that both| | and
are individuals, who would certainly attempt such a feat.

In view of the non-specific nature of |
allegations, no further investigation is being conducted re
captioned matter. It is noted that no communication is being
dispatched to office of origin in this matter in view of the
non-specific nature of the allegations.

The conversation with[__Jis being made a matter of
record in view of his propensity to call other law enforcement

agencies to discuss the D.B. COOPER incident. [__ihhas contacted

Chief ED SHELTON, Mayodan, N.C. PD regarding the NORJACK case.)
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Memorandum
To : SAC, CHARLOTTE (164A-219) Date 2/2/90
From : MDE| | b6
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Subject: NORTACK
On 2/2/90, | J
Burlington, N.C., home and work telephone | | advised b6
he knows an individual who looks like D.B. COOPER. b7c
| | would not furnish the individual's pame_over the
phelenhone—- his time. He advised the suspect is
and has _resiged in North Myrtle Beach, S. C., since
| described the suspect as white male, age
L 5/10 ae approximately 135 lbs., and has a
cated | J
Jana has rahi (Since that time. | jadvised
suspec as told him he knows what it is like to be in trouble.
advised he became suspicious of suspect's identity b6é
after viewing a segment on America's Most Wanted program a while bic
back which showed an artist conception of D.B. COOPER and it
looked like suspect.
advised he did not wish to furnish any further b6
information over the telephone, but would like to meet with an b7C
Agent. wanted to know if there was a reward for COOPER
and advised he did not wish to furnish any further _information
until he determined if he would receive a reward. [___Jadvised
| |} and he does not want an Agent to come to his
house; however, someone can call him at home.
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Memorandum
To : GAC, CHARLOTTE (164A-219) Date 2/2/90
From : MDE] b6
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Subject: NORJACK

On 2/2/90, | | b6
Burlington, N.C., home and work telephone | |, advised b7C
he knows an individual who looks like D.B. COOPER.

Ld would not furnish the individual's =
telephone at this time. He advised the suspect is

and has resided in North Myrtle Beach, S. ¢., since
described the suspect as white male, age
[57107 -5711", approximately 135 s s
- He has indicated
and has had] jsince That Time. advised
suspect has told him he knows what it is like to be in trouble.

advised he became suspicious of suspect's identity b6
after viewing a segment on America's Most Wanted program a while bic
back which showed an artist conception of D.B. COOPER and it
looked like suspect.

[__Jadavisea he did not wish to furnish any further b6
informafian over the telephone, but would like to meet with an bmc
Agent. wanted to know if there was a reward for COOPER
and advised he did not wish to furnish any further information

puntil_he_determined if he woula receive a reward. [___ J advised
and he does not want an Agent to come to his
house; however, someone can call him at home.
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' Memorandum
To : SAC CHARLOTTE (164-CE-62041) Date 2/22/90
From : TLE SUPERVISOR b6é
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Subject! = NORJACK
(00; SEATTLE)
Re memo of MDE | |dated 2/2/90. b6
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On 2/9/90 captioned matter was opened on referenced
communication with Charlotte as Office of Origin. The Seattle
Division is Office of Origin in captioned matter therefore this
matter should be closed administratively under Charlotte File
164A-CE~62041 and reopened under Seattle File Number 164A-SE-81.

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Memorandum

To : SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) Date 7/24/89
From = SAC, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (RUC)

Subject: NORJAK

Enclosed for San Francisco is a blow-up of a color
photograph of GEDDES EUGENE HARPER taken at HARPER'S wedding,
Eugene, Oregon, July of 1963.

For information of San Francisco, on 6/26/89, contact was

made with {protect identity per request) who is a b6é
, Redding, California. [[ Jadvised b7C
S én advisea by the FBI, Pennelton, Oregon (SA MIKE — b7D

MC PHETERS) and by an Oregonian newspaper | }
to relate to the FBI in Redding, California his, and

|, belief that a former GEDDES EUGENE
HARPER closely resembles the composite photograph which has been
shown on a number of occasions in newspapers. In addition,
HARPER'S background and lifestyle also fits the type of

individual who would commit such a crime as the one committed in
captioned matter.

cee ere vised that HARPER was born on 6/20/41 and as bé
noted from The color photograph in 1963, always looked much older b7c
than his age. He was in the U.S. Army, 101 Airborne Division, b7D
and was extremely unpredictable, having been known out of moving

cars and to do numerous other crazy stunts. oa

HARPER died at Roseburg, Oregon on 10/27/83 of alcoholic
hepatitis.

n 71 when tioned matter occurred, he would|

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Fortuna, California. | |, first name unknown |
supposedly still lives in Eureka, California.
GEDDES [ | and | |
[__—ijwho still live in Eureka, California.
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LEADS

AN FRANCI DIVISION

AT FORTUNA LIFORNIA: j t to locate
and interview through b6
the| land determine the possibility of bic

| } GEDDES HARPER, as being identical to D.B. COOPER. If
matter unresolved, will send enclosed color photograph to
Portland to be shown to a witness who is known to still be
residing within their territory.

ARMED_AND DANGEROUS

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FD-494 {Ryv. 5-26-99)

Memorandum
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164A-SE-81-—-\S

Fom : SAC, CHARLOTTE
CJ ruc

Subject: NORTJACK [X) rite Destruction Program

(Fitle}

Enclosed are 17 items.

These items are forwarded to your office since file meets
criteria for destruction.

Enclosures are described as follows:

Original Notes.
Original FD-302's.
Laboratory and/or Technical Support.

HOO &

Miscellaneous Documents.

HL 2400 3

' NOTE: DO NOT BLOCK STAMP ORIGINAL ENCLOSURES.

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Mémorandum

To : SAC, CHARLOTTE (164A-SE-81) (RUC) Date 4/24/90
From: IA GEORGE ALAN MEARS

Subject: NORJACK

(00: SEATTLE)

Re memo of MDE| | 2/2/90 and memo of File
Supervisor| |, 2/22/90, showing change in
file number.

Numerous attempts to contact | at |
| |, Burlington, N.C., telephone | |, met

with negative results.

On 4/18/90, |

[ J, was telephonically contacted at| Jat which time
information in referenced memo dated 2/2/90 was discusse ith
her. | ~ ladvised that the individual that was
talking about was a , who is a white male in his

and_lives w near their place in Myrtle
Bvach, §.C. advised that is in no way could be
D. B. COOPER and further advised that was |

and thought that everyone he saw was a criminal.

Based on information furnished by| | no further
investigation is being conducted in this matter.
|

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FO-36 (Rev, 2-2-87) @ ©
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
( Teletype C Immediate CT TOPSECRHET _
O Facsimile O Priority GSGEGREF
AIRTEL CO Routine Cre enmiDENTIAcT
O UNCLAS -E—F—F-0—_
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ened Date 7/31/89
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3 | Subject: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
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7 For the information of the Portland Division, b7D
the television show "UNSOLVED MYSTERIES" recently broadcast
8|a segment concerning captioned crime. As a result_of that
broadcast, | of Portland, Oregon, [|
9 |} telephonically advised she had information concerning
this case. | jstated Unsub is known by| |
10 | (PH) and| jadvised
Unsub livés in Portland and has had facial reconstruction.
11 | There is a secret passage way in his house that
[ is familiar with because he has done|
12 on the house.
13 | LEADS
14 PORTLAND DIVISION
15 AT PORTLAND, OREGON
16 Will contact| and determine from b6
her any information she may have concerning captioned matter. bIC
17 | Specifically, information concerning Unsub's background b7D
and description should be obtained so he might be processed
18 | as a NORJAK suspect.
19 (2) - Portland (164A-41)
3 .- Seattle (164A~81)
20 |
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C1 Facsimile C1 Priority Cr-SEGRET

) _AIRTEt, CD Routine LI-CONFEBENFIAL
(1 UNCLAS-E-F-?P-O

 UNCLAS
Date 8/7/89

FBI

TO , PORTLAND (164A-41)
FRC , SEATTLE (1644-81) (P)

SUBomc3ry ror AK
OO: SEATTLE

Re UNSUB; | |- SOURCE ("Unsolved Mysteries"

lead).

For the information of the Portland Division, the
television show "Unsolved Mysteries" ired on 10/12/88. Asa
result of that television show of Beaverton,

Oregon, telephone number [, advised™ne~founa a
parachute harness approximately one—mite from where the NORJAK
money was found.

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PORTLAND DIVISION

AT BEAVERTON, OREGON

Will contact| Jand determine any
information he may have concerning captioned matter.
Specifically, the parachute harness should be obtained and
forwarded to the Seattle Division so that it can be determined
whether it was part of the parachutes provided UNSUB on 11/24/71.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

@)- Portland
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Date 8/7/89

PORTLAND (164A-41)
Fy SEATTLE (164A-81) (P)

SUDOECITTURTAK
00: SEATTLE

Re UNSUB} - SOURCE ("Unsolved Mysteries"

lead.)

For the information of the Portland Division, the
television show "Unsolved Mysteries" was broadcast on 3/15/89.
As a result of the broadcast, of Mc Minnville,
Oregon, telephone number [ f advised she suspected
that UNSUB was identical to a nian that' used to work in the
Mc Minnville Hospital in Mc Minnville, Oregon. 'This individual
turned out to be using a false pps and disappeared on the weekend

of the hijacking. According to é came back to work for a
week and then disappeared again. stated that the individual
resenbled UNSUB in this matter. She Further advised that the
hospital may have a picture ID and other information to identify
j ynished a Social Security Account Number of

which might be the Social Security Account Number
of UNSUB, according to her.

LEAD:
PORTLAND DIVISION

AT _MC MINNVILLE, OREGON

Will contact] | and determine from her any
information she might have concerning captioned matter.
Specifically, background and descriptive information should be
obtained concerning UNSUB so that his identity can be learned and
he can be processed as a NORJAK suspect.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
CJ] Teletype 1 immediate CTTOP-SECRET-
LC] Facsimile O Priority
x} AIRTEL [) Routine (CT-CONFIDENTIAL
{) UNCLAS-E-F-T-o-
[] UNCLAS
Date 8/7/89
1 TO : SAC, PORTLAND (164A-41)
2| FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164A~81) (P)
3 SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
4
5 Re subject |(phonetic) ("Unsolved b6
Mysteries" lead). b7C
6
For the information of the Portland Division, the
7) television show "Unsolved Mysteries" was broadcast on 3/15/89.
As a result of that broadcast aller advised that
8 | UNSUB was going by the name of land liv; j e bé
Klamath Falls, Oredon area, The caller stated a b7C
9 and lives i
The © r is an expert parachute
10] Jumper, and j ximately years old. The caller also
advised that [——_earries agun. The caller further advised
11 | that he believes the money went overseas.
12 | LEAD:
13 PORTLAND DIVISION
14 AT KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON
15 Will attempt to locate and identify] When b6
can be identified, appropriate background and descriptive b7C
16 | information should be obtained so that he might be processed as a
NORJAK suspect,
17
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6 FBI e

TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:

(O)- Teletype (3 Immediate -FOP- SECRET

©) Facsimile O Priority C-StCrRET *
0 O) Routine

O UNCLAS€+-F©-
Ol UNCLAS
Date 8/21/89

TO; * SAC, SEATTLE (164A-SE-81)
FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (RUC)

SUBJECT: NORJAK .
00: SEATTLE . '

Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 8/7/89. ;

On 8/17/89, Chief of Police DANNY TOFFEL, Klamath
Falls Police Department, Klamath Falls, Oregon, advised that '
had moved from the Klamath Falls area several be
years ago. He said that moved to Klamath Falls from bic
Hemet, California, about 20 years ago and during his time in
their city he was very active in physical endeavors and was a
[ Jin the area. He even | |

and would | f |
TOFFEL further advised that | moved to Montana bé
several years ago, and from their moved to Alaska where he b7C
| Jon the iT River and a
River. He was also affiliated with >

a company in Anchorage, Alaska, where he apparantly lost all
his money. The last he has been heard from he had returned to
Montana, and it is believed he continues to, reside somewhere
in Montana. . _ f

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TOFFEL also advised thac[ _| vould be considered b6
a | |type of person. He also said that when he first bic
left Klamath Falls he was associated with a group of attorneys
somewhere in Montana. : :

La described by TOFFEL as follows: w/M,[___]yxs.,
180

58", » stocky build. ;

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FD-302 (Rev. 3-10-82)

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

contacted in order to ,obtain her knowledge regarding an
subject as a possible/"NORJAK" suspect.
the identity of the interviewing Agent,

following information:

~i- Date of transcription 8/26/89

f

| ..e-Lephone.number | |, was b6é
nknown bic

After being advised of b7D
provided the

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Stated her

worked for a man who has a large sare in his basement. yy b7D
worked on the safe in the man's_house and was told not to talk
work telephone numl

: [and stated he — de | and to

about it. | | furnished

contact| | regarding any further details.

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This document contains nelther recommendations nor conclustons of the FGI. It 1s the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency;
it and Its contents are Not to Dé distributed outside your agency,

| |__ cate dictate?

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FD-302 (Rev. 3-10-82)

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FEOERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

-i- Oate of transcription. 8/26/89

|

: | | McMinnville, Oregon, telephone number b6
—_| Was advised" ofthe identity sf the interviewing bic
Agent and fete the purpose of the interview was to obtain her

knowledge /regarding an unknown subject as a possible "NORJAK"

suspect. provided the following information:

[_|stated_all the information she had was second- b6
hand. Approximately| ears aao., | worked for McMinnville b7C
Hospital. She worked in|

|.

| |told there was a man who used to work in the / b6
| jof the hospital who flashed money. The money was bic
always in large denominations. This man disappeared around the
Same time as the unknown subject in "NORJAK." also told

the man worked under an alias name, but had no idea what the
name was.

| Jalso w ware of where | ___ts currently. b6
Jhas retired and has not worked a e hospital for[___] bic
years. .

investigation on_.8/ 17/89 a McMinnville, Oregon on
by SA] | |__ vate dictated
This document contalns nelther recammencations nor conclusions of the FBL, It Is the property of the FBI and Is loaned to your agency;

it and its contents aré not to be distributed outsiae your agency.

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FD-302 (Rev. 3-10-82) ' o- '

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

-l- Oate of transcription. 8/26/89
!
: On August 17, 1989,[ Was contact b6
employment, F telephone number b7C
regardin the pr ormation7obtained from b7D
, his | | regarding the unknown
subject as fa possible " suspec After being advised of

the identity of the interviewing agent, furnished the
following 'information: [
b6

stated | lis totally mistaken and is J, BIC

probably | Jjust laughed about the b7D
whole story.

|
SEARCHED DEAS i beé
—Portland,_Ore vee deere Gite bic
Investigation on__SZ1L7/ 89 ~. at ortla gon ele « _
(AUG 2 6 1989 |
*y SA | | LDate dictaled 8/18/89
| SS} Makes
This document contains nelther recommendations nor conciuslons of the FBI. t Is the property of |

it and Its contents are not to ne distributed outside your agency.

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FD-36 (Rey. 8-29-85) @

FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION:
LD Teletype C] Immediate Cit-Tor-SECReT
Facsimile OD Priority
[3 AIRTEL CL) Routine C]
CLC] UNCLAS 5-2-0
(J UNCLAS
1 TO : SAC, SEATTLE

2 | FROM : SAC, PORTLAND (164A-SE-81) (P)

3 | SUBJECT: NORJAK

(OO: Seattle)

4

5 Re Seattle airtels to Portland, 7/31/89, and 8/7/89.

6 Enclosed for Seattle are one original_and two copies

7 {each D- regarding the interviews with| |
and | |.

8

12

14
15
16
17
18

19
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20 K2- Portland

ears ago from|

13 ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

stated the a ebtained from | | was
9 |not correct and stated she must be ,

10 -L__Istates her information was second-hand, which she
obtained y Jwas unaware of

11 | current address, who has retired from the hospital. [___]

aS not worked at the hospital for at least years.

| .

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FD-302 (PEV. 3-10-82} ( ' .

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

~1-

—

Date of transcription,

September 30,

Iwas interviewed in the Denver Office of .

the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. After being advised of the
identity of the interviewing Agent,[_]provided the following

information:

|, Bennett,

rhane_address is|

Colorado

has no home phone in Bennett, Colorado.

| Jworks for GEIGER-KROGH, INCORPORA?T j treet,
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033, telephone . This

company deals with data systems consulting and contract maintenance.

[_Jadvised that on September 28, 1987,

in conversation with a | |during which

cated that he havised Doe who he believed might

COOPER. [__—s&kdvised

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ever invited into his home, which was a well-to-do neighborhood
in the Lake Oswego, Oregon area.

ran attempt was made to relocate
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PORTLAND DIVISION
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If deemed feasible, attempt through public records,
such as directories, attempt to
identi being_the same
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(Indicate page, name of
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The Oregonian

Portland, Oregon

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Alas, it wasn't the legendary |:

Character: 164-SE-81

'D.B. Cooper after all) is:c"

[By ROBERTA ULRICH as

of The Oregonian stait

' A New Jersey man facing trial in the 197£ slay-
ing of his family is not the legendary airline
hijacker known as D.B. Cooper, a New Jersey
investigator said Monday. :

The FBI long ago concluded that Cooper most
likely died when he jumped from a Northwest
Airlines 727 over Southwest Washington with
$200,000 on Nov. 24, 1971. However, the agency has
continued to investigate tips it receives about
Cooper's true identity. Since June, agents have
been trying to determine whether John List, now
64, could be Cooper.

List vanished Nov. 9, 1971, the day authorities
think his mother, wife and tliree teen-age children
were shot to death in the family's home at West-
field, N.J. After investigators found the five bod-
ies Dec. 9, 1971, they considered the possibility
that List could be Cooper.

"There are no new
developments."

-— John Eyer,
FBI agent

The New Jersey man was not found until this
year. His arrest June 1 at Midlothian, Va., reacti-
vated the FBI's interest in him. .

However, Capt. Frank Marranca of the Union
County, N.J., prosecutor's office, said Monday in
a telephone interview, "The best we can deter-
mine, John List was in Denver" at the time of the
hijacking. '"'As far as we can tell he's not D.B.
Cooper."

Marranea said he could not discuss what led
authorities to conclude that List had been in
Colorado at the time of the hijacking because |

Indexing:

ist has not been tried on the murder charges.

John Eyer, assistant agent in charge of the FBI
office in Seaftle, said he could not comment on
Marranca's statement because the investigation
was pending. He said only, "There are no new
developments."

Ralph Himmelsbach, the retired FBI agent who
investigated the hijacking for nine years, sai
Marranca's statement was "very consistent wit
my belief" that Cooper perished in the 1971 jump
If Cooper had survived, he said, a number o
coincidences made the New Jersey man one of th
best suspects he had encountered. .

List, meanwhile, has pleaded innocent to the
murder charges and remained in the Union Coun-
ty Jail at Elizabeth, N.J., with bail set at $5 mil

ion. Marranca said List's trial had been tentative:
ly set for December, but no firm date had been
elected. . :
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enver area most of the time he was a fugitive.

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Date of transcription 10/3/83

| | date of birth | bé
| Beaverton, Oregon, telephone number bie
|, was advised of the identity of the interviewing

Agent and the purpose of the interview, which was to determine any
information he had regarding the subject, NORJAK. He furnished

the following information:

[__d|jstated he found a parachute harness while water bé6
skiing several years ago in the location where the NORJAK money bic
was located. He stated he contacted the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) at that time to turn over the harness. He was
informed by a Special Agent that the harness he found was not the
type of harness they were Looking for.

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Mysteries". He kept the harness for a long time, then threw it

away when it began to smell. He stated the straps looked like

they had been cut with a knife. Before he threw the harness away,

he cut off the clips and kept them.

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approximately two io saying he_wanted the clips, but has bic
never recontacted| for them. [ _—__— | stated he has since ;
misplaced or thrown ou e clips.

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SUBJECT: NORJAK;
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Re Seattle airtel to Portland dated 8/7/89.

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an FD-302 regarding the interview with

stated he kept the parachute harness for a long Time, then threw
it away. He thought it was a military-type parachute, which was
described on the television show "Unsolved Mysteries" which was
aired on 10/12/88.

Inasmuch as the leads in Portland have been completed,
Portland is placing this case in an RUC status.

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FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164A-SE-81) (RUC)

NORJACK

(OO: Seattle)

Enclosed for Seattle is_one original letter written by
an anonymous writer from address

Walla Walla, Washington, telephone number |. The
letter is being routed to Seattle for evaluation and follow-up
investigation.

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The Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY — Two ex-law-
enforcement officers claim Richard:
Floyd McCoy Jr., a slain Utah sky-
jacker, was Dan Cooper.

A man who identified himself as
Cooper hijacked a Northwest Orient
727 on Thanksgiving 1971, extorted
$200,000 from the airline and para-
chuted into the night.

No tracé of Cooper was found
after he parachuted from the jetliner
near Portland, but some of the cash
surfaced along the Columbia River
in 1980. Most investigators believe
the man perished.

McCoy was convicted of hijacking
a Denver-to-Los Angeles flight on
April 7, 1972, and bailing out over
his hometown of Provo, Utah, with
$500,000. McCoy was sentenced to 45,
years in prison and was shot to
death Nov. 9, 1974, by FBI agents in
Virginia Beach, Va, after escaping
with three others from a federa
prison at Lewisburg, Pa.

In the recenily completed manu-
script, "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
(D.B. Cooper —- No Longer a Mys-
tery)," Bernie A. Rhodes, former FBI
division chief in Salt Lake City, and
Russell P. Calame, former chief U.S.
probation and parole agent, contend
McCoy was Cooper.

[They cite parallels in the hijacks
ings, such as both men getting four
parachutes, both using the phrase
"no funny stuff" in their ransom
notes and both showing knowledge
of pilot terminology.

_ At the time of the McCoy: hijack-
ing, if was thought to be a rather
inept copy of the earlier, greatly
publicized skyjacking.

Both hijackings were during
vacation time at Brigham Young
University, where McCoy was a stu-
dent. ,

They also said they have found
evidence disputing family accounts
that McCoy had been at home in
Provo on Thanksgiving 1971.

'They speculate that McCoy drove

from Provo to Las Vegas on or
before Thanksgiving Eve, flew to

Portland, bought a ticket on North-
west Orient to Seaitle,. hijacked the
plane, parachuted, walked back to
Portland, caught a flight to Las V
gas and drove home to Provo.

Rhodes said that in a pre-sentence.
interview with him in 1972, McCo
neither admitted nor denied guilt in
the Cooper hijacking, —

Oate: December 2,

1989
Edition:

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Re subject| [(Unsolved Mysteries lead) ;
Seattle airtel to Portland dated 8/7/89; and Portland airtel to
Seattle dated 8/21/89.

Division at Klamath Falls, Oregon, indicates could —
possibly be identical with UNSUB in this matter, e following
additional leads are being set out:

Inasmuch as preliminary investigation ° the Portland

LEADS :
PORTLAND DIVISION
AT KLAMATH FATLIS, OREGON
1. Will reinterview Chief of Police DANNY TOFFEL,
Klamath Falls Police nt and determine from him his
opinion as to whethe could be identical with UNSUB in
this matter.

2. Will, through Department of Motor Vehicles records,
attempt to obtain a driver's license photograph of

3. Will conduct credit and criminal checks not
previously conducted in the Klamath Falls area to determine an
further information which might be useful in processing as
a NORJAK suspect.

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Re Seattle airtel to Portland, 1/12/90.

On 2/13/90, COP DANNY TOFFEL, Klamath Fails, Oregon,

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originally came from| |, Klamath

Falls, Oregon.

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advised that] was married toa woman named ra and he
had been a in Klamath FaliIs, Oregon.

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CL was advised of the identity of the interviewing agent

and the purpose of the interview. She then provided the

following information: , .

[| stated that in, March, 1988, while she was living b6
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concerning| stated that the
agents from Chicago were concerned that | lmay' in fact be
D.B. COOPER, subject of Seattle'case 164A~-81. | jstated she
did not know the names of the agents from Chicago. | jstated
that she told the agents from Chicago that they shou also
interview | | Chicago,

Illinois, telephone number | }-

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provided and her husband. |, jobs in Salem,

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then said that she would be promoted to a
and do work for his company in San Antonio, Texas.

stated that she and her husband moved to San Antonio, Texas

n early 1983. | Istate the ot there,
and that she and
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to get the job done, | _Istated that. after disagreeing with or.
and her husband EE:
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[address in Salem, Oregon was | [| Salem,
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name while he tivea in sae Oregon. CLC]
stated that] Jhave since become divorced.

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had gone to visit on October , +988. | jstated that
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also told that she had noticed zefuse to! ay 44

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whenever the subject was brought up. stated that] | ;
would know a lot more about personal statistics in '

regards to date of birth, than she would.

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[| described] |as follows:
Names
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Race: _ White Of
Sex: Male

_Date of birth:
Place of birth:

Eyes: " Brown
Hair: i Gray
Facial hair: Full beard
Other: , Wears prescription glasses.
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164A-SE-81

The following investigation was conducted by Special
agent [—_ |

T_AURORA REGON

| | Aurora,
Oregon, telephone number | | was contacted by Special
Agent | on March 2, 1990, and provided the following
information:

'i —_Istated that she does not suspect that her
brother, is D. P. COOPER. [—Jzurther stated
that she has no knowledge of any association or involvement of

her brother with the captione known address
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investigation conducted on 3/2/90, by Special Agent|
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advised she had a photograph of an individual she believed looked
9]|like the hijacker of captioned case. Portland Division subsequently
received a letter postmarked 3/22/90, which enclosed a photograph
10 | accompanying this communication.
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TO 3 DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) (PRIORITY)
SAC, PORTLAND (164- ) (PRIORITY)

SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-A-0220) (PRIORITY)
SAC, SEATTLE (164-A-81) (PRIORITY)

FROM: SAC, NEWARK (164-A-402) (P) (GMRA)
SUBJECT: NORJACK?
(00:SEATTLE)

LARRY wrontam Guanpt
NORJACK SUSPECT #997

ARMED & DANGEROUS

Re: Seattle Airtel to Bureau 1/23/90.
NK telcalls to San Francisco 7/13/91.

For information of the Bureau and receiving offices,
the following is a summary of the investigation conducted by
the Newark Division in regard to suspect LARRY WILLIAM
QUANDT.

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work around_her house as she had just broken up with her ex-
bovfriend | described her ex-boyfriend
jwho was always telling stories

about his alleged wartime activities as a[| Jin
Vietnan.

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FD-350 (Rev. 5-83-81)

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(indicate page, name of
Newspaper, city and state.)
[HE OREGONIAN
PORTLAND, OREGON

Speculative book on!

'D.B. Cooper identity

true: NORJACK
™* 00:35

stirs court action

The Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY — A judge
issued a temporary restraining.
order this week, prohibiting sale of a
book claiming 2 Utah man was the
legendary skyjacker D.B. Cooper.

But at an emergency Utah
Supreme Court hearing a few hours
later, an attorney for plaintiff Karen
Burns McCoy withdrew the request
for the temporary restraining order.

In the book, "D.B. Cooper: The
Real McCoy," co-authors Russell
Calame and Bernie Rhodes say
Cooper was really the late Provo
skyjacker Richard Floyd McCoy.
The book was published in Septem-
ber by the University of Utah Press.

Those who investigated the Coop-
jer hijacking were skeptical of the

book's claim. The beok stems from
an incident Nov. 24, 1971, in which a
man calling himself D.B. Cooper
hijacked a Boeing 727 during a flight
from Portland to Seattle. He
demanded $200,000 in $20 bills and
four parachutes. —~

After the plane landed in Seattle,
he released the 36 passengers and
some of the crew in exchange for the
ransom. Cooper ordered the crew to
| fly to Reno, Nev. Over southwest
Washington, near the Oregon bor-
der, Cooper opened an exit door and
jumped. He has never been located
and his body was never found.

_McCoy was convicted of a 1972
hijacking in which he bailed out
over Provo with $500,000, He escaped
| from prison and was shot to death

by FBI agents.

McCoy's widow, Karen Burns,
sought the court order claiming the
book is full of ies and violates her
right to privacy.

Burns filed a lawsuit in 3rd Dis-
trict Court on Jan. 3, asking for
unspecified damages and a jury
trial.

After a hearing Tuesday, David
Watkiss, attorney for the authors,
said he was outraged at 3rd District
Judge Homer Wilkinson's order.

Watkiss went immediately from
that court to the Utah Supreme
Court. He was granted an emergen-
cy hearing and after arguments,
McCoy's attorney, Michael Morh-
man, withdrew the request.

Watkiss said the order was vague }

ar rn ee

and a clear violation of the First

Amendment.

"T am mystified," Watkiss said.
"There was no justification for it as
far I can tell, The book is out and it
will remain out. One wonders what
the point of an injunction against
the authors is when the book is out."

We wad

The book is in its second printing
and about 3,000 copies have been
sold to wholesalers and individuals,
said Nana Anderson, director of the
University of Utah Press.

An agent has been hired to handle
movie rights, but no deals are under,
way, she said.

Date: FEBRUARY 6, 1992

Edition:

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The Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY — A judge has
refused to ban further sales of a
book claiming a deceased Utah man
was the legendary skyjacker Dan
Cooper,

Third District Court Judge Homer
Wilkinson said Thursday that some
allegations against the Utah sky-
jacker's widow, Karen Burns
McCoy, in the book. "D.B. Cooper:
The Real McCoy" may not be repeat-
ed in any movie version.

But he refused fo fake the book,
published by the University of Utah
Press in October 1991, off the
shelves.

"t's not something now that can
be pulled back by an injunction," he
said.

Mrs. McCoy sued the book's
authors, Russell Calame and Bernie
Rhodes, in January fo ban further
sales on the grounds that it contains
lies and violates her right to priva-

cy.

The book claims the late Richard
Floyd McCoy of Provo was Cooper,
the name used by a man who para-
chuted from a Boeing 727 over south-
western Washington on Nov. 24,
H971, and was never found. Those

D.B. Cooper book sales stay alive |

who investigated the Cooper hijack-
ing have been skeptical of the book's
claims, and Cooper's identity
remains a mystery.

McCoy was shot to death by FBI
agents in 1974. He had escaped from
a federal prison in Lewisburg, Pa.,
after he was convicted for a 1972

skyjacking in which he bailed out

over Prove with $500,000.

During testimony Thursday, Mrs.
McCoy contended the book and the
publicity surrounding it have
destroyed her.

"T have attempted to keep this pri-
vate because I was trying to put that
behind me in my life," she said. "I
was trying to raise two children and
give them a normal life after they
had been through such hell." 6

McCoy denied allegations in the
book that she drove a getaway car in
her husband's prison escape, dated
an FBI agent, conspired with the FBI
to have her husband captured or
kiled and once threatened to throw
her daughter under the wheels of a
truck.

*[ was not unfaithful to Richard
McCoy. I did not help have him
killed. I feel like I'm barely holding
on, and I have worked so hard to
hold on," she said. .

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newspaper, city and state.}
THE OREGONIAN
PORTLAND, OREGON

pate: FEBRUARY 22, 1992
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Memorandum
To : SAC, PORTLAND (164A-SE-81) Date 6/1/92
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Subject: NORJAK
(00: Seattle)

Evidence is being maintained in captioned case since
warrant is outstanding in Portland Division for subject and U.S.
Attorney has requested that evidence be retained.

It is requested that evidence in this matter be
retained indefinitely.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Date of transcription 1/14/93

On 1/6/93, | F b6
Rowlett, Texas, was personally interviewed. as_made bic

aware of the official identity of Special Agent

of the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION and that @ interview

concerned D.B. COOPER and the possibility that had met
COOPER, he then provided the following information:
|advisea that while watching a television b6

program abou @ D.B. COOPER investigation, on a local FOX b7C
television program approximately one month ago, he recalled
meeting an individual named | jwho closely resembled
the composite drawing of COOPER shown on television.

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RAILROAD was loading a rail car at MARA2Z b7C
approximately six months ago when he met
according tol , was al Jwho was also picking up

a_load of tile at MTC. The two began a conversation during which

said that he owned either]

}of land in

St. Michoud, Oregon. | Jto1d] {that he had purchased

this land with funds obtained from a |

mentioned to| jthat_he would not mind residing in

the State

of Oregon, at which time offered to sell him some land for

an acre.

| ana | | then talked about their m

careers, | is in the Army and is in the Marine

Corps. | | told | that he was a Marine Corps

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who had 25 years of service, two tours in Vietnam _and had
over 200 parachute jumps while in a told

that his nickname in the Service was

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Date 1/14/93

ATTLE (164A-SE-81) wm file

XT. LAS (164A-SE-81) (VC/F-JTF) (RUC)

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EATTLE

Enclosed for the Seattle Division is one 1-A
envelope containing a small sheet of paper with] |
name and address written on it and one original and one copy
of an FD-302 regarding the interview of
Enclosed for the Portland Division is one copy of an FD-302
regarding the interview of

For information of Seattle and Portland Divisions,
on 11/29/92, , Rowlett, Texas

telephonically contacted the Dallas Division and

bought the land with money he received on an |

provided information he believed related to captioned matter.

ee Special Agent (SA) | |
contacted at his residence at which tine, | |

advised that he is employed by KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD
in Greenville, Texas. Approximately six months ago

was loading a rail car at MARAZZI_ TILE (MT in Dallas, Texas,
when he met an individual named | lwas at
Mf loading al when he and| | began

to converse. According tol during this conversation
[ jtoia [ehat he had either |
of land in St. Michoud, Oregon. told | lhe had

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164A-SE-81

As the conversation continued,| lor to
sell[_]some of the land for[L__]an acre. said
that his closest neighbor in Oregon was 100 miles away and
that | and his wife would be excellent neighbors.

[ Jaavised| [that he was a former Marine
with 25 years of service and two tours in Vietnam.
also told[_ that while in the Marine Corps he had made
200 parachute jumps. [_—__—|statea that while watching the
FOX television network locally one_night, he observed the show
featuring D.B. COOPER and pelieve[- and COOPER were very
similar. also thought it strange that a man

} Additionally, | Jthougnet |

must have received a large settlement to afford all that land
in Oregon.

[_—id|provided the enclosed sheet of at.
[| wrote his address and phone number on to SA >

Name:

Nickname:

Race: White

Sex: e

Age: [lvears of age
Height: 5710

Weight: 150-160 pounds
Hair: Brownish blonde
Eyes: Possibly green
Build: Small
Complexion: Fair

Scars Marks Tattoos: Possibly al |

Glasses: Wore prescription glasses
Address:

Saint Michoud, Oregon[ _|
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Telephone: |

LEAD
PORTLAND DIVISION
AT ST. MECHOUD, OREGON
nnn Rakes investigation to
determine if is identical with subject of

captioned matter.

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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Pun tland Division

Otthe wl the Spegiat Vpent tn Change P.O Bey 7a
Peston, Oregan 9720"

January 12, 1993

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735 N. W. 20th Place
Portland, Oregon 97209
bear|__]:
I am sorry I've held onto for so long. re
I found it very interesting, and obviously there are
instances that would indicate McCoy could possibly have
been D. B. Cooper. As we previously discussed, I would
entertain your detailed observations and make an
attempt to resolve them through official channels.
I hope | jis meeting with success. bé
I think | bic
interesting and timely topics to the public.
Sincerely,
ROBIN L. MONTGOMERY
Special Agent in Charge
Enc. 1
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dated 1/14/93.
Reference communication set forth lead for the
Portland Division at St. Michoud, Oregon. To date, Seattle
has not received results of that investigation. Portland
Division is requested to forward results of requested
investigation to Seattle.
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&} AIRTEL C) Routine Cl] CONRDOENTTAL
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Date 2/2/94
TO : SAC, PORTLAND
FROM : SAC, OMAHA (OM 164-21)

SUBJECT :; UNSUB, aka
D. B. Cooper;
CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT

_ For information of Portland Division, the Omaha
Division, i Resident Agency, was contacted on
1/20/94 by] |, telephone number | | bé
advised that she had viewed a recent episode of "Unsolved bic
Mysteries" which had featured the airplane ee by an

unknown subject known as D. B. COOPER. | advised that the
artist's sketch of COOPER_shown during the episode bore a

striking resemblance to| | of
Portland, Oregon. [____]has not seen or talked tq fEor
several years and does not know of anyone else in|
who has seen or talked to recently. She stated that
herself, and other members have long tried to
stay away from| because he is| |
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She stated that has lived in Portland for a bé
long period of time and is yed by] | b7c
in Portiand. She indicated |is a Vietnam veteran who was
discharged _from the military sometime during the_late 1960s.
He is an jwho has informed in the
past that he | Jin Oregon, helping out
with| |, etc. was unable to provide any
additional information other an the artist's sketch of
COOPER was nearly identical to her memories of [ |facial
features.
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This information is being furnished to the Portland
Division for whatever purposes Portland deems appropriate.

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Memorandum
To : §AC, PORTLAND (164A-SE-81) Date 4/24/95

From ; TA| |

Subject: UNSUB, aka
D.B. Cooper;
00: SEATTLE

On 4/24/95,] |, telephone |
[+ contacted Portland Office, and provided the following
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ormation:

|] Billts Steak House, 10227 N.E.

Sandy Bivd., Portland, Oregon, has a customer |

| } true name unknown. The customer is possibly
years of age and looks like a type of individual. He

carries alot of money and gives extr

Xe |

.00 bills each time he comes in,
when he gives the money to the waitress.

The customer is described as:

years of age
ong beard
light color eyes
| | looking

|felt he

Due to his| | circumstances, |
should be checked out as € notorious D.B. Cooper.

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Memorandum
To : SAC, PORTLAND (PD 164-41*) (C) Dae 5/28/95
sa |

Subject: INFORMATION CONCERNING DB COOPER CASE

Writer was contacted by| |, On 05/27/95 at 9:01
AM concerning possible identification of DB COOPER, after
watching program on A&E this morning. She resides at} }
|, Fayetteville AR, telephone| T-
She said that she and] jused to live in WA in
. They] rom an individual who was
of the person she suspects as being Cooper. His name is

and lives in (phonetic) WA.

| was at th s | jbut looked
younger. He resided with in their CL [§
Approximately a week after the hijacking she saw |
| She said this was quite unusual as he| |
jto her seemed to match the sketches of Cooper.| |
was an experienced parac j e ery well.
said that he was always because he

She nad already called America's Most Wanted and
Unsolved Mysteries with the same information, when they televised
broadcasts on Cooper.

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Memorandum
To + SAC, PORTLAND (164-41*) (C) Die 5/28/95
From: SA | |
Subject: INFORMATION REGARDING POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION OF DB
COOPER '
Writer was_contacted PY es ee at
9:08 AM. His DOB is | | and resides at F
Jeolton TN, telephone H , pager | |. He had

watched an A&E special on DB COOPER this AM and thought he might
know the identity of subject.
He stated that during the time frame ef L____]through
lhe was stationed at MCChord AFB WA. He worked in the

group that specialized in reading and parachuting into

areas uSing topographic maps. One of the NCO's who iqned to
his group theD 1 was a man who they nicknamed ho
lived in Tacoma WA at that time. fo haa been a member of
that group for quite a while before he arrived at McChord.

as in his 50's at the time but looked like he
was in his_30's and was very muscular and in excellent physical
shape. In won an award for setting the northwest
tracking manoeuver in record time. It was sponsored by a whiskey
company, he thinks Segramm's. never lacked for money and
didn't mind spending it on his friends and associates. He would
have retired _ the military by this time and doesn't know the

identity of | his address or any other information other
than he looked identical to the sketches on TV,

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Memorandum .
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PR Cah 3
Subject Date
U.S. v. John Doe, aka Dan Cooper October 4, 1995
CR 76-229
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Supv. Special Agent AUSA |
Lo as I indicated to you, this matter has bee
received a phone call today éxon[
resides in Eugene, Oregon. Her work number
is an er home number is| C She indicates| b6
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iS pro law enforcement. in the] {she was living in
— Oregon. She is aware of an individual who used to talk
about the D.B. Cooper incident and apparently wrote a story about
it that was never published. He was jin World War
II.+ According to many individuals in | Jfelt
this person was D.B. Cooper. He would consistently pay for
things with $20 bills and lived a very quite life. In additij
she indicates people observed> Jin his residence with
This individual is| |, who resides at bé6é
, in | } Oregon. His telephone number is b7C
| | indicates he b6
saw the jresidence and is willing to b7c
speak with an agent about that. He resides in Texas and his work
phone number is] }and his home number is
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The following investigation was conducted by Special
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AT EUGENE, OREGON

fon anuary 12.1972, the following photographs were

shown t who resides at| L B6
[ [advised that he could not identify b7c
any of the individuals in the photographs as being the

hijacker of the Northwest Airlines airplane. The photographs
are aS follows:

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2YD~-HENRY GRADY EPPERSON;
23p- "BUZZ" (last name unknown) (LNU);

ay PETER A FARIS

25?—JOHN NEAL MARLER:

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{7¥-LESLIE GENE MINCE;

6/- HAROLD LEE DOWELL, Solano County Sheriff's Office (CSSO),
Number V62310;

/f7-ROBERT LEE HORTON, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
(MCSO) Number 13742;

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LBER Eugene, Oregon Police Department b7c
(EOPD) Number 2746;

(HES-JAMES CONRAD CLIFFORD;

202-GEORGE BRYAN SIEGRIST;
MARVIN JOHN COOPER, Washington County Sheriff's Office

(WCSO) Number 22048; |
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é7— JOHN GORDON HOSKINS;

eee SDSEPH H, JOHNSTON, Mansfield, Ohio Police Department
Number 18611:

FLIOYD UT. SNINER:

SO-BEN LEIBSON, Carson City, Nevada Police Department —_
j Number 17931;

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Dee December 1, 1972. '
| Northwestern Airlines stewardess. °°
who was on the Morthecstera Airlines Flight 305, which wan 1 BIC

hijacked between Seattle and Portland on Noyenber 24, 1971,
wan whom photographe and facainiles ef 14 different "males,
both side and front views:

The following photographa were shown to[ . bs

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2, WALTER MB. NILen, Date of Birth 7/16/16,
FRE Wamber 723 414 ¢
3. b Subject of Minneapolis | ve
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; 7. Unidentified male — Sonal
| ss [msititution Wunber —_
. Seo following facainiles pare sheen to| }

Poo, 1. Paidentitio' male, Cleveland, Ghie
2. Baisontitied mele, Youngstown Felice ,
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3. Seidentitiad yele, Cleveland, dhic

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This dotument LOnigins Helther tegommendations 'nor sonclvsions of the FBI. '4 ta the Property 'of the FB) and In looned fo your agency;
itond its contents cre adi te be distribcted 'outside your agency,

Lie, /

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6b Uniden mile, Clevelend, Ohio
number .

7, JOSEPH HENRY JQHNSON, Date of birth 4/8/23
Secial Security Account nusber 447-056-4329
Mansfield Police Department nuzber 18611

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|ndvised that none of the above photographs
or facainiies displayed to her looked like or yesenbled
the hijacker,

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Dore... December I, 19871.

| | Northwest Airlines stewardess, who wis
on the rlines Flight 305, which was hijacked bI7C
between Seattle snd Portiand on November 24, 1971, was

shown photographs and faciniles of 14 diftdrent males,
beth side and front views.

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2. YALTER H. MILMAR, Date of Birth 10/18,
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7. Unidentified male -_ Correctional
Institution
The following faciulles were mbown té[ | Be |
1. @Wmidentified male, Clevelmi, Ohice
Wunber

2. Pnidentified male, Youngstown Police
3. UGuident le, Cleveland, Ohio
wenber[ ot °

4. Unident wale, Cleveland, Ohie
nunber | , ,

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'This "document <ontotas ngither recommendations nor conclysions of the F81, Hts the property of the FBI ond Is logned to yout "agency;
Hand Hs contents ore not to be disteibuted outside your agency, : . /

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7. JOSEPH HENRY 'JOHNSON , Date of Birth 4/8/23
Social Security Account Number 447-05-4329
Mansfield Police Department number 18611
adviaged that none of the above photographs Pee
ox facsimiles displayed to her looked like or resembled the
hijac

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who was on the Northwestern Airlines Flight 305, which was "BIC
. higucked between Scattie and Portland 'on Novenber : 24, i97h,
was shown photographs and facsimiles of 14 difforent males"
both side and front views, ~

The following photographs wore shown tol _—i&tk _ bE

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2. WALTER H. HILNAR dato of birth 7/10/6
RBI Number 728 414 G

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Institution nunber |

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The following facsimiles were shown to[__ PE |
; 1. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio my
. number

2. Unidentified male, Youngstown police
Department nuriber

3. Unidentificd male, Cleveland, Chio
Number '

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4. Unidentified nale, Cleveland, Ohio
\ Number

5. Unidentified male, Cleveland, Ohio
Number

Or—____ 3. /26/714—Minneapolis,~—Minnosotg.__Fies__ Minneapolis 164-73

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Social Security Account Number 447+05-4329
Mansfield Police Department number 18611
rerare taviens that none of the above photographs bé
or facsiniles displayed to her looked 'like or resembied the BIC
hijacker. , .

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was shown photographs and facsimiles of 14 different males, ~
_ both side and front views...
The following photographs were shown to[ Pe
1. *| | date of birth
2. WALTER tH. MILNAR, date of birth 7/10/5
FBI Number 723 414 G ©
3. F sukect of Minne olis
4, | |¥BE Number|
5. | | date of birth[
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'Institution nunber|
The following facsimiles were shown to —_
1. Unidentified nale, Cleveladi, Ohio .
number
2. Unidentified ale, Youngstown police
Department number
3. Unidentified nale, Cleveland, Ohio
Number ; .
A. Unidentified nale, Cleveland, Ohio
. Number. . ;
5. Unidentified nale, Cleveland, Ohio
Number
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TAts document contatns nelther recommendations mor coactusions of the FSI, & is Fhe property of the FRI aad 'ts leaned to your agency;
Bond its contents ore aot ta be dutbyied ovisite your agency,

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7. JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSON, Date of Birth 4/8/23 _
. Scecial Security Account Number 447-05-4329
Mansfield Police Department number 18611}
| advised that none of the above photographs
or Zacsiniies displayed to her looked like or resembied the
hijacker. " -

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F * U.S. CEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
WASHINGTON, 0. C. 20537

TO: Date 12-14-71

cr ms 'Your taquiry

SAC, Seattle >

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RE: JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSTON, NORJAK
BUREAU FILE #164-2111 '

[—} Attached furnished in reply to your inquity.

[—"] Attached furnished in compliance with request from

(") Only record cvatloble attached.

{_} This matter 1s receiving attention and you will be advised at an early date.
(~} Sepplementing FBI Laboratory report dated

{1} Records FBI #

ate furnished since there Is a possibility thet one may pertain to the subject tn whom you are Interested.
(C) Fingerprint {iles fail to disclose
7) Confirming FBI wire of ' ,
(7) A wemted notice bas not been placed as subject appears to be in custody,
(1) When you no longer desire your notice maintained, please advise,
E73 If you determine subfect to be in custody, please advise so that your notice may be canceled.

() Subject of your inquiry searched fn nome indices only. Enclosed record(s} possibly identical. If ddentical,
resubmit request and wanted (or flash) notice will be placed.

(CT) If it Is determined that the subject of this record ts not the Individual fn whom you are fatereated, please advise.
(C} Your communication Is returned.

te Attached records may contain pertinent information in captioned
matter. ,

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(&} Enc.
fx} Copyto: SAC, Portland Enc (1)

SAC, Las Vegas "OG
SAC, Minneapolis " 1) ' } 'be | .

SAC, Little Rock " (1)
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SEAPCHED IND

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aeyetter

UBL» SEATTLE,

John Edgar Hoover
' Director

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UNIT]? STATES DFTARTMENT OF JUSTION 3 5214—
+ FEDERAL BUREAY OF 1 32-14-71 610 EB

INVESEICATION |

Calif

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' aN sae Ae Director.
| The following FBI record, NUMBER 514 393 A 2 38 farnished FOR -OPFICTAL USE -ONET
CONGERDRONTS NAME AND KUMEER ARRESTED OR , CHARGE DISPOSITION
Pp' San Francisco |Joseph. Henry "{|4#-10-47 |/ousp See 245 PC 351856! foes
Johnson ™ ghe 0 of pee 2h]
#86053 .
$0 Colville Wash Joseph Henry 8-23-50 |i@na deg aslt {pending
Johnson - ° ;
#1818 "
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SO Kelso Wash Joe H Johnston [4-17-54 {lrape dism
. | #14067
TOT SO
2p: fiew Wash Joe H. 417-5451] inv. of rape
®D Hongy Johnston #3768 | , - a
SO. Marion Ark Joseph Henry: -}8-2-55 jjasilt & batt "2? &C
' .|Johnston #7138 !
PD Portland Oreg [Joseph Henry |/6-18-57 ji aslt & beat 56-26-57 450
i Johnston ., | . |i (att rape) Fine ,
Sheriff & Tax Coli}| Joseph Henry 6-30-59 fAslt with a Sent to 30 das
Frorvianad o¢eg JonnS TON DangGerous in gail susp
#SO 39692 Weapon < 4/7-1-59
PD Memphis Tenn Joseph Henry' [/2-29-60}} inv (3.P. ~ $26-$26 3~1-6¢
: Johnston susp bad checks on chg of sper
ETHEEB Busp o oon man) :' [jing NDL.
SO Los Angeles Joseph H,. | 7-23-60)| ark driv (mse)
Calif — Johnston ;
. ; #37213-562 : ypce neither tingerprints nor ard '
end : , petisng fumbder which is indeved
our files accompanied your request
FEE cannot gustentce in any mafner
that this material concerns the f
"* 'agividual in whom you are iene
MA G1 - (858

Notations indicated by

ONLY AS INVESTIGATIVE LEADS.

Oe aad lied el etitareerd, Biel MA Al: ble th Fr?
~ "he ye 'ate te

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Het ots abe,

* ARE NOT BASED ON YING: RPRINTS IN FBE files. The notations are based on dais
formerly furnished this Bureau concerning individuals of the same or similar nanes or aliases and ARE LISTED

16-—T6582-S

FB. COVIANMERT PRERTING OFFICE
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2 ge ngmber which is
ml ini accompanied your request
FBI cannot gascantee in any, manner
that this material cancerns the.
individual in whom you are interested

eVEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATI
WASHINGTON 23, D.C,

since neither tingerptents RUMBITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF 'e HCE 12-2 610 EB

| The following FBI record, NUMBER 654 393 Ae is farnished POR-OMPTCEA-USE-ONLY.
contmisuTOR oF NAME AXD NUMBER anes CHARGE DISPOSITION:
$0 Los Angeles Joe Henry 8-2-60 | ark driving
' Calif Johnston (msd)
. #B-715504 : +
SO Portland Oreg Joseph Henry »[1-14-60]) coc (nonsup) .|21-24-60 60
° poe Johnston ' — ; . das in jail
#39691 11-14-60
Sheriff & Tax Joseph Henry #-21-61 | L by bailee rel for lack
Coll Portland Johnston fo " of evidence
oreg . #SC.- 39691 _ 4-25-61
SO Portland Oreg Joseph Henry L1-2~61 contempt of '
Johnston ".7> court (non support)
i #50 39691
PD Portland Oreg jJoseph Henry '1-28-62 | J-walkfinv aslt
: Johnston #35463 U robb AWD
SO Portland Oreg Josebh Henry 1-31-62 | aslt & robbery
'}Johnstoh #39691 armed ° ;
PD Columbus Miss ' |} Joseph Henry 8-3-62 | false pretense | 60 das on 2
ss . Johnston #2812 (issuing: worth- | cts - 120 das
a less checks) on Co Farm
SPen Columbus Joe H, 3~20-63 forg 4e¢/ce 1-20
Ohio ; Johnston . ; . _ 4 .
t #116859
80 Portland Ores Joseph Henry 3~26-64 | Show Cause Prob Revoked
: #59691 Order issued sent to Not
cs i mers_.5 than a Zot
SPen Salem Oreg Joseph H. 4-30-64 |rob by putting in 2 yrs na ege
y Johnston fear not being SPen
. , Gang weapon $-3-659 *
PD Joe H. 4-10-68 | py TOT Parole
Akron Ohio gohnston . officer
#56568

Notations indicated by * ARE NOT BASED ON FINGERPRINTS IN FBI files. Phe notations are based on data
formerly fuinished this Bureau concerning individuals of the same or similar uames or aliates and ARE LISTED

ONLY AS INVESTY GATE IVE LEADS.

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EDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIO
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20537 -

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514 393 A

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| , is furnished FOR OFFEtALUSE-ONLY : "
Information shown on this Identification Record represents dato furnished FB! by fingorprint contributors, WHERE
FINAL DISPOSITION IS NOT SHOWN OR FURTHER EXPLANATION OF CHARGE IS DESIRED, COMMUNICATE
WITH AGENCY CONTRIBUTING THOSE FINGERPRINTS.

COMIHAUIOR OF NAME AND NUMBER Raat CHARGE DISPOSITION
. ¥D Akron Ohio Joseph Henry 6-11-70 | Comp Reg rel not an
Hi Johnston arrest °
' #58850
PD Mansfield Ohio] Joseph Henry |3-9-71 Wo OL. 17.50 & 32.50
; Johnston ict Reg . yy
: #18611 ; .
PD | Joseph Henry 11-24-71 jDWI "
Longview Wash | Johnston #11279 no operator's:
: license (never '
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identifying minder which
fn our files secompanied

is indexed
YOUr request, 2

FEE cannot guarantee iq

adividual j ia whom

you 4

ny manner.
that this material, "rs s °

interested

Notations indicated by °

ate NOT based on fingerprints in FBI files but are listed only as investigative leads os
DB COOPER-43863
Sohn Edgar Hoovor

being possibly identical with subject of this record.

Director

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conn Ts eae BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIO! 12~14-71 610 EB
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The following information from FBE record, NUMBER 514 393 A
js fornished FOROPFEHAL-USE-OREF—

All descriptive factors (if any) furnished by you match
tbose in our identification file unless hercin quoted.

Deseription and Kefated Data:

Race: White '

Sex: Male. *

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'Height: G6 1°
Weight: 155 lbs
aie: grey
Eyes: blue

Date and Place of Birth: 4-18-23, Alabama

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Scars and Marks: 2" Sear on left side of neck- scar on-stomach 12"

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Addtess: Portland,- Oregon (in 197})

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. . in our files accompanied your request
a FRE cennat surrentes ia eay manner
| . that tis materia! concerns the

7 , * ndfividuat in whom vou are interested

John Edgor Hoover
': , Director

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TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 11/30/71
FROM : ga] . - Rank a df b6
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SUBJECT! YNKNOWN SUBJECT; os i
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
PLIGHT $305,
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
* 11/24/71 ~
CAA-HIJACKING;
EXTORTION
OO: SEATTLE
.- BUfile 164-2111
On 11/30/71, witness CORD H. Z. SPRECKEL was shown
photographs of suspects GARY EVAN JOSEPH SANDAL, ROBERT
HAMPTON KEELY, JOSEPH HENRY JORNSTON and SPRECKEL bé

advised that none of the four photographs displayed was the b7C
spbject in his opinion. oo

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 11/29/7712
ASAC PAUL R. BIBLER

UNKNOWN SUBJECT;

NORTHWEST AIRLINES

PLIGHT $305,

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71

CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION
OO: SEATTLE

BUfile 164-2211

Re: JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSTON

Officer £ the Longview, Washington Police
Department advised on T 71, that JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSTON

DOB 4/8/23, Sulligent, Alabama, was arrested at 2:25 AM,
11/24/71, by the Longview Police Department on a charge

of driving while intoxicated and was still in jail at Longview.
He said JOHNSTON gave his address as 4005 NE 69th Street,
Portland. JOHNSTON is described as: ,

Height: 6'
Weight: 155 lbs.
Hair: Grey
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| TO DIRECTOR CINCINNATI
CLEVELAND LAS VEGAS
MINNEAPOLIS PORTLAND

LITTLE ROCK
wonnnee ALL VI4 WASHINGTON, D. C. -----
FROM SEATTLE (164-81) 1P

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO

SEATTLE, NOV. TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA - HIJACKING EXTORTION.
OO: SEATILE.

SUSPECT JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSTON ELIMINATED. LONGVIEY, WASH-
INGTON, POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSTON, DOB
pPRIL EIGHT, TWENTYTHREE, POB SULLIGENT, ALA., ADDRESS FOUR ZERO
ZERO FIVE NE SIXTYNINTH ST., PORTLAND, AT TYO THENTYFIVE PM,
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST, FOR DRIVING YHILE INTOXICATED AND HE IS
STILL IN LONGVIEW JAIL AT THIS TIME. |

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custody of the Longview Police Department since early morning.
of November 24, 1971, and is therefore, definitely eliminated,

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SEATTLE _
CLEVELAND
' FROM CINCINNATI (164-55) IP

UNSUB, NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-
FOUR, NINETEEN SEVENTYONE, CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION, 003SE,

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9 OHIO, INTERVIEWED Ps

RE CORRESPONDENCE WITH JOE H. JOHNSTON WHILE LATTER WAS BID
INMATE AT LONDON OHIO CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE.

JOHNSTON WROTE TO THAT HIS EX=FATHER- o

IN-LAW, EDWIN ROWE, LIVES AT COLVILLE, WASHINGTON, ALLADDIN STAR
ROUTE, . ROWE LIVES ON CATILE RANCH ACCORDING TO JOHNSTON,

oN |, JOHNSTON WROTE BE
HE WAS THEN EMPLOYED AT SUMMIT STEEL COMPANY AT AKRON, OHIO AND ; BID
LIVING AT TWO FIVE EIGHT KENMORE IN AKRON, TELEPHONE SEVEN SIX TWO 'Y

NINE ZERO ONE SIX, ;
SEATTLE CONTACT EDWIN ROWE, COLVILLE, WASHINGTON RE WHEREABOUTS

OF JOHNSTON.
CLEVELAND CONTACT SUMMIT STEEL COMPANY, AKRON, AND CONDUCT

APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT TwO FIVE EIGHT KENMORE, AKRON y
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TO: DIRECTOR SEATILE
CLEVELAND MINNEAPOLIS
CINCINNATI LITTLE ROCK
MEMPHIS JACKSOM
BIRMINGHWM
'FROM: PORTLAND ¢164=41) | 4
) ewewenALL OFFICES VIA WASHING TONW«---- |

MOGI WA CODE {
12 :54AM 11-27-71 Dew
9:14 PM URGENT 1Ll-26-7! RMB

UNSUBt HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN JET,
NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. AIRCRAFT HIJACKING.

RE CLEVELAND TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES
TWENTYSIXTH INSTANT RE SUSPECT - 'JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSTON,

MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE HAS SHOWN PHOTO OF JOHNSTON TO ATRLINE
CREW WITNESSES WHO DO NOT FEEL HE IS IDENTICAL WITH HIJACKERs
SEATTLE K OWS JOHNSTONS LOCATION IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON,

ALL OFFICES EXCEPT SEATTLE DISCONTINUE LEADS RE JOHNSTON,
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FROM MEMPHIS - (164-78)

UNSUB, NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER
TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONES .CAA = HIJACKING3 EXTORTION. te
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RE LITTLE ROCK NITELS TO BUREAU NOV, TWENTYSIX, INSTANT.

ON NOV. TWENTYSIX, INSTANT, ALL AIR FACILITIES IN
VICINITY OF MEMPHIS, TENNs, ALL PARACHUTE ORGANIZATION,
WIMBER OF INDIVIDUAL PARACHTISTS, AND PRIVATE AIRPLANE
COMPANIES CATERING TO PARACHUTISTS CONTACTED BUT NO IMFORMA~
TION RECEIVED WHICH IS OF VALUE IN IDENTIFYING JOE HENRY
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ARRESTED AND PHOTOGRAPHED FEDRUARY TWENTYNINE, SIXTY, ets HF

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IN VIEW OF THE FACT
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REFLECTED IN REFERENCED LITTLE ROCK NITEL, MEMPHIS PD PHOTO

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RRBAG WA CODE 1938PM
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TO DIRECTOR SEATILE PORTLAND
vee CINCINNATI MINNEAPOLIS JACKSON
MEMPHIS LITILE ROCK BIRMINGHAM

. ALL OFFICES SENT VIA WASHINGTON DC
FROM CLEVELAND 164-NEW

UNKNOWN SUBJECT; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINES SEVEN TWENTYSEVEN JET

sage NYS TWENTYFOUR LAST. AIRCRAFT HIJACKING.

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RE BUREAU TELCALL TO CLEVELAND, NOV... TWENTYSIX INSTANT; CLEVELAN

TEL CALLS 10 BUREAU, SEATTLE, PORTLAND, MINNEAPOLIS, NOV, TWENTYSIX
INSTANT.
SUSPECT ~ JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSTON.
RECORDS, MANSFIELD PD, MANSFIELD, OHIO, REFLECT SUSPECT ARRESTED
MARCH EIGHT LAST, CHARGED OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE WITH LICENSE PLATES
' YSSUED TO ANOTHER PERSON. ALSO, ON SAME DAY WAS CHARGED WITH OPERATING |

MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT OPERATOR'S LICENSE. FINED THIRTYFIVE DOLLARS AND

lo}-81- Sub.}
COSTS, SUSPECT AT TIME OF ARREST RESIDED THIRTYSEVEN VESPER, AKRON,
CHIO. SUSPECT IDENTICAL WITH MANSFIELD PD NO. ONE EIGHT SIX ONE ONE,
PHOTO OF SUSPECT OBTAINED. RECORDS, AKRON, OHIO PD, REFLECT SUSPECT
UNDER NO, FIVE SIX FIVE SIX E EIGHT, WAS PROCESSED BY 7 hee ee

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SEVENTY, AS A COMPULSORY REGISTRANT, LISTING ADDRESS AS PORTAGE HOTEL,

AKRON. RECORDS FURTHER INDICATE SUSPECT INDICATED MOTHER IDA MAE
JOHNSTON, AGE SEVENTYTHREE, RESIDES SULLIGENT, ALABAMAe FURTHER

DECEASED. | ADDRESS UNKNOWN| b PS

JAMES, AGE SIXTY, ADDRESS UNKNOWN. SISTERS, EDITH NOLAN, AGE FIFTY,
ADDRESS UNKNOWN, RESIDING MISSISSIPPI.|

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UNKNOWN | } SUSPECT LISTED THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN, —

| ADDRESS UNKNOWN,

RECORDS, AKRON PD INDICATE SUSPECT AT TIME OF REGISTRATION WAS

UNDER PAROLE SUPERVISION FOR ONE YEAR TO| l, HAVING BS
BEEN PREVIOUS COMMITTED TO OHIO STATE PENAL SYSTEM ON MARCH TWENTY
SIXTYTHREE, AFTER BEING SENTENCED KNOX COUNTY, OHIO FROM ONE TO TWENTY

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YEARS FOR CRIME OF FORGERY. AKROW PD RECORDS INDICATE SUSPECT IS
ALCOHOLIC AND FREQUENTED SALVATION ARMY HOUSING FACILITIES. AKRON PD
RECORDS FURTHER INDICATE SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED FOR INTOXICATION AND
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_ SUSPICION OF UNARMED ROBBERYe INVESTIGATION DETERMINED SUSPECT MADE

"~~ FALSE REPORT TO'AKRON PD AND HAD IN ACTUALITY ABSCONDED WITH EMPLOYERS

FUNDS. 3
, ADULT PAROLE AUTHORITY, AKRON,OHIO, on
ADVESED SUSPECT WAS PAROLED JUNE TWENTY FIVE SEVENTY AT WHICH TIME HE

INDICATED HE WAS RESIDING AT| , AKRON, OHIO, —_—si

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RECEIVED PERMISSION TO LEAVE AKRON TO VISIT WITH MOTHER, IDA JOHNSTON,

THREE ONE TWO SOUTH FRANKLIN STs, ABERDEEN, MISSISSIPPI. ON MAY FOURTE
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LAST, ARKANSAS PAROLE AUTHORITIES INDICATED SUSPECT RESIDING AT ONE
ONE ONE 'WEST BOND ST., WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, AND WAS EMPLOYED BY SPE
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PAGE FOUR
SEVENTYONEs NO FURTHER INFO WAS CONTAINED IN THIS PAROLE FILE.

UeS. POSTAL SERVICE REFLECTS SUSPECT FORWARDED CHANGE OF ADDRESS
EFFECTIVE MARCH THIRTY SEVENTYONE FROM AKRON TO ONE SEVEN SEVEN ONE *
TAHITI LANE, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, PHOTOGRAPHS OF SUSPECT UNDER
MANSFIELD PD NO. ONE EIGHT SIX ONE ONE FORWARDED VIA TELECOPIER TO
SEATTLE, PORTLAND AND NINNEAPOLIS DIVISIONS. SAME PHOTOS SENT VIA
NORTHWEST AIRLINES NOV, TWENTYSIX INSTANT TO ABOVE THREE OFFICES.

SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS WM, SIX FEET, ONE SIXTY LBS., HAIR BROWNISH "
GRAY, EYES BLUE OR BROWN, MEDIUM BUILD, FAIR COMPLEXION, DOB APRIL
EIGHT TWENTYTHREE, SELLIGENT, ALA» SSN FOUR FOUR SEVEN = ZERO FIVE -

FOUR THREE TWO NINE. SCARS AND MARKS, TWELVE INCH AND THREE INCH "
OPERATIONAL SCARS ON STOMACH. FIVE INCH CUT SCAR ON OUTER LEFT THIGH.
SIX INCH CUT SCAR ON CHEST. EIGHT INCH CUT SCAR ON BACK. FOUR INCH CUT

SCAR ON NECK AND FIVE INCH CUT SCAR ON RIGHT SIDE OF NECK AND CHEEK,
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BIRMINGHAM ASCERTAIN IF pores STILL RESIDES SILLIGENT,
ALABAMA. IF SO, OBTAIN ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION.
CINCINNATI CONDUCT nPPROPRIATE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
KNOX COUNTY, OHIO. ! 4

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JACKSON ASCERTAIN IF SUSPECT'S MOTHER RESIDES ABERDEEN,

as " WISSISSIPPI AND IF SO OBTAIN LL} PERTINENT INFORMATION,

LITILE ROCK AT WEST MEMPHIS. AND JONESBORO, CONDUCT \
APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT ONE 'quevwest BOND Stes, AND

THROUGH CONTACT WITH| vy
MEMPHIS CONDUCT APPROPRIATE jwesticart0n AT WE SEVEN
SEVEN ONE TAHITI, MEMPHIS, TENN, {| " 8

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_ 6325 PM £1/26/71 URGENT LEF
'TO DIRECTOR ~
CINCINNATI
LAS VEGAS
MEMPHIS
PORTLAND
SEATILE
FROM LITTLE ROCK (164-22) 5P
| UNSUB$ NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY-
FOUR, SEVENTYONE. CAA DASH HIJACKENG$ EXTORTION, SEATTLE ORIGIN,
RE MYTEL OF NOVEMBER TWENTY-SIX, SEVENTYONE.
ON INSTANT DATE, PAROLE RECORD FOR JOSEPH H. JOHNSTON
""- REVIEWED WITH THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND INFORMATION OBTAINED:
NAME: JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSTON, SEX: MALE, RACE: CAUCASIAN,
DOB: APRIL EIGHT, IWENTY~ THREE, POB?: SULLIGENTs ALABAMA » FBI
- NUMBER FIVE one FOUR DA DASH siikee vive tik THREE Ay FINGERPRINT
CLASSIFICATION: FIVE N/M, FIVE/SEVENTEEN, CAPITAL T/ CAPITAL
T, SMALL T, SIXTEEN/SIXTEEN, SSAN: FOUR FOUR SEVEN DASH ZERO -
FIVE DASH FOUR TwO THREE NINE, HEIGHT: SIX FEET, WEIGHTs ONE
END PAGE ONE

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" SEVEN ZERO} RELATIVES: MOTHER, MRS» IDA JOHNSTON, THREE ONE

- TWO SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET, ABERDEEN, MISSISSIPPI, OR IN CARE

OF
| ADDRESS: PORTLAND, OREGON,
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: » ADDRESS: PORTLAND, OREGON,
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"© BROTHERS JAMES JOHNSTON, ADDRESS: UNKNOWN,
| | ADDRESS: MOBILE, ALABAMA.

| MOBILE, ALABAMA. |
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MISSISSIPPI, | | ADDRESS

—~ "UNKNOWN,
an | DATE OF FINAL RELEASE FROM PAROLE, AUGUST

_ THREE ONE, SEVENTYONE. OCCUPATIONS LISTED: CARPENTER*S HELPER,
a SALESMAN, DRAFTSMAN, IRONWORKER' AND BOILERMAKER. MILITARY SERVICE

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PAGE THREE ,
RECORD? UsS. ARMY, FEBRUARY ONE, FORTY~THREE TO DECEMBER THREE
ZERO, FORTY-THREE, SERVICE NUMBER THREE FOUR SEVEN ZERO THREE.
ONE TWO THREE, RECEIVING HONORABLE DISCHARGE. WAS CONVICTED BY

COURT'S MARSHAL ON FOUR OCCASIONS. EDUCATION: COMPLETED NINTH
GRADE AT WILSON, ARKANSAS, OBTAINED GED WHILE IN MILITARY.
ARREST RECORD ATTACHED TO PAROLE REPORT INDICATED NUMEROUS
ARRESTS DATING FROM APRIL TEN, FORTY-SEVEN THROUGH APRIL TEN,
SIXTY=EIGHT INCLUDING FIVE ARRESTS BY SHERIFF*S DEPARTMENT,
PORTLAND, OREGON, UNDER NUMBER THREE NINE SIX NINE ONE AND TWO
ARRESTS BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, PORTLAND, OREGON, UNDER NUMBER

"THREE FIVE FOUR SIX THREE. DATE OF LISTED ARRESTS BY PD,

PORTLAND, OREGON, JANUARY TWO EIGHT, SIXTY-TWO. DATE OF LISTED
ARRESTS BY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, PORTLAND, OREGON, JANUARY THREE
ONE, SIXTY-TWO ON CHARGE, ASSAULT AND ROBBERY, ARMED. ON MARCH
TWENTY, SIXTY=THREE, JOSEPH HENRY JOHNSTON WAS SENTENCED TO .
OHIO PENITENTIARY, COLUMBUS, OHIO, FOR A TERM OF FROM ONE TO
TWENTY YEARS FOR FOUR COUNTS OF FORGERY, UNDER NUMBER ONE ONE
SIX. EIGHT FIVE NINE. SUSPECT TRANSFERRED TO LONDON CORRECTIONAL

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INSTITUTION ON MAY ONE THREE, SIXTY-THREE,WAS PAROLED OW MARCH | Pee

TWENTY-SIX, SIXTY=FOUR, WAS PICKED UP AS A PAROLE VIOLATOR ON | .
AUGUST TWO TWO, SIXTY-SIX, WAS PAROLED OCTOBER TWO SIX, STXTY-
"SEVEN FROM LONDON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, WAS ARRESTED OW
APRIL TEN, SIXTY-EIGHT, WAS RETURNED TO LONDON CORRECTIONAL
INSTITUTION ON MAY SEVEN, SIXTY-EIGHT. ,
RECORDS, WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, POST OFFICE, CHECKED
THIS DATE, REVEAL A FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR JOHNSTON DATED
"SEPTEMBER ONE, SEVENTY- ONE, AS FOUR ZERO ZERO NORTHEAST SIxty=
NINE STREET, PORTLAND, OREGON,
: CENCINNATI DIVISION AT COLUMBUS, OHIO. WILL FROM ABOVE
"" ANFORMATION REVIEW PRISON RECORDS OF JOHNSTON, OBTAIN RECENT |
PHOTOGRAPH OF SUSPECT, AND SUBMIT RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION TO
OFFICE OF ORIGIN, :
PORTLAND DIVISION AT PORTLAND, OREGON, WILL contact |
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. AND PD' OFFICIALS, PORTLAND, OREGON, 0, 0
REVIEW JOHNSTONS ARREST RECORD FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION,

CBTAIN PHOTOGRAPH, AND SUBMIT RESULTS To OFFICE OF ORIGIN,
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WILL ALSO CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT FOUR ZERO ZERO
NORTHEAST SIXTY-NINE STREET, PORTLAND, CONCERNING SUSPECT.
LITTLE ROCK DIVISION AT WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS. WILL
CONTINUE LOGICAL INVESTIGATION.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 21/26/71
SA J. DAVID JACKSON (A)

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES 4
FLIGHT No. 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE

11/24/71
CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE

This xvefers to lead to identify | b6
alleged owner of 1960 Dodge, Washington license Xo.| BIC
[_], address of | Pullman, Washington,

° 26, 1971, Pultman Police Department, °
DPetectiv advised that ia_a_raya- b6é

le Liman, who has | bic
or many years. Pullman Police Department re-
Vd a teletype on Tuesday of this week, November 23, .

1971, from the Longview, Washington, Police Department
requesting verification of sale of above car co

The Longview Police Department had in eustody
JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON, who apparently had custody of vehicle
and unable to prove ownership.

At request of Longview Police Department, the
Puliman Police Department determined that on October 28,
1971, this vehicle was sold to JOSEPH H, JOHNSTON by Neill a
Metors ; 11 Motors had taken the vehicle on
a trade and had not changed the registration. _ be .
JOHNSTON furnished the address to Neill Motors of 4005 XK. E. bie
69th, Portland, Oregon, telephone Ko. 284-3851. He said
he was an iron worker, member of Union Local #14, 33 Mission
West in Portland and was employed by one of the contractors
on the new Coliseum under construction at Washington State
University, Puliman. He was described as a white mle,
approximately 55 years, 5°10", 150 lbe, short gray hair, no
giasses, He lived at the Pullman Hotel and was friendly
with a young black man, whose identify was not known by the
Pullman Police Department. JOHNSTON still owes Neill Motors

$100 on the car.

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FILE (164-81) November 26, 1971

"SAC J. E. MILNES

UNSUB;

Northwest Airlines

Plight #305

Portland to Seattle
11/24/71

CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

00: Seattle

RE: Suspect JOE HENRY JOHNSTON

On November 26, 1971, SA| Jat the
Bureau advised me that 'the suspect had served time in
the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon in 1964
and that the Police Department and Sheriff's Office in
Portland had photographs of him. He advised the Bureau
had not communicated with Portland concerning this
matter. I told him I would.

I made a call to ASAC VINCENT £. RUEHL in
Portland and suggested that 'he have JOHNSTON's photograph
displayed to loading agent at Northwest immediately.
In addition, obtain photograph of him from the avaiable
sources and run 'a background check on who
currently resides in Portland but that I would not contact

her at this moment.

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RE: Suspect JOE HENRY JOHNSTON

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ograph of JOE HENRY JOHNSTON was being placed
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under number 27, would depart to Seattle fiom Portland,

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Flight #305

Portland to Seattle
11/26/71

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00: Seattle
RE: Suspect JOE HENRY JOHNSTON

On November 26, 1971, at 11:20 AM,

November 26, 1971

I called

Assistant Director WALTERS at the Bureau and requested
that he forward a facsimile of the identification
'yecord under number 514 393 A for JOHNSTON to Las Vegas,
Portland, Seattle and Minneapolis. I also told him that

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Portland to Seattle
11/26/72

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00: Seattle
RE: Suspect JOE HENRY JOHNSTON

On November 26, 1971, I contacted SA CAMPBELL
in Las Vegas. He advised that they had dusted the
airplane for latent fingerprints but he doubted that 'they
would be good enough for identification. I advised him
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00: SEATTLE

RE: SUSPECT JOE HENRY JOHNSTON

At 12:05 p.m., on 11/26/71, I called ASAC ROBERT
KENT in Minneapolis. 2 told him about JOE JOHNSTON being a
suspect, He has received a facsimile photograph from
Cleveland of JOHNSTON. He now has Agents showing picture
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SEATTLE-TACOMA AIEPORT' (SEA-TAC) CALLED AT APPROXIMATELY
THREE TWENTYTWO PM, NOVERMBER TWENTYFOUR INSTANT, ADVISING
THAT A MAN ABOARD INSTANT PLANE AT PORTLAND, OREGON, PASSED
WORD TO THE PILOT THAT HE HAD A BOMB IN HIS BRIEFCASE AND
DEMANDED TWO HUNDREDTHOUSAND DOLLARS. ME INSTRUCTED THE
PILOT 10 GET' THIS MONEY READY BY FIVE PM, AND ALSO TO
FURNISH HIM TYO PARACHUTES. SUBJECT INSTRUCTED PILOT TO
HAVE NO ONE NEET THE AIRCRAFT; NO ONE WAS TO APPROACH THE
AIRCRAFT AND THAT HE WOULD ADVISE LATER WHAT HIS FLIGHT
PLANS WERE.

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SUBSEQUENTLY THE PILOT CIRCLED THE FIELD AT.
SEA-TAC UNTIL FIVE FORTYTHREE PM, WHEN THE PLANE LANDED.
THE TIME WAS CONSUMED IN OBTAINING THE T¥O HUNDRED THOUSAND -
DOLLARS AND IN OBTAINING PARACHUTES. IT IS NOTED THAT SUBJECT,
DURING THIS TIME, CHANGED HIS REQUEST FOR PARACHUTES TO
FOUR IN ALL, TWO BACK PACKS AND TWO CHEST PACKS.
SUBJECT'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING THE MONEY
AND THE PARACHUTES TO THE PLANE WERE THAT NO ONE WAS TO
APPROACH THE PLANE EXCEPT ONE REFUELING TRUCK; A BUS TO TAKE OFF
THE PASSENGERS AND THE MESSENGER WITH THE MONEY AND
THE PARACHUTES. THE SUBJECT STATED THAT HE WOULD ALLOW
ONE OF THE STEWARDESSES TO LEAVE THE PLANE; GET THE PARACHUTES
AND THE MONEY AND DELIVER THEM TO HIM. HE STATED HE WOULD' )
RELEASE THE REST OF THE PASSENGERS AND THE OTHER TWO
STEWARDESSES AFTER THE PARACHUTES AND MONEY WERE ON BOARD.
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IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE PLANE CARRIED THIRTYSEVEN PASSENGERS 3
THREE MALE CREY MENBERS AND THREE STEVARDESSES.
PILOT AND NORTHWEST AIRLINES OFFICIALS WERE
POSITIVE IN THEIR STATEMENT THAT THEY YANTED NO ONE ELSE TO
GO NEAR THE PLANE WHICH YAS PARKED ON A FAR CORNER OF THE
FIELD AND WANTED NO INTERFERENCE IN THE REFUELING OPERATION
AND DELIVERY OF THE MONEY AND PARACHUTES.
THE MONEY AND PARACHUTES WERE DELIVERED ByYL

tORTHWEST AIRLINES AT SEATTLE. THIRTYSIX OF THE PASSENGERS AND TWO

STEWARDESSES LEFT THE PLANE AND CAME INTO THE TERMINAL. THE PLANE
WAS REFUELED TO FULL CAPACITY. THE SUBJECT GAVE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
PILOT THAT THE PLANE WAS TO FLY WITH THE LANDING GEAR DOWN, REAR
HATCH DOOR OPEN AND THE FLAPS AT A FIFTEEN DEGREE ANGLE. IT IS
NOTED THAT INSTANT PLANE IS A BOEING SEVEN TWO SEVEN WHICH HAS A
LOVER REAR DOOR UNDERNEATH THE AIRPLANE. NORTHWEST OFFICIALS ADVISE
THAT WITH THE FUEL ON HAND AND FLYING IN THIS CONDITION AT APPROX-
INATELY ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY KNOTS, THAT THEY HAD SUFFICIENT FUEL

TO FLY TO SACRAMENTO OR RENO.

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"PLANE WAS AIRBORNE AT SEVEN THIRTYSEVEN PM, FLYING IN A SOUTHERLY
DIRECTION, UNDER THE SURVEILLANCE OF THO PLANES FROM MC CHORD AIR
FORCE BASE.

THE NAME DAN COOPER APPEARED ON A MANIFEST OF PASSENGERS

BOARDING AT PORTLAND, OREGON. THE SUBJECT IN TRIS CASE MADE HIS
FIRST APPROACH 10 THE STEWARDESS JUST AS THE PLANE WAS LEAVING THE
FIELD AT PORTLAND, OREGON. DAN COOPER WAS NOT AMONG TRE PASSENGERS
DEPLANING AT SEATILE. |

' 'DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT OBTAINED BY INTERVIEW WITH STEWARD-
ESSES AS FOLLOWS: -

WHITE, MALE, AMERICAN, OLIVE COMPLEXION, LATIN APPEARANCE, BLACK

HAIR, NORMAL HAIR STYLE, PARTED ON LEFT, AGE MIDDLE FORTIES, SIX
FEET TALL, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO SEVENTYFIVE LBS., AVERAGE BUILD,
BROWN EYES, BLACK SUIT, WHITE SHIRT, NARROW BLACK TIE, BLACK
RAIN-TYPE OVERCOAT, BLACK DRESS SUIT, DARK BRIEFCASE.

"SUBJECT WAS NOT KNOWN TO BE ARMED HOWEVER, WHEN. HE FIRST :
SPPROACHED THE STEWARDESS, HE TOLD HER HE HAD A BONS IN THE
BRIEFCASE AND EXHIBITED THE CONTENTS OF THE 8RIEFCASE.
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STEWARDESS| |SAID THAT THE SUBJECT DISPLAYED THE 6 |

QONTENTS OF A BLACK VINYL BRIEFCASE TO HER WHICH CONTAINED A

BUNDLE OF RED COLORED STICKS, SIX TO SEVEN INCHES LONG, ABOUT

ONE INCH IN DIAMETER. SUBJECT STATED THAT THE STICKS WERE DYNAMITE.
SHE SAID THAT THESE STICKS WERE WRAPPED IN A

BUNDLE WITH WHAT APPEARED TO BE RED PLASTIC TAPE. SHE SAID THAT

A RED WIRE LED FROM THE BUNDLE BUT WAS NOT ATTACHED TO ANYTHING.

SHE STATED THAT THE MAN HELD THE WIRE IN HIS HAND AS THOUGH HE COULD
DETONATE THE DYNAMITE BY MAKING & CONNECTION WITH THE WIRE. SHE
SAID THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING ELSE IN THE BRIEFCASE WHICH MAY HAVE
BEEN A BATTERY, ALTHOUGH SHE DID NOT KNOW.

INTERVIEWS OF ALL PASSENGERS AND TWO STEWARDESSES COMPLETED AT
SEA-TAC.

SOME PASSENGERS REALIZED HIJACKING IN PROGRESS ABOUT TEN
MINUTES OUT OF PORTLAND. HIJACKER BOARDED AT PORTLAND AS ONE OF THE
LAST PASSENGERS AND TOOK MIDDLE SEAT IN RIGHT REAR ROW OF COACH
SECTION. HIJACKER CARRIED DARK COLORED ATTACHE CASE AND PAPER BAG
ABOUT FOUR INCHES BY TWELVE' INCHES: BY FOURTEEN INCHES. |

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PASSENGER OBSERVED STEWARDESS AND HIJACKER CONVERSING THROUGHOUT
FLIGHT. IMMEDIATELY UPON LANDING AT SEA-TAC, HIJACKER ENTERED REST
ROOM, REMAINED THERE ABOUT ONE MINUTE AND THEN RETURNED TO SEAT
PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED. |
ONE PASSENGER SCUFFLED BRIEFLY ITH HIJACKER. SECOND PASSENGER
PULLED FIRST PASSENGER AWAY FROM HIJACKER. NO OTHER UNUSUAL
INCIDENTS OCCURRED BETYEEN PASSENGERS AND HIJACKER.
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HIJACKING WAS FURNISHED TO THE
FOLLOWING OFFICES BY TELEPHONE:
AQ, BT, SU, SD, LA, SC, SF, PX, LV, PD, DN, AND[
| |.
PARACHUTES FURNISHED TO SUBJECT TO SUBJECT ARE DESCRIBED AS:

TWO FRONT CHEST CHUTES, TWENTYFORU FEET IN DIAMETER, ALL WHITE
WLON, MODEL T-SEVEN A, WHITE SHROUDS, ABOUT FOURTEEN FEET LONG.
NUMBER ONE CONTAINER HAS quoTE[ __—_—s| ENQUOTE WRITTEN ON IT, AND
IS ABOUT TEN BY THIRTEEN INCHES, OLIVE DRAB. sUMBER TWO CONTAINER

yas] INRETTEN ON A WHITE PATCH WHICH IS SEWN TO
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THO BACK PACK CHUTES CONTAINERS VERE ORDINARY MILITARY TYPE
OLIVE DRAB I COLOR, TO TO THREE FEET LONG, FIFTEEY TO SIGNTESN
INCHES YIDE. NUMBER ONE BACK PACK CHITE DESCIRBED AS CIVILIAN
LUXURY TYPE. TAN SOFT COTTON MATERIAL OUTSIDE, TYENTY SIX FOOT
WHITE CANOPY INSIDE, AND HAS A MILITARY CHUTE INSIDE OF IT, ALSO
ONE OR TY¥O BURP SACKS, AND USUAL LEAD SEAL. NUMBER TWO BACK PACK
SHUTE YAS A MILITARY NYLON TYPE, OLIVE DRAB GREEN OUTSIDE, TWENTY
EIGHT FOOT VHITZ CANOPY INSIDE, WITH THO BURP SACKS IN BACK, LEAD
SEAL. SEALS HAD NOT BEEN PULLED. |

CAN IDENTIFY BOTH. INV CONTINUEING TO OBTAIN SERIAL NUMBERS.
HORTHYEST AIRLINES FLIGHT LOG REVEALS THAT AT EIGHT ZERO
FIVE PM, WHILE IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON, CAPTAIN
ATTEMPTED TO COMMUNICATE "ITH UNSUB ON THO OCCASIONS, AT WHICH TIME
UNSUB ADVISED QUOTE EVERYTHING IS OK ENQUOTE. AT EIGHT T¥ELVE PM,
WHILE FLYING SOUTH OF PORTLAND, OREGON, CREY REPORTED GETTING SOME
OSCILLATION IN THE CABIN AND ADVISED QUOTE MUST BE DOING SOMETHING
ITH AIR STAIRS. ENQUOTE. NO FURTHER ENTRIES ON LOG AT SEATTLE.

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TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OBTAINED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES
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CONTENTS. MICROFILM BEING OBTAINED AM OF TWENTYFIFTH INSTANT, AT
"HICH TIME WILL BE FORWARDED ,TO BUREAU BY PILOT COURIER.

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