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SE 164-81
TJM: kdl

SEARCH OF SUSPECTED AREA a _

Based upon information received from the Seattle
Division on November 25, 1971 preliminary steps were taken
to alert all law enforcement agencies in Cowlitz, Lewis,
Wahkiakum, and Clark Counties concerning the search which
was to be instituted for the subject. A meeting was held
with members of the Clark and Cowlitz County Sheriff's '
Offices and local agencies at the Woodland, Washington
City Hall and Police Department which was designated as
search headquarters in view of its proximity to the Wood-
land airport at which facilities were available for fixed
wing aircraft and helicopters. Arrangements were made
for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft to be available on
November 26, 1971 and the search area was divided into
seven sections, one of which was located in the Lewis aw
River area of Cowlitz County and the others in the north=
- eastern section of Clark County.

Lame 'on November 26, 1971 personnel of the 'Clark

County Sheriff's Office, under the direction of Sheriff .

EUGENE COTTON, and Undersheriff THOMAS MAC DOWELL, con- b6

'sisting of twelve cars and four aerial observers, seven b7c

'ears of the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, and eleven

deputies' under Sheriff CHARLES E. GILL and Chief Deputy

| | In addition, three officers of the Woodland,

_ Washington Police Department and six Agents were at the

"scene, ' ; At '

ewe eee . ee;
vr.' On November 26, 1971, after law enforcement

"officers were briefed on facts known to that point and what

was being sought and having been familiarized with the prime

search area of 150 square miles, the various ground units

were dispatched to Cowlitz and Clark Counties with instruc-

tions to contact all available residents and businessmen

on every road in the assigned section to secure information

concerning the subject. The description, then availablé,

was furnished to all personnel involved in the search.

Further instructions were given to the officers to request

individuals contacted to contact their neighbors and

>» acquaintances to insure that all residents of the prime

search area were cognizant of the hijacking and the descrip-

'+, tion of the subject. ; ; .. 4a. yt 7

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12/2/71

AIRTEL AIRMAIL '
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TO: DIRECTOR, PBI GF

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FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164~220) e&

Dan Cooper
Northwest Orient Airlines e
11/24/71 Ss

CAA ~ AIR PIRACY

Re Seattle teletype, 11/23/71; San Francisco tcl,
11/29/71; and San Francisco tel, 12/1/71.

In accordance with the request of the Seattle Office,
one copy of the affildated clubs of the U.S. Parachutists
Association ({USPA) ig enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle Office.
In addition, there is also enclosed for the Seattle Office an
index of the members of the affiliated clubs of this association
for the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada,
and Arizona. 'There lg also enclosed for the Bureau and Seattle
one copy of the transcription of communications Gealing with the
control of aircraft NW305 on 25 November, 1971. Ghis transcription
was furnished by Federal Aviation Administration, Fremont, Cali-
fornia. One copy of this transcription was delivered to Agents
in the Sacramento Office with a map of the route of this aircraft
on 12/1/71. <A copy of this map is also enclosed for the informa-

. tien of Seattle Office.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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-* DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER
5125 Central Avenue
Fremont, California 94536

30 November 1971

. Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Post Office, Room 221
13th and Alice Streets_
Oakland, California 94612

Enclosed are two copies of Oakland Center's transcripiion of commni-
cations dealing with the control of aircraft NW305 on 24 November 1971

as you requested.

Sincerely yours,

Enclosure

b6 per FAA
b7C per FAA

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TATION A oa

FEDERAL AVIATION ADIMINISTRATION

"30 November 1971

tee we

list of Agencies

. Certification

- pertaining to the subject hijacking.

AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER
5125 Central Avenue -

Fremont, California 94536

Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Center

Report Concerning Hijacking of Aircraft NW305

25 November 1971 -- 0544 GMT to 0635 GMT

Oakland Center
Red Bluff Sector

Oakland Center
Reno Sector

Oakland Center
Coordinator Position E03

Oakland Center
Coordinator Position EO!

Oakland Center
Watch Supervisor Position

Oakland Center
Flow Control Position

Seattle Center

Sector D1O

Reno Tower
Reno, Nevada

NW305

I hereby certify that the following is a true .

OAK ARTCC
(REL)

OAK ARTCC
--(RNO)

OAK ARTCC

'+ (E03)

OAK ARTCC

(Ol)

_ (SE)

OAK ARTCC
(FCC)

SEA ARTCC

'" RNO Dwr

." NW305

transcription of the recorded conversation

b6 per FAA
' b7C per FAA

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GMT
TIME .

( ON OAK ARt
TCC:
9. Woe)

(RBL)
SEA ARTCC:

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

SEA ARTCC:

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)
0545
OAK ARTCC:
(E0+)

SEA ARTCC:

OAK ARTCC:

(EO)
SEA ARTCC:
- oo OAK ARTCC:
(E04)
0546
NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

_NW305

ee

Red Bluff

Here's a handoff on Northwest three zero five

Okay. we don't see a target as yet

Okay he's climbing slowly to one one thousand

IM

Seattle go ahead with uh try again the handoff Northwest
three oh five

Northwest three zero five uh out of one zero thousand
climbing slowly to one one thousand is one ° mile south
Fort Jones

Radar contact Northwest three zero five
LE
WX

Uh climbing 'to eleven we're out of ten seven

Northwest three zero five roger climbing to one one
thousand ident

(Unintelligible)

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GMT
TIME

'O547
(2904
PST.

' - 0552

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
(REL)

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
(REL)

_ OAK ARTCC:

(RBL)

NW305:

You can give us headings so I can get to Red Bluff please

vector to Reno

. *you.can monitor on one two zero point four but transmit

«Qn

Northwest three zero five roger heve rader contact uh :
part of your transmission was blocked by another aircraft
go ahead with your request again :

Nine eight three stand by . . Northwest three zero five
anything at all that you're requesting is approved uh
you're requesting direct Reno at this time . . is that
correct

I want to go direct Red Bluff to Reno and uh we can either
do it on our own navigation or accept e radar vector if
you want to give it to us

Uh roger Red Bluff direct Reno is approved . . I'd like
you a little bit farther south end clear ea few more of |
the hills at one one thousand prior to going direct. .,
however if you keep me advised I'll give you headings at
eny tine

Uh roger depart Red Bluff then heading of zero > nine zero

~
™ ~~

Okey. will do

Northwest three zero five Oakleni Center radio check ..
Rescue nine eight three I'm transmitting only on UBF ~
now'. »« I don't believe the Northwest can uh copy. . uh

on 'three zero six point nine . ; .
Northwest three zero five the Red Bluff altimeter three

zero one eight

'

Three zero one eight thank you

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GME
TIME

0553

OAK ARTCC:
G.I3 f1
¢ %G 7) (WSE)
. OAK ARTCC:
(B04)

OAK ARTCC:
(WSE)

OAK ARTCC:
(E04)

* OAK ARTCC:
(WSE)
0555
OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

NW305:

0559 .
7 . OAK ARTCC:

| i)

_ W303:

"0605

OAK ARTCC:

. (E04)

(WSE)

- QAK ARTCC:

OAK ARTCC:
~ (WSE)

po, OAK ARTCC:
. " (B04)

, OAK ARTCC: -

Give me periodic checks on his position then

Okay they are ten miles apart now. . we're starting to
turn the rescue .

Yeah but I mean uh Northwest's position and any time you
change his frequency or his altitude or whatever

Yeah -he's fifty northwest of Red Bluff Victor twenty
three

Okay

Northwest three zero five are you now level at one one |
thousand . .

Three oh five roger we're level at one one

Northwest three zero five traffic 'ten ofelock eight miles
westbound

This three zero five that for us.

Northwest ten northwest Red Bluff

Verify ten northwest of Red Bluff
Yep ten northwest to be exact
Okay and vector what ~ -

Be zero niner zero out of Red Bluff

.
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TIME
0606
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0607

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OAK ARTCC:
(WSE)

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

NW305:

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:

(RBL)
NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
(EO!)

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

/NW305:

"OAK ARTCC:

(RBL)

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Okay 'thank you

Northwest three zero five traffic twelve o'clock six
miles northbound .

zero five roger

This Northwest three zero five er we start our turn to
ninety that okay :

Northwest three zero five affirmative
And Red Bluff now three zero one eight
Three zero one eight

Northwest three zero five present time Reno weather is
clear and the visibility twelve

Roger thank you
Okay he's over Red Bluff turning»

Northwest three zero five you can expect. radar vectors
to intercept the ILS active runway one six at -Reno
' J .

Zero Live roger vectors for TLS for one six

That's correct

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' Okay one twenty eight eight bye °

——sT a
paper pers

Is the course that we're operating uh unpressurized and
we're going to need a very slow descent whatever
vectoring is necessary to get us about a three hundred
per minute rate of descent eh maybe five at the outside
uh we'll need plenty of time to do this and uh set

You read three zero five center

Eh Northwest three zero five Oakland Center roger '
affirmative I did copy a slow rate of descent and

Northwest three zero five the Reno altimeter three zero

Northwest three zero five contact Oakland Center one two

Oakland Center Northwest three zero five 'we're eleven

VIR Re Oh 20 ay Ei Ween oo Santas CMS LMG ELA an dias AT sate RRS led KS
-5-
Gur
TIVE
NW305:.
ourselves up
0615
(/0:/5- Pp M305:
PST)
_- OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)
. unpressurized
NW305: Roger thank you
0623
. QAK ARTCC:
(RBL) zero niner
NW305: Uh thirty oh nine
OAK ARTCC: — Right
(RBL)
0626 I
OAK ARTCC:
(RBL) eight point eight
NW305:
OAK ARTCC: | Good day now
(RBL) ,
* NW305:
. thousand
_ OAK ARTCC:
_. (RNO)

Northwest three zero five roger ident

DB. Cooper-27804

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GMT
TIME

0628

(10/28 Y/Y
; LS)

6632

0633

OAK ARTCC:
(RNO)

NW305:
NW305:

OAK ARTCC;
(RNO)

NW305;

OAK ARTCC:
(£03)
RNO Tur:

OAK ARTCC:
(E03)

RNO Twrs
OAK ARTCC:

.- (E03)
RNO Twrs:

OAK ARTCC:

(203)

~ RNO Twr s

Northwest three zero five left heading zero six zero

Okay zero six zero three oh five

On this kinda configuration uh we: :make pretty shallow
turns cause it kills off our speed pretty much if we make
a standard

I understand you need a long finaZ into Reno so I'm
taking you up about oh twenty five or thirty miles north
of Reno

Okay
Reno Approach Center
Reno

A

Iet's see if we can give you a handoff Northwest three
zero five °
I don't see anything west yet

Okay. stretch your radar well out to the northwest

Okay, I'm out titty miles now

Okay

Is he still on thirty one

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GMT
TIME

0634 .

(E03)

Lo: bpm RNO Twr:
sz)

0635

* NW305

OAK ARTCC:
(E03)

" RNO Tur:

_ OAK ARTCC:

(FCC)
RNO Twrs
OAK ARTCC:

(E03)
RNO Pwr:

. OAK ARTCC;

(E03)
OAK ARTCC:
(RNO)

OAK ARTCC:
(RNO)

"OAK ARTCC:

(RNO)

* NW305;

Yeah he's on thirty one

Okay radar contact Northwest three zero five at forty
two miles

Okay forty two west northwest of Remo heading zero six
zero one one thousand

LE

Wink what frequency for Reno Approach

Put him one twenty six three please

One twenty" six three

Right — , . . a,
Will do

Northwest three zero five vh Reno Approach one one niner
point two .9

Northwest three zero five Cakland . :

Three oh five go ahead

Roger Reno Approach on one two six point three

Twenty six three for approach roger . a

DB Cooper-27806

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT: UNKNOWN SUBJECT;

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 16
MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101541.6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

* SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE 4 5 3h 74.

, Sa Bonaid J. Steelo

NORTHWEST AIRLINES

FLIGHT #305,

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,
11/24/71

CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION
00: SEATTLE

BUFILE 164-2111

Course of Fiight 305

Reft Las Vegas Telotype 11-26-71, SE 164-81~ Sub P
On 17-20~72. | b6 per FAA

ladyised that Frenchman's Reservoir b7C per FAA

tics at tha coordinates 39 degrees, 52 minutes north and

120 degrees, 12 minutes west Located approximately 36 niies
northwest of Renoy at a point 8 or 9 miles west of the California«~
Hovada border, and § miles north of Vinton, California, The
nearby town of Baclworth; California bas 2 small airport.

DIS
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NROG6 LV PLAIN

1192 PM URGENT t1-29-71 GEd : ( )

TO DIRECTOR 164-2111 AND SEATILE 164-81 ~

FROM LAS VEGAS 164-69 2P
UNSUB$ HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINE FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE$
CAA = HIJACKING$ EXTORTION. O03: SEATTLE.

RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST.

AE a wi

| FAA, RENO, NEVADA, THIS DATE

" MADE AVAILABLE TAPES OF RADIO CONTACTS WITH NORTHWEST (NW) FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST. :

TAPES INDICATE RENO DEPARTURE CONTROL CRADAR) MADE RADAR
CONTACT WITH AIRCRAFT AT TEN THIRTYTWO P.Mey PST, NOVEMBER
TWENTYFOUR LAST, AT WHICH TIME AIRCRAFT FORTYTWO MILES NORTHWEST
OF RENO AND OVER FRENCHMAN'S RESERVOIR, CALIFORNIA, ALTITUDE OF

ELEVEN THOUSAND FEET.

AT TEN THIRTYFIVE PeMey AIRCRAFT MADE-VOICE CONTACT WITH
RENO TOWER AND TOWER GAVE APPROACH INSTRUCTIONS, AIRCRAFT STATED
"WE ARE TRYING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BACK NOW" CINDICATING

CONTACT WITH HIJACKER) AND THAT THEY WERE GOING TO GET THE a p

END PAGE ONE

SERIALIZED.

Nov 2 8 1971

FBI» SEATTLE

b6 per FAA
b7C per FAA

d.

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NR @64 SF PLAIN
252PM URGENT 11-27-71 MS
TO DIRECTOR (164+2111)
LAS VEGAS
SEATTLE
FROM SAN FRANCISCO (164-228) 3p

UNSUB$ AKA DAN COOPER, NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES: FLIGHT THREE ZERO
FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONE, CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION,
00: SEATTLE

RE SACRAMENTO TEL TO BUREAU NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST.

ARTHUR T. WIBOM, FLOW CONTROLLER, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINIS-
TRATION, OAKLAND, AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONZROL CENTER, FREMONT, CALIF.,
ADVISED INSTANT DATE OAKLAND CENTER ESTABLISHED POSITIVE RADAR, |
RADIO CONTACT NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE AT ZERO FIVE FOUR.
SIX ZULU CNINE FORTYSIX PM PST) NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST, WHILE
AIRCRAFT OVER VO R CV H F OMNI RANGE) SITE, FT. JONES, CALIFORNIA.
AIRCRAFT PREVIOUSLY UNDER POSITIVE CONTROL OF SEATTLE CENTER. AT.
TIME OF CONTACT, NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE ON AIR ROUTE
VeTWENTYTHREE, ELEVEN THOUSAND FEET INDICATING ONE SEVEN ZERO KNOTTS
END PAGE ONE

-3/ ~ S70.

SEARCHED crsssuasssw INDEXED commen
SERIALIZED ssassssssssss, PILED. ncosssnrrcone

NOV 2 7 1971

FBI - SEATTLE

DB Cooper-77830

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(TWO HUNDRED MILES PER HOUR). AIRCRAFT ON I F R FLIGHT PLAN, BUT
. ~ ea
UNDER VF RUCONDITIONS CLOUD CEILING AT THIRTYFIVE HUNDRED FEET.
AIR FORCE C-ONE THREE ZERO, CALL SIGN A FIVE ZERO NINE EIGHT
nara CELT

_ \

THREE, DISPATCHED FROM HAMILTON AIR FORCE BASE, INTERCEPTED NORTHWEST
FLIIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE VICINITY REDDING, CALIF., ZERO FIVE FIVE
FOUR ZULU AT NINE FIFTYFOUR PST, NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR, LAST.

RADAR AND RADIO CONTROL OF NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE

TURNED OVER TO RENO APPROACH CONTROL ZERO SIX THREE THO ZULU, TEN

" THIRTYTWO PST BY OAKLAND CENTER. ANY FURTHER TRANSMISSIONS FROM
AIRCRAFT WOULD HAVE BEEN TAPED BY RENO APPROACH CONTROL. FAA
PERSONNEL ADVISED TAPE OF VOICE TRANSMISSIONS FROM NORTHWEST FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE CONTAINED NO INFORMATION REGARDING POSSIBLE LOCATION
UNSUB EXITED AIRCRAFT WHILE AIRCRAFT UNDER CONTROL OF OAKLAND
CENTER.
END PAGE TWO

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PAGE THREE , °

ORIGINAL TAPE OF VOICE TRANSMISSIONS BY THE NORTHWEST FLIGHT
THREE ZERO FIVE AND OTHER FACILITIES BEING TRANSCRIBED BY FAA
PERSONNEL, TRANSCRIPTIONS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO FBI AT EARLIEST
POSSIBLE DATE, POSSIBLY NOVEMBER TWENTYNINE OR NOVEMBER THIRTY,
NEXT.

LAS VEGAS, AT RENO, CONTACT PERSONNEL RENO APPROACH CONTROL,
OBTAIN WRITTEN TRANSCRIPTION OF ALL TRANSMISSIONS FROM NORTHWEST
FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, FORWARD TO SEATTLE.

END
JFK FBI SEATTLE

CLR

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NR 001 SF PLAIN

12:24AM URGENT 11-27-71 RAS

TOs DIRECTOR (1642111)
SEATTLE

FROM: SAN-FRANCISCO (164-220) IP

UNSUBs NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOV. TWENTYFIVE,
SEVENTYONE$S CAA =~ HIJACKINGs EXTORTION.

RE SC TEL NOV. TWENTYSIX, SEVENTYONE. ~
DENVER HENTRUP, CONTROLLER, OAKLAND AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC

CONTROL CENTER, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA. ADVISED ELEVEN TWENTYSIX LAST

WRITTEN TRANSCRIPTS OF PILOT TRANSMISSIONS WILL BE MADE AVAIL~

ABLE FOR ABOVE FLIGHT. ADVISED TAPES CANNOT BE OBTAINED UNTIL

Pi INSTANT DATE AND WILL ONLY CONTAIN INFO TRANSMITTED BY

PILOTS OF FLIGHT. IF PILOTS WERE UNAWARE OF SUBJECTS EXITING

OF AIRCRAFT TAPES WILL NOT DISCLOSE ANY ADDITIONAL INFO.

ENDeoe
DCA
FBI SEATTLE CLR ) . Aub. ?
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FBI - SEATTLE —7 =|

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Las Uebas

ReeA5 LV PLAIN S Br ReHeED

41252 PM NITEL 11-26-71 SGT PIZER-»

TO DIRECTOR, SEATTLE, PORTLAND
FEOM LAS VEGAS (164-68) 3P

UNSUB : HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLIVYES SEVEN TYEANTY SEVEN,

FLIGHT THREE ZERO' FIVE, NOVEMBER TYENTYFOUR, SEVENTYONS,

PORTLAND, OREGON. CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION.

REMYTELS NOVEMBER TWENTYFIVE LAST.
{ . ,
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION CONTROLLERS ADVISED THAT

NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST THROUGH OREGCN 'AND

CAPTIONED FLIGHT PROCEEDED FROM SEATTLE, WASHENE TON, OM NIGHT OF
INTO GALIFORNIA TO

6 POINT NEAR FPENCHMAN'S PFSERVOIR, CALIFORNIA, THE FLIGHT TH7*

PRS EMR AS

THEMEN NUR EAST TO THE NEVADA BORDER AND PROCEEDED DHE FAST TOA

4 POINT TYELVS MILES INSIDE ROHDARY OF NEVADA. THE FLIGHT THE*

"PROCEEDED DIRECTLY SOUTH TO RENO, NEVADA, A DISTANCE OF APPPOXI-

"OTELY TWEPTYFIVE MILES. THE FLIGHT CIOSCLED BRIEFLY IN TRE PEO
SPAPKS, NEVADA, AREA PREPARATORY TO LANDING, UHILE TH 4>PPOACH
APEA IS HEAVILY POPULATED WITH RESIDENTIAL AND BUSTNESS~ TYPF
STPUCTUPES, THE REMAINNER OF THE AREA IS VIRTUALLY ENTIPFLY

USINHABITESD DESERT AREA. | LbH-8; - 7 wor
END PAGE ANE ; F [ecm i
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LV 164-69
PAGE TO
DESPITE INFORMED SPECULATION THAT HIJACKER DEPARTED AIRCPAFT LOS an

BEFORE INTO THE STATE OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS OFFICE TODAY CONPLETEN
DETAILED SEARCH OF ENTIRE ROUTE OF TRAVEL OF HIJACKED AIRCRAFT. Sm4PC
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CONDUCTED FROM SMALL, LOW-FLYING, SLOW-SPEED AIRCRAFT SUPPLEMENTS
BY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LAND VEHICLE IN AMY AREA DEFNED NOT TO HAVE P=EH
COMPLETELY COVERED BY AIRCRAFT OBSERVATION. SEARCH REVEALED 119
INDICATION OF PARAPHERNALIA WHICH OR INDIVIDUAL "HO MIGHT RE
CONNECTED WITH CAPTIONED HIJACKING. ot

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RETEL PREVIOUSLY REPORTED RECOVERY DURING PETAILTD CTARGCH % ag)
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OF AIPCPAFT IMMEDIATELY, FOLLOWING LANDING IN RENO, "EVADA, CW
MOVEMRER TWENTYFIVE LAST OF EN0 PAPACHNTES, ONE RARK PACK TYPE a -
'Ann ONE CHEST PACK TYPE. BACK PACK PARACHUTE HNDISTURBED ANH es i
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EXAMINATION OF BACK PACK PARACHUTE BY MILITARY EXPERT TODAY iid

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TN ALL DETAILS. CHEST PACK PARACHUTE OF RPITGHUT PTNK-OPANAT COLO?

DETERMINED BY MILITARY EXPERT TO BE IM OPERATICNAL CONDITION
END PAGE TWO

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O545

0546

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

SEA ARTCC:

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)
SEA ARTCC:
OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)
QAK ARTCC:

SEA ARTCC:

OAK ARTCC?

(EO!)

_SEA ARTCC:

OAK ARTCC;
(EO+)

NW305

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

Red Bluff

Here's a handoff on Northwest three zero five

Okay we don't see a target as yet

Okay he's climbing slowly to one one thousand

JM

Seattle go ahead with uh try again the handoff Northwest
three oh five

Northwest three zero five uh out of one zero thousand
Climbing slowly to one one thousand is one = mile south

Fort Jones

Radar contact Northwest three zero five
LE
WX

Uh climbing 'to eleven we're out of ten seven -

Northwest three zero five roger clinbing to one one
thousand ident

(Unintelligible)

» = . ' whe .
".s . a : . ~

" DB Coopier-28149

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GMT

TIME

"0547

0552

OAK ARICCs
(RBL)

OAK ARICC:
(RBL)

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
- (RB)

* NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
(REL)

_ OAK ARTCG:

(RBL)

NW305:

«Qe

Northwest three zero five roger heve rader contact vh
part of your transmission was blocked by another aircraft
go ahead with your request again

Nine eight three stand by . . Northwest three zero five
anything at all that you're requesting is approved uh
you're requesting direct Reno at this time . . is that
correct

I want to go direct Red Bluff to Reno and uh we can either
do it on our own navigation or accept a radar vector if
you want to give it to us

Uh roger Red Bluff direct Reno is approved . . I'd like
you a little bit farther south end clear a few more of .
the hills at one one thousand prior to going direct . .,
however if you keep me advised I'l. give you headings at
eny tine .

at

You can give us headings so I can get to Red Bluff please

Uh roger depart Red Bluff then heading of zero 9 nine zero
vector to Reno .

Okay, will do

Northwest three zero five Oaklend Center radio check ..
Rescue nine eight three I'm transmitting only on UBF
now'. « I don't believe the Northwest can uh copy . . wh

- *you can monitor on one two zero point four but transmit

on three zero six point nine

Northwest three zero five the Red Bluff altimeter three
zero one eight .

oe

Three zero one eight thank you

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TIME
0553

0555

0559 ©

0605

OAK ARTCC:
(WSE)

OAK ARTCC:
(Bk)

OAK ARTCC:

(WSE)

OAK ARTCC:
(EO!)

* OAK ARICC:

(WSE)
OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

_ W309 :

OAK ARTCC:
_ (E04)

. OAK ARTCC:

(WSE)

- OAK ARTCC:

. (E04)

* OAK ARTCC:

(WSE)

OAK ARTCC:

(Bo!)

Give me periodic checks on his position then

Okay they are ten miles apart now. . we're starting to
turn the rescue toy

Yeah but I mean uh Northwest's position and any time you
change his frequency or his altitude or whatever

Yeah he's fifty northwest of Red Bluff Victor twenty
three
Okay

Northwest three zero five are you now level at one one |
thousand .

Three oh five roger we're level at one one

Northwest three zero five traffic "ten | ° Ste1ock eight miles
westbound

This three zero five that for us
Northwest ten northwest Rea Bluff
Verify ten northwest of Red Bluff
yep ten northwest to be exact
Okay and vector what

Be zero niner, zero out of Red Bluff

DB.Cooper-28151

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0606

0607

0608

0609

0611

0614

Toh P tame Ve AU MOE kn eR Peale oats

OAK ARTCC:
(WSE)

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)
NW305:

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

NW3053

OAK ARTCC:

(RBL)
NW305:

OAK ARICC:
(EO)

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

/NW305:

OAK ARTCC:

(RBL)

Nab at RESET a Lie ON le ae ALLEL ete ec OP allt Sa ta aT a 2

Okay 'thank you

Northwest three zero five traffic twelve o'clock six
miles northbound .

Zero five roger '.

This Northwest three zero five er we start our turn to
ninety that okay :

Northwest three zero five affirmative
And Red Bluff now three zero one eight
Three zero one eight

Northwest three zero five present time Reno weather is
clear and the visibility twelve

Roger thank you
Okay he's over Red Bluff turning

Northwest three zero five you can expect. radar vectors
to intercept the ILS active runway one six at -Reno
4 4 ) . :

Zero five roger vectors for ILS for one six

«

That's correct ; se ; ; 2

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. DB Copper-28152

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0626

0623

NW305:

NW305;

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:
. (RBL)

NW305:

OAK ARTCC:

(RBL)

OAK ARTCC:
(RBL)

mm oe ee

305:

OAK ARTCC:

(RBL)

-°" NW305:

OAK ARTCC:

. (RNO)

_ Right

' Okay one twenty eight eight bye .

_ Good day now

Pees, Ee WL pee TA BOB oe 5 aD eae an ea a LA BU Se

Is the course that we're operating uh unpressurized and .
we're going to need a very slow descent whatever
vectoring is necessary to get us about a three hundred
per minute rate of descent eh maybe five at the outside
uh we'll need plenty of time to do this and uh set
ourselves up

You read three zero five center

Eh Northwest three zero five Oakland Center roger °
affirmative I did copy a slow rate of descent and
unpressurized

Roger thank you

Northwest three zero five the Reno altimeter three zero.
zero niner

Uh thirty oh nine

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Northwest three zero five contact Oakland Center one two-
eight point eight

Oakland Center Northwest three zero. five' we! re eleven

; thousand -
: | ,

Northwest three zero five roger ident
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0628 ; ,
OAK ARTCC: - Northwest three zero five left heading zero six zero
(RNO) . sO
NW305: Okay zero six zero three oh five
NW305: On this kinda configuration uh we: 'make pretty shallow
. turns ceuse it kills off ow speed pretty much if we make
a standard
* OAK ARTCC: T understand you need a long final into Reno so I'm
(RNO) taking you up about oh twenty five or thirty miles north
. of Reno
NW305: Okay
0632 .
, OAK ARTCC: Reno Approach Center
(E03)
RNO Twrs Reno
OAK ARTCC: Tet's see if we can give you a hamdoff Northwest three
(E03) zero Live
RNO Twrs I don't see anything west yet
* = ~QAK ARTCC: Okay. stretch your radar well out ito the northwest
++ (E03) : . . .
RNO Twr: Okay. I'm out fifty miles now
0633 :
; OAK ARTCC: Okay
(3) :
RNO Twrs Is he still on thirty one . a a

DB Cooper-2815

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063% .

0635

OAK ARTCC: .

(£03)
RNO* Ter:

OAK ARICC;
(E03)

" RNO Twx :

OAK ARTCC:

(Fcc)
RNO Twrs:
OAK ARTCC:

(E03)
RNO Tur:

*. OAK ARTCC:

_ (E03)
OAK ARTCC:
(RNO)

OAK ARTCC:
(RNO)

' NW305:

OAK ARTCC:

(RNO)

-, NW305:

Yeah he's on thirty one

Okay radar contact Northwest three zero five at forty
two miles .

Okay forty two west northwest of Remo heading : zero six
zero one one thousand

LH

Wink what frequency for Reno Approach

Put him one twenty six three please

One twenty" six three

Right SO oy
Will do

Northwest three zero five uh Reno Approach one one niner
point two .»

Northwest three zero five Cakland . :

Three oh five go ahead

Roger Reno Approach on one two six point three

Twenty six three for approach roger

DB Cooper-28155

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Sod capa geetns kisienion a tS ae IER Sc
FD-302 (REV. 11-27-70) if 7 A ZN a
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Date of tronscripiion

12/7/71

b6 per FAA
b7C per FAA |

30 mile radius of Sea-Tac,

« *

| [provided five reels of magnetic recording

tape which contained a copy of the recorded transmissions
between Northwest Airlines Flight #305 and the Sea-Tac Approach
.Tower on November 24, 1971. These tapes covered all transmissions
between Flight #305 and the Tower while the airplane was in a

According to| [these recorded tapes a

wee

. ere obtained by him from]

' 1971. The original tapes are maintained under the supervision

SEEM CO ute tree pent, see eee is

This document contoins neltther recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI,

of | l. «ee
a * ro ' Lz ~eremmonnschereee
° . o> eosengeds |
« « 7 San .
= "% . yi r ey
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42/6/71 Seattle, Washington SE 164~- 82 OT
Interviewed on. of
2 N ae "bb per FBI
° "b7C FBI
»y__SAl /rse Dole dictated 12/7/71 b7C per

It and its contents ore not to be distributed oulside your ogency.

ti fs the property of the Fel ond Is looned to your agency: ;

od

DB oper- 28488

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) ' — "4/30/72.

SA| ; - - : L b6 per FBI
/ ~ : b7C per FBI

UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES | FLIGHT 305
PORTLAND TO SEATTLE

41/24/71

CAA ~ HIJACKING; EXTORTION

00; SEATTLE

Re FAA TAPE AND RECORDINGS
| | | b6 per FAA
| advised on November 29, 1971, >7 per FAA

'that he would provide at the earliest possible date the FAA
recordings for NWA Flight 305 on November 24, 1971.

_ . According to | a written print-out will
'pe obtained from the Air Route Traffic Control Center,
'Auburn, mn covering the plane's flight from Seattle

. to Reno, will also provide a duplicate recorded tape —
_ from Approach Control, SEA-TAC Airport, Seattle, Washington,
covering the plane's flight within 30-miles of SEA-TAC. The
' tape and prin should be available by December let or
/-Deceuber 2 » 1971. ,

( Ps seattle -
Ms kx -

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- 164 -8)- 2 0...
- . PSEARCES no cece NDEXED i

'Bala: LUYT
nay ¢

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11102 PM URGENT 11-29-71 GEJ - ¢ DT suns &

TO DIRECTOR 164-2111 AND SEATTLE 164-81

FROM LAS VEGAS 164-69 2P. Sk 7 aso, ;

UNSUB; HIJACKING OF NORTHWEST AIRLINE FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE
CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION. 00: SEATTLE. ,

., RE BUREAU TELETYPE TO SEATTLE NOVEMBER TWENTYSIX LAST.
| FAA, RENO, NEVADA, THIS DATE .

MADE AVAILABLE TAPES OF RADIO CONTACTS WITH NORTHWEST CNW) FLIGHT
mama areneneerse ere . .
THREE ZERO FIVE NOVEMBER TWENTYFOUR LAST.

TAPES INDICATE RENO DEPARTURE CONTROL CRADAR) MADE RADAR *
CONTACT WITH AIRCRAFT AT TEN THIRTYTWO P.M., PST. NOVEMBER:
Stems .

TWENTYFOUR LAST, AT WHICH TIME AIRCRAFT FORTYTWO MILES NORTHWEST

OF RENO AND OVER FRENCHMAN'S RESERVOIR, CALIFORNIA, ALTITUDE OF

ELEVEN THOUSAND FEET.

AT -TEN THIRTYFIVE P.M. AIRCRAFT MADE VOICE CONTACT WITH

RENO TOWER AND TOWER GAVE APPROACH INSTRUCTIONS. AIRCRAFT STATED
"WE ARE TRYING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BACK NOW" CINDICATING
CONTACT WITH HIJACKER) AND THAT THEY WERE GOING TO GET THE STEPS
END PAGE ONE |

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_ SERIALIZED FILED SIA
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NOV 2° 197
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WNSUB3 NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER 'TWENTY FIVE oo _
Eseveimrone. | CAA = HIJACKING $ EXTORTION, ~_ ne foe °

FAR WASHING TON ADVISES REVIEW OF RECORDINGS OF TRANSMISSIONS. nee |
FROM FAA CONTROL DURING RIJACKT NG sHOt THAT APPROXIMATELY FIVE fe
| WENUTES AFTER TAKE-OFF FROM SEATTLE, THREE MILES EAST NORTHEAST OF
'We CHORD AIRFORCE BASE HIJACKER ORDERED 'STEPS OF AIRCRAFT LOWERED.

APPROXIMATELY THIRTEEN NINUTES ouT SPEED OF AIRCRAFT REDUCED : id hae

.: FROM ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO APPROXIMATELY ONE' HUNDRED' FIFTY KNOTSe ee
at TWENTYFIVE MINUTES, AIRORAFT REACHED ALTETUDE OF TEN THOUSAND Or ea
FEET AND' AT, THIRTYFIVE MINUTES FAA WASHINGTON SUGGESTED HIGH _ a '
PERFORMANCE: CLIMB. ABOVE INFO, FURNISHED FOR. COMPARISON WITH, 0"
DATA YOUR AREAS. EACH 'FIELD DIVISION INSURE. ALL TAPES OF RADIO oes

TRANSHTSSIONS AND ELECTRONIC GULDANCE SYSTEMS BE REVIEWED FOR ANY ee

DATA WHICH MAY.GIVE SPECIFIC INFO RE AREA EXITED PLANES cam
- ATNVERPOLTS: coubuct SIMILAR TNQUERY 'NORTHVEST ORIENT ATRLINES
CY fo D pion
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AQ OATS Ta COAL

ak

|

oes,

Asaoeu 127-71 URGENT a RIC

TO SEATTLE
KANSAS CITY (164-86)
NEW YORK .
FROM PHILADELPHIA (164-1535)

why

LVS F&E-

SEARCHED iveowemecons INDEXE Deavenmneeort

SERIALIZED FILED.

DEC 71971

FBI e SEATTLE

ee |

UNSUB3; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, PORTLAND TO
SEATTLE, NOV, TWENTYFOUR, LAST, CAA ~ HIJACKING$ EXTORTION, 00

SEATTLE. RE |

FOR INFO OF NEW YORK, |

L USP, LEAVENWORTH, KSe, ADVISED HE FORMERLY HAD AN INMATE

WHO FITS ARTIST COMPOSITE PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPER AND WHO HE BELIEVES
IS CAPABLE OF CARRYING OUT CAPTIONED CRIME. THE INMATE IS

"~

b6 per FBI
b7C per FBI

ry
N

b6 per FBI

b7C per FBI

*

_ [-_] HIS BACKROUND AND PHOTOS WERE ALSO TRANSFERRED.
RECORDS USP, LEWISBURG, PA», REFLECT THE FOLLOWING:

v

EIGHTEEN SIXTYSEVEN, SENTENCED THREE TWENTYTHREE SIXTYTWO, USDC, OMAHA

$

NEBRASKA, TO TWENTY YEARS FOR BR,

THE FILE REFLECTS

RECEIVED USP, LEWISBURG, ON FIVE

PLICE ON NIGHT OF EIGHT SEVEN SIXTYONE, AT GUNPOINT, BLINDFOLDED AND
END PAGE ONE

of

DB Cooper-28693

AND ACCOM=

b6 per BOP
b7C per BOP

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=

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS

806 Federal Building
Seattle, Washington 98174

October 9, 1975 REFER TON

b6 per ATF

Special Agent in Charge

Federal Bureau of Investigation
7th Floor, Federal Building
Seattle, Washington 98174

Dear Sir:

b7C per ATF

bein tein i )

A person by the name of |
Hijacker known as "D. B. Copper".

| in fact may be the: A —-E per ATF

b7C per ATF

ATF is not investigating this lead.

Sincerely, -

Acting special Agent in mare

? en
; [O¢- = 6 per FBI
sy Be ng Ay b7C per FBI
"ME Re? iz
i 7.
CAS (—— - DB Cooper-2902¢

Donk

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1 [ebm 's kee

SE 164-81
TJUMskdl

SEARCH OF SUSPECTED AREA

Based upon information received from the Seattle
Division on November 25, 1971 preliminary steps were taken
to alert all law enforcement agencies in Cowlitz, Lewis,
'Wahkiakum, and Clark Counties concerning the search which
was to be instituted for the subject. A meeting was held
with members of the Clark and Cowlitz County Sheriff's
Offices and local agencies at the Woodland, Washington
City Hall and Police Department which was designated as
search headquarters in view of its proximity to the Wood-
land airport at which facilities were available for fixed
wing aircraft and helicopters. Arrangements were made
for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft to be available on
November 26, 1971 and the search area was divided into
seven sections, one of which was located in the Lewis
River area of Cowlitz County and the others in the north-
eastern section of Clark County.

On November 26, 1971 personnel of the Clark
County Sheriff's Office, under the direction of Sheriff
EUGENE COTTON, and Undersheriff THOMAS MAC DOWELL, con-
sisting of twelve cars and four aerial observers, seven

cars of the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, and eleven b6
deputies under Sheriff CHARLES E. GILL and Chief Deputy b7c
| | In addition, three officers of the Woodland,

Washington Police Department and six Agents were at the
scene.

On November 26, 1971, after law enforcement
officers were briefed on facts known to that point and what
was being sought and having been familiarized with the prime
search area of 150 square miles, the various ground units
were dispatched to Cowlitz and Clark Counties with instruc-
tions to contact all available residents and businessmen
on every road in the assigned section to secure information
concerning the subject. The description, then available,
was furnished to all personnel involved in the search.
Further instructions were given to the officers to request
individuals contacted to contact their neighbors and
acquaintances to insure that all residents of the prime
search area were cognizant of the hijacking and the descrip-
tion of the subject.

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On November 26, 1971 the banks of Lake Merwin,
partly located in the prime search area, were completely
patrolled by two boats of the Cowlitz County Sheriff's
Office with all_suspicious sightings personally checked.
One sighting of a white object on the south side of the
lake was unable to be checked on November 26, 1971 but on
November 27, 1971 was checked by helicopter with negative
results.

On November 26, 1971 two Army helicopters, one
Bonneville Power Administration helicopter, and one
Weyerhaeuser Company helicopter plus five fixed wing aircraft
from Woodland and Vancouver, Washington were aloft over the
search area for seven hours of total flying time. Several
sightings of unidentified items were checked by ground
contact with negative results.

On November 27, 1971 the search was continued with
the same number of personnel, ground units, three helicopters
and seven fixed wing planes. The search area on this day
encompassed a 400 square mile area and was laid out based
upon latest data furnished by Northwest Airlines re aircraft's
position at time subject left the plane. An area averaging
ten miles on the east and west sides of the airline flight
path and extending from the vicinity of Kalama, Washington
to the suburbs of Vancouver, Washington was gridded and

»C ceriss crossed)by the aircraft mentioned with negative
: results. AIL sightings of suspicious items were checked
with negative results.

The ground search on November 27, 1971 consisted
of contacts by personnel in ground units with as many
individuals as possible in the search area. One signifi-
cant item developed Fron this search was that an unidentified
Landi metallic g gray in color, flew over shall
landi rip in the northeasterly section of th search
are. th its landing Lights on about the time the stibject
is" presumed to have left the aixcraft.

On November 27, 1971 in addition to contacting
all individuals in the search area all airfields with any
aircraft or parachuting schools or activity were contacted
from Vancouver - Camas, Washougal area to Woodland. A
number of individuals contacted at these locations gave
information pertaining to skydiyers, pilots, clubs in-
volved in skydiving and other information, all of which has been
checked with negative results.

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Airports and Plight Services:

Scholls, Orchard, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Evergreen Airfield, | |
Vancouver, Washington

Pearson Air Park, | |
Vancouver, Washington

Skycraft, Ine. Pearson Air Park

Aircraft Specialties at Pearson Air Park -

Northwest_Flight Services, Inc. Pearson Air
Park ~
Vancouver Flying Service, Pearson Air Park

Spove's Flving Service » Camas, Washington,

Kelso-L Lew Airpo Kelso, Washington -

Farm and Forest Helicopter Service, Napavine,
Washington

Hillsborough Aviation, Pearson Air Park, Vancouver,

Washington
Toledo Airport, Toledo, Washington

Chehalis - Centralia Airport, Chehalis, Washington

On November 28, 1971 the house to house canvass
of business establishments and houses in the prime search
area of 150 square miles was continued by Agents of the
Seattle Division. All individuals contacted were queried
concerning the subject and were shown composite drawings
and given physical descriptive materials. The search area
was gridded and close contact was kept with the control
point until all streets, roads,. highways , and passable by-
ways were covered all with negative contacts other..than
information developed through previous contacts concerning
the metallic~gray_ colored-aircraft with the landing lights
shining. -The~exact point-of this plane' s flying during the

b6
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late evening hours on November"24, 1971 was fixed at the
intersection_of Granthaii Road. and County Road 42 in the

vicinity of LaCentre, Washington. ee
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Another 'significant item developed from this
houe to house canvass was that a white car was seen parked
on Grantham Road near County Road 42 for approximately two
hours from 3 to 5 pem. on November 24,-1971 and from 9 to
11 a.m. on November 25, 1971, __It-was pointed out by the
individual who furnished is "information that the plane
with the landing lights"lighted Which flew low for a time
on November 24, 1971 was flying in the vicinity of the area
at which this white car was observed.

On November 28, 1971 reports of planes flying at
night on November 23, 1971 in the vicinity of the airfields
located at View, Washington and in the vicinity of County
Road 42 and Grantham Road in Clark County as well as other
small airports in Clark and Cowlitz Counties were checked
with all flights being explainable and normal.

On November 29, 1971 the area from Woodland,
Washington up the Lewis River Road to Cougar, Washington and
Yale Lake was covered on a house to house basis,all loca-
tions being in Cowlitz County. The business establishnents
and private homes contacted all had information _concerning

the subject and his physical description. ~O £
interest developed was the presence of two mén at the-Lone
Fir Motel, Cougar, Washington, who stated the wee going
fishing in an area whick had been closed for tuo months.

26, 1971 an they departe
mornin Apprepriate lea for these iridividuals\are being
set for the Portland Division .s./%*

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

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b6 per FBI and FAA
Washington, was contacted on November 29, 1971 and heb7c per FBI and FAA

stated he did not fly émber 24, 1971. He fur-
nished information on-taving met | }who has
a white car at M @llan airstrip on November 23, 1971
when he_flew there in his +150 Cessna, registration
number

It was further determined that the Federal
Aviation Administration n marker beacon at a point directly
east on Kalama, Haghincton we Vector" 23 was not operating
on November 24, 1971. Furth ormation was secured
from Melridge Aviation, Vancopi¥er, Washington, a distributor
of portable receivers known-as rker beacon receivers which
are small enough to fit jaf the palm of the hand and can
pick up a signal on the"ground on which a fix from a plane
may be obtained. '

b6 per FBI and FAA
On November 30, .1971 | | ®7¢ per FBI and FAA

| advised SA THOMAS J. NING that his iepit-
eceived a telephone x@ll from

Washington {aoydeed' area to he had rented a

in an isoldted area*to a man meeting the
general physical description of the subject in this matter.

[__] advised he and |

physically checked the house out on Confer Road in Kalama
and found nothing which would indicate/dnything aout the
man_w house other than at furnished already
by pointed out. that' when he got to the
house he found that there was no/indication that anyone
had lived there and in fact he/stated that the condition
of the house was such that it would'"have been a hardship
for anyone to-live there defe to its physical condition.

He advised that one item found in the house
was a cash register receipt from the Tweedy and Pop
Store, phone ME 2-2290, dated October 12, 1971 for $23.07.
[_ Istated that this store 1 checked ' out and it was b6 per FBI
found to be a hardware store ocated at 1916 North 45th, b7c per FBI
Seattle, Washington.

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

One individual Was ooveropes as meeting the
physical description ofthe stbject and was identified as

b6 per FAA
b7C per FAA

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

Federal Aviation Administration representatives
in Portland, Oregon on November 3904 1971 advised even though
the fan marker beacon east of ama, Washington was not
operational, it would have possible for someone in
the hijacked aircraft to m use of a locator signal from
an FAA beacon on Mt. Bryyton in\Kelso, Washington if a
beacon signal receiver Had been tsed in the plane.

Further house to house canvassing was conducted
by Agents in the prime search area near the center of the
cirele as provided by Northwest Airlines. Nothing of
significant value other than that already secured was
found.

On December 1, 1971 a fixed wing aircraft from
Woodland, Washington was aloft and covered an area during a
slight period of clear weather which encompassed the area
from Woodland, Washington north to Silver Lake in Cowlitz
County, a distance of 40 miles and a section 10 miles on
either side of the flight path of the hijacked aircraft.
While this was being conducted, Agents in ground units

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were conducting door to door canvass in the vicinity of
the southerly end of Cowlitz County. Total area covered
by air was 800 square miles with negative results.

~ Information was developed that a hitchhiker in
ington had been picked up

b6
b7Cc

large number of twenty do

Investigation by the de
', Office and SA THOMAS J MANNING failed show any twenty
' dollar bilis in the. Pie | and the
-c-~sidentity of the soséalled hitchhiker who made the phone

call to the Sheriff's Office was fotnd to be false.:

act Ridgefiera, Wash—— .
drink company had infor-

is acquaintance was the hijacker,
the Portland Division \

ies ofthe Cowlitz County Oheniffts

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Information was develop
ington that a salesman fon a-sq
mation that an individual o
Appropriate lead was set o
concerning this matter.--/
Contact made with| | \ b6
Vancouver, Washington, veetiveted nat the emergency equip- 'bre
ment on aircraft can be actiVated automatically upon i
reaching a gravitational force of 5 Gs. ee

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aaa

On December 2, 1971 ten Agents walked in a defined
search pattern the area in the immediate vicinity of the
circle of search as set forth by Northwest Airlines. The
terrain was found to be. composed of fields which are being
farmed and a number of impenetrable thickets which have
fallen logs, hidden beaver poniis, and creeks and generally
hazardous and most difficult terrain to search on foot.

It was noted that in getting into the thicket and under-
brush growth, it was so heavy that even if an item was
five yards from the observer, it could easily be missed
due to overgrowth problems. The area covered in this
physical terrain search was 1 1/2 miles long and 2/3 of

a mile wide and took approximately five hours. Negative
results in the search.

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: Investigation conducted in "the vicinity of ee

. Ridgefield, Washington to resolve sighting of individuals ".
near railroad track by conductor of Burlington-Northern "
Railroad with matter resolved with negative results. see o

 Vaneouver, to_determine condition of headliner and information

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On December 3, 1971| | was
contacted at Brush Prairie, Washington and gave information
on a-.disbanded parachute jumping club, The Century SkyDivers.
He advised | jfor skydivers under
the Century club at Evergreen field for a number of years
and in his opinion the problems a person would have in '.
jumping from an aircraft such asthe Boeing 727 and landing
safely were very great. He advised that the one main .
problem a person would have making such a jump would be tt

»

Investigation to locate CB transmitter with aa

e
" akin_nane of and interviewed December 3, 1971 with negative | °.

' ""pesults re information on flights or parachutists. ae &
. % * i oa

* « a HN yet "
- An airplane belonging to| | of ne Cone
Vancouver, Washington was checked at Pearson Air Park, - "ips

furnished by
tration number

s found to be correct with regis- cs
J}and no KDR letters visible on Plane.

+

oh -" Contaect_made at Skycraft, Inc. at Vancouver, rare
Washington and | |} of that company advised a beacon ae,
marker receiver is sosnall it would be very easy to conceal a
- one in one's pocket and pick up a signal from the ground oe

: when' you were in a plane in the air near the transmitting
signal.

~

Investigation to establish alibi of GARY SAMDAL

of Rockford, Illinois was conducted at Longview, Washington —

by contact with relatives and friends.

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SEARCH OF SUSPECTED AREA

Based upon information received from the Seattle
Division on November 25, 1971 preliminary steps were taken
to alert all law enforcement agencies in Cowlitz, Lewis,
Wahkiakum, and Clark Counties concerning the search which
was to be instituted for the subject. A meeting was held
with members of the Clark and Cowlitz County Sheriff's
Offices and local agencies at the Woodland, Washington
City Hall and Police Department which was designated as
Search headquarters in view of its proximity to the Wood-~
land airport at which facilities were available for fixed
wing aircraft and helicopters. Arrangements were made
for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft to be available on
November 26, 1971 and the search area was divided into
seven sections, one of which was located in the Lewis
River area of Cowlitz County and the others in the north-
eastern section of Clark County.

On November 26, 1971 personnel of the Clark
County Sheriff's Office, under the direction of Sheriff
EUGENE COTTON, and Undersheriff THOMAS MAC DOWELL, con- b6
sisting of twelve cars and four aerial observers, seven b7C
cars of the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, and eleven
deputies under Sheriff CHARLES E. GILL and Chief Deputy
| } In addition, three officers of the Woodland,
Washington Police Department and six Agents were at the
scene,

On November 26, 1971, after law enforcement
officers were briefed on facts known to that point and what
was being sought and having been familiarized with the prime
search area of 150 square miles, the various ground units
were dispatched to Cowlitz and Clark Counties with instruc-
tions to contact all available residents and businessmen
on every road in the assigned section to secure information
concerning the subject. The description, then available,
was furnished to all personnel involved in the search.
Further instructions were given to the officers to request
individuals contacted to contact their neighbors and
acquaintances to insure that all residents of the prime
search area were cognizant of the hijacking and the descrip-
tion of the subject.

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In... - sR027- wa PLATA oy
> 9801 PM URGENT 11-26-71 rt)
\ 70 SEATTLE
fee PORTLAND
| SACRAMENTO —
an LAS VEGAS

MINNEAPOLIS
FROM DIRECTOR (164-2111) 2P

7

\

UNSUB$ NORTHWEST FLIGHT THREE ZERO FIVE, NOVEMBER TWENTY FIVE

"SEVENTYONEs CAA = HIJACKINGs EXTORTION.

FAA WASHINGTON ADVISES REVIEW OF RECORDINGS OF TRANSMISSIONS
FROM FAA CONTROL DURING HIJACKING SHOW THAT APPROXIMATELY FIVE =~
MENUTES AFTER TAKE*OFF FROM SEATTLE, THREE MILES EAST NORTHEAST OF
MC CHORD AIRFORCE BASE HIJACKER ORDERED STEPS OF AIRCRAFT LOWERED,
APPROXIMATELY THIRTEEN MINUTES OUT SPEED OF AIRCRAFT REDUCED
_ FROM ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TO APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED FIFTY KNOTS,
AT TWENTYFIVE MENUTES, AIRCRAFT REACHED ALTITUDE OF TEN THOUSAND
FEET AND AT THIRTYFIVE MINUTES FAA WASHINGTON SUGGESTED HIGH
PERFORMANCE CLIMB. ABOVE INFO, FURNISHED FOR COMPARISON WITH
DATA YOUR AREAS, EACH FLELD DIVISION INSURE ALL TAPES OF RADIO
TRANSMISSIONS AND ELECTRONIC GUIDANCE SYSTEMS BE REVIEWED FOR ANY

DATA WHICH MAY GIVE SPECIFIC INFO RE AREA EXITED PLANE,
"MINNEAPOLIS CONDUCT SIMILAR INQUIRY NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES _£-* Ato
MONITORS, — a | WOE
END PAGE ONE , eens 6 1971

, FBI - SEATTLE

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12/7/71

Date of transcription.

b6 per FAA
b7C per FAA

| provided five reels of magnetic recording
tape which contained a copy of the recorded transmissions

between Northwest Airlines Flight #305 and the Sea-Tac Approach
Tower on November 24, 1971. These tapes covered all transmissions
between Flight #305 and the Tower while the airplane was in a

30 mile radius of Sea~Tac.

_ According to| [these recorded tapes
were obtained by him from| f
q

ote The onganal tapes are maintained under the supervision

fe) .
Interviewed on. 22/8/71 Seattle, Washington _,,,, SE 164-81 "7

b6 per FBI

by SAI Yrse Date dicteted 12/7/71 BiG eer PEt
This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It Is the property of the FBI and ts loaned to your agency;

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12/10/71
AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)

oe

FROM

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SUBJECT: NORIJAK

Enclosed for Los Angeles are copies of two letters
received, one by FAA, Seattle, and one _ by FBI at Portland,
from| _ | b6
| Inasmuch as it appears from the letters that this b7C
individual is probably a chronic letter writer, no leads are
being set out. Los Angeles however, is. requested to review
indices for any information concerning being a chronic
letter writer. Any additional investigation is being left
to the discretion of Los Angeles.

~ Los Angeles (Encl 2)
"( 2/- Seattle

JSD: kib

(4)

bub. &

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DEPARTMENT OF TRA RTATION @
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

NORTHWEST REGION
FAA BUILDING, BOEING FIELD
SEATTLE. WASHINGTON 98108

7 DEC (971

Mr. J. E. Milnes

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Special Agent in Charge

1015 2nd Avenue

Seattle, Washington 98104

Dear Mr. Milnes:

The enclosed letter was received by our Communications Center this

date, and is forwarded for any action you deem appropriate.

Sincerely,

Director

7
Enclosure y¥')

DEC C1874

FBL- SETTLE
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MELE RE . Se Siis
BES

b6 per FBIU
b7C per FBI
WANTED — Artist's drawing
depicts man hunted as hijacker
who commandeered jetliner
and escaped with $200,000
ransom by parachuting from

plane en route to Reno, Nev.
Story In Part 1, Page 6 Wirephoto

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® " Woodland ie Dec. 4 1971.

The FAA.
Seattle, Wash.

Attention Officer who spoke to the skyjacker.

There is something the brown makeup does not hide,
It is the warts or moles on your skyjacker's face. One near the
nose, two more in the laughing lines near the mouth, also one or

two others in the other side of his face. You must have noticed

those. You can find the same moles or warts in b6 per FAA
b7C per FAA

face, a master criminal who must have been back in NewPort Beach
where he lives within the next four to five days. They do not have

to run anywhere, just put on a tuxedo and have a dinner with some

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1/16/73

AIR MATL

SEATTLE (164-31)

SAN PRANCISCO (164-220) (P)

Saattle

AIRTET,
TOs SEC,
PROM: SAC,
SUBIERCT: HORTAK
OO:
Re

QC taletype, 1/4/73.

AW MONTEREY, CALTFORNTA

On 1/12/73, ju. S. Parachute Association, bé
651 Cannery Pow, advised his records contain nothing identifiable bic

with SCHUYLER W. MILES, TR., by that name or known aliases.

2 ~ Seattle

2 — Gacramento (164-50)
2.~ San Francisco

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. 4 Re new guspect! * (SCHEYLER wiLLran MILES, JR): a
: Re Los Angeles' 'nitel 2/73, 'Sacramento nitel W573. -
we | MILES: not: known to managers of private. 'plane a

service: 'companies, Reno, Nevada area. -In view. of data:

in Sacramento nitel, no further. investigation being

os conducted 'Reno' regarding MILES. .

Re Portland airtel to Las Vegas, 12/19/72
el to: Portland, 12/29/72, concerning — be
atid 0. DEE "SCHNEIDER Sat. sy: - bTC

— : 7 and Washoe: "Sherif£' gs. DERE Renos, § are ® negative.
(. concerning: and 'SCHNEIDER

BLAND address 83
out of town. . It is-noted that this' 'te the between semesters wa '

awe nas CeCe sue sty, /

Recorda of 'the 'Reno and Sparks Police Deparements' -

jlovestiga ation has teveaied that GENE MICHAEL. 'Qae)
Oxford Avemse, rks, who is reportedly
a. student at the University of. Revela, Reno, Nevada, is

at the University of 'Nevada... nn:

"TAS vegas' brvistow® ye ese
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LV 164-60

AT RENO, NEVADA;

Will question BLAND concerning| ___] and b6
SCHNEIDER when BLAND returns to Reno-Sparks area. b7c

UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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at fas Angeles, County Sheriff's. office (ASO)

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| MILES since he left the LAS about 1962 or 1963..and has nd"
" ecent information. Fegarding MULES! 'sotivitiess | oe

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fA Pao
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) C.l- =® [

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

HORTJAK
OO: SE

Re: Suspect SCHUYLER WILLIAM MILES

ReSCnitel, 1/3/73. = Loe . Io [5/74

Enclosed are two copies of California driver's
license #Y330172, issued to SCHUYLER WILLI/H MILES. .

files of thePlacer County Retailers Credit Association
failed to locate any information regarding SCHUYLER

|
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|
:
On 1/3/73, a disereet record check of the
WILLIAM MILES.

SEATILE: Cig Sb y
AY SEATTLE, WASHINGTO?]: /( V-6{- L-9f

Will display enclosed photographs to teal with 112
witnesses to determina if MILES possibly identical with Ve

UNSUB in this case. ~ <a |
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Joos Ot 7 | :
| AQ seattle (Enc. 2) . } vide |
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515 PM NIL 1-4-73 EPM
TO SACRAMENTO (164-59)

SAN FRANCISCO

SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM OKLAHOMA CITY (164=56) (RUC) aP

NORJAKy 00: SEATTLE
RE LOS ANGELES TEL TO SEATTLE, 1/2/73. TT
RE NEW SUSPECT
FOR INFO. SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES HAS DEVELOPED SUSPECT

IN THIS MATTER AS SCHUYLER We MILES, JRe, AKA SKY MILES, SKYLER

MILES, DOB 1/30/23, DESCRIBED AS FORMER SERGEANT, LOS ANGELES

COUNTY SO, WHO REPORTEDLY CLOSELY RESEMBLES ARTIST'S CONCEPTION

HIJACKER IN DECEMBER ISSUE FBI LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETIN.

MILES CURRENTLY BELIEVED OPERATING COTTAGE PINES LODGE, DONNER

LAKE, CALIF. . ;
RECORDS AT FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA), OKLAHOMA

CITY, REFLECT SCHUYLER WILLIAM MILES, DOB 1/30/23, HOLDS PRIVATE

PILOT CERTIFICATE 2132485 AND RATED "AIRPLANE SINGLE ENGINE

LAND." CERTIFICATE DATED 12/10/71. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATED, g Go

END PAGE OnE /b (a F/—

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SIGNED | | NEVADA DISTRICT OFFICE

OF FAA. RECORDS REFLECT LAST KNOWN ADDRESS FOR MILES P. O.4
BOX 999, TRUCKEE, CALIF ., AS OF 4/72. FURTHER DESCRIPTIVE
INFORMATION OF MILES AS POB WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA, SSAN
DAB@54=5579, 5° 9 AND_ONE HALF INCHES, 178 POUNDS, GRAY HAIR,

-_—— ~ oo =

BROWN EYES, WMA. MEDICAL RECORDS INDICATE MILES SELF EMPLOYED
FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS, LAST EXAMINED 4/4/72 BY Ee E.
WILKINS, MD, BOX 68, TRUCKEE, CALIFs RECORDS REFLECT MILES
VOLUNTEER FIREMAN AT TRUCKEE, CALIF. MEDICAL RECORDS ALSO
REFLECT MILES OWNS UNIDENTIFIED MOTEL AND UNIDENTIFIED AMBULANCE
SERVICE » |

INVESTIGATION AT TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA DETERMINED HEADQUARTERS

FOR Ue Se PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION IS IN MONTEREY, CALIFe, PO BOX

109,

SACRAMENTO , AT TRUCKEE, CALIF, CONDUCT DISCREET
INVESTIGATION AS REQUESTED IN RETEL»
SAN FRANCISCO, AT MONTEREY, CALIF, WILL MAKE DISCREET ~ '-~

INQUIRY WITH AND DETERMINE WHETHER HIS ASSOCIATION

HAS RECORDS TO INDICATE MILES IS KNOWN PARACHUTIST.
END

DCB FBI SE

TU CLR

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7211 PM NITEL 1-3=73 ERD

TOs SAC, SEATTLE (16481)
SAC, LAS VEGAS
SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497)

FROM: SAC, SACRAMENTO ¢€164=-50) (¢P) 2P

<~<tY
. —
NORJAKs OO: SEATTLE, Sut— /

| RE: NEW SUSPECT,
RE LOS ANGELES NITEL 1-2-7355
SCHUYLER WILLIAM MILES, JRes HAS CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE
Y03 30172, RESIDES POST OFFICE BOX 314, TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA (COTTAGE

PINE MOTEL 5 DONNER LAKE). MILES DESCRIBED WHITE MALE BORN l-3D23,
5 FEET 19 INCHES, 170 POUNDS, BROWN EYES, GRAY HAIR. HE IS REGISTERED
OWNER OF 2 VEHICLES AND HOLDS SCHOOL BUS DRIVER'S CERTIFICATE AND
AMBULANCE DRIVER'S CERTIFICATE.

DISCREET INQUIRY IN DONNER LAKE«TRUCKEE AREA REVEALS MILES
RESEMBLES ARTIST'S SKETCH OF UNSUS, IS LICENSED PILOT, AND OWNS
CESSNA 159 AIRPLANE LOCATED AT TRUCKEE AIRPORT, MILES DRIVES LEASED
1973 WHITE OVER BLUE CADILLAC AND IS OWNER AND OPERATOR OF COTTAGE
PINE MOTEL. HE ALSO OPERATES TRUCKEE AMBULANCE SERVICE, MILES*
WIFE, KATE, IS LOCAL TEACHER AND NO INDICATIONS OF MARITAL PROBLEMS,

END PAGE ONE . QD. G- S56 ¥

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SC 16459
PAGE TWO

RELIABLE SOURCE ACQUAINTED WITH MILES ADVISED MILES VERY ACTIVE
IN LOCAL AFFAIRS AND POLITICS AND RAN FOR JUDGE FALL OF 1971 IN
TRUCKEE. SOURCE ADVISED NO INDICATIONS OF FINANCIAL PROBLEMS OR
INDICATIONS OF WEALTH, AND MILES HAS EXCELLENT MOTEL BUSINESS. SOURCE
DESCRIBED MILES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DESCRIPTION SET OUT ABOVE AND HE
HAS VERY SHORT GRAY HAIR, NARROW FACE, AND VERY NOTICEABLE CROOKED
FRONT TEETH. SOURCE FURTHER ADVISED MILES HAS NO NOTICEABLE SCARS OR
INDICATIONS OF FORMER INJURIES, IT IS NOT KNOWN IF MILES IS PaRA-
CHUTIST, SOURCE ADVISED MILES GOOD FRIEND OF DEPUTY CHIEF ¢20R 3
MAN AT PREMISES) IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, NAME UNRE~
CALLED.

SACRAMENTO WILL FORWARD PHOTOS FROM DIRVER,S LICENSE TO SEATTLE
AND LOS ANGELES.
INVESTIGATION CONTINUING .
UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

END
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR

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NR 927 LA PLAIN

197 PM NITEL 1-2-73 RUM SENT 1-3-72

TO SEATTLE (164-81)
ST. LOUIS (164-63) . 7
SACRAMENTO (164-59) : Sul eal
LAS VEGAS
OKLAHOMA, CITY

FROM LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) 5P.

NORJAK, 00: SEATTLE.
REGARDING NEW SUSPECT.

SCHUYLER We MILES, JRey AKA SKY MILES, SKYLER MILES,

7 bé
BORN 1/30/23, LIEUTENANT | _ | SERGEANT B6
[___} AND SERGEANT ALL OFFICERS OF THE LOS ANGELES b7D
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ~ HAVE |

ADVISED THAT ARTIST CONCEPTION OF HIJACKER IN DECEMBER ISSUE
OF FBI LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETIN BEARS CLOSE RESEMBLANCE }

TO FORMER Los ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OFFICER,
SKYLER MILES (PHONETIC)«

END PAGE ONE

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LA 164-497
PAGE TyO
THIS DATE SERGEANT

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FURNISHED INFORMATION

FROM PERSONNEL RECORDS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE, INDICATING SCHUYLER We MILES, JRe,y AKA SKY MILES
EMPLOYED AS DEPUTY SHERIFF ON 5/1/59, PROMOTED TO DETECTIVE
SERGEANT IN JULY', 1956 AND VOLUNTARILY RESIGNED AUGUST 1962
TO ENTER BUSINESS AT DONNER LAKE LODGE, CALIFORNIA.

MILES DESCRIBED AS GREGARIOUS, ENERGETIC AND INTELLIGENT
OFFICER AND NO DEROGATIVE INFORMATION IN PERSONNEL FILE.
MILES CLAIMED TO BE GRADUATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SCHOOL
WHILE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND CHIEF AGENT OF CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION, FORT BRAGG , NORTH CAROLINA, NO

DATE INDICATED But SERGEANT BELIEVED DURING WORLD Pee
WAR Il. | SO
- /
SERGEANT STATES MILES, A WHITE MALE, BORN 1/39/23, \ " ~

eee ed
LEFT LOS ANGELES 1962 - 1963 AND BELIEVED CURRENT OWNER AND '

OPERATOR COTTAGE PINES LODGE, DONNER LAKE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. \
MILES REPORTEDLY IS PILOT AND OWNS LIGHT PLANE, ALSO BELIEVED

PARACHUTIST AND DESCRIBED AS QUOTE ADVENTURESOME UNQUOTE,

STATES MILES RECENTLY OBSERVED IN LOS ANGELES DRIVING A NEW
CADILLAC AND REPORTEDLY HAVING DOMESTIC PROBLEMS INCLUDING

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LA 164-497
PAGE THREE
_ A DIVORCE OR SEPARATION FROM WIFE BELIEVED TO BE SCHOOL TEACHER.

NOTED PERSONNEL FILE INDICATED WIFE OF MILES IN | Pec

{954 SHOWN AS ANN CATHERINE MILES, 721 EAST BEVERLY BOULEVARD,
WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF*S OFFICE OFFICERS ACQUAINTED WITH
MILES BETWEEN 1959 AND 1962 STATE CLOSELY MATCHES DESCRIPTION
IN MAGAZINE.

NO PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF MILES AVAILABLE IN PERSONNEL
FILE. CHECK OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
RECORDS FAILED TO REVEAL CURRENT DRIVER'S LICENSE IDENTIFIABLE
WITH MILES AND POSTAL GUIDE CONTAINS NO REFERENCE TO DONNER
LAKE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.

SERGEANT ADVISED LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S Pee
OFFICER, SERGEANT

WOULD HAVE MORE CURRENT INFORMATION REGARDING MILES,

CURRENTLY ON VACATION AND WILL CONTACT LOS ANGELES FBI UPON
RETURN.» )

SACRAMENTO ASCERTAIN IF COTTAGE PINES LODGE LOCATED AT po if -

ea = ~

DONNER LAKE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND CONDUCT ALL LOGICAL a
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LA 164-497 a? ) cS ey er ' ad
PAGE FOUR a, , ere
DISCRETE INVESTIGATION IN aTTEWrt. TO-2 (1) -ASCERTAIN WHEREABOUTS =. 0°

"OF MILES | AV/23-2427 19: (2). OBTAIN ALL INFORMATION REGARDING icone
MILES FINANCIAL SITUATION. (3) _ATTENPT TO VERIFY IF KNOWN o )
PARACHUTIST.» - (A) . "ASCERTAIN. IF MILES OWNER OF Lie PLANE )
AND LICENSED PILOT, = sy a
"LAS VEGAS AT RENO, NEVADA® CONDUCT SAME ENVESTIGATION AS SET,
———"
FOR SAGRAMENTO AND ASCERTAIN 'IF MILES. HOLDER OF NEVADA, DRIVER'S
LICENSE. AS COTTAGE PINES 'LODGE BELTEVED IN VICINITY OF RENO,

NEVADA. 2 .

ST. LOUIS REVIEW APPROPRIATE, MILITARY RECORDS 0 OBTAIN Le done
BACKGROUND REGARDING MELES AND ASCERTAIN IF HE IS. FORMER —
" [RARACHUTIST » NOTING HE CLAIMED POSITION AS CHIEF AGENT OF

cpm

"ORIMINAL, INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION. Ce | a
OKLAHOMA CITY REVIEW FEDERAL AVIATION | ADMINISTRATION, 4 ype
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RECORDS TO ASGERTAIN IF-MILES LICENSED PILOT' AND OBTAIN ALL © 0
PERTINENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION. "REVIEW RECORDS UNITED STATES © -
PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION TO ASCERTAIN IF MILES. KNOWN PARACHUTIST «,

"LOS. ANGELES WILL IWTERVIEW. SERGEANT | } Los" LPs

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ANGELES county SHERIFF *S OFFICE aND FURNISH SEATTLE COPIES OF:
 END® PAGE FOUR )

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LA 164-497
PAGE FIVE
PHOTOGRAPH OF MILES TAKEN 1962 AS OBTAINED FROM LOS ANGELES

COUNTY SHERIFF *S OFFICE PERSONNEL FILE FOR DISPLAY TO WITNESSES.

{
UNKNOWN SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
- SYD FBI SEATTLE CLR

DB COOPER-532476

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 12/26/72
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)

HORJAK

oOo; SEATTLE

ARUED AND DANGEROUS,

Re suspect L 5

Enclosed for the Seattle Division are two
copies cach of an administrative insert and an investi-
gative insert reflecting investigation conducted in the
Phoenix Division re referenced suspect, Also enclosed
for Seattle is one Xerox copy of referenced suspect's

photograph, — 16 %-5- [&

In view of the fact referenced suspect is at
least 7 inches, shorter and 25 pounds Lighter than the
unknown Subject, no "urther investigation is being
conducted by the Phocnix Division re referenced suspect
unless advised to the contrary by the Office of Origin,

fe ff, LY) (WE Poe

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ope

PK 164+100..
REL: cwh:

. 1s, .b6 per FBI'

'b7C per FBI

The gollobaing invest igation was. 'condusted | by: 3A |

og aS ADMINISTRATIVE : A al - ; Le - . . . are e : & oes

Jat. Phoenix, _Arigona : oR

"On 'December. 14, 1972,
Paradise Valley. Country Club,. advised the olloving:

. There is 'a' man named |

b6 per FBI,

- applied for vork as. the [_ Jat the club.

_ had. beon shoon 'recently: .on television.

: - by immigrat ion. and:
the United States.

~b7C per FBI,
'b7D per FBI

| who. has | mtd

|resembies the. photograph of D. _B.. COOPER that 7

Canada and is approinately. 40. years of age and: eoars, dark' -

, meaner, Te this matter and Supplied | his. hone telephone

'number,

: lensed glasses. .

wel

asked. that he 'not: be. contacted at 'the 'elub»

wer

ICE

ICE

ran

supposealy 'has 'rocentiy™ been granted 'auth?s per FBI, ICE.
Natiiraligation Service (INS) to work ©7C per FBI,
'He came into the United States: 2roam 7D per FBI

ICE

'La per FBI, —
b7C per FBI,

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b6 per FBI
PX 164-100 b7C per FBI
REL: cwh
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The following investigation was conducted by SA RALPH
E, LAWRENCE, JR, at Phoenix, Arizona: -
b6 per ICE
On December 15, 1972, | | Travel Control »7¢ per ICE
Officer, United States Innigration and Naturalization Service
iets) 280 Horth Firat Avenue, made available the USINS
file on which reflected the following

information:

Application for status as a permanent resident was
submitted on December 14, 1972,

Nane :
Race: White
Sex; Male
Address;
Scottsd Arizona
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth: Serta, Portugal
Citizenship: Present Ly a citizen of

Canada; last arrived in
the U,S, at Okanogan,
Washington on July 18, 1972
by vehicle as a visitor.

Wife: b6 per FBI, ICE
b7C per FBI, ICE

Daughter ;

Daughter:

Both born in Portugal]

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 9/7/73
b6
SA b7C
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE:
On 8/31/73.| | Seattle First
National Bank, | | advised that no list of
numbers was obtained from the $20 bills exchanged at
the Market Street B hon 12/26/72. <A review of the
PINAP File, SEFILE | was made and it was determied b6
that the $20 bills were not listed. This lead originally. b7c
arose from a threedisit grouping of serial nunbers
and the $29 bills were not actually identified as coning
from any kidnapping or extortion case.
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SAC, SLATTLE (164-81) (P) 6/12/73

SA

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NORJAK

00: SEATTLE

RE: UNSUB, who exchanged
95, $20.00 bills at
the First Uational Bank
Re memo of SA| lto SEFile

L dated 12/29/72.

Referenced communication advised two suspects,
aman and woman, exchanged 95, $20.00 bills at Seattle-
First National Bank, 2010 Northwest Market Street, Seattic,
Washington on December 26, 1972. It was thought these $20
bills were in some way connected trith PINAP, this subsc-
quently proved false. It was leapned the serial numbers
on the $20.00 bills were not compared with those serial
numbers of NORJAK 20's.

In view of the fact the $20.00 bills may be con~
nected with NORJAK matter, the following lead is being set
forth:

LEAD:
SEATTLE

AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Will contact appropriate officials at Seattle-~-
First National Bank or Seattle Police Department, and ob-
tain a list of the serial numbers of the $20,00 bills ex~-
changed by suspects and will thereafter compare those seri
numbers with the serial numbers on the NORJAK ranson_list.

Y_ e/- pee tf PTC

GEG ALIZED A Sorel RED, <rherew oer

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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SAC, SEATTLE (7-568) 12/29/72
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The following investigation was conducted on
12/26/72 at the Seattle-First National Rani, 2010 N.W.
Market Street, Seattle, following receipt of information
from Seattle PD that two unknown suspects, a male and
female, had just exchanged a total of 95 twenty_d
bills, some of which were identical to the Serial numbers
Tisted in the PINAP ransom list:
On 12/26/72, | | Seattle b6
Police Dept., home address | | Seattle, home phone bic
Cc P.D. phone | advised b7D

he is employed by the §8.P.D. and works from 7:00 Ft! until

3:00 AM. He was off-duty, awaiting his shift, and was located
in the parking Lot of Pie above-named bank: shortly after 3390
Puli when one of the banik's cane out

o£ the bank and advised him that a suspicious man was in the
bank exhanging a Large number of twenty-dollar bills for
L00-dollar_ bills. | lwent into the bank and talked shortly
with bank | _ | who advised him that the
suspects, a male and female, had come into the bank and

acted suspicious so the bank camera was activated. She stated
that the male had a very Large roll of twenty dollar bi
which he was exhanging for one hundred dollar bills.
observed the two suspects exchanging the bills and then
followed them out of the bank and observed them enter a nearby
Washington Federal Savings and Loan bank. followed
them in and talked with who told hin
that the suspects came into the bank asking to exchange S20's
for $100's. told them that the bank would not be able to
help them and refered them back to the Seattle-First bank.

[ ____| then followed them back to the Seattle - First bé6
bank where the suspects again engaged the tellers to exchange b7C
more $20's. The suspects then departed the bank, with b7D

£ollowins, and the male got into } license
| | The female left, on foot, and the male drove_off,
went back into the hank and again talked with |
| She stated at that time that some of the bills ex T

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SE 7-568

by the two suspects were checked against the list of
ransom bills used in the PINAP case. She also showed
him a bulletin put out by Seattle-First National Rank
regarding the PINAP case and listed the ransom bills
paid in that case.

Shortly thereafter |+#——_}} came to the fromt
entrance tothe bank and told that the two suspects

were seen headings toward what he believed to be the
|located nearby.

jstated he would chedk: | | He did and found
that the sugpects were not there, Walking further down
the block lsrotted the suspects in a grocery store
and returned to |to advise him of this fact.

E és]

lwent to the grocery store and talkéd to
| | (LNU) who told him that the suspects, had

already made urchase and used a $20 bill to make the
purchase. | took the bill and, when the two suspects
exited the store, he drew his gun and told them to put
the ands he wall, that they were under arrest
for 4t that point the male

"Gee, I'm sorry about this, honey." then patted

suspect turned toward the female suspect and stated,
them down and escorted them to the __ car.

A subsequent check of the bills passed by the two
suspects at the bank and comparison with the FBI ransom
List used in PINAP revealed that none of the bills passed

were Listed in the List of ransom bills 7 m ison
was made_by SA CHARLES RR. ST. JOHN, SA 'b6

and SA

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
JULY 1973 EDITION P
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-116 }

UNITED STATES GO MENT

Memorandum
TO * SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 3/24/76
ni): SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (RUC)

, Ibé

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SU * NORJAK .

(00:SE) © . .

Enclosed for Seattle Division is insert reflecting
investigation conducted by Anchorage Division and eliminating

suspects.
Extensive investigation conducted by Anchorage

Division in captioned matter is not being set forth but
is a part of the Anchorage file.

_ .
Nepnitnle

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1 - Anchorage

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5010-110

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AN 164-59
SE 164-81
JHF:lad
1
RE: HAROLD ALLEN COUNTRYMAN

| Captain Cook Hotel, Anchorage, 6

Alaska, advised payroll records for November, 1971, reflect bic
at HAROLD ALLEN COUNTRYMAN, SdéGial Security Number

was employed the entire day on November 24,
1971, at the Captain Cook Hoter~iw- Anchorage; "Alaska.

Ft me SAM

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2/12/76

-

AIRTEL ATRUATI

TO : SAC, ANCHORASE (164-59)
PROM : BAC, SEATTLE (164+81) (P}

SUBJECT: HORJAK
00: SEATTLE
EUfile 164-2111

RE:

Re Los Angeles letter to Anchorage, dated 6/19/73;
and Seattle letter to Anchorage, dated 11/24/74; Seattle letter
to Anchorage, dated 5/27/75; and Seattle letter to Ancnorarce,
dated 8/15/78,

Referenced communications requested Anchorage conduct
investigation concerning suspect | fo date,
the results of that investiration have not been received by the
Seattle Division, It is noted the orisinal lead in this matter
was set out in 1973, and it is therefore requested that Anchorace
forvard to Seattle the results of inventisation expeditiously,

ARMED AND DANGIROUS

2 ~ Anchorage (164-55)
(2 ~ Seattle (164-81)
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SAC, ANCHORAGE €164~59) August 15, 1975

SAC, SEATILE (164-81) (P>

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00: SEATTLE
BUFile 164-2111

RE:

Re Los Angeles letter to Anchorage, dated 6/19/73,
and Seattle letter to Anchorage, dated 11/22/74, and Seattie
letter to Anchorage, dated 5/27/75,

Referenced conmunications requested Anchorage con-
duct investigation concerning suspect, | | To b6
date, the results of that investigation have not been received b7C

by the Seattle Division.

It is requested Anchorage forward to Seattle, the
results of investigation requested in referenced communications.

ARHED AND DANGEROUS .«

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(3 - Seattle (164-81)
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SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) 5/27/75

SAC, SHATTLE (164-81) (P)

LORJAK
00: SLATTIGE

RE:
S oeiaennaematign

Re Los Angeles ictter te Anchorage, dated 6/19/73,
and Seattle letter to Anchorage, dated 11/22/74.

For the information of the Anchorage Division,
Seattle is currently conducting a File roview of captioned
matter. Pursuant to that file review, the results of
investigation requested in Los Angeles Ietter to Anchorage,
dated 6/19/73, have not yet been received by the Seattle
Division. Anchorage Division is requested to forward to
Seattle by routing slip or other suitable communication
the results of the requested investigation.

ARNED AND DANGEROUS

_~ Anchorage
C3) Seattle

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SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) 11/22/74

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fie Los Angeles letter to Anchorage dated 6/19/73.
Enclosed for the Anchorage Division is one (1)
copy of roferenced communication.
Yor the information of the Anchorage Division,
Seattle is currently conducting a file review of captioned
matter. Fursuant to that fille review the results of investi-
gation requested in referenced communication has not been
received by the Seattle Division. Anchorage Division is
requested to forward to Seattle by routing slip or other
suitable communication the results of investigation conducted
at Anchorage, Alaska, as requested in referenced communication,
AIMED AND BDANGETOUS.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 r ) 2 ©}
™ MAY 1852 EDITION ~
— GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum , - a

f° ANCHORAGE (164-81) . DATE'6/19/73°

TO :
mou /SAC, LOS ANGELES (164197) (P)

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SUBJECT: WORJAK

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003: Seattle
RE:

Re San Antonio letter to Seattle and Los Angeles,
dated 5/31/73.

Enclosed for the investigative assistance of
Anchorage are -two copies of referenced letter and one
photograph o2 | pe
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a Ape OV beeen
on 6/30/73.

|] KReGOndO Beach, California, was interviewed

by SAs C. ROBERT STRANGER and She advised

|} had néver finished high school,
service, due to

and hed no pilot or parachuting

' experience. ée added that she had never 6ven known him t67

fly asa passenger on a commercial airlines ag he had a fear fi

f

had_ never bee

of flying, —
She stated thatL____] smoked, cigarettes and b6
favored Marlboro brand cigarettes. bic

é After observing an artist's conception of the
highjacker in this matter she advised, in'her opinion, that

: ins artist's conception does not, in any way, resemble [

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~ Los Angeles SERIALIZED. .ACAPIED wu 3

JUN 3 1973

fBr~ ye OTTLE

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SAG, SAN ANTONIO (164-111) (P)

: 00: SEATTLE - . ae a Sut $7

.: present whereabouts unknown. —

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

. Re Seattle airtel' to San Antonio, 4/4/73.

_ Enclosed for Seattle are two (2) copies of
[__—s| FBI identification record, FBI # :

__ Enclosed for Los Angeles are two (2
of | leaken in 1969 or. 1970, furnished by

hotos

For information of Seattle, 'Los Angeles Divi- .
sion has conducted extensive fugitive investigation of

a

I

ease entitled,
und LA file
4s of errs, |

'were residing at |

| Redondo Beach, Calif.,

Attempt to apprehend subject on that date >

| negative. interviewed... Subject allegedly

has

not been in contact with lsince 4/6/73. San Antonio.

reflects |

| Redondo Beach.

For information of Los 'Angeles,

has

'been develdped.as.a look-alike for unknown subject in
NORJAK matter." 'This resulted-from routine interview

of i Phoenix, Arizona. during course .
of 3 e.
has requested investigation to determine if may

be identical with unknown' subject in RORJAK matter.

Q- seattie (164-81) (Encs. 2)

2 - Los Angéles. (164-497) (Snes. 2) -

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SA 164111

SAN ANTCHIO

AT _ SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Investigation continuing
regarding JAMBS LEROY SENDER, SUB HUMBER 547.

AS per request in re airtel, San_A io will
Keen Seattle advised of the status of the

regarding

ARMED AiD DANGEROUS

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: ONE 2 Os VES DEPARTMENT OF Tuomi:
- is ERAL BURTAU OF INWID. ong@m bé |
e '@ WHSHINGTON, D2, 20527 b7c
. SS Ne Torches thant Bergener,
" Ct Q "Director.
The following FEI recerd, NUMBER , is furnished FOR OFFICIS USE ONLY.
CPINGLPRINTS: r NAME. AND NUM RER Ai onueD CHARGE DISFOSITION ,
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contribulors. Where final disposition is not shovru or further exolanation of charge is ¢ d, com-
municai: vith agency coniributin Pracee fiers sts. «

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Transmit the following in

36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI
Date: 4/4/73

(Type in plaintext or code)

ATRTEL AILRMATL, =
(Priority) I
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TO: SAC, SAN ANTONIO (164-111)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P}
SUBJECT: NORJAK

00: SEATTLE

RE:

Re San Antonio letter to Seattie dated 3/28/73.

San

Antonio Division is requested to furnish the

following information to Seattle:

1.
2.

3.
have committed

Ue,
if available.

san

Complete description of[

Background information to indicate any previous:
a. Military experience

b. Parachute experience

ae. Flying experience.

Any indication that[____ could or could not
a erime such as hijacking.

Complete record of previous arrests for[ |

Antonio Division is further requested to keep

Seattle advised of the status of the[ Jinvestigation currently

in progress at

San Antonio.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

- San Antonio

@. Seattle

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 3/28/73
| SAC, SAT ANTONIO (164-111) (RUC) bé
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00: Seattle
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Re Seattle letter to Sen Antonio, 2/16/73.
A review of SA fileL__] of which| b6
[| __is the subject has been conducted. | | Last BIC
confirmed whereabouts was in Inrmlewcod, California, until
7/6/71, At that time, he was involved in _|
and subsequently disappaarcd., extensive investigation
Since that tins has failed to devzlop his subsequent uhsreabe uts.
Investication has developed the poscibi lity that
| L may have resided in the vicinity of Hays ani, b6é
| California sometin= after June 1971, Investigation in this b7C
| verard is currently in provress.
| In view of the above, it is impossible to sate
at this tine. wheraabouts on 11/24/71.
ARNED AND DANGSROUS.
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SAC, SAH ANTONIO

2/16/73

(164~111)

SAC, SEATTLE (164-31) (CP)

HORTAK
00: Seattle

Re Phoenix letter to Can Antonio, dated 1/4/73.

Ss TeEgZyt Ss

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Phoenix,

APLZONA.
[as described as follows:
Sex Vale
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Social Security
ror 7

LEADS

SAN ATIPONIO

AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS:

San Antonio requested to revier| sds file

to deternine if
(of particular interest is

ARMED AND DANGIROUS

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United Press International

WOODLAND, Wash. ,— The
Federal Bureau of Investiga-
tion said yesterday a daring
hijacker who parachuted
from an airliner with $200,000

+ ransom probably landed ina
tiny wooded area east of
here, and might still be there.

~ "We fect he's in this area,"

' FBI Agent Thomas Manning
said of
stretch ef rough timber coun-
try 35 miles north of Port-
- Jand, Ore. 'SF we have to,

'

of if."

copter was sent to check ovt
"something white' spotted by
'a scurch plane. 27°

Search officials said it

could be a parachute shroud,
but also a number of 'other -
things, including white plastic
Jeft_ by loggers. !

The hijacker, a swarthy,

the 3-by-5 - mile.

we'll cover every square foot - "4

In addition, an .Army heli- - ®

"e a *
ghee S Pave

Seay,
he fea

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,

ing of man suspeeted of
hijacking Northwest Air-
lines jet on Nov. 24.

himself "D. B. Cooper," took
over a Northwest Airlines 727

with a "bomb" during a flight
from Poriland Wednesday.

He forced the plane to land
at Seattle, collected four par-
'achutes and $200,000 in $20
bills in a white clolh bag and
allowed the passengers off.
Then he ordered the crew to
fiy him to Reno, Nev. .

Somewhere along ihe way

"he parachuted into the night.

Manning said the plane's in-

'flight recorder shewed that

at 6:10 p.m., when the plane
was over the target area of .
the search, instruments

a parachute of the type the
skyjacker* was using ard land
without suffering injury.
"We've got to have a theo-
ry," Manning said. "This is
the one we've adcpted. Peo-

ple say the aircraft crew does
not know exactly when he

nfo phe

_ exactly or, &
went out but it's all been ' if
compuierized dnd we feel . %
he's in this area." % iB

cr tt

tana

Meanwhile, a parade of au-
fos, pickup trucks and motor-
cycles carrying foriune -
hunters lovking for the 10,000
bills diminished yesterday,

"
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WEA niet

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showed 'the rear coor being. discouraged by the rough ter- ;
lowered. ; rain. | ~
'Three minutes later, he A young farmer in a bat- u ~—t
said, a "slight change inatti- fered pickup truck comment- Bo Oa PO
tude" of the plane indicated: ed that "even a good Chris- , Ba ope
that was the moment of the tian man' would be tempted ba F and
jump. : to keep the money if he came iG ' 1 us
The FBI agent said skydiy- ross it in the woods. ' < oN g |
ers in the area had told him "A man couid buy himself , ; ate °
they doubted a man wearing a preffy nice farm with that !§ SU a ?
street shoes could jump with kind of money." ~ as 26 A .
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sac, SAN ANTONIO [| 1/4/73
sac, puopnix [| 6q@muc)

ARUTD AND DANGLCROUS .
| Jo f- &/— ED
_ Enclosed for Ean Antonio are eight photos of
ject's | |eight photos of subject
lang one copy of articie from "Arizona
Republic' dated L1/28/72.

Enclosed for Seattle ure eight photoes of
jeet's wife, | Joight photes of subject
_land one copy of article from "Arizona
Republic" dated 13/28/72.

Aiso enclosed for Seattle will be copy of
fan fkonio letter _te Loc Angeles which wilt furnich background
information re | |

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Phoeniz, was contacted by SA | | She advised
that she had been _ period of
time recently and that is the reason che could not be contaq~—~
earlier,
Lhe V—£/- 72t7
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SAC, LOS ANGELES
FROM ! ; , ™. £
° SAC, SAN ANTONIO
"" supyrar: -
| His mandantory release was bic
o and supervision of mandantory release expired
He waS also convicted of |
. st and .on received a sentence of 5 years probation.
~ ° . .
A' probation violator's warrant was issued for the
. .subiect by_U. S. District Judge BIN Ci: CONNALLY; Laredo,
Texas, on for failure to maintain contact with
U. S. Probation Officer. .
. A review of the U. S. Probation Officer's file .
Showed the subject was employed as | | b6
in the vicinity of Indio, California, and resided b7C
| Palm Desert, Californid. in the sumer of
1969. This house was rented by one after tne ,
subject had departed this residance and the house was
financed by the '
\ ; San Barnardino, California. advised U. S.
Post Office in California_that subject had moved and was
at_that time residing at| | Grand Canyon,
Arizona. a i re
Subject had been arrested by Riverside County Sheriff's
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matter, 'due to the fact that he was involved in.a hijacking
and his physical. description is similar to UNSUB''s in this
matter, It ig noted that the modus operandi for TULLER*s

-. Bijacking is completely digsimiler from the modus. operandi —
Sia aster -In addition, the motives for
hijacking for TULLER and:.UNSUB are alse completely dis-
similar, "Although TULLER's general description does match
the best-known description of UNSUB, his facial features,
'predominantly his nose, are not sinilar to the artist's |

of. UNSUB in t

composite of UNSUB..

In 'view of: the above: ment toned Giscimiiarities,
no further | investigation will 'be conducted concerning TULLER |

as a sudpect an this matter," a
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

SAC, ALEXANDRIA (164-72) (RUC)

NORJAR
(003: SEATTLE)

4/30/73 ;

Re Alexandria report of SA EDWARD C. RUDIGER, 11/24/72,

(100~1367).

Inclosed for Seattle is one co]
outlines the entire backspround for CHARL!I

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of re report whicu

ES ANDREW TULLER,

This report is being furnished Seattle inasmuch as
TULLER was involved in a hijacking and fits the general

description of the unsub in the NORJAK case.

Since all logical investigation has been concluded at
Alexandria, Alexandria is considering this case RUC.

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Pu-272 (Rev. 3-3-59) °

Cameron Allen Thompson

_.. FEDER@ BUREAU. OF nave ~ATIO
Reporting, Office | Office of — vo Bate ns Wvestigative > Faia
ALEXANDRIA ALEXANDRIA 11/24/72 | | 10/25/72 ~ 11/20/72
Title of Case - ; - Report made by Typed By:
CHARLES ANDREW TULLER, aka SA EDWARD C. RUDIGER sw

Character of Case

SM ~ RA (EXTREMIST)

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REFERENCES: Bureau 'airtel to , Alexandria; 11/8/72, ' captioned
, "CHARLES ANDREW TULLER;.ET AL; SM ~ RA (EXTREMIST)
POSSIBLE URBAN GUERRILLA ACTIVITY." oo,
Alexandria airtel to Bureau, 11/15/72.
Alexandria teletype to Bureau, 11/20/72.

SUMMARY

ALL INDIVIBUALS INVOLVED IN NEW LFET EXT' EMIST
ACTIVITY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS

BECAUSE OF THEIR KNOWN ADVCCACY

EXPLOSIVES, REPORTED A' QUISIT] © GF FINEARMS
AND INCENDIARY DEVICES, AND KNOWN FROFENSITY

FOR VIOLENCE,

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

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RE: SUB CHARLES ANDREW TULLER
SUB_#568

Re Alexandria letter to Seattle, 12/29/72.

In accordance with referenced communication,
Alexandria Division is requested to furnish Seattle with full
background information concerning TULLER, (of particular
interest is TULLER's location on 11/24/71 which might be
ascertained from employment or credit records).

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-31) 12/20/72
SAC, ALEMATDREA (164-72) =P Sub
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NORJAK
(00:SE)

<nelosed for Scattic is ono photograph of
CHARLES ANDREY TULLOR.

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Seattle that there oro strihing similarities between TULLUT:
and the artist conception of D. GB. COOPER and the physical
descriptions are ninost identical exeept for tho nosa; hore
aver, the rodus operandi of the uwnewb in the NORA ence is
conpletoly difierent from the MO in the TULLEE cense. It has
been determined through investination at Alerandrin that
TULLEN purchased six parachutes fer unknown purposes, TULLIT
wes 2 cormmunity relations exrert for the Dopartrent of Justice
from 1967 to 1069 and allegedly traveled ta o11 major parts of
the United States.

Seattla, if deened appropriate, exhibit photorraph
of TULLER to witnesses in the NORIAK case. fiiexandria unon
recoipt of request from Seattle, will furnish full bachkpround
of TULLOR if dearmed appropriate by Seattic.

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RE:
On 1/11/75 | | Avenue, Lon«view,
Washington was contacted re above subject.
The full description of the subject in NORJAK was
fully discussed and the colored eraphs were shown to him.
Ne stated that his suspicion re was brought about by his b6
being listed as a missing person rather than anything concrete b7C
tying him in with the NORJAK matter. After the discussion b7D
[| stated that he finds certain discrepancies in what he
recalls about Jand the subject of NMJAK and is sure the
two are not identical.
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\\o row Seattle, Washington
January 9, 1973

Longview, Washington 98632

pear[_____

Thank you for your letter dated December 28,
1972, in which you gave us the benefit of your obser~
vations concerning this matter.

You can be assured that this information
will remain confidential and it will be thoroughly
investigated.

Very truly yours,

d. E, MILNES
Special Agent in Charge

1 ~ Addressee
3 - SE 164-81
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on a letter written. by
Longview, Washington, dated
In this. létter | lsuggested a former

neighbor from North Dakota, should be: considered. a suspect.'
: in this. matter.- Den dd .

LEAD:
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Bnelosed for _ 'the esident- Agent handling lead at.
- Longvied, a 'copy. of, letter, 'dated December 28, 1972.

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1/4/73

To: SAC, Seattle —

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From: Acting Director, FBI

Enclosed _is e Xerox copy of a self-explanatory
x from dated 12/28/72. Interview
relative to captioned matter, acknowledge his letter,

ppropriate investigation to determine if
ntioned in letter is identical to

Dan Cooper,

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Yederal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice Building

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Dear Sirs: * > Sub 4

On December 27, 1972 our Longview paper carried a recent FBI drawing of

Vashington, D. C. : oo _

D.B.. Cooper. ~ skyjacker who hijacked a plane on November of 1971.

After studying the drayving carefully and reading the description IT am led

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thas time was considered | nad beén residing in
Fargo, Morth Dako ta| f On one eveni ng - the exact
date of which I am not sure[___| Left the house and was last seen[ iin
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| | Prior to that he had worked as an

'| | He is about 28 yee ars old, brown hair (receding hai inline) and

brow eyes.— about :5'S or 5'9'!' and from the last picture I sew would judge his
weight at about 170 or 148),

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January 8, 1973

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Seattle Office

1015 2nd Ave

Seattle, Washington 98104

Dear Sirs:

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Enclosed you will find two (2) pidures. One is a newspaper print of the composite
picture of "Dan Cooper" which was printed in the Seattle PI approximately a week ago.

The other is of |

and at that time | L

It is my opinion that | | strongly resembles "Dan Cooper", which is why IL

am sending you his picture and the following information about him:

He was born on| ~ Din Tennessee, enlisted in the Navy, during which

time he served as For the last several years, he has lived in Indiana.
The-last I heard, he was Living in Chesterton, address unknown. He is a ruck

driver by proféssion. In 1969, the last time I saw him, he was smoking Raleigh
filter tip cigarettes. This I can remember for sure because he was giving my

| _] While I
cannot conceive him being smart enough to pull off a high-jacking, he is an ex-
tremely glib talker, He, in my opinion, has a problem differentiating between
truth and lies. When he speaks on amy subject matter, no matter how simple, he
takes a fragment of truth, elaborates, and comes out with falsehoods. The pic-
ture enclosed shows his complexion darker than it actually is. | |

| LZ subsequently had | |

| The State Police, Porter County, Valparazo, did the investigation on the

matter, Perhaps they have a set of fingerprints, or _a mug shot. He has been
known to use on occassion, the alias of |
If you would like to ask me any questions regarding[ | my home phone number

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (RUC)
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ReSElet to NY, dated 2/23/73. .
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Enclosed for Seattle i i
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La Guardia Airport, as requested bic

* Jn veferenced communication.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Date of transcription 4/6/73

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la Guardia Alpport, Queens, New York (UY), advised | bie
that a cheek of the payroll * records reflect that a individual
named DRE DE MOHIECA, with Social Seeweity Hurbar (SSN)
§39-30-2548, worked for Chef's Grehid from duly 28, 1971 through
Nayenmber 268, 1971.

further advised that the cine card for
this individual i indicates that he worked on Hoverber 23, and
25, 21972. Tle stated this individual did not work on Noveuber
24%. 2971. He mebhated the record further indicates that during
that week in November of 1071, BE MONICA worked on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, which means he had the usual
two days of fF. Be Further ised that on Noverber 23, he
_vorked Prom 5:04 to 1:27. stated that he can not tell b6
4f that is AM or PH fron the payroll records available te b7C
hin. .

| further advised that the record
indicates that this Individual worked at Chef's Orchid Inflight
Sepvices. Spokane International Airport.

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it ond its contents ore noi to be distributed outside your agency.

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SAC, HWEW YORK (164-627) 2/23/73

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

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00: Seattle —

RE: SUSPECT DENNY GAIL ROBINSON
aka DENE' DE LIONICA,
MAURICE CHEVILLE

ROBINSON was developed as a possible suspect when
airport employees at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport,
Seattle, Washington, state he resenoled the composite drawing
of the unknown subject in this case. At this time suspect,
under the name of MAURICE CHEVILLE, was enroute to Hawaii.
Suspect subsequently identified as DENNY GATL ROBINSON,
Spokane, Washington. Background information developed on
ROBINSON shows he is an unlikely suspect as he is an alcoholic
cook and has never been convicted of crimes of violence.
Relatives believed he was employed in Spokane, Washington, in
Novenber, 1971, at the time of this hijacking. Prior to
leaving Spokane, Washington, apparently for Hawaii, he over-
drew his bank account by $2,400 and apparently skipped.

Suspect's whereabouts is unknown now and his where-
abouts on Novenber 24, 1971, are trying to be established
through employment records so that he may be eliminated as a
suspect. So far this has been to no avail in Spokane, Wash.

Suspect was possibly employed wnder the name of
DENG * DE MONICA, Social Security Number 539-30~-2544, on the
pextinent date by Chef's Orchid Inflight Services, Spokane
International Airport, on pertinent date but these records
are now located at Chef's Orchid Inflight Services, La Guardia
Airport Station, P.O. Box 1030, Plushing, New York, 11371.
The Chef's Orchid representative in Spokane, Washington,

advised that | | in the New York bé
Office, should be able to determine the dates suspect was b7c
employed.

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LEAD
NEW YORK

AT LA GUARDIA ATRPORT STATION, FLUSHING, NEW YORK

Will review employment records of Chef's orchid
Inflight Services, LaGuardia Airport Station, P.O. Box 1030,
Flushing, New York, 11371, in an attempt to determine whether
or not suspect was employed by that service at Spokane Inter-
National Airport, Spokane, Washington, on November 24, 1971,
or the day prior to or the day after.

It should be noted that while he may have been
employed under the name of DENNY GAIL ROBINSON, it is most
probable he was employed wnder the name of DENE' DS MONICA,
Social Security $539-30~-2544, as this is the name he used as
a chef at various employments in Spokane, Washington, during
this period of tine,

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) January 30, 1973

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RE: DENNY GAIL ROBINSON

On January 25, 1973, | |

Northwest Orient Airlines, Seattle-Tacoma Inter-
national Airport, advised after viewing photographs of DENNY
GAIL ROBINSON that he is identical with an individual
identifying himself as MAURICE CHEVILLE on January 9, 1973.

The above information was made available to SA

| | a Spokane Resident Agent, who advised he b6
would attempt to verify ROBINSON's location on November 24, b7C
1971,

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NR 996 SE PLAIN

6:53 PM NITEL 1/19/73 DCA

TO ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
HONOLULU (164-85) /I/// NUR YASH. , De Co S////
PORTLAND (164-41) )

FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (@) oP

NORJAK. OO: SEATTLE.

RE: SUB. DENNY GAIL ROBINSON, AKA MAURICE CHEVILLE, MAURICE
CHEVELLE , DENE *-DEMONICA.

RE HONOLULU TELETYPE TO BUREAU, DATED 1/19/73.

MARVEL ROBINSON REINTER VIEWED INSTANT DATE AND PROVIDED
FOLLOWING INFORMATION ¢:

HER SON IS DENNY GAIL ROSINSON, WHITE, MALE, AMERTCAN, 6°, BORN
12/8/33, 142 LBS., THIN BUILD, STOOPED POSTURE, BROWN HAIP, HIGH FORE-
HEAD, SHARP NOSE, YELLOW STAINED TEETH. HER SON WORKS AT THE BEEF AND
BIRD RESTAURANT IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON.

DENNY ROBINSON IS AN ALCOHOLIC WHO HAS BEEN COMMITTED IN THE PAST
TO A MENTAL HOSPITAL. HIS IDOL IS THE FRENCH ACTOR MAUPICE CHEVALIE.
END PAGE ONE

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ROBINSON, WHO HAS HAS A JOINT CHECKING ACCOUNT

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USES THIS NAME WHERE HE WORKS BECAUSE HE THINKS HE IS A FRENCH
CHEF.

INVESTIGATION AT ROBINSON'S BANK REVEALED THAT ON 1/8/73,
ROBINSON CLOSED HIS CHECKING ACCOUNT BY WITHDRAWING ALL OF HIS
MONEY. DUE TO BANK ERROR, HE OBTAINED $2,470. HIS ACCOUNT HAD
$149.71 IN IT. | |

MARVEL ROBINSON ADMITTED SHE CONCEALED ABOVE INFORMATION WHEN
INTERVIEWED BY BUREAU AGENTS YESTERDAY BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT HER SON
WAS WANTED FOR BANK FRAUD CONCERNING THE $2,479...

SEATTLE DIVISION WILL ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF RO3INSON

ON 11/24/71.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) 1/9/73

ASAC JOSEPH E. O'CONNELL Qube suv
NORJAK

RE: M. CHEVILLE

At 11:25 AM today, Supervisor TONY MORROW,
General Investigative Division, FBIHQ, telephonically
contacted the Seattle Office and furnished the following
information:

MORROW stated an unknown representative of FAA,
Northwest Region, telephonically contacted FBIHO and stated
that Northwest Flight {£78 or 487 originating in Portland,
for Honolulu, has a passenger ahoard, by the name of
M, CHEVILLE, who according to MORROW, is a look-alike for
D.B. COOPER.

MORROW instructed Seattle to inmediately determine
the facts surrounding this allegation and notify the Bureau
appropriately.

I reviewed Northwest Orient flight schedules in
effect and determined that Northvest has a flight, namely
#78, that originates at Portland at 7:55 AM for Seattle.

This flight then becomes #487 from Seattle, non-stop to
Honolulu, leaving Seattle at 9:30 AM and arriving at Honolulu
at 1:15 Pi.

The Portland Office should be immediately contacted and
a flight manifest obtained. The information contained thereon
should be immediately telephonically furnished to Honolulu
and Honolulu instructed to inmediately locate end identify
M. CHEVILLE to determine what connection if any, he may have
with the unsub in this investigation.

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WROS3 WA PLAIN 1138PM LXS

6:27PM NITEL 1-10-73 PAF

TO: ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
SEATTLE (164-81) (VIA FBINQ)
PORTLAND (164-41) CVIA FBIHQL

FROM: HONOLULU (164-85) ¢P)

NORJAKs OO: SEATILE, -

RE HONOLULU TELETYPE, 1/9/73.
ALL- FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS NORTHWEST FLIGHT 87

WHICH ARRIVED HONOLULU 1/9/73 INTERVIEWED AND
VIEYED SKETCH OF DAN COOPER AND PROVIDED DESCRIPTION

OF SUSPECT MAURICE CHEVILLE. NONE OF CREW MEMSERS ABLE

TO IDENT COOPER SKETCH BUT 3 CREW MEMBERS RECALL MALE
PASSENGER WEARING SUNGLASSES IN D SECTION OF PLANE

POSSIBLY IDENTICAL TO SUSPECT CHEVILLE WHICH PASSENGER
DESCRIBED AS WMA, WEARING A BLACK WUIT, NARROW LAPELS ,

DARK SUNGLASSES , NARROW WITH TAPERED ENDS, FEMALE

STYLE, 159 TO 160 LBSe, 5°19", MIDDLE THIRTIES, RECEDING
BROWN HAIR, ROUGHT TO SMCOTH COMPLEXION. . SUSPECT PASSENGER
CONSUMED ABOUT SEVEN BOTTLES PABST BEER, SMOKED MARLBORO
END PAGE ONE

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CIGARETTES, DEFINITELY NOT RALEIGH, PAID FOR BEER IN
ONE DOLLAR BILLS OR COINS, AND CARRIED A SMALL DARK
SHAVING BAG AND BEIGE COAT,
DESCRIBED PASSENGER COMMMENTED TO STEWARD, be
[__] "You CAN TELL I AM IN THE NAVY BY THE WAY I DRINK
BEER ."

CANVASS OF PRINCIPAL WAIKIKI HOTELS, HONOLULU,
RE COOPER AND SUSPECT CHEVILLE NEGATIVE. NO RECORD
OF COOPER OR CHEVILLE AT SHERATON HOTELS EMPLOYMENT OFFICE.
SEATTLE IN REINTERVIEW OF MARVEL ROBINSON ATTEMPT
10 IDENTIFY SUSPECT CHEVILLE THROUGH OBSERVATIONS OF
NORTHWEST CREW MEMBERS PARTICULARLY REGARDING BEER

DRINKING AND COMMENT ABOUT NAVY. SEATTLE CHEcK[ _| . Bs |

HONOLULU CONTACTING HOTEL WORKER'S UNION,
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

END.

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1932 PM URGENT 1/9/73 FEE
TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)

HONOLULU (164-85) --VIA WASH DC-- Cube 5 7/
PORTLAND (164-41) a

FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 9P
NORJAK. OO: SEATTLE.

RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU AND RECEIVING OFFICES, 1/9/73.

» NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES,

ADVISED INSTANT DATE SHE OBSERVED SUSPECT MAURICE CHEVILLE
BOARDING NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT $7 FROM SEATTLE TO HONOLULU.

DESCRIBED CHEVILLE AS W/M/a, 5°10" - 6°39" TALL, AVERAGE

BUILD, TAN SUIT OR POSSIBLY TAN OVERCOAT, SANDY BLONDE HAIR, HIGH

FOREHEAD, AGE 38 - 48 YEARS, WEARING DARK SUNGLASSES,

STATED CHEVILLE SLOSELY RESEMBLED UNSUB IN THIS MATTER.

NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, ADVISED

HE OBSERVED CHEVILLE WHILE HE (CHEVILLE) WAS WAITING TO BOARD
NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES FLIGHT 87 FROM SEATTLE TO HONOLULI AND
DESCRIBED HIM AS W/M/A, 5°19" - S'11", 169 LBS., MEDIIM BUILD,
APPROXIMATE AGE 49 YEARS, AVERAGE COMPLEXION, WEARING SUN GLASSES
AND A SUIT.
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NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES, Pee

ADVISED THAT MAURICE CHEVILLE BOARDED NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES

FLIGHT 87 FROM SEATTLE TO HONOLULU. STATED CHEVILLE'S
TICKET STUB INDICATED HE BOARDED THE FLIGHT. IN ADDITION,| _|

PHYSICALLY SAW CHEVILLE WALK ONTO AIRPLANE.

INVESTIGATION AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, REVEALED MARVEL ROBINSON
_ CURRENTLY RESIDING aT 518 EAST.NORA, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. ROBINSON
INTERVIEWED INSTANT DATE AND ADVISED MAURICE CHEVILLE 1s NOT HER SON.
ROBINSON STATED HER SON LIVES NEXT DOOR AND CURRENTLY IN A SPOKANE
HOSPITAL RECOVERING FROM INJURIES RECEIVED IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.
ROBINSON ADVISED SHE DOES NOT KNOW ANYONE THAT MIGHT POSSIBLY CLAIM
TO BE HER SON AND USE THE NAME MAURICE CHEVILLE.

CHECKS WITH APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OF DAVENPORT HOTEL REVEAL THAT
HOTEL NEVER HAD AN EMPLOYEE NAMED MAURICE CHEVILLE. CREDIT AND
CRIMINAL CHECKS AT SPOKANE NEGATIVE RE MAURICE CHEVILLE.

HONOLULU AT HONOLULU, HAWAII. CONDUCT APPROPRIATE CHECKS OF
THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL REGISTRATION RECORDS TO DETERMINE IF
MAURICE CHEVILLE CURRENTLY GUEST THAT HOTEL.

INVESTIGATION AT SEATTLE DIVISION CONTINUING.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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NRGOS WA PLAIN 4:10AM 1-10-73 -
19:54 PM HST URGENT 1-99-73 KDN
TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111) .
SEATTLE (164-81) (VIA WASH. DeCe) SutS7
PORTLAND (164-41) (VIA WASH. D.C) —
FROM HONOLULU (164-85) 2P (P) 3 PAGES
RORUAK

RE SEATTLE AND PORTLAND TELETYPES TO BUREAU , SEATTLE

TEL CALL TO HONOLULU, HONOLULU TEL CALL TO SEATTLE AND

SEATTLE TEL TO BUREAU, ALL 1/9/73.

THROUGH ASSISTANCE OF| | bé6

NORTHWEST ORIENT AIRLINES (NW), HONGLULU, PILOT AND

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NW FLIGHT 87 TO HONOLULU, 1/9/73 ALERTED

BEFOR
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43H, ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR

|TO IDENTIFY CHEVILLE UPON ARRIVAL aT HONOLULU.

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NW FLIGHT 87 MET HONOLULU 1/79/73 BY FBI AGENTS, F sA she

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aS PASSENGERS DEPLANED, STEvaRDESs[____] STOOD aT Top OF

SINGLE EXIT aND INDICATED TWO MALE PASSENGERS WHO HAD BEEN

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SEATED IN ROW 43 AS No PASSENGER HAD OCCUPIED SEAT 43H. THESE
TyO INDIVIDUALS DETERMINED NOT TO BE IDENTICAL WITH D. B. COOPER
OR SUSPECT MAURICE CHEVILLE BASED ON PHYSICAL DISSIMILARITES
AND INTERVIEW, NO PASSENGER OBSERVED RESEMBLING COOPER OR |.
CHEVILLE BASED ON SUSPECT*S DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN ORIGINAL
SEATTLE TELETYPE.

NO PASSENGER MANIFEST AVAILABLE FLIGHT 87, HONOLULU, AND
MUST BE OBTAINED aT SEATTLE,

BAGGAGE CLAIM AREA CHECKED OUT AND NO ONE CLAIMED BAGGAGE
FOR NW FLIGHT 87, 1/9/7356

INVESTIGATION, ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL, AND ADJACENT SHERATON
WAIKIKI HOTEL , HONOLULU , REFLECTS NO GUESTS OR RESERVATION IN
NAME OF D. Be COOPER, MAURICE CHEVILLE OR MAURICE ROBINSON.

BASED ON ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVE DATA PROVIDED LAST SEATTLE

TELETYPE, HONOLULU WILL RECONTACT STEWARDESS| [AND OTHER Peo
FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS NW FLIGHT 87.
PRINCIPLE HOTELS BEING CANVASSED HONOLULU «

IN VIEW OF ABOVE DEVELOPMENTS, SEATTLE RECONTACT MARVEL -
ROBINSON FOR INDEPTH INTERVIEW TO DETERMINE HOW SUSPECT MAURICE
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CHEVILLE MIGHT HAVE HAD HER NAME AND ADDRESS. CONSIDER
POSSIBLE INTERVIEW OF ROBINSON'S SON FOR POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION

OF SUSPECT CHEVILLE.

SEATTLE REINTERVIEW NW, PS

FOR DESCRIPTION OF ANY LUGGAGE IN POSSESSION OF SUSPECT CHEVILLE,.
ARMED aAND DANGEROUS,

END
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. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) pate: 1/9/73
SAC, PORTLAND
Subs 7/

NORJAK

RE: M. CHEVILLE ~

The following is a result of contact w
Northwest Orient Airlines at Portland, 1/9/73, in
connection with M. CHEVILLE.

CHEVILLE telephonically contacted the Reservations
Office of Northwest Orient at 7:45 PM, 1/8/73. He made
reservation for one way ticket to Honolulu on Flight #78
departing Portland, Oregon at 7:55 AM, 1/9/73. He appeared
at the ticket office on 1/9/73, paid cash for his ticket with
$20 bills, totalling $103.04. Flight departed on time
and ETA at this point in Honolulu is 1:40 PM, Honolulu time.
There was no contact number in Portland. Reservations Agent
assumed the call was made by CHEVELLE (as spelled by ASAC | |b
on 1/8/72, originating in Portland. b7C

CHEVELLE is described as follows:

Race: White

Sex: Male

Nationality: American

Height: 5°11"

Hair: Dark receding hair

Build: Stocky

Characteristics: No glasses

Apparel: Dark top coat, possibly a

red tie, carrying a briefcase,
checked one medium size bag.

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confirmed that M. CHEVELLE is on board Flight #87 at bic
this time which departed Seattle at 9:30 AM. The Captain of

the aircraft is TOM MC MANUS. Ib J SF / BEY

Portland is obtaining serial numbers of all $20
bills at the Northwest Airlines Office in Portland and will
compare these with bills in the NORJAK CASS HED INDEXED

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Seattle will be advised of the results of this
check. ,

Portland is not conducting any further investigation
to identify CHEVELLE unless specific requests are made by
Seattle in view of the information indicating he (CHEVELLE)
is from Spokane.

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SA CLAIR N. ELKINGTON

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On January 9, 1973, |
Davenport Hotel, Spokane, Washington, Telephone | |
advised a check of their records revealed no information,
either as an employee, nor pay records, of MAURICE CHEVILLE.

On same date Mrs. MARVEL ROBINSON, 518 E. Nora,
Spokane, Telephone HU 9-1733, advised she has no son by
the name MAURICE CHEVILLE nor is she acquainted with anyone
by that name. She also has no acquaintance presently ether
in Hawaii nor enroute to Hawaii.

On same date Spokane Police Department per
and Spokane Credit Bureau per MAXINE ANDREN advised
no information could be located in their files regarding
MAURICE CHEVILLE. :

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3:48 PM URGENT 1/9/73 SRC : .
TO: ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)

HONOLULU (164-85) — -==-VIA WASHINGTON D.C.----
SEATTLE (164-41) — sa s7!

FROM: PORTLAND (164-41) (P) IPAGE C ;

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NOR JAK , flere

RE SUSPECT MAURICE CHEVILLE.

RE SEATTLE TELETYPE TO BUREAU, ET AL, 1/9/73; AND PORTLAND
TELEPHONE CALL TO SEATTLE, 1/9/73

PORTLAND OBTAINED SERIAL NUMBERS OF ALL TWENTY DOLLAR BILLS
IN CASH DRAWER OF TICKET AGENT FROM WHOM CHEVILLE PURCHASED
TICKET FOR HONOLULU FLIGHT, AND SAME SEARCHED THROUGH NCIC WITH
NEGATIVE RESULTS. NORTHWEST AIRLINES ADVISED AND IS RETURNING
BILLS TO CIRCULATION. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION PORTLAND THIS
SUSPECT UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED BY SEATTLE.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS «. ,

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145PM URGENT 1-9-73 DCB

TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
HONOLULU (164-85) VIA WASHINGTON
PORTLAND (164-41)

FROM SEATTLE (164-81) (P) @P
NORJAK. OO: SE.

RE SUB MAURICE CHEVILLE.

AT NINE O'CLOCK A.M. PST, THIS DATE SEATTLE DIVISION RECEIVED

INFORMATION CONCERNING SUSPECT MAURICE CHEVILLE. CHEVILLE

FLYING FROM PORTLAND TO HONOLULU VIA SEATTLE.
LAYOVER AT SEATTLE NORTHWEST ORIENT EMPLOYEE

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RECOGNIZED CHEVILLE AS LOOK ALIKE FOR UNSUB, AKA DAN COOPER.

CHEVILLE INTERVIEWED BY

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AIRPORT, SEATTLE. CHEVILLE HAD NO IDENTIFICATION ON HIM BUT

CLAIMED HE LIVES AT FIVE ONE EIGHT EAST NORA, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON,

WITH HIS MOTHER, MARVEL ROBINSON,

CHEVILLE STATED HE WAS TRAVELING TO HONOLULU TO OBTAIN WORK.

CHEVILLE PLANNED TO STAY AT THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN HOTEL IN HONOLMLI:.

CHEVILLE ADVISED HIS LAST JOB WAS AS A COOK FOR THE DAVENPORT

HOTEL , SPOKANE, WASHINGTON.
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[___]DESCRIBED CHEVILLE AS WHITE MALE AMERICAN, 35-42,
5'7-8", THIN BUILD, BROWN HAIR, AVERAGE COMPLEXION, SMOKE

STAINED YELLOW CROOKED TEETH.

_CHEVILLE TRAVELING ALONE IN SEAT 43H ON NORTHWEST ORIENT
AIRLINES FLIGHT 87 DUE TO ARRIVE HONOLULU 1:15 P.M. HONOLULU
TIME.

ABOVE INFORMATION TELEPHONICALLY FURNISHED HONOLULU OFFICE.
HONOLULU DIVISION MEET FLIGHT 87 AND INTERVIEW CHEVILLE.
SEATILE DIVISION WILL ATTEMPT TO VERIFY CHEVILLE'S STORY
THROUGH CONTACTS AT THE DAVENPORT HOTEL AND CHEVILLE'S ALLEGED
MOTHER, MARVEL ROBINSON, IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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SAC (164~81) (P) MAY 2, 1974
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RE: RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN
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Boeing Aircraft Corporation,
seattle, Washington, advised suspect RICHARD DOUGLAS
SHINN worked for Boeing all day long on November 24,

1971.

Due to the above, no further investigation
will be conducted concerning this suspect.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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Re: RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN
Sub 572

On April 17, 1974, |
the Posing Company, Seattle, Washington, advised that
SHINN is currently employed at Plant Number 2, the Bosing
Company, having been employed at Poeing since May of 1957.
He currently holds a "secret" clearance and is an
engineering aide. She furnished his personnél file,

a review of which revealed the following information of
a background nature:

Name: RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN
Date of Birth: November 3, 1921

Place of Birth: Crawford, Nebraska
SSAN: 519-05~-0649

Pather: BEN SHINN

Mother: DOROTHEA CAROLINE SHINN,

nee GOERTLER
Present Address: 2304 A Street Southeast,
Auburn, Washington

According to his application for employment
dated May 15, 1957, he obtained a high school diploma

from Twin Falls, Idaho, and shows a wife as RETHA ELAINE b6
SHINN, nee WHITTAKER, who was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. b7Cc

It further shows he has a heart condition from typhoid
fever contracted in 1943. His military status was listed
as 4-F. He previously worked for Morrison Knutsen in
Boise, Idaho.

[sd £urnishea a photograph of SHIN stating
it need not be returned. It is unknown on what date this

photograph was taken and is being attached as I-A. Sud-s 72
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE: 12/19/73
FROM SA |
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SUBJECT: NORJAK v joo!
00: SEATTLE rer

RE: DEMONSTRATION OF PHOTO-
GRAPHS TO WITNESSES
SUB: HH

'On _ 11/12/73, witness |

Renton, Washington was exhibited

photographs of the following individuals:

NAME SUB FILE #
EUGENE LEROY WATSON 87

Yoary B, GaLtaneR [_]
RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN 572

With the exception of| |
stated none of the other individuals bear any resemblance to the
hijacker and in his opinion, are not identical with him.

| |stated the photos of | |
represented an individual that to him | were the
closest he has seen to his recollection of unsub. | |

however, stated that the pho bop nsicatye that | Jhad a face

that was wider than unsubs and hair was thinner than
unsubs hair. | | stated thArf@agepdon the photographs
he could not say that] Jwas identical with unsub, however,
he could not say that he was not identical.

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Memorandum

TO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) . DATE: 12/19/73
FROM SA | ] ;
SUBJECT: NORJAK

5ul10-404

OO: SEATTLE

RE: DEMONSTRATION OF PHOTO-
GRAPHS TO WITNESSES
SUB: HH

On 11/12/73, witness CORD HARMS BUM SPRECKEL, color
control, Inc., 624 Yale Avenue North, telephone number 623-2984,
was exhibited photographs of the following individuals:

NAME SUB FILE #
EUGENE LEROY WATSON 8

___VGARY B. GALLAHER l-
RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN 572

With the exception of [___], SPRECKEL stated none
of the individuals bear any resemblance to the hijacker and in
his opinion, are not identical with him. SPRECKEL advised
concerning the photographs of | |. that even though
the individual depicted was not identical with unsub, the
individual pictured had characteristics which were similiar to
unsub; such as, hair, which appeared to be similiar and hair line
was close to that of unsubs. SPRECKEL advised that [| forehead
was similiar. SPRECKEL stated [___]had shoulders that were
narrower than unsubs, however,

In regard to the suspectL_____ SPRECKEL made the
following comments:

Side view "no it's not him"; front view "is possibly
him"; "neck looks too big, nose too long, chin looks O.K."
SPRECKEL stated that based on the photograph he could not say that
was not identical with unsub.

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UNITED STATES G

Memorandum

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GSA FRI (41 CEH) 101-8068
OVERNMENY

TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) pate: 12/19/73
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SUBJECT: NORJAK .

00: SEATTLE

RE: DEMONSTRATION OF PHOTO-
GRAPHS TO WITNESSES
SUB: HH

On 11/29/73, witness |
| telephone | |, was exhibited
photegraphs of the following individuals:

NAME SUB FILE #
EUGENE LEROY WATSON 87
YGARY B. GALLAHER -
RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN 572"
ALAN FAIRFAX COOPER _ 663
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With the exception of COOPER, | | and

[~*+4| none of the other individuals bore any resemblance to
the hijacker and in his opinion, are not identical with him.

In regard to the COOPER artist composit touch up,
[____—id|made the following comments:

"Now the best representation of unsubs mouth he has
seen; forehead good, hairline good, fact too square, glasses too
big because you could see unsubs cheekbones, and in artists touch
up you can't see enough of the cheekbones."

stated he suspects this touch up photograph
locks a lot like what he remembers what unsub to look like because.
it is in fact an artist touch up and therefore resembles the
original artist composit.

[L stated concerning | his forehead was
Similiar to that as he remembers unsub, and | |
Concerning suspect | jstated the eyes and

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SAC (164-81) April 10, 1973

SA ROBERT H. WICK

NORJAK
(00: Seattle) :

Re RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN, Sub. 572; re memo from
Special Agent[ —_—_— | dated March 15, 1973. b6é
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On April 2, 1973, | |

Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, Washington,
made available a driver's license 'photograph of Subject 572,
RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN, taken October, 1972. SHINN's record
shows several citations=-one in 1970 in Auburn, one in 1971
in Seattle and one in Renton, 1972. He is described as born
November 3, 1921, 6* tall, 150 pounds, blue eyes.

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NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

RE: RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN
SUB 572 —

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Re Butte airtel to Seattle, 1/6/73.

On March 6, 1973, Sgt.| | Auburn
Police Department, Auburn, Washington, advised their records
contained no criminal charges placed against RICHARD DOUGLAS
SHINN. He found one 1970 traffic citation for a RICHARD
DOUGLAS SHINN, date of birth November 3, 1921, of a 1962
Chevrolet, Washington license AXU-452.

Sergeant[__ further advised that he is
familiar with a cult of people in the Auburn area known to
him as the Happy Valley Commune, some sort of co-op outfit.
The outfit is allegedly led by a| | and the in-
dividual members pool their financial resources in a sort
of Communist or socialist manner.

LEAD

SEATTLE DIVISION
At Olympia, Washington

Through DMV, will attempt to locate current driver's
> "license photo and information regarding RICHARD DOUGLAS
SHINN, date of birth November 3, 1921.

At Seattle, Washington

Will.contact the Boeing Company for background in-
formation on subject's personnel file, noting that Boeing
will have no current photo unless subject's employment had

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1/6/73

AIRTEL

tO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-61)
FROM : SAC, BUTTE (264-26) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattie

Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph. of

RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN taken about 1966.

On 1/2/13, Captain of Detectives
veferred SA GEORGE E
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RAY

BT #164-26

During 1972, ELAINE @ivorced SHINN at Auburn,
Washington, and during the divorce it was discovered he
had $86,000.00, in one of the hanks at Seattle. (It is
not known if in safe d it or an account.) ELAINE
expressed amazement to that he would have this
money and she was at a loss Oo where he obtained it.

He became very unhappy with her when he discovered
she knew that he kad it and he allegedly moved it from Seattle
te gome place in Idaho.

According to ELAINE, SHINN has a cult of approvinately
200 people in the Seattle, Washington, area who follow or look
up to him and he hae conmented to that
the United States is going to fold up and when It dees ho
and his followers will have nice homes and lead a good
life, He has expressed a desixe to acquire land or homes
for these people to live in.

It was the opinion of | that
SHINN could be identionl to D. B. COOPER, especially in view
of the fact his wife could not account for the money he had
saved. They were shown the artist's conception of D. B.
COOPER, page 33. December 1972, FBI law Enforcement Bulletin;

b.advised n sther Of these two picture. 4 eiF
resenble _ SHINN. ey made at able a small sansohe
graph of SfINW that was taken in ll

They related that SHINN has been very mean to his
gix children and former wife and has a violent temper. They
did not believe he bas had any military or snoke jumper
experience,

On 1/3/73, | | furnished the
folloving deseription of RICHARD DOUGLAS SHINN:

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Forner Wife
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3719 West Valley Highway
North,
Auburn, Washington

Occupation Designer or engincer,
BOEING

Education High school graduate

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ELAINE, would talk to the FBI a: ; additional ormation
concerning SHINN and possible whereabouts of the $36,000.00,
Also, her attorney may have some knowledge as to where this
money had heen kept in Seattle, Washington, by SHINN.

_ They continued that SHINN flew to Chicago about
one year ago, not on business, and BLAINE did not accompany b6
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lwere most concerned how SHINN
could accumilate $86,000.00, while raising six children.
Further, he was not layed off during the recent BORING
cut-back. They had no knowledge as to his current salary
at BORTNG. Hig only known hobby is to associate with members of
eult,

LEADS
SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Wi1i determine if RIGHARD DOUGLAS SHINN was
working at BOEING the afternoon and evening of 11/24/71,
and obtain a current photograph of hin.

AT AUBURN, WASHINGTON

Will imterview ELAINE SHINN, 3719 West Valley
Highway North, for any information she can furnish concerning
her former husband in connection vith instant hijacking and
whether or not he or members of his cult could be responsible
for bank rebberies committed in the Seattle Divisii Will _
not disclose to her that FBI has talked te ) pie

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BT #164-26

The Butte Division will not conduct any investigation
to locate the $36,000.00 in Idaho banks until after ELAINE
SHINN is interviewed and until it is deemed necessary by
the Seattle Division. | |

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ATRIEL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (RUC)
SUBJECT: STEPHEN P. MERAVY #573

NORJAK

(00:SEATTLE)

ReNY airtel to Seattle, dated 5/1/73; Seattle
airtel to NY, dated 5/3/72.

Enclosed herewith for the Seattle Division are
nine copies of an FD-}302 setting forth the results of inter-
view with MERAVY on 5/31/73, at Ardslcy, New York.

It is noted MERAVY was extremely cooperative with.
interviewing Special Avents; however, he did on several occas-
ions question how his name was supplied to the FBI with .
regard to this matter, He was told only that it was furnished
in the course of official business and that the FBI was not
at liberty to sunply the exact source of the information.

MERAVY resides in a loweremiddle class area of
Westchester County, New York, and his home and environment)
appeared in line with his past and present position of employ=
ment.

Based on information available and results of inter-~
view, New York is of the opinion additional investigation such
as verification of MERAVY's whereabouts on 11/24/71, through

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contact with his employer or taking of palm prints is not
warranted at this time. It is noted MERAVY indicated

no aversion to either his employment records being verified
or his having to submit to palm prints.

A scarch by MERAVY, in the presence of interviewing
Special Agents, of his personal effects failed to produce a
photograph of himself which was suitabie for displaying to
witnesses, All photos located by him were of the general fanily,
snapshop type, all with the camera being to far from the
subject to depict facial features clearly. It is noted,
however, based on personal observation, MERAVY very closely
resembles photo submitted to Seattle via New York airtel
dated 2/28/73, with the exception that his hair is my some~
what longer, and hs face slightly fuller.

UAC, New York anticipates no further investigation
in this matter re MERAVY.

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Interviewed on

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' This dociiment containg neither 'recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI, It is the property of tha FBI andl iMaba do Sie doener
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ATRTEL ATRUATL

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SAC, New York (164-627)
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SUBJECT? WORJAK 5
00: Seattle

SUBJECT STEPHEN P. MERAVY /

Re New York Llettor to Seattle, 5-173,

the Latent Finserprint Scetion advised 1-31-73
that NORJAK latents currently on file were not identical
with suspect NDERAVY's fingerprints. They further stated
neo palm prints wore available for MERAVY.

AlL NORJAK eye-witnesses have been repeatedly
contacted and viewed numerous photorraphs. Up to not
they have been extremely cooperative, notwithstanding
the many contacts they have endured both at work and at
home. Based on the above, these witnesses will not be
contacted to view photersraphs unless there is no other
way to eliminate a suspect,

Accordingly, the following leads are being set
forth:

LEADS
EW YORK
AT ARDSLEY, NEW YORK

Will interview MERAVY to determine:

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Any previous flying experience
he nay have had;

His loeation on 11-24-71 (and
thereafter verify location, if
possible);

If he has ever been in the
Seattle areas

Obtain eurrent photorraph and
complete description;

Determine if he is willing to
furnish palm prints if requested.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (P)

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Re: Sub STEPHEN P. MERAVY #573.
ReNYletter to Seattle, dated 2/28/73.

On 3/20/73, a review of the records of the Westchester

County Board of Elections, White Plains, New York revealed a

registratj for one STEVE P. MERAVY, date of birth 5/24/32,

residing | Ardsley, New York, indicating his b6

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I. It is noted these records contained no current

employment information concerning MERAVY and listed his employment

as of 19
New York

62 to be Columbia University, Nevis-Cyclotron, Irvington,
« These records further reveal the subject to have lived

in New York State for 30 years, to be a white male, five feet
nine inches tall, brown hair, brown eyes and having registered on

10/6/62, and having voted last in 1972.

On 4/16/73, the following information was provided
by who has provided reliable information in the past: b7D

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On 4/20/73, CSNY 1, an organization that maintains
records concerning businesses in the Greater New York area advised
that no record could be located in the name of Pais Pearl Products
Incorporated, Hastings-On-Hudson, New York.

On 4/24/73, a visual observation of Pais Pearl Products,
Incorporated, 24 Aqueduct Lane, Hastings~On-Hudson, New York,
telephone (914) 478~2113 reveals this to be a small building
comprised of a warehouse park with a small one room office.
inquiry indicated this company is engaged in the "fish oil"
industry.

For the information of Seattle it is noted that no
inquiry could be made at this company in an effort to determine
the whereabouts of MERAVY on 11/24/71, without his obvious
awareness of the inquiry to decipher the company.

Seattle is requested to advise New York the results of
the comparison of MERAVY's fingerprints to the latent prints
involved in this matter and also the outcome of the display of
MERAVY's photograph to witnesses in this matter.

New York will hold in abeyance any further inquiry
concerning MERAVY until advised as to Seattle's desires noting
that the only logical way to determine MERAVY's wherabouts on
11/24/71, would be a direct interview of MERAVY.

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2/28/73
ALRTEL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) .
FROM: SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (P)
SUBJECT: wORJAK
(00 :SE)

Re: Sub STEPHEN P, MERAVY by

Number 573 ya a"

ReSElet to Bureau, dated 1/23/73. }
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Enclosed herewith for the Seattie Division are
three copies and a negative of a photograph of STEPHEN P.
MERAVY taken during June, 1968.

On 2/9/73,| | Westchester County Bureau b6é
of Credit and Collections, White Plains, NY, advised a b7C
review of her records revealed a listing for one STEVEN PATICIO
MERAVY, born 1932, | residing at
Ardsley, NY, previously residing at | | North
Tarrytown, NY. a advised that MERAVY's employment
was listed as Pet Ficalla, Tarrytown, NY, (no dates given);
8/61 as Columbia University, NYC; and as of June, 1969, Union
Carbide, Training Coordinator, White Plains, NY.

[sd further advised that the following
judgments were shown in the records concerning MERAVY:

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5/22/69

4/2/71

11/29/71

Against MERAVY in the amount

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Against STEPHEN MERAVY in the
amount of $306.00 by First
National City Bank, NYC, in
City Court, White Plains, NY

Against STEPHEN MERAVY aka
doing business as Sundown
Welding by Wallace Machine and
Tool Company in the amount of
$633.31, City Court, White
Plains, NY

Against STEPHEN MERAVY by
Montgomery Ward and Co., in
the amount of $537.41, City
Court, White Plains, NY

Westchester County Medical
Bureau reported MERAVY owed

The records concerning MERAVY contained information to
the effect that the following inquiries were made concerning

him during the course of time:

County Trust Company,
White Plains, NY,

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National Bank of Westchester,
White Plains, NY
7/27/55

First National City Bank,
North Tarrytown, NY
8/25/61

Sears and Roebuck Co.,
4/22/66

Bank of Commerce,
NYC,

Number N57397,
7/28/66

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On 2/20/73, Chief of Police, ROBERT LIPSKY, Tarrytown,
NY, Police Department, advised his records contained no
information identifiable with STEPHEN P. MERAVY and likewise
his department had no photo on file concerning MERAVY. Chief
LIPSKY offered the information to the effect that he knows
the MERAVY family personally and recalls that the family
lived at. | North Tarrytown, NY, in the past.
He stated the }
STEPHEN. He stated the artist"s conception
of the unsub in the Norjak case as set forth on page 32 of
the December, 1972, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin appears an
extremely "good likeness" to STEPHEN MBRAVY as he remembers him.
He noted that he had not seen STEPHEN MERAVY in approximate ly
three to four years.
ncneeemsinnnnctne age assent wm
On 2/20/73, Chief of Police, STEPHEN BLAHA, Ardsley,
NY, Police Department, advised his department contained no
record or photo of STEPHEN P. MERAVY. He stated that he was
acquainted somewhat with STEPHEN MERAVY and was aware that
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that | | although residing within the Post Pee
Office Jurisdiction of Ardsley, NY, is actually within the

Police Jurisdiction of the Greenburgh, NY, Police Department.
He stated from what he recalls of MERAVY, having seen him
numerous times in the past, he felt that the artist's
conception as set forth in the December, 1972, FBI Law

Enforcement Bulletin appears "a tremendous likeness to
MERAV:

wete er

On 2/21/73, Chief of Police WILLIAM P. HALSTEAD,
Town of Greenburgh, NY, Police Department, advised that his
department contained no record nor photograph concerning
STEPHEN P. MERAVY. Further he advised that STEPHEN MERAVY,
although residing within his police juris diction, was unknown
co him and he was unable to offer an opinion as to the
likeness of MERAVY concerning the artist's conception.

On 2/21/73, | _ b6
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NY, advised that STEVEN P. MERAVY had been employed with
Union Carbide from 6/24/68, till 10/3/69, at which time he
resigned voluntarily stating he was resigning for "another
and better job". [L Jstated his records did not
contain the name of the company with which_MERAVY went with
after leaving Union Carbide, however, he , had
penciled in a. notation on his exit interview to the effect
it was a "small company, one facility in Westchester County
and one in the state of Maine which was getting into
'fish protein type work' and he (MERAVY) was going as a
project engineer. Company had about 40 employees."

further advised that the records concerning b6
MERAVY at Union Carbide indicated he had been a completely bic
satisfactory employee and was employed as a demonstrator
and trainer for a group dealing in welding and performing
skilled mechanic type demonstrations for other companies.

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The information supplied on the application filed
by MERAVY with Union Carbide at time of employment indicated — .
his date of birth to be 5/24/32; military classification
to be 5A; residence to be | | Ardsley, NY. b6é
He noted on the application that he had' worked for b7C
Columbia University for approximately nine years (commencing
5/59), as a Senior Research Assistant. Do | noted that
accompanyin i igation was a "good recommendation" from
one of the now defunct Nevin
Center, a project formerly associated with Columbia University.

furnished a photograph taken during
June, 1968, exact date unknown), shortly after MERAVY was —
'hired by Union Carbide. According to Union Carbide records,

as of time of employment, the description of MERAVY was
as follows:

Height , Five feet nine inches

Weight 165 pounds

Hair Brown

Eyes Brown

Social Security .

Account Number 093-~-24-4757

Union Carbide Employee

Number 54221

| stated his records contain no b6 .

additional information concerning MERAVY and he was unable b7C

to provide any additional information concerning the possible
current employment of MERAVY.

LEAD
_ NEW YORK
AT ARDSLEY, NEW YORK. Will, through discreet and
logical sources, attempt to determine current employment of

MERAVY and thereafter, his whereabouts on 11/24/71.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS,

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REPORT

of the

IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO. 164-81 January 31, 1973
FBI FILE NO. 164-2111
LATENT CASE NO. A-H5410

TO: SAC, Seattle

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REFERENCE: Letter 1-23.73
EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: Seattle
SPECIMENS:

Latent fingerprints previously reported
this casé not identical fingerprints Stephen P. Meravy,
FBI #643247B, born 5-24-32, North Tarrytown, New York.

No palm prints Identification Division files
for Meravy.

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MAY 1982 EDITION ye
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum
TO : ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) DATE: 1/23/73
(ATTN: IDENTIFICATION DIVISION)

FROM ; SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) Cur SV
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NORJAK

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SUBJECT:

RE: SUB STEPHEN P. MERAVY
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Re New York letter to Seattle, 1/8/73.

New York Division advised by letter dated 1/8/73 that
STEPHEN P. MERAVY should be considered a suspect in NORJAK.

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In 1954 MERAVY was described as follows:

Name

Race

Sex

DOB

POB

Height
Weight
Hair
Occupation
Residence

Current Residence
Physical

Disability
Previous Arrests

STEPHEN P. MERAVY

White

Male

5/24/32

North Tarrytown, New York
5'gt

158 lbs.

Brown

Steamfitter

154 Valley Street

North Tarrytown. New York

Ardsley, New York
Telephone

Sugar Diabetes

5/10/54 by North Tarrytown Police
Department charge of Breaking

and Entering (prior to 1954
MERAVY had several arrests in
North Tarrytown for disorderly
conduct. He has not been
arrested in North Tarrytown since
1954).

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2 - New York (164-627)
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MERAVY spent time in the
Westchester County Jail,
Valhalla, New York in May of
1954, and his fingerprints were
forwarded to the Bureau off

' or about 5/11/54 (The Bureau
subsequently advised there was no
record for MERAVY at that time in
the Identification Division).
The Bureau classified MERAVY's
prints as follows:

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The Identification Division is requested to compare
MERAVY's prints to all latent prints involved in this matter.

LEADS

NEW YORK
At North Tarrytown, New York

Obtain current description and photograph of MERAVY
and forward to Seattle. I possible New York is requested
to determine through credit or employment records MERAVY's
whereabouts on 11/24/71.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 1/8/73

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SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) (RUC) Ck s!
NORJAK

Chief JOHN JANDRUCKO, Police Department,
North Tarrytown, NY, advised 1/2/73, that the composite
of unsub appearing in the December, 1972 edition of the
LEB bears a strong resemblance to one STEPHEN P, MERA
who currently resides | | Ardsitey, NY, telephone b6
OW 3-1041. MERAVY was arrested by the North Tarrytwon Police b7c
Department on 5/10/54, on a Breaking and Entry charge. Prior
to 1954, MERAVY had a couple of arrests in North Tarrytown
for Disorderly Conduct. He has not been arrested in North
Tarrytown since 1954, however, Chief JANDRUCKO observed
him on the street in North Tarrytown a year or so ago.
JANDRUCKO had no arrest number or FBI number for MERAVY.
In 1954, MERAVY is deseribed as follows:

Race White

sex Male

Born 5/24/32, North Tarrytow1, NY

Height 519"

Weight 158 pounds

Hair Brown

Eyes Brown

Occupation Steamfitter

Residence 154 Valley Street, North Tarrytown,

NY

Physieal Disability Has sugar diabetes

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Jail, Valhalla, NY, advised that ITERAVY was received at this b7C

institution in May, 1954, from North Tarrytown and his prints
were sent to the Bureau on or about 5/11/54. The Bureau
subsequently advised that there was no record for MERAVY

at that time in the Identification Division. The Bureau
classified MERAVY's prints as Pollows:

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stated that the Identification b6
Division of the Bureau should have in its files the set b7C

of prints for MERAVY submitted in 1954 by the Westchester
County Jail, whose number for MERAVY is 54-157. The

New York State Identification and Intelligence System,
Albany, NY, number for MERAVY is 498890x.

Only available photograph was taken in 1954.
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Will advise NYO if any
further investigation desired concerning STEPHEN P. MERAVY,
noting Seattle may desire to have his prints: '. on file

in Identification Division compared wita latents in Norjak
investigation.

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1/23/73.

AIRTEL AIR MAIL

TO: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

RE: SUB RALPH GRIFFIN |
#75

Re Portland airtel to Seattle, 1/9/73.

GRIFFIN previously eliminated as a suspect. In
addition, oo previously interviewed by Bureau Agents b6é
2/24/72. oO b7c

Portland Division discontinue investigative efforts
regarding GRIFFIN.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

2 - Portland
Cb- Seattle
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

FROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) Ai al _——
SUBJECT: NORJAK Lee ——
OD
On 1/8/73, | | Portland, 6
Oregon js telephonically contacted the bIc
Portland Division. He advised that up to one year ago, he was :
the | at the Carlton Hotel, 1502 Jefferson Avenue,

Tacoma, Washington. While working in that capacity, he met RALPH
GRIFFIN (PHONETIC), who was staying at the hotel with a friend,
Tatin dewent, further description unknown. On the day before

the captioned hijacking, GRIFFIN told him that he was tired of
working for nothing and that he was going to get some money and
go to Mexico. recognized GRIFFIN's picture as the man
known as D. B,. COOPER and whose picture appeared in the newspaper
subsequent to the hijacking. He stated that although FBI Agents
visited the Carlton Hotel three weeks after the hijacking and
talked to him regarding any information about the hijacking, he
was afraid te come forward because of fears that GRIFFIN had
friends who would seek revenge,

He further advised that a] | telephone number bé
| Tacoma, was working as | }at that time at b7c
é Carlton, and she also agreed with | jthat GRIFFIN was
man s ic appeared in the newspaper.
| with the Tacoma Police Department.
. The caller stated he has and
this accounts for his delay in contacting the FBI. Cub 5 7
2~Portland ; ;
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PD 164-43
[| desexibed GRIFFIN as follows: b6
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Race White ;
Sex Mahe
Natl onality American
Age In his 30's
Height 5t1o"
Weight 160 pounds
Hair Dark brown .
Eyes Possibly brown
Dress Slacks, neat
Gompilexion ; Olive so
Characteristics Hairy always MUsSseu up
| described GRIFFIN's associate, who also b6
stayed with him In his room at the Carlton, as follows: _ bc
'Race White
Sex Male
Nationality Iatin (possibly Mexican)
Age 30's
Height 5tio0"
Weight 160 pounds
Hair Black
Dress Flashy
LEAD
SEATTLE

AR TACOMA, WASHINGTON, Locate and interview ox [a "be
| }at the Carlton Hotel, possibile re b7C
number | | regarding identity of RALPH GRIFFIN (PIONETIC).

tn view of the length of time the caller toak in comin: -
forward, his admitted [ _} and the fact that he
bases his identification on an artist's conception of BD, B, COOPER
contained in the newspaper which has changed recently, further
leads are being left to the discretion of the office of grigin,.

Qe

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e toca', Billings, Hontana, nGwepaper, advised on 1/8/75, Sa wh Sabre
that a Zornes employee HARVEY GRAY that had worked on the - . 1 BID
eity desk Zor the "Gazette from 3/24/66 thorough 6/29/69, ~Foo 0 foes
_bsve @ striking veconblence to the individual vhore photo _

gyaph appears an the FBE Lav Enfersenent Buliectin for po Be nae rane:
DoCenyex, LOA, whe used 'the non Re DAR COOPERS . _ Pa 7 fame

sdvised that 'GRAYS. 'enigtoynent with the | a be

Nanette" was teruinnted 6/29/69, in view of his Finonetal. '" p7e
adifiieulties wherein tis salary was gavnicheed and aac - b7D
psoblen, He stated fist "when GHAY Left Montana he secured ~ EPR
@nrployrent with the *Hovada Appeal" « newspaper at Carnon cee . " ae

' | . Gety, Nevada, and Bold oved 'that GRAY head Seen fired for ae
Ls, Fela job at Carson Saty tow excessive Avinkings ae Seite,

i [—] deserthed chav as an ex-larine of vorld Be
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parachutist but in his opinion yas smart enotgh to pull o: oft.
- "ith w job as was done on 11/24/73, im Oregon, We stated - we
that GRAY was an avid outdoorsman Interested An hunting and aeare
fishing and he was & soft-spoken individual, oo wk

» Hresertvea GRAY as follows. a Bias 7 abs
Race WR TD
Bex . Mele . _ me pe a
. Hiattonatity 7 | American - pe Pat Ee
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Eduention .§ § Two yeare college ;
Forner residence 26 Ains Lane, Billings, witht nis
a : "aniethei BARGUERITE V, GRAY, |
Jwho Joined han ant Nevada. oe «

Jateted 'thet cRay nad been 'divorced itor to
coming to RAngS fxom the east coasts | _

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> Gomtaet the 'Nevada Appeal" nnd determine the | - . cee ea
"presence whereabouts of HARVEY GRAY ond thereatter determine) \" 2

' 4£ GRAY identical with nhotegraph of white male using name
_ DAR COOPER in nijacking o£ Northuest Orient Asrhines on H/2A/i

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 10/12/73
SAC, DENVER (164-98) (P)

NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)

Enclosed herewith for Seattle are nine (9) copies
of interviews of stewardess | and HARVEY
WALTER GRAY. Also enclosed for Seattle are nine (9) copies

of an investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted
at Grand Junction, Colorado.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Date of transcription Oetober 21, 1973

| b6

1 ——— +

| | Aurora, Colorado, telephone 241-6973, upon b7c
observing photographs of ALVIN CURTIS HARTLEY, subject 437

and HARVEY W. GRAY, subject 575, advised that neither one

of these individuals was identical with the person whe

skyjacked the Northwest Orient flight.

LEY 8 — 554.
SEARCHED eeecssessess INDEXED,
SERIALIZED,..s000. an FILED,

Pee eereenee,

OCT 1 51973
FRI-SEATTLE

Interviewed on qf/2o/73 a_Aurora, Colorado File # DY 1684-98

by_ SA DOWALD W. LYOW, TR. emfn _bote dieoted_ 1/73

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FB! and is loaned to your agency:

DB COOPER-52654

it ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

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" Wuy302 (REV. 11-27-70) @ P

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 5i1-

Date of transcription oO ft sor
ST afta

1.

HARVEY WALTER GRAY, 208 South 7th Street, Lamar,
Colorado, was contacted by SA LADISLAUS SCROGGINS, who
advised GRAY of his rights as per the "Interrogation;
Advice or Rights" form, as previded by the FBI and advised
of the fact that he was being interviewed with regards to
an airplane hijacking incident.

GRAY acknowledged understanding of his rights
and waived his rights to an attorney advising he would
speak with the Agent at this time and provided the informa-
tion:

GRAY advised that he had been a U. S. Marine
during World War II, and that he was presently a disabled
veteran out of work, living basically off of his Veterans
Adninistration pension of $28.00 and that he was naking
up the rest of the cost of living by selling off personal
items.

GRAY further advised that he has been employed
for the past 20 years in the newspaper reporting business
and that from 1960 to 1970, he was the night editor for
the Billings Gazette in Billings, Montana; and that fron
1970 to 1971, he had been employed as cditor at Carson City,
Nevada.

GRAY advised that the reason he moved to Lanar,
Colorado, was te take care of his mother.

GRAY advised that he is a Veterans Administration
out patient fron the Veterans Administration Hospital at
Denver, and has been in such a category since June 1, 1973.

GRAY further advised that he had first entered the
Veterans Adninistration Hospital in March, 1973, for treat-
ment ef various illnesses.

GRAY advised that he had never flown from any
airport in Oregon, to Seattle, and that he, had neyer in any

Interviewed on 7fI 9/73 at c
OCT 31 51973
by__ SA _LADISLAUS SCROGCTNS* cu Dole diet SEV PH ETS
Za

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of fhe FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency;

DB COOPER-5265

it ond its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.

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DH 164-98

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way attempted to hijack any airplane.

He further advised that he has lived in Pottstown,
Pennsylvania, where he started as a police reporter, and
aiso in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was acquainted
with GELLY BRICE, a retired FBI Agent.

The following physical information was
obtained through interview and observation:

Name HARVEY WALTER GRAY

Sex Male

Race White

Date of Birth May 20, 1922

Place of Birth Washington, D. C.

Height 5 *10%:"

Weight 130 pounds

Hair Brown and Gray

Eyes Brown

Scars ' 2" scar upper left center

chest, bullet wound

Drivers License Colorado Drivers License
#D304834

Service Number U. S. Marine Corps

: #377962;

Served from April 10, 1942 -
October 12, 1945, Honorable
Discharge, Rank Tech Sergeant

Marital Status | b6
believed to be living in Costa Mesa, b7c

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New Mexico.

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'PN 164-98
BCB/rag

; The following investigation was conducted at.
Grand, Junction, Colorado, by SA BEN C.. BROWER, on dates

'indicated:

"On August 7, 1973, HOD. HUTCHINSON, Undersheriff,
Mesa County Sheriff's 'Office, Grand Junction, Colorado, .
advised that to his knowledge he recalled the name DELLIE
BROOMBACK ; however. he could offer no further information

; ing this person. HUTCHINSON advised that
| Bynum' s Western Wear, Grand Junetion, and| |.

United States Rank. Grand Junction, have lone

years of experience in the Grand funetion: area' with horses
and they recall BROOMBACK. , :

On August is. "1973, the following ageneies advised
their records contain no information identifiable with

'BROOMBACK :

| Grand Junction
Police Department. Grand Junction , Colorado ;

| | Grand: Junction Police
Department . |

I Credit. 'Bureau of Grand Junction

incorporated, Grand Junction, -Colorado:

GUSSIE LOVERIDGR, Deputy, Record Section, Mesa

County Sheriff's Office, Grand Junetion , Colorado.

~*

On September 17, 1973, the following advised they
eould recall no information which would identity or. assist

ain locating. ee BROOMBACK :

+ unstea States Bank,

Grand Junction, Colorado ;

| | | Grand Junction
Police Department, Grand Junction, Colorado: a

oct 451973

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DN 164-93,

BCB/rag

of Grand Junction, Grand Junetion, ¢
the Quarter Horse Asaoeiation ;

JACK LUCAS , @pand Junction
yeare, Associate President of the Ra
and a member of the 'Quarter Horse" Ag

_ Junetion , Colorado.

' Review of Grand Junetion and vicinity. €elephone
directories for the years 19453 throu .
record of BROOMBACK as having received telephone services'.

during that time.

. tks
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First Mational Bank © 7c
Slorade ,' and member of

a "

resident: of Fifty
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seciation,, Grand —

gh. 1973, disclose no

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 4/17/73

SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (RUC) °

Gut S75

NORJAK —
(00:SE)

Re SE airtel to DN dated 4/3/73.

Cn 4/10/73, JACK KING, Owner and Publisher,
"Nevada Appeal", daily newspaper, Carson City, Nevada,
advised their records indicate that HARVEY GRAY is
described as follows:

Races White
Sext Male
Nationalitys Anerican
Date of birth: 5/20/22 (thought he was born
somewhere in Pennsylvania
Height: 5 feet 11 inches
Weight: 160 pounds
Builds Slender
Hair: Dark brown, receding forehead
Eyes: Dark
Complexion: Ruddy (always appeared to have
a stubble of beard)
Social Security Number: 182-112-6256
Characteristics: Thought GRAY had teeth missing
on upper right side
Remarks ¢ Always wore western clothing
KING advised that they do not have a photograph
of GRAY.
On 4/10/73, Deputy | Sheriff's b6
Office, Carson City, Nevada, advised they have no record b7C
identifiable with HARVEY GRAY nor do they have a photo-
graph of this individual.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
(2 = Seattle Sub- S75

1 = Las Vegas '
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"FD-33 JRev. 5-22-64)

Transmit the following in

FBI

Date:

4/3/73

(Type in plaintext or code)

Via AIRTEL AIRMAIL
(Priority) ;
we oe eee 5
TO: SAC, DENVER (164-98) -
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) Sol
SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
SUB: HARVEY GRAY
SUB 575 —

Re Denver letter to Seattle dated 2/6/73.

For the information of the St. Louis Division,
GRAY is being considered as a suspect in this matter because
he supposedly resembles the artist's composite of UNSUB
recently published in the December issue of the FBI Law
Enforcement Bulletin. GRAY's description is as follows:

Name HARVEY GRAY —

Race White

Sex Male

Nationality American

Date of Birth May 20, 1922

Social Security 182-12~6256

Account Number

Military Service U. S. Marine Corps

Education Two years college

Former Residence 26 Alma Lane, Billings, Montana

Mother MARGUERITE V. GRAY
2 - Denver
2 - Las Vegas (164-60)
2 - St. Louis (164-73)

- Seattle
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Approved: Sent M Per ____ DB CQQPER-5266

Special Agent in Charge

*U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 — 455-574

Pre Pa Sa oe at eet

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SE 164-81

LEADS

DENVER DIVISION
At Lamar, Colorado

Will determine if 208 South Seventh Street,
Lamar, is a valid address and, if so, determine who resides
there. (If the resident is not suspect, will determine
from the resident if they are familiar with suspect).

LAS VEGAS DIVISION
At Las Vegas, Nevada

1. Will reinterview KING and obtain complete descrip-
tion of GRAY.

2. Will forward copy of GRAY's photograph to Seattle.

ST. LOUIS DIVISION
At St. Louis, Missouri

Will obtain GRAY's military record and forward to
Seattle.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

DB COOPER-52666

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Per ae.

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(2) Seattle (RM) )

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 2/6/73

(P)

SAC, DENVER (164-98) @RUG>

Qu Ss 2S

NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

Re Las' Vegas airtel to Denver, dated 1/15/73,

The following investigation was conducted by
SA LADISLAUS SCROGGINS, at Lamar, Colorado, on 1/23/73:

The Chief of Police, E. A. BENBROOK, Lamar
PD, stated that he was unable to locate any information
concerning either a HARVEY GRAY, or any individual by
the name of D. B. COOPER, in his files.

Sheriff, GEORGE MARTIN, Prowers County S04
Lamar, stated that after researching his files, he
was unable to locate any information concerning HARVEY
GRAY or D. B. COOPER.

b6
City Clerk's Office, advised that she was unable to bic
find any utility listings or tax listings for HARVEY
GRAY or D. B. CQOPER.

A review of the local telephone directory and
city directory failed to reveal any information
concerning either GRAY or COOPER.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

Suat—S ZS

ib heat hath

for rgrey

SERED

I - Butte (Info) (164-26) (RM)

1 - Las Vegas €Info) (164-60) (RM)
1 - Denver

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£

agnagereen

1/15/73

AIRTEL AIR MAIL

TO: SAC, DENVER oe
wo ¢

FROM: SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P)}

NORJAK
0G: Seattle

Re Butteie airtel to Las Vegas, 1/9/73.

Enclosed herewith for information of the Denver
Division is one copy of re airtel.

On 1/15/73, JACK KING, owner and publisher, "Nevada - =
Appeal", daily newspaper, Carson City, Nevada, advised he
had hired HARVEY GRAY as his editor from 6/16/69 to 4/21/70.
He discharged GRAY on the latter date for drunkenness and
neglect of duty.

He stated that GRAY had been a membex of Alcoholics
Anonymous for about 15 years but promptly commenced drinking
again after arriving in Carson City. He related that GRAY
when drinking became belligerent and argumentative. He
stated the photograph of GRAY is a goo likeness of hin.

He related GRAY's hobby, other than booze, was
perhaps fishing. He was not known to be a parachutist
nor to be at all familiar with the sates of Oregon or Washington.

2-Denver (Ene. 1)
@Pseattle (164-81) (Info)

1~Butte (164-26) (Info) Qt SIS
2-Las Vegas . .
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. SERIALIZED actefoc. FILED. 2
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LY 164-60

He continued that on 8/4/72, he received an inquiry
from the Colorade Department of Employment Security, Denver,
Colorado, indicating GRAY is on Colorado unemphoythent and
as of that day was residing at 208 South Seventh Street,
Lamar, Colorado.

LEAD

BENVER DIVISION

AT LAMAR, COLORADO

Conduct appropriate investigation to ascertain
Lf GRAY perhaps identical to D. B. COOPER and attempt to
establish his whereabouts on 11/24/71.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

DB COOPER-52669

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a'

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 1-98-73
SA | b6 per FBI
b7C per FBI
NORJAK
GO: Seattle
RE:

On January 5, 1973, | advised tele-6 per FBI,DEA
phonically that | Should be con _>7C per FBI,DEA
sidered a suspect in the Norjak case. | stated[__|]>7D per FBI,DEA
| |the Bureau of Narcotics and_Dangerous Drug®7F per DEA
@NDD) and specifically with Special Agent | jin .
the past as an informant. | lstated during this time
he became acquainted with | claimed
he knew who ""D.B vr 2 COOPER
fansen money was )

Jto1a that COOPER _was from >® per FBI,DEA
the | area an PRY hag | b7C per FBI,DEA

[b7D per FBI,DEA
jstated the rest of the ransom
money, |
I.

a further advised the | lig 6 per FBI,DEA
located in a building xear | and the >7C per FBI,DEA
address is possibly [fhe building >7> per FBI,DEA
houses the | |}Rug Shop, which is no longer in business, '
and | [Dress Shop. This dress shop is on the corner
of[ The manager of this building is[_]

(phonetic).
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SE 164-81

[-__]stated he could be-reached through Agent. > per FBI,DEA'

| :
willing to show mat

[fur Yr ad vised he would be b7C per FBI,DEA
a secret entrance to >? per FBI,DEA

the b7F per DEA
| AAAS |

LEAD: |
SEATTLE |

|

ATTBRATTLE, WASHINGTON |

Will contact: Agent BNDD, and learn 6 per FBI,DEA

fron him the reliability of the Informant, and wil}]>7C per FBI,DEA

thereafter conduct logical investigation. ~~ BID per FBI
ARMED AND DANGEROUS. , |

b7F per DEA

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"SoF ==

1/9/73
AIRTEL
' LL
t —
TO:' SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

FROM: GAC, MINNEAPOLIS (164+73) (P)

, SUBJECT?' NORJAK

RE

i A Mr. JOSEPH LORENZ, 1022 Philadelphia Street,
Rapid City, South Dakota, submitted a letter to the
Minneapolis Division in which he suggested |

as a possible suspect. He based his opinion on an artist's

conception _which had appeared in a newspaper during July
of 1972, |

| for_approximately a year prior to the
captioned hijacking. | | approxi-
mately one month after the hijacking occurred. After seeing
the artist's conception, he thought perhaps[____—sdJresembled
the unknown subject.

Mr. and Mrs. CLIFTON NEWKIRK, owners, Newkirk's
Hardware Store, Rapid City, South Dakota, advised that they

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MP 164-73

residing in Rapid City, South Dakota. They pointed out that
Mr.; JOSEPH LORENZ is 76 years of age, resides alone, and at
times is not especially clear in his observations. They
stated that [ ) xesided at their
rental property from January to May, 1970, at which time

he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. He returned to their
rental property in December, 1970 and lived there until May,
1972, at which time he moved to Kansas City, Missouri.
During the date of the Norjak case, they are certain that
(__ were in Rapid City, south Dakota.

: Mr. and Mrs. NEWKIRK observed the artist's concep-
tion dated 11/10/72, both with and without sunglasses, and
advised that in no way did[_—sdi| resemble the unknown subject.
The' NEWKIRKs provided the following description of[___ |

Name |

Sex Male
Race Caucasian
Age - 35 to 36 years old
Place of Birth Unknown
Height , Approximately 6'
Weight Approximately 175 pounds
Hair , Black
Eyes Brown
Complexion Dark
Characteristics A "loner" and "hippie type"
Employment Sign painter
; Marital Status | Married
Unknown
7 Former Address |
- Rapid City, South Dakota

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RE: SUB LEE DRAKE #578
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Enclosed are two different photographs of T/Sgt.
LELAND DEAN DRAKE, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

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AIR FORCE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE CENTER,
DENVER, COLORADO, ADVISED 6/18/73 THEIR FILES FOR STAFF SERGEANT
'LELAND D. DRAKE SHOWS HE WAS NOT ON LEAVE ON 11/24/71 BUT WAS
ON .DUTY WITH HIS UNIT; THE 26TH 'TRANSPORTATION 'SQUADRON, RAMSTEIN
AIR. BASE, GERMANY.

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RE: SUB LEE DRAKE 4578

eSL airtel to PX, 6/3/73,

Enclosed herewith please find the original and one
copy of an insert prepared by the Phoenix Office reflecting
investigation at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

LEAD
PMOENIX DIVISION
AT LUEL AIR PORCE BASE, ARIZONA

Will attempt to secure late photograph of Tech
Sget. LLLAND DAN DRAKE, FR 728059102, through OSI,

Armed and Dangerous

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The following investigation was conducted by SA
J, VERNON TUCKEY on June 15, 1973 at Luke Air Force Base, b6
Arizona: b7c

SUB LEE DRAKE #578

Staff Sergeant | | Military Personnel,
made available the personnel file of Tech Sergeant LELAND
DEAN DRAKE, FR 72805-9102, born September 23, 1933 in
Carlin, Elko, Nevada, He enkisted in the U. 8S. Air Force
on July 31, 1952 and his present assignment is the 58th
Transportation Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Extension
7224, where he arrived on November 4,.1972, His present
enlistment runs until September 23, 1975 and he is a Tech
Sergeant having been promoted to Tech Sergeant on September 1,
1972. His file has nothing of an unfavorable nature in it
and he has been listed as an outstanding serviceman for
several years. His family background consists of his wife

BETTY L. DRAKE, born August 4, 1938, Social Security Account
Number 540-42~2439;; | | vorn | b6
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born| [Social security Account Number |

He was married on August 30, 1957 at Vancouver, Washington,
His leave address as of October 10, 1972 was|
Battle Ground, Washington,

His father is listed as CHARLES W. DRAKE, born
February 27, 1992, Ogden, Utah, home address of 2461 East
Erwin Way, Eugene, Oregon and his mother is listed as CLARA
V. MANNING DRAKE, deceased, His wife's maiden name is listed
as BETTY L. SCHOFIELD, born August 14, 1938, Spokane, Washington;
her address at_the time was | | Tacoma,
Washington, | |] EDMUND, born July b6é
23, 1914, Carlin, Nevada; DAMIEL W. DRAKE, born June 18, 1916, b7C
Carlin, Nevada; LESLIE R. DRAKE, born December_18, 1919,
Carlin, Nevada, now living in Eugene, Oregon; | }

living in Eugene,Oregon, His permanent address in his file

is listed as | | Tacoma, Washington and he _
is described as white male, 70", 160 pounds ,-brown—hair—and——
hazel eyes. His file reflects that from May" 3, 1971 ul juntil. 4

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' March 1, 1972 (301 days) he was assigned to the 26th

. j Transportation Squadron, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany

/ } USAFE, His file also shows that he was at the same base
from August 9, 1970 to May 2, 1971 for 264 days.

Sergeant | __ Jadvised that the record b6
of leave taken by DRAKE would be in the Finance Center of bic
the U. S. Air Force, Denver, Colorado and also it would
show there whether or not he stayed in Germany or came to
the United States during any leave from May 3, 1971 until
March 1, 1972,

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6/8/73

AIRTEL ATR MAIL

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

TOs SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) , ;
GL SY

SUBJECT: NORJAK
60: SEATTLE

RE: SUB_LEE DRAKE #578

DRAKE was suggested as a suspect by f

. Battle Ground, Washington. | | advised

DRAKE, a member of the U.S. Air Foree, bears a_strong

resemblance to artist's conception of UNSUB. deserbed
DRAKE as:

Name LEE DRAKE

Race ; White

Sex Male

Nationality American

Age Approximately 42 years old

Height 5°10" to 6!

Weight 175 lbs.

Build Average to medium

Complexion | Medium to dark

Eyes Green

Hair Dark brown, graying.

On Meech 15, 1973, officials at McChord Air Force Base,
Washington, advised that LELAND D. DRAKE, Technical Sergeant,
Social Security Numkr 728-05-9102 is presently assigned to the
58th Transportation Squad, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

On 6/6/73, records of the United States Post Office,
Battle Ground, Washington, were reviewed and reflect that

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LELAND D. 'DRAKE moved and. left a forwardin 'address of Avondale,
Arizona, street address | po ,

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At Avondale, Arizona... Be, ".

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with UNSUB, 9° ar Ue

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bay.

FBI |
Date: 6/15/73

(Type in plaintext or codei

TELETYPE VIA NITEL
(Priority)

TO: DENVER (164-98)
FROM: PHOENIX (164-100) (PENDING) (TWO PAGES)

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NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE.

RE REP, 5/30/73, BY SA| | SEATTLE.
BATTLE GROUND, WASHINGTON,

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ADVISED THAT LEE DRAKE (LEAD 578), A MEMBER OF THR USAF, BEARS A
STRONG RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF UNSUB. STAFF SGT.
LELAND DEAN DRAKE PRESENTLY ASSIGNED 58TH TRANSPORTATION SQUADRON,
IUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA. HIS FILE SHOWS THAT HE RECEIVED AN
EVALUATION REPORT DATED 5/3/71 THROUGH' 3/1/72, WHICH SHOWED THAT
HE WAS ASSIGNED TO 26TH TRANSPORTATION SQUADRON, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE,
GERMANY. DRAKE'S STATEMENT OF MILITARY LEAVE, ACCOUNT

APAFCO-642 ASCBB, WILL BE AT FINANCE CENTER, DENVER, COLORADO.

WILL BE ABLE TO TELL WHETHER OR NOT SUBJECT WAS ON

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U.S.Governmont [inting Office: 1972 -— 455-574

Special Agent in Charge

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PX 164-100

PAGE TWO
LEAVE ON PERTINENT DATE, 11/24/71. THIS WILL BE ON FORM AF988.

DENVER AT DENVER, WILL DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT STAFF SGT.
LELAND DEAN DRAKE WAS ON LEAVE 11/24/71. IF ON LEAVE, DETERMINE
WHAT "HIS ADDRESS. WAS AS OF 11/24/71.

SEATTLE NOTIFIED BY AIR MAIL.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS. |

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Approved;
Special Agent in Charge U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 — 455-574

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2,
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-106
MAY 1962 EOITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO : SAG SEATTLE 164-81 DATE: 6«6+73
SA RICHARDAVERY DYER

SUBJECT: 00 SE

FROM

Records of US Pest Office, Battle ground, Washington
reviewed and reflect LELAND D. DRAKE-mowed and jeft the fore

warding address of Avondale, Arizona; Pen

It is being left to the Case Agent te determine if
DRAKE should be interviewed at 'Avondalg Arizona in this matter.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 3/26/73

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RE: SUBJECT LEE DRAKE

Re Seattle memo of SA] |dated 1/23/73, bé
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On February 2, 1973, | | McChord Air

Force Base, Washington, advised that it would be almost im-
possible to locate DRAKE by name alone in the Worldwide Air
Force Locator. | advised that he would attempt to locate
a past reference to DRAKE at McChord Air. Force Base and make a
written inguiry to hand-search the records of the Air Force
Locator.

On February 15, 1973,[___] advised that he had not b6
located any reference to DRAKE at McChord Air Force Base but b7c
had made inquiry with the Worldwide Locator.

On March 2, 1973,[_____]advised that he had received
no reply from the Worldwide Locator as yet.

On March 15, 1973, [____] advised that LELAND D. b6
DRAKE, Tech Sgt., SSAN 728-05-9102, is presently assigned to b7C
the 58th Transportation Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Atizona.
advised that he could obtain no other information from
the Worldwide Air Force Locator.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10
MAY 1982 EDITION

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 }
UNITED STATES GOVWWRNMENT

Memorandum .

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (CP) DATE: 1/23/73
b7C
SUBJECT: NORIAK Sit SF 7
00: SEATTLE ,
RE: SUB LEE DRAKE
Re SA RICHARD AVERY DYER's memo to Seattle File
164-81 dated 1/10/73.
DRAKE suggested a suspect by] | b6
[| Battle Ground, Washington. | [advised DRAKE, b7c
a member of U. S. Air Force, bears a strong resemblance to b7D
artist's conception of UNSUB. [_ ]described DRAKE as:
Race , White
Sex : , Male
Nationality American
Age Approximately 42 years old
Height 5'10" - 6!
Weight 175 pounds
Build Average to medium build
~ Complexion Medium to dark complexion
/\\ Eyes Green
( Hair _______. _Dark brown graying hair.
Inquiry at Battle Ground Public Schools reflected
LELAND D. KE, U. S. Air Force, and wife, BETTY LOU, were
assigned to Ramstien Air Force Base, Germany, in 1971. His
present assignment is not known, but he| b6
residing in_Battle Ground and | |} Their b7c

address is

Agent DYER suggested in referenced communication
that a search be made through World Wide Locator, U. S.
Air Force, to identify DRAKE and thereafter secure

description, photograph, complete military background to Qh S16
determine if DRAKE physically fits UNSUBS descrinti on.

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SE 164-81

LEADS

SEATTLE
At McChord Air Force Base, Washington '

1. Will attempt to ascertain if DRAKE ever assigned»
at McChord Air Force Base.

°2. Will determine if possible how contact can be .
made with U. S. Air Force World Wide Locator concerning DRAKE.

At Battle Ground, _Washington

. Will conduct appropriate credit 'and criminal checks
regarding DRAKE, (of particular interest is DRAKE 's date (of
"birth and Social Security Number). ay

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

' SAC SBATTEE 164-81 P DATE: = 4210-73

' SA RICHARD AVERY DYER

UNKNOWN SUBJECT: 7
Ww Airlines Piant 305 Qube SI

ortiand To Seattle — —
11-24-71
CAA HIJACKING EXTORTION
00 SE

On 1-9-73 Battleground,

Washington advised he has been a fong Tame resident in the area

and has followed the subject case very closely. He displayed
a briefcase with numerous newspaper clipings regarding the
CASE. ie made available a sketch of the UNSUB which was
printed in the locai newspapers stating he recalled one LEE
DRAKE,,a member of the USAF who has a strong resemblance —

tO the UNSUB. He jiated DRAKE 45 married to BETTY LOU STEVENS
and that they have He pointed out this family

resided on property next to his and he knows the family quite
we e

He stated he thought DRAKE was on leave from the USAF
at the time of the incident and that he left for an assign-
ment in Germany shortly thereafter. He described DRAKE as
a white/male; about 42 years old, 5'10 to 6'3; 175 pounds,
average to medium build; medium to dark complexion, green

eyes and dark brown-greying hair.

He stated DRAKE returned from Germany and has since been
reassigned to "ew Mexico or Arizona, exact base not kndéwn.

Inquiry at Bat tleground Public schocl reflected LELAND
2. DRAKE, USAF, wife BETTY LOU was assigned to Ramstien AFB,

Germany in 1971. His present assignment is not known but he
has residing in Battleground and

Their addeess is |
/¢¥-&/ 1-2

It is stiggested that a search be made through world wide
locator USAF te identify LELAND Db. DRAKE, and thereafter secure
description, photograph, complete military back ground to de-
termine if he physcially fits UNSUB; has knowledge of instant
plane, or knowledge of chutes and jumping experience. Will
ascertain his assignment and leave status on

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SAC, SEATTLE (16481) ~ DATED 3/9/73
SAC, LOS ANGELES (64-497) (P) Fo,
NORJAK oe She 577

00: Seattle

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Re San Francisco Letter to hos Angeles dated 1/15/73.
RE: Susvect DAVE BURT |

On 1/26/73, DAVID EVANS "BURT, 5300 Santa Monica
Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, was ' interviewed at the
above address, the location of a business, David Burt

- Associates. 3URT advised he is the owner of this business

and works in conjunction with movie studios in aerial
photography. He has been at this locetion for the past
three' years and has been in Hollywood, California for the
past 8 years. ;

BURT stated he was, during 1948, a smoke jumper.
in the northw2st and was a charter member of the Seattle
Parachute Clup in 1950. During that period of time he
was employed oy the Standard 011 Company and worked on
board ships with Seattle being his home port.

He stated he has discussed the Seattle hijacking
with associates of his.whe currently ere or have been
involved in parachuting. He stated the artist's conception
originally published in-this matter bore some resemblance
to one RALPH WHITE, an aerial photographer and parachutist
who has jumped at Klsinore, California, in early 1960. He
added that after being made aware of the physical description
of the hijacker he discounted WHITE as a possible suspect
as he was less than 30 years old and was 6'3" in height.

During this intexview, BURT was noted to be
completely bald except for a fringe of blond, graying
hair along the sides of his head. He appears Nordic in 4 Y, S77
descent and has blue eyes. He does not appear to bear a

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LA 1644497

close resemblance to descriptive data furnished regarding
the unknown subject in this matter and further appears to
be a reputable.businessman.

Records of the Los Angeles Police Department '
(LAPD), and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (LASsO),
as well as those of the Credit Bureau of Greater Los
Angeles and Dun and Bradstreet, contain no derogatory '
information concerning BURT. .

The following description was obtained through i
observation ani interview: ; ( .
ho, i
Sex Male

Race White .

Birth Date 9/10/27

Weight .- 175 pounds
Height 6's a 4
Hair . Blond - balding - :
Eyes Blue :
Residence 1630 North Edgemont,

. Apartment F6
Los Angeles, California
California Drivers ;
License Number JOULYEI7
Ocevpation Aerial photographer and owner
David Burt Associates

As BURT does not appear to match physical .
characteristics of the unknown subject in this matter t
as furnished py witnesses and apparently is a reputable "
businessman, he does not appear to warrant consideration
-as a logical suspect in this matter and no further
investigation is being conducted by Los Angeles at this
time, unless advised to the contrary by Seattle.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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SAC, LOS ANGELES (16h~497) 1/13/73

Sek S77

SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (161-220)

NORTAK

Re suspect DAVE BURT.

On January 5, 1973] b b6
Goncord, California, telephonically contacted the San Francisco bic
office and furnished the following informations ri

| Jadvised that he is employed as | b6
| land that for several years he [to Para- BIC
chute Club of America. He stated that For some Pima he has b7D

been considering calling the FBI regarding an individual he
feels to be ainilar to and possibly identical with D. B.
COOPER. Ne_identified the individual as DAVE BURT, who, ac-
cording tol__|, was last mown to be an officer in Parayen~
tures Corporation which is located across the street from
Technicolor Corporation in Los Angeles. [__ | stated that
BURT is an ex-smoke jumper who has performed several jurps
Lor motion pictures, ineluding training jumps for the Air
Force from a KC135. [___| stated that BURT is a very intel-
ligent individual and ho is considered one of the very best
parachutists in the United States. He said to the best of
bis knowledge BURT injured a leg during a jump a few years
ago and consequently his function in the Paraventure Corpor-
ation is primarily administrative.

also stated that an individual known to hin
as Was also employed by the Paraventure Corperation bie
and shouid be acquainted with DAVE BURT.

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'2 = Soattico (16)-81} SERIALIZED eeccnsenee FILED.---sscccccoee
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SF 164-220
BaCesac

LEAD
LOS AEGELES

AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Attempt to locate
DAVE BURT at the Paraventure Corporation and ascertain if

he is a logical suspect in this case.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164.81) 5/2/73
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SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) nS
ad
NORJAK

Re Seattle letter to Portland, 1/22/73.

Enclosed are two copies of an insert setting
forth results of contact at Lair Tavern, Milwaukie, Oregon.

(2. Seattle (Enes 2)
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PD 164-41 yr
SE 164-81 WZ
TID: kdd /

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The following investigation was conducted by
SA THOMAS J. DUGAN:

After numerous attempts were made, | b6
| Lair Tavern, 17720 S.E. bic
MeLoughiin Boulevard ilwaukie, Oregon, was contacted
on April 4, 1973. | | stated that he was unable
to recall any| |who had worked at| | Lor
about four years. He said he knew of |
| |who was Living in the |
area. He stated that bar help turns over rather quickly.

Upon viewing the artist's sketch of the Unknown
Subject, he stated that the photograph did not mean anything
to him and that he could not connect it with any steady
customer at the tavern.

PBI-SEATTLE

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SAC, PORTLAND January 22, 1973

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

Qt séE
NORJAK —

RE UNSUB; LAIR TAVERN, OREGON CITY, OREGON

On January 12, 1973,| | Kelso, b6é
Washington Police Department advised that a woman who b7Cc
refused te identify herself called the Kelso Police Bepart~ b7D
ment a short time ago and advised that she worked[

the Lair Tavern, McLaughlin Boulevard, Oregon City,
Oregon, fer about four years, She stated that on viewing
the latest picture of the hijacker in the Baily News, she
feels that he bears a definite resemblance to a truck
driver who was a steady customer at the Tavern, She
statecG she also thought this truck driver had sers in the
Cowlitz County area, but she does not recali his name or
anything else about him,

LEAD
PORTLAND
AT GREGON CITY, OREGON
Contact [_—sd|: Lady Tavern, HcLaughlin Boulevard, b6
Oregon City, and attompt to identify the unknown woman b7C

mentioned above in order that she may be interviewed in
person re the unsub,

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SA ROBERT H, WICK -

NORJAK
(00: Seattle)
Subject 581

AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

SAC (164-81) March 23, 1973

Re memo of SA| Jon February 28, 1973.

On March 19, 1973, |

driver's license photograph of HAROLD W. COOPER, born

Department of Motor Vehicles, made available a

March 13, 1920. This photo was taken during March, 1972,

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SUBJECT:

5010-108

OPTIONAL FORM NO. to
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 2/28/73

DATE:

SA |

NORJAK Gok S F/

00: SEATTLE

SUB 581

Re Seattle memo of SA dated

1/23/73.

On February 26, 1973, | |
| | Redmond, Washington, ad-
vised that she suspected HAROLD COOPER, owner of Cooper
Realty, 9100 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, as being
identical with Unsub only because he slightly resembled
the photograph of Unsub which appeared in a December
edition of the Seattle Post Intelligencer. | |
was shown the color composite of Unsub and said that
this drawing did not resemble COOPER as much as that which
appeared in the Post Intelligencer. She added that the
main reason COOPER resembled Unsub was that they both
wore sunglasses of the same type. | | said
that she had seen COOPER only once when he| |
| | She stated that COOPER was rather devious
in his handling of the business deal and although she had
no specific reason to suspect his involvement in Norjak
she believed that he was capable of such a thing due to
his "natural devious nature as a real estate salesman".

lwas extremely nervous during
the interview with Bureau Agents and was concerned that
COOPER would learn of her contact with the FBI. She asked
that neither COOPER nor |, be
informed of this interview.

She reiterated that she had no reason to suspect
COOPER other than that he had not handled her business
deal fairly and was probably capable of such a thing,

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the evening of the hijacking and said that as far ee

as she knew and COOPER had no association with one
another other than professional. She described HAROLD COOPER
as'a white male, 6' tall, slim build, 170 - 175 pounds,

40 - 42 years old, brown hair. She added that COOPER

wore sunglasses during his visit at her house and she

thought that it was unusual that he should wear sunglasses
inside.

The 1971 - 1972 edition of the R. L. Polk
Seattle City Directory lists a HAROLD W. COOPER, 10614 -
10th Place Northeast, Seattie, as the owner of Cooper
Realty, 9100 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, Washington.
Seattle Credit Bureau records on February 26, 1973,
verified this information. No record located for COOPER
at Seattle Police Department or King County Department
of Public Safety.

On February 22, 1973, Washington Department of
Motor Vehicle records reflected that Washington driver's
license number CO-OP-EH-W800DL is listed to HAROLD W.
COOPER of 10614 ~- 10th Place Northeast, Seattle, Washing-
ton. The driver's license lists his date of birth as
March 13, 1920, and describes him as 5' 11", 168 pounds,
blue eyes, glasses required. ,

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SA | |
NORJAK
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Re Seattle memo of SA
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DATE: 2/28/73

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License issued to HAROLD W., COOPER, date of birth March 13,
1920, expiration .1974, License Number CO-OP-EH-W800DL,

LEAD

SEATTLE

AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

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COOPER from above Driver's License information.

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SA | |

NORJAK | , Qus-S 6/

00: SEATTLE

RE: SUB HAROLD COOPER

Re SPC | _ | memo to File 164481 dated

Referenced communication advised | |
| Redmond, Washington, Telephone

. [suspects HAROLD COOPER, a Seattle Real Estate —

Agent, business address 9100 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle,
Washington, Telephone LA 3-2111 of being identical with
UNSUB in this matter. | advised that COOPER
looks very similar to the composite picture recently

published in the"Seattle Post Intelligencer". According t9
| COOPER and

were supposed to be hunting the evening of instant

hijacking. | | for Northwest Airlines.

LEADS

SEATTLE
At Redmond, Washington -

| 1. Will interview | land obtain full
description of COOPER from her.

2. Will display artist's composite of UNSUB to

3 3. Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning
COOPER to further identify him.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 0 - ' .
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) - pATE;12/29/72

Suk sp/

NORJKK

At 10:55 PM, 12/29/72, |
| ], Redmond, Wa., telephone | | telephonically
advised that the UNSUB in this case may be one HAROLD COOPER,
who is a real estate agent, business address 9100 Roosevelt
Way N.E., Seattle, telephone LA 3-2111. | | advises
that COOPER looks very similar to the composite picture shown

in a recent Seattle Times newspaper. According to
[| COOPER and | | were

supposed to be hunting the evening of instant hijacking. She
states that | | for Northwest Airlines.

| | does not have any more information regarding
this matter. She only called because of the apparent similari-
ties of the composite of the UNSUB and HAROLD COOPER.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 1/23/73

SA b6

NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

RE: UNSUB, $20 Bill cashed at
Ges Station with Pansor Serial Number

On 1/12/73 SA| ladvised b6
that his office had received a call from| b7c
concerning a $20 bill whose serial number appeared to be altered.

The altered serial number appeared in the list of D. B.
COOPER Ransom Bills.

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BOISONEAU's Chevron, 2409 E. Helen, Telephone FA 2-8230, b7Cc
advised he waited on a customer on 1/11/73tho paid for her

urchase with a $20 bill with an altered serial number.
rd stated the transaction took place at 6:30 PM and the
person passing the $20 bill was a White female American, 22 - 25

years old, 5°75" tall, dark brown hair, quite_long, wearnhs
blue jeans with designs on them, drivng a

dark gray in color. advised he thought the ear had
local plates. The girl purchased $5.10 _vorth of gas and paid
for it with a $20.00 bill and a dime. | |stated he

could recognize her if he saw her again and that the
tansaction took approximately five minutes. | | stated

he had a conversation with the girl concerninrs the year of

| | and during that conversation learned that the car
did not belong to the girl, but was a friend's car.

The serial number on the bill was L51279635A, Series
69. The digits 635 were cut out and replaced with a $1.90
bill having digits 635. The altered serial number. appears
in the D. B. COOPER ransom list.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SA JOHN W. MARTIN, JR.

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On February 22, 1973, KEITH INNESS, 129 S. W.
142nd, Burien, Washington, viewed artist's composite of.
UNSUB and was stated is. description of UNSUB, at

which time he stated
less than 30 years of age.

In view of this obvious discrepancy in age, it
is ning} no further investigation be conducted con-

cerning

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

is too young, being considerably

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information concerning this matter.
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and suspects a_fellow employee of being identical with UNSUP. bic
INNESS stated | Jat Trecision Engineering nared

| |jhas been using the nare D. B, COOPER on pic? up
forms by mistake.

INNESS requested an agent contact his wife through
him so that photograph could be shown to her of UNSUB.

LEADS

SEATTLE
At Seattle, Vashington

1. Will telephonically arrange an interview with
Mrs. KEITH INNESS through Mr. INNESS at his work.

2. Will interview Mrs. INNESS and show her photorraph
of UNSUB. .

3. WiLL thereafter conduct appropriate investigation peé
to deternine if | is identical with UNSUB. b7c

ARMED AND DANGEROUS |

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

MAY 1962 EDITION

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 161-11.6 )
UNITED STATES GOMWRNMENT

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TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81~-4351) (P) DATE: 3/2/73
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On February 6, 1973, Detective| |
Mason County Sheriff's Office, was contacted concerning
re matter. | Jimmediately contacted sources in the

Mason Lake area to provide valuable information to him.
| jJadvised his sources had not heard of anything of
this nature and that if any of the allegations were true,
his sources would have advised him of the situation.
advised that around the Mason Lake area, it is
somewhat remote and that everyone knows everyone else
living in the area, advised that it would be
almost next to impossible for an outsider to go into the
area without everyone knowing he had been there.

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NORJAK |
00: SEATTEE
RE: SUB; UNSUB, WHO LIVES AT MASON LAKE
NEAR SHELTON , WASHINGTON
On_1/10/73, | | Bethel, Alaska, b6
local phone | | advised |_ __|who he declined b7C

to name has heard rumors that "D. B. COOPER" lives on Mason -
Lake near Shelton, Washington.

advised there are several homes and a country
store located around Mason Lake. There is a rumor thet
D. B. COOPER is passing $20 bills at the country store.
The rumor states, according toL__| that COOPER's
wife jumpédidziom the' aircraft and that none of the
residents of Mason Lake wit] turn him or his wife in because
they admire him. [____]further stated that COOPER's wife
fits the physical description of COOPER and in addition
_ possessed a iimp shortly after the NORJAK incident. .

LEADS

SEATTLE
At Shelton, Washington.

Will discretely investigate the above runors concerning
UNSUB residing in the Mason Lake area.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

73°-~ Seattle
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) | Oo 5/3/74
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)

NORJAK
CO: Seattle

RE: Suspect NORMAN WILLIAMSON

Enclosed for Seattle is one (1) copy of an
insert concerning suspect NORMAN WILLIAMSON.

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AT UKIAH, CALIFORNIA

On October 29, 1973, DONN SAULSBURY, (NA) COP,
Ukiah Police Department, Ukiah, California, was recontacted
in reference to NORMAN WILLIAMSON. He advised that as a
friend and associate of WILLIAMSON, he had made discreet
inquiries regarding WILLIAMSON's military background and
whereabouts on the eve of Thanksgiving, 1971. SAULSBURY
advised that WILLIAMSON was Lieutenant Commander in the
United States Navy Reserve, Treasure Island, California,
and had no record or other indication of parachute experience.
He added that WILLIAMSON was in thé" UkYrany;"Catirérnia' area™

on the evening,.of Thanksgivind>.L9Zl. invigw of theé"above ,

SAULSBURY advised that it was his opinion that WILLIAMSON
bore a resemblance to the unknown Subject and nothing further.

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AIRTEL AIR HAIL
TO: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-31) Cube SEE

SUBJECT: NORTAK an
00: Seattle

RE Suspect NORMAN VILLIANSON
Sub #585

Re San Yranecisco letter to Seattle, dated 1/19/73,

Referenced communication set forth lead for.
San Francisco Division at Santa Rosa, California. To date,
no results of that investifation have been received by the
Seattle Division. San Francisco is requested to forvard
results of that investipation to Seattle.

ARMED AND DANGDROUS

2 - San Prancises

~ "he Seattle

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 1/19/73
SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (P)

NORJAK | Sul SES

RE SUSPECT NORMAN WILLIAMSON 79
Jo ¥- e/-1 &

Enclosed for Seattle are two (2) photographs of
NORMAN WILLIAMSON.

On 1/4/73, Chief of Police DONN SAULSBURY (NA),
Ukiah, California PD, advised that he felt NORMAN WILLIAMSON
bore a resemblance to the artist's conception of DEAN COOPER
which appeared in the December, 1972 issue of the FBI Law
Enforcement Bulletin. Chief SAULSBURY advised that WILLIAMSON
is a school teacher, head of the English Department at Ukiah
High School, and was clean shaven in 1971, but as of March,
1972, grew a moustache. He is from the State of Washington,
between 45 and 48 years of age, 6' tall, 175 pounds, receeding
medium brown hair, parted on the left side.

LEADS
SEATILE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Will display enclosed

phetographs to appropriate witnesses and ascertain if
WILLIAMSON is unsub of this case,

SAWN FRANCISCO
AT SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Will conduct background
investigation concerning | N as to military background

_ and any flying or parachuting experience. Also attempt to
| ascertain the suspect's whereabouts on the eve of Thanksgiving,
| 1971. If necessary, interview suspect WILLIAMSON to see if

he can establish his whereabouts on the above date. S sfs
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SAC, ATLANTA

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

NORJAK
GO: SEATTLE

Cy

4/3/73

RE:

Re Atlanta letter to Seattle dated 2/26/73.
Inasmuch as[____liavelvenent in this matter

is based on purely speculation of

University of Missouri Co
inasmuch as the physical
UNSUB are significant (ie

lumbia Pollee Department; and

diserepancies between and
[tate of birth UNSUB
probably in his middle_forties, buiid slender, |

UNSUB's build medi
weight 185 pounds,
complexion swarthy),

J weight 160 lbs., UNSUB's |
complexion average, UNSUB's | |
is being eliminated as a suspect

and no further investigation concerning him with regard to

HORJAK is requested.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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__ dated 2/1/73; Seattle nitel ta Atianta,dated 1/26/73;

Kansas City nitel to Atlanta and Seattle, dated 1/26/73, =
and Atlanta teletype to Bureau and Seattle, dated d VAST i) 693)

Bactosed for Seattle is onc copy of a "Photograph
of subject.

As mentioned in referenced Kansas City nite,

all information concerning subject's possible invoivment b6
in Norjak oviginated through local authorities, ultimately p7c
from University of Missouri, Columbia b7D
Police Department, who stated that such information was

purely speculation. No further information has been re~
eccived by Atlanta Division to indicate involvement
in Norjak.

[___leurrent status and physical description
included in referenced Atlanta report.

SEATTLE DIVISION
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGION

Will dotermine whether[__]as identifal to subject
of Nurjak and advise Atlanta and Kansas City.

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¥29-263 (Rev, 12-19-67)'

FEDERAL @U

REPORTING OFFICE OFFICE OF ORIGIN "OATE . INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD
ATLANTA KANSAS CITY 2/1/73 1/23/73 - 1/26/73
TITLE OF CASE REPORT MADE BY TYPED ©
SA | |/dmhbé
I CHARACTER OF CASE b7C

REFERENCES: Kansas City nitel to Atlanta, dated 1/19/73.
I Atlanta teletype to Bureau, Kansas City, and
\ Seattle, dated 1/26/73. .
Kansas City nitel to Bureau, Atlanta, and
Seattle, dated 1/26/73.
Seattle nitel to Bureau, Atlanta, and
Kansas City, dated 1/26/73.

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LEADS :
ATLANTA DIVIS TON

AT ATLANTA, GHORGTA

Will follow extradition of subject.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED (X) NONE ACQUIT-1 case HAS BEEN:
CONVIG | AUTO. FUG, FINES SAVINGS RECOVERIES TALS ~

PENDING OVER ONE YEAR [_]yes [4)no
PENDING PROSECUTION
OVER SIX MONTHS Chives [X)no

APPROVED rctance. |. DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW

COPIES MADE:

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3 ca Sis, Kans s City f SEARCHED ___IINBEKED__. °
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(1 ~ Toqq . FBI— SEAT." /
Dissemination Record of Attached Report Notations —
Agency
Request Recd.
Date Fwd.
How Fwd.
By —

As
GPO ¢ 1971—448-529

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

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE '
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Copyto: 1 = USA, Atlanta, Georgia
1 - USA, Kansas City, Missouri

Report of: SA | Office: Atlanta, Georgia b6
Date: 2/1/73 bic
Field Office File # [| Bureau File #:
Title: |
Character: |
Synopsis: ; ;

| apprehended by BuAgents and Fulton Co. S50 bé6

on | | without incident. Lodged in Fulton Co. Jail bic
pending appearance before USMagis. On | | i
and counsel appeared before USMagis. ALLEN HANCHY ,
JR., waived removal hearing and allowed to sign ho
and be released to y of Fulton Co. SO. On
[_|released on bond in Fulton Co, Superior
Court pending extradition hearing on

-~- Pe
DETATLS :

"This investigation was predicated upon receipt
of a communication from the Kansas

January 19. 1973. advising that on —

was filed before U, 5. Magistrate THOMAS DWYER by

SA PAUL A. VAN SOMEREN. A warrant was issued the
sane cate by U. S. Magistrate DWYER, charging subject
with

The communication also advised that subject .
was | b6
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and had as of | | :
jin Atlanta, Georgia.

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the

property of the FBI and is loaned' to your : agency; it
aie not to be distributed outside your agency. - 8 in and Hs contents

" DB COOPER-5272

U s. "GOVERNMENT "PRINTING 'OFFICE : 1970 © - 406-846

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I°'14302 (Kev.

11-27-70) ~ @ | | 6 '

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

2/1/73

Date of transcription

| Lwas rehended at the

L |, Atlanta, Georgia, by
Special Agents | | and GEORGE
W. LAMBERT, JR... and Fulton County Sheriff's

Deputies .
| Iwas advised of the Laentities

of the arresting officers, as well as the fact that
he was being arrested for

was advised of his rights by_..

bA| | He indicated that he understood his ~~ ._...
rights, but refused to sign the Warning and Waiver

Form and stated that he did not wish to say anything
until he had retained an attorney.

The following items of false identification
were found in[-_| possession at the time of his

arrest:
(1) Utah Operator's License, altered
to read

(2) At tered Sociel Security card, altered
number and in the

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altered name| | (number was|

(3) University Bank, Austin, Texas
card in the name
Social Security Account Number
(SSAN) | |;

(4) Altered policyholder identification
card of the Vico County Mutual

Insurance Company, Fort Worth, Texas,
in the name . }
polit fupber (possibly altered)

(5) City of Phoenix, Arizona, Library
card, issued to k

Interviewed o

by -.

1/26/73 a __Atlanta, Georgia rile #Atlanta

n

SA GEORGE W. LAMBERT
SA

| 7 dm 2/1/73

Date dictated

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to

your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed ouside sight agency.

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NR @12 KC PLAIN
9325 PM 1/26/73 NITEL JAY '

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TO ACTING DIRECTOR b7C

ATLANTA ————
SEATTLE (164-81)

From xKaNsas city [|

RE ATLANTA NITEL INSTANT DATE. ,

USM, KCMO NOTIFIED AND HAS FORWARDED PAPERS. LOCAL
AUTHORITIES COGNIZANT AND WILL ARRANGE SUBJECT'S EXTRADITION.

| | UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI~ COLUMBIA PD, bs

CONTACTED TODAY AND ADVISED DISCUSSION RE SUB JECT'S POSSIBLE b7D

INVOLVEMENT IN A HIJACKING IS PURELY SPECULATION, IN VIEW

OF INFORMATION RECEIVED BY HIM TODAY THAT PORTION OF PARACHUTE

FOUND AMONG SUBJECT'S AFFECTS aT TIME OF ARREST. HAS

NO FURTHER INFORMATION OTHER THAN LOGICAL REVIEW OF UNSOL VE

HIGHJACKING CASES
END, | ian EF- aaae

DCA FBI SEATTLE HOLD

JAN26 61973

FOL SOATIEE

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NR@S7 SE PLAIN

7235 PM NITEL 1/26/73 DCA
TO ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)

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ATLANTA [ct 64-254) - b7C

KANSAS CITY (164-88) \ ;

FROM SEATTLE (164-81) () Ip

NORJAK. OO: SE.

RE: | bé |
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RE ATLANTA TEL TO BUREAU, KANSAS CITY AND SEATTLE INSTANT DATE.

NO RECORD SEATTLE DIVISION INDICES OR NORJAK INDICES RE

"IN VIEW OF POSSIBILITY SUBJECT INVOLVED IN CAPTIONED MATTER,
ATLANTA DIVISION OBTAIN BACKGROUND - DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION AND
FORWARD WITH PHOTO TO SEATTLE DIVISION.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
END
FBI KANSAS CITY
JAW CLR Tyo

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7:25 PM URGENT 1/26/73 PED

TO

. FROM

"CHANGED "

ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI

kansas city [| >

SEATTLE (164-81)

ATLANTA (P)

TITLE MARKED CHANGED TO REFLECT ADDITION OF ALIAS

DEVELOPED FROM ID PAPERS IN POSSESSION OF SUBJECT AT TIME

OF HIS ARREST.
RE KANSAS CITY NITEL To aTLaNTa[ '|
SUBJECT APPREHENDED BY BUAGENTS AND FULTON COUNTY SHERIFFS

OFFICES THIS DATE. SUBJECT LODGED FULTON COUNTY JAIL PENDING

APPEARANCE BEFORE US MAGISTRATE

SUBJECT HAD IN HIS POSSESSION AT THIME OF ARREST NUMEROUS

FALSE ID IN THE NAME AS WELL AS $867 IN CASH.

NCIC NEGATIVE ON CASH, SO NOT CONFISCATED.

END PAGE ONE

[OYE Lk ss

BEAN epmetseTee Se a
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AT 8813682
PAGE Two

FULTON COUNTY SO OBTAINED SEARCH WARRANT FOR SUBJECT'S CAR,

1967 Vu BUG , AND PARTIAL LIST OF ITEMS FOUND INCLUDE IN : a

WHICH FULTON COUNTY SO IDENTIFIED

ALSO FOUND WAS

AND |

ee

ACCORDING TO FULTON -COUNTY SO, UNIVERSITY OF —_
MISSOURI PD, ADVISED THAT SUBJECT WAS b7D
NO MORE SPECIFIC
INFORMATION GIVEN. - PLANS TO LEAVE FOR ATLANTA ON 1/28/73.
INASMUCH AS SUBJECT HAD AT

TIME OF ARREST, LOCAL ATLANTA PRESS HAS BEEN MAKING INQUIRIES AS TO
END PAGE Two .

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AT 3913682 '

PAGE THREE

SUBJECT BEING IDENTICAL WITH "DB. COOPER." RETEL SETS FORTH

INFORMATION THAT SUBJECT COULD HAVE HAD OVER

KANSAS CITY FORWARD NECESSARY PAPERS TO ATLANTA, IMMEDIATELY

CONTACT UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI PD, AND SECURE
BUREAU INTERESTS aS TO POSSIBLE INVOLVEMENT OF SUBJECT IN AIRCRAFT

HI SACKING .

ATLANTA WILL FOLLOW SUBJECT*S APPEARANCE BEFORE US MAGISTRATE
AND EXTRADITION.
FUGITIVE CREDIT CLAIMED FOR ATLANTA

END
DCA FBI SE CLR

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 . .

pen cpm (al CFR) 108-11.6 ® * . é

UNITED STATES GOVIAKNMENT
Memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: = 3/2/73

q sac, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)

mo Gh SET

OO: Seattle

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Re Seattle letter to Los Angeles dated 2/8/73.
RE: Suspect JOHN LEE WHITE

£587
On 2/15/73, | : b6
' California State Parole Office, | Los bic
Angeles, California, advised the case file on JOHN LEE

WHITE, FBI Number 901 737 B, reveals WHITE had "gotten
very fat" during period from 5/22/71 to 9/31/71. Notes
taken during a case conference in December 1971, indicated
WHITE had gained 70 pounds following cancer surgery.
also noted the file indicates WHITE has terminal cancer.
He furnished the current address of 'WHITE as 1509 Cabrillo
Avenue, Venice, California.

On 2/26/73, JOHN LEE WHITE was contacted at his
residence, 1509 Cabrillo Avenue, Venice, by SA C. ROBERT
STRANGER. WHITE was noted to be 5'9" tO e110" in height
and to be very obese. WHITE stated he had gained approximately
100 pounds since early 1971. He stated he currently weighs
about 280 pounds and his appearance seemed to substantiate
this estimate.

In view of the fact the records of the California
State Parole Office indicate WHITE was very fat during the
period immediately preceding the hijacking and personal
observation of WHITE did not reveal him to resemble the
artist's conception, no further investigation is being
conducted regarding this phase, unless advised to the

'contrary by Seattle. Sach SF 7
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SAC, LOS ANGELES (168~497) 2/8/73

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

NORJAK Gu S s]

yo
00: Seattle —

Sub JOHN LEE WHITE
2587

Enclosed for the Los Angeles Division is
one copy of California Bureau of Criminal Identification
and Investigation (CII) record for JOHN LEE WHITE.

White was suggested as a suspect by LEO
AVENDER, Forrery Unit, CII, Sacramento, because he bears
a strons resenblance to unsub's artists composit. WHITE's
date of birth is 4/10/26 and he was a forrer Serreant in
the Los Anseles County Sheriff's Office. "MITE was
suspended from that position due to involvement in narcotics.

LEADS:
LOS ANGCDLES

AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA:

Will conduct appropriate investigation to
identify WHITE and determine if he is identical to unsub.

ARHED AND DANGEROUS.

2 - Los Angeles (Enel. 1)

- Seattle
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SAG, SEATTLE (164-81) 1/26/73

SAG, SACRAMENTO (164-50) (P)

NORIAK

00: SE >)
aa ¥K/- /&
Enclosed for'S

eattle is one copy of California
Bureau of Criminal Adentifieation and Investigation (CII)
record and photogfaph for JOHN LEE WHITE.

On 1/12/73, LEO AVENDER, Forgery Unit, CII,
Sacramento, advised he had recently seen the 12/72 issue
of the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin wherein an artist's
conception of UNSUB in this case appeared. Mr. AVENDER
stated that JOHN LEE WHITE, born 4/10/26, bears an amazing
resemblance to that artist's conception. He further advised
that WHITE is a former Sergeant in the Los Angeles County
SO who was suspended from that position due to involvement
in narcotics.

Mr. AVENDER stated he had no information to
suspect that WHITE might have committed instant crime and
was merely bringing this to the attention of the Bureau
based on facial similarity to the artist's conception.

Above encloséres keing forwarded to Seattle for
whatever action that office deems advisable in this matter.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

SQ @> } Seattle (Enc. 2) /b Y- SEBS
~ Sacramento SEARCHED. vsereero INDEXED, sesssonsen
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 3/14/73

SAC, CINCINNATI (164-55) (RUC) Sule S& a

NORJAK

Re CI let to SE, 2/15/73: SE airtel to Bu,
3/1/73.

On 2/28/73, the 1971 Williams Cincinnati City
Directory was checked and revealed a DANIEL L. COOPER
residing at 5157 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio,
telephone number 541~-6673.

On 3/6/73, the 1973 Haines Criss-Cross City
Directory for the City of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
was checked and revealed no one is listed by #he name of
DANIEL LEE COOPER residing at 5157 Colerain Avenue. The
check also revealed that telephone number 541-6673 is
listed to E. J. GABBARD, residing at 1823 Chase, Cincinnati,
Ohio.

The June, 1972, Cincinnati Bell Telephone
Directory for Cincinnati and Metropolitan areas was
checked on 3/6/73, and revealed no one by the name of
DANIEL LEE COOPER ox DANIEL COOPER listed.

| Cincinnati, -
Ohio PD, was contacted on 3/7/73, and advised that there
is no picture in the files regarding DANIEL LEE COOPER,
WM, DOB 4/25/47. She also advised the only other infor-
mation concerning DANIEL LEE COOPER was that he was
arrested for a traffic violation in which SSAN 276-44~
0983 was reflected in the file.

No other investigation is being conducted at
this time unless advised by the Seattle Division.

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Oo. C.

2/27/73
AIRTEL ATRMAIL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) Qt seer
FROM: SAC, TAMPA (164-110) (RUC) -—-
NORJAK
(00:SEATTLE),

Re Seattle airtel to Tampa, 1/30/73.

Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of investigative
insert reflecting investigation conducted at Seminole and
St. Petersburg, Florida, by SA JEROME N. BOWERS.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

@- Seattle (Enc. 1)
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TP 164-110
JNB: rab
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The following investigation was conducted by SA
JEROME N. BOWERS, at Seminole and St. Petersburg, Florida:

On February 6, 1973, a review of the current tele-
phone directory for the St. Petersburg, Florida, area, re-
Plected a DAN L. COOPER, 11048 Temple Avenue, Seminole,
Florida, telephone 393-3688.

. On February 7, 1973, [ | St. Petersburg
Credit Bureau, St. Petersbure, Florida, advised her records
contain the following information concerning a DAN COOPER

with the above residence:

July, 1961 - Super Par Oil Service
Station - Attendant

September, 1965 - Modern Plating
Company, St. Petersburg, Florida,
Laborer 2,
March, 1966 - Woolums Manufacturing
Company, St. Petersburg, Florida -
Woodworker

_*" | Employments:

November, 1968 to present ~ L'il .. a

General Food Stores, Ste. Peters- 7
. burg, Florida ce
: Current residence: 11048 Temple Avenue,-

Seminole, Florida

The above records reflected an inquiry dated April,
1966, from a St. Paul, Minnesota, Credit Bureau regarding
this individual. This inquiry was not further explained.

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

sults:

' Pinellas County Sherifeé's Office
Clearwater, Florida
Files reviewed by

Sub -Sé F.

St. Petersburg Police Department
St. Petersburg, Florida Lo = §/- YEO

Files reviewed by

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On February 14, 1973, | 6
| } Suncoast Division Office, 6135 32nd Street b7C
North, St. Petersburg, Florida, advised their records mie

DAN COOPER to be currently employed with their firm.
advised the above firm includes several food chains

located in the Florida area. She said COOPER has been em~

ployed with their food chain since November, 1968, and is

presently a store manager at Farm and Town, 1243 Lakeview,
Clearwater, Florida, —

On February 23, 1973, | b6
.Suncoast Division Office, described above, advised COOPER has bic
been an_excellent employee with this firm since November,
1968. | | described COOPER as follows:
"" 'Race: White
Sex: 'Male

Date of birth: April 19, 1944
Place of birth: St. Petersburg, Florida

Residence: 11048 Temple Avenue,
Seminole, Florida

Height: . 6'2"

Weight: 185 pounds

Hair: Dark, partially blad, high
forehead

Characteristics: Wears glasses

Istated their records reflect COOPER to b6 |

'be on duty on November 24, 1971. . . PTC.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 2/15/73

SAC, CINCINNATI (164-55) (P) S. Le S 6
NORJAK

(00: SE)

Re SE airtel to TP dated, 1/30/73.

On 2/7/73, the following directories were
checked by SA LOUIS P. RUSSO:

The 1973 Haines Criss Cross Directory reveaied
no street listed as Casa Linda, Cincinnati, Ohic,
A check under the street Casa Loma Boulevard, Cincinnati,
revealed no such 100 block listed as 9877 and no such
person by the name of DANIEL WOOPER,

A check of the 1972 Williams Cincinnati Suburban
Directory revealed no such street listed as Casa
Linda in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A check of the 1971 Williams Cincinnati
City Directory revealed no suth street listed as Casa
Linda, in Cincinnati, Ohio,

On 2/8/73, | . b6
Cincinnati Police Department, Cincinnati, Ohio, was , b7¢c
contacted and advised that she has an individual by
the name of DANIEL LEE BOOPER in her files, This
individuals is described as follows:

Race: White

Sex: Male

Date of Birth: 4/25/47

Social Security

Account Number: 276-44-0983

Address: 5157 Colerain

This individual was arrested for three Cisse

traffic violations which are listed as follows:

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CI 164-55

4/29/67
Speeding
Fined $20 and costs

2/21/70
Speeding
Fined $10 and Costs

11/3/70
Speeding
Fined $20 and costs

This individual may or may not be identical
to the individual that was set out in Cincinnati lead.

On 2/8/73, | | Cincinnati Credit b6
Bureau, Cincinnati, Ohio, was contacted and advised b7c
that she has no positive information identical with
the individual set out in Cincinnati lead,

On 2/8/73, | |Hamilton County
Sheriff's Office, Cincinnati, Ohio, was contacted
and advised he had no record for the individual
in the Cincinnati lead.

LEAD:
CINCINNATI

AT CINCINNATI, OHIO

Investigation continuing.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS,

DB COOPER-52740

| |

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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

- . &
FBI

Date: 1/30/73

Transmit the following in

(Type in plaintext or code)

~Lo-~ 4

Via, AIRTEL ATRMAIL
(Priority)
we ee ee Low —- —
TO: SAC, TAMPA (164-110)
FROWN: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) Quite oF KX

SUBJECT: NORJAK ) oo

00: SEATTLE
Re Louisville airtel to Seattle, 1/12/73,

UNSUB in this matter has been described as a heavy
Raleigh Cigarette smoker, Referenced communication advised all
Raleigh coupons are redeemed by mail, Since January, 1972, the
Raleigh Coupon Redemption Center has received two requests for
redemptions from individuals who may possibly be identical with
UNSUB.

The information on the two individuals is as follows:

1. DAN COOPER, 11048 Temple Avenue, Seminole, Florida
33542, sent in coupons received on November 1, 1972, for Catalog
Item Number 50312, a black billfold, manufactured by Amity; Catalog
Item Number 55380, a Schick Electric Razor,

2, DANIEL COOPER, 9877 Casa Linda, Cincinnati, Ohio
45237, sent in coupons received on June 5, 1972, for Catalog Item
Number 74850, a kettle~shaped grill,

LEADS

TAMPA

AT SEMINOLE, FLORIDA

Will through appropriate records attempt to identify
DAN COOPER, 11048 Temple Avenue, obtain full background and des-

2 —- Tampa S tS FF

2 -~ Cincinnati (164-55)

~ Seattle .
RNN:jgm 1b Y— &/- 7?
CTY
Approved: Sent M Per
Special Agent in Charge U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 — 455-574

DB COOPER-53274]

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"SE 164-81

criptive information, obtain a photograph if possible, and attempt
to learn COOPER's whereabouts on November 24, 1971, in order to
ascertain if COOPER is identical with UNSUB in this matter,

CINCINNATI

AT CINCINNATI, OHIO

Will conduct same investigation as set out for Tampa
Division on DANIEL COOPER, 9877 Casa Linda,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

DB COOPER-5327/42

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—_ —_~
= SY ar,
1/12/73
AIRTEL AIR MAIL
Sul. SFE
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

FROM: SAC, LOUISVILLE (164-71) (R¥e) Chay

(Le, Qh -bee

SUBJECT: NORJAK Z

00: SEATTLE

Reurairtel, 1/5/73.

On 1/11/73, [____ - _ , | be
Coupon Redemption Center, Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company, , b7c
Hill Street, Louisville, Kentucky, advised SA BRYAN F, \.
JINNETT, JR, that this is the only redemption center in *%

existence,

Except for local residents who may come to
the center personally, all redemptions are by mail with
average of 6 million coupons received daily.

| Correspondence b6
Section, advised that redemption orders and any . bIC
correspondence received are retained for one year only. \

Pon

She advised that since January, 1972, her records reveal
that DAN COOPER, 11048 Temple Avenue, Seminole, Florida,
33542, sent in coupons, received on 11/1/72, for catalog
item number 50312, a black billfold, manufactured by Amity;
catalog item number 55380, a Schick electric razor. Sul-s go

Slseattle (RM) /LY-£/— Bee.

/ 'l-Louisville SEARCHED...........- INDEXED............
BFJ/pkd SERIALIZED..<Gztc FILED. <A... |
(3) JAN 1 5 1973
FBI—SEATTLE
=.

DB COOPER-52/43

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My

LS 164-71

DANIEL COOPER, 9877 Casa Linda, Cincinnati,
Ohio, 45237, sent in coupons received on 6/5/72 for
catalog item number 74850, a kettle-~shaped grill,

Leads concerning the above are Left to the
discretion of Seattle.

DB COOPER-52/44

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AIRTEL

TO: —s SAC, - LOUISVILLE (164-71) Sua 6;

- .

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) Sd SOE

- §UBJECT: NORJAK PO , i ae
= 00: Seattle ; re

hes ~ Unknown subject, aka Dan Cooper!" allegedly a heavy 7 ~

- smoker of Raleigh filter-tip cigarettes. Search of plane... =

involved in NORJAK conducted at Reno, Nevada, revealed eight.
Raleigh cigarette butts found near unsub's location. Unsub - .
was on the plane eight hours under extremely tense and an

"nervous conditions. A normal "two pack~a-day" smoker consumes
2.5 cigarettes per hour average. . Unsub, under stress condi-°.|

.. tions, consumed 1 cigarette per hour average... |... ne

- _ On the possibility that unsub may save Raleigh © os
. coupons and redeem them regularly, the following lead is set ..
forth: - Co , Me te

', LEAD oo a : _ Oe Co = - a et

é

LOUISVILLE .

. AT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Will contact appropriate --
personnel of the Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company and: ©
'obtain a list of Raleigh coupon redemption centers throughout

_ i= the United States. 7 a Be BE

ra

""""c" 2, Louisville will thereafter forward this 'list: to
~ the Seattle Division. Se me ts Ba hee

vl. - Seattle US ea

Wd :bfr - Boarohed set

chs = OE Dmd ered oem gree
2 PAL ed ms

DB COOPER-52/45

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I AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Will, upon receipt

mentioned list from the Louisville Division, make arrangeménts
'' for appropriate dissemination of information concerning unsub _
', to the Raleigh redemption centers throughout the United States.

' . o ? 2

DB COOPER-52746

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AIRTEL

b7C

TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2112) ee | .
(ATT: LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION) , 70 yi; Poe

coe FROM: SAC, NEW YORK (164-627) @) a . '
SUBIECR 1 NORJAR = mo aoe cs t Wy

" Bnelosed for LFPS is one » envelope and a _garvén
"copy of a letter received Py. rhe, Hew. ¥ork, 'Times: " on.

: "Pelosed for Seattle are > edght cepts ¢ of: an FD 302
 pertadnine to other itemg. previously Egyearded bo Seattle |

ey ppeserred bain NYréel 1262 "at oht
x Oe | Spies oe 308 'poreolREEDPy; purg,apd etent

EATENT FINGERERENE SECTION . f
— "per Lees requested to examine enelosed 'letter and...
oe envelope for latent Fingerprints and, ~ SOMPARLGOR | with UNSUE
aka De Be , SOOPER, : Ms

ee an SEATTLE, WASHINGTON | Wala con .
f the compas 6 aketeh 6 to Raleigit coupon 'red ptton
'f centers in Seattle-Portland area noting that UNSUB A"

description. indicated he smoked, » Ralsagh cigarettes: whiten

 Anelude premium coupons», foes :

ny

ARMED an | pana ay

= Bureau 'Uneis. 2 ede
~ Seattle (gne1ls es hs 2 e

"asepai, & 7

SEARCHED, "INDEXED...
SERIALIZED TSFILED..

/ DEC 181971,

neg - SEATTLE

DB COOPER-52/47

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TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

SL-17 (Rev. 4-17-70)
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION

~
9 5010-108
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 "

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 11/26/74

SAC, ST, LOUIS ( 164-63 ) (RUC)

NORJAK

Quad SEF

Re: UNSUB, aka

'Singing Sam

©)

(3)
GTJ:

SUB #589

Reference: Ur letter to St. Louis, 11/20/74,
NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER (NPRC) RECORDS CHECK
{__] File was located at the (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, St. Louis, Mo., and

reviewed on by

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

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

(_] Personnel, NPRC (Civilian) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, Veterans Administration Record

Processing Center, SLMO, advised on » no record on subject or

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

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

promptly when located. a own .
HOWARD FRANKLIN HURT _ ASN. 37 713 733, SSAN 523 18 2087, Army servide
7) File was not located at ( fism) (Military) Personnel Records Branch, NPRC, SLMO, and skoutd her

O8HEKMt Was destroyed b ire at NPRC~i, SUMO, July 1°72

Lead: Office

record located your division. Handle review.

For reference and assistance in handling lead, copies of pertinent serials are enclosed.

Remarks:
W6ENOO S
June (ile OW Cb SPI
ser [ef &/— C3-6-6-
SL FILE WILL BE ew ee

DESTROYED LN 120 DAYS

O Dene

Nov 2.91974
7 EBI—SEAI TLE) ,

__ AY

DB COOPER-52748_

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SAC, BT, LOUIS (16-63). aD

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) es, Ce
HORJAK Coo

Re: UNSUB, eka
pte eam
For the information of the St. Louis Division

SOPARD FRANKLIN BUFT wae was suggested as a suspect because
he ie @ look-alike for the artist composite of Unsub.

aurt is described. as follows:

Race. - Caucasian ,
Sex oO . fale

Height 7 — . § Leet

Veight ce 160 pounds —

Hair , : Brave

SEAN ; : &23~+18+-2087

Bu. 8. Arny su 377136733

Will obtain and forvard to Seattle a copy of BUFT's 7
U. &. Army personnel file. .

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

(3) Beattie (164-81) Ke :
' @ ct Fie
aiw/tcp Beil

OP Dyks os Bx SENUL canoer eee

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3-873
AIRTEL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) = SEG
FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P) |

SUBJECT: NORJAK

00: SE
Bufile: 164-2111

ARMED AND DANGEROUS. BD |

Re Phoenix letter to Seattle, 2-16-73;~/¢ 1-§ [-/

Enclosed for Seattle is one copy of Arizona drivers
license LL95803 for HOWARD FRANKLIN HUFT, SSAN 523~18-2087,
for identification purposes.

G- Seattle (Encs. 1) ; Sh S57 |
2 = Phoenix ;
REL} dpm | /(4—-&1- YITE ,
(4) SEARCHED INDEXED

SERIALIZED_—C0 FILED

FRI— SEATTLE SI
uw "oe } \- cL
\-

DB COOPER-32750

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q
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) : 2/16/73
SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
QV SEF.
NORJAK
00: SE —
ReDEairtel, 1/23/73. Jf
On 1/31/73, | | Desert Trailer bé6
Sales, 2109 North Miracle MWle, advised "Singing Sam*s" bic
true name is HOWARD FRANI HUFT, SSN 523-18-2087. He
has been emplo at the iler Sales for approximately
two years,
Negative efforts were made to contact HUFT on
1/31/73 and on 2/12/73, HUFT was interviewed at his place
of employment, at which time it was determined that his 7)
dob is 5/30/23 at West Chicago, Illinois, and is further VY
described as follows: yD
Race | White WZ
Sex Male
Height 6."
Weight
Hair Brown, close cropped
hair SN a MG eae oor ae Sey
Eyes Brown
Former employment 11/71, Michigan City,
Indiana, Price Mobile
Home Corporation
HUFT stated he has no flying or parachuting
experience and the only time he has been in the northwest
part of the country was when he came back from overseas in; Ke»
1946 where he had served in the U.S, Army, serial number LES Set
37713733.
man Sh SEF
("2 = Seattie /b Y- & a ; &
= Detroit (164-115) (info.) SEARCHED INDEXED
2 - Phoenix SERIALIZED. CARTED. heb
CMD/pab FEBS 01973 Z
(5) | FBI—SEATTLE a
C)

DB COOPER-52/51

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~ - PX 164-100
CMD/pab

HUFT does not appear to bear close resemblance
to Unsub in this matter," ~~ ~ See oe

LEAD
PHOENIX DIVISION
AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will obtain driver's license photograph of HUFT,

Arizona Driver's License LLO5808 and submit to SE for
identification purposes,

[no

DB COOPER-5275

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Transmit the following in

FD-36

it
Vege

(Rev, 5-22-64) ; rd ' }.

FBI
Date: 1/23/73

, (Type in plaintext or code) SEF
ATRTEL . ——
(Priority)
oe ee eee bee
TOs SAC, PHOENTX _
FROM: SAC, DETROIT (164=115) RUG Cle' Tee
RES NORJAK : 7 whee

So

OO: Seattle an oo ae

Re Detroit letter to Seattle, 12/29/72.

in
rset acvised Sat [that in the FBT Law inforcément
'Bulletin he observed a composite drawing of D. B, COOPER and he
knows a person who resembles this drawing. This person is known
as "Singine Sam" who works as a salesman for Desert Trailer Sales,
Miracle Mile and Horacle Road, Tucson, Arizona. stated
that he was in Tucson in early Novembér and saw Singing Sam while
was_purchasing | |fxom the Desert Trailer Sales,
According to| | Singing Sam fits the deseription of COOPER
except that Singing Sam is 160 to 170 pounds and does not wear
ties or jackets, it is believed_that Singing Sam lives in a trailer
near Desert Trailer Company and He possibly owns
a 1969 to 1970 light tan 4 door Ford Sedan.

LEADS:
PHOENIX
AT TUCSON, ARTZONA

Identify Singing Sam at the Desert Trailer Sales and
determine if he could be identical with the unknown subject.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS. , ° S O- Se4
= Phoenix ~ , ant lb#-8lu F3PLf-
O = Seattle (164-81) (Info) aw SEARCHED. sess. INDEXED..........
t ~- Detroit nen SERIALIZED. src. FILED. eer |
Gyo % — JAN 6 1973 Poa
| i _t b6
AF b7C
Approved: Sent M Per DB COOPER-32755

Special Agent in Charge #U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 — 455-574

"b6

7 ee Ly Hudson's, "~~
Westland, Wichigan, telephone 425~ se aston dsontay

b7C
b7D

:

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) January 30, 1973
SA | | b6
b7C
NORJAK Cul s7°
00: SEATTLE a
RE: JOHN WILLIAM CLOUSER

On January 23, 1973, Seattle File 26-20576 was
reviewed by the writer, The following description of
CLOUSER was obtained during that review:

Name: JOHN WILLIAM CLOUSER

Sex: Male

Race: White

Nationality: American

DOB: March 29, 1932

POB: Chicago, Ellinois '

Height: 5*9"

Weight: 160-180 lbs.

Hair: Biond

Byes: Blue,

No indication was obtained from the file that
CLOUSER possessed any parachuting experience,

In view of the above, no further investigation is
being conducted concerning CLOUSER, and he is no longer being
considered a suspect in this matter,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
RNN: jgm
(3)

( hah
— eee
Coen JAN SO 1973
( n0s7% _FSISEAT IVE
o&-

DB COOPER-32754

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2 oe Suto 7/

SE 164-81
RAD: bgw —

The following investigation was conducted by SA
RICHARD AVERY DYER:

AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON

| Northwest Bank, b6
72nd and Fourth Plain Boulevard, advised on June 5, 1973, b7c
a review of the account for C DE. WHITTEN indicates

a very modest. balance. He stated he knows WHITTEN personally
and that his banking habits haye not changed in the past
several years. He stated WHITTEN was panged ae at the Federal
Reserve Bank in Portland, Oregon.

tated CLIFFORD E. WHITTEN has not made any b6
unusual deposit in his account since it was first opened, b7c
and there was no indication of any large or unusual deposit
in his account after viewing the entire account to date.

oo S&

a

, Sut-SH/
Nd Cl- LE

XED_—-
SEARCHED INDE
SERIALIZED. ZC FILED
1 JUN L 8 1973
EB|— SEATTLE
ee OY 5

cs

ba

DB COOPER-52/55

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© '

&

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 4/24/73

SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

. pre
NORJAK

/
é

Re Suspect CLIFFORD E, WHITTEN
(Sub #591)

Re Seattle letter to Portland, 3/26/73.

On 4/5/73, |
First National Bank of Oregon, advised that a careful search
of both personnel and customer files failed to disclose any
information identifiable with suspect CLIFFORD E, WHITTEN.

Inasmuch as there are two principal banking systems
in Portiand, one being the First National Bank and the other
the U.S. National Bank of Oregon, contact was made on 4/6/73
with | , U.S. National Bank of
Ovegon. | jadvised that a careful search of both
personnel and customer files for that banking system failed
to develop any information identifiable with suspect
CLIFFORD =. WHITTEN.

LEAD
SEATILE

. AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON. Wiil conduct additional
investigation to determine suspect's employment.

@) Seattle
~ Portiand
duke ZY

RPHtcsa LLL b = etter

(4)

APR 2 & 1973

SEARCHED, INDEXED...
VCRIALIZEN A nur a

>

al - SEATTL.
ee i

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b6
b7C

DB COOPER-532/56

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OPTIONAL FOR! HD. 10
" -2- UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
NITED )
Memorandum

PROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

RE: CLIFFORD FE. WHITTEN
Sub Number 591

On January 30, 1973, |] | (protect), b6
Vancouver, Washington, advised she bic
might possibly be identical with UNSUB b7D

in this matter. She related that CLIFFORD E. WHITTEN, formerly
of 12308 39th Street East, bears a strong resemblance to the
artist's composite of UNSUB.

| [stated were reportedly
| jarea prior
to November 24, 1971. She recalled]

She stated the[___Jappeared to be eee financial bé

rouble prior to yvembe 9 bu ter tha ate b7Cc
Washington b7D
area, They have since made other |

| She said she was of the opinion that
lhad at least | |

Oregon, CLIFFORD WHITTEN is employed in Portland, Oregon,

The following descriptive information was obtained
from | Jand from the Washington State Department of
Motor Vehicles:

Name: CLIFFORD E, WHITTEN
Race: White

Sex: Male 71
Date of Birth: July 24, 1932 Ar
Height: s'ii"' 2
Weight: 140 pounds 629)

2 ~ Portland

@)- Seattle Gut 27/

RNN: jgm .
(5) /L Y-S4h FSP

DB COOPER-52757

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

==== Part 115 · PDF page 274 ====
TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

:
OPTIONAL. FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION ,
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 :

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

"SAC SEATTLE 164-81 P DATE: = 1+31+73
_SA RICHARD AVERY DYER

Sub-s@ |
UNSUB: este
NW Airlines Flite 365 :

Portland to Seattle

11-24-1971
CAA-Hijacking; Extortion
00 SE

Vancouver , b6
Washington advised inthe presence of | on 1-30-73 bic
that she wished that her name not be disclosed to anyone in biD
this matter. She stated might poss-
ibly be identical to the UNS n this matter. e related tmt
CLIFFORD BE. WHITTEN, formerly of 12308 39th Street East has a

very strong resemblance to the artist's sketch of the UNSUB
which had been displayed in several newspapers both local and
Portland, Oregon. She described WHITTEN as follows:

name CLIFFORD E. WHITTEN

race white

age early 40's

heigtt 5'10

weigt 130 presently, prior weight 150-160

hair dark brown-blackish, receding

eyes brown

glasses wears sunglasses frequently

clothing neat, business like suits, shirts tie etc
habit smokes Raleigh Filter Tip Cigaretts

now mostly a pipe
military experience bomb expert, demolition, papatrooper
retired military, possibly army

employment ist National Bank, Portland, Ore Sule SY/
address i | b7C
haracteristics very quiet, seldom leaves area except, for
work. | See EKL
SEARCHED. INDEXED............
SERIALIZED. A-ztasve FILED eticarsanee |

FEB2 1973

romsearnie /Y/ a

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

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@ e

Jdstated _shexecalled the neriod of the Miiacking —
and that |

the larea prior to 11-24-71. She »7>
stated] move on 11-25-71 and

neither | | CLIFFURD were at home on Thanksgiving day.
She stated she recalied |

{in the home and remembered

"he stated the | | b6
b7C
b7D

[She stated shed |

|
= Stated | |

[ She said |

[ "he said | [

and possibly where CLIFFORD is empliyed in Portiand, Oregon.

She stated | b6
b7Cc
[she stated the sketch has apf certain resemblance to b7D

WHITTEN and she felt with his military background he might be
considered in the investigation. . es
[6-8-0

A request yas made thrwgh O1ly,pia SRA WICKS to obtain a
drivers license photograph of WHITTEN if available for dis-
playing to any of the witnesses to determine if he fits the
description of the UNSUB before back ground information is
requested on WHITTEN.

rad

DB COOPER-52760

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® a

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) January 30, 1973

SA | b6

Cte SF b7C

NORJAK
00; SEATTLE

RE: SUB: UNSUB, COOPER LOOK-A~LIKE

On January 25, 1973, | | b6
| _| Vancouver, Washington, | | telephonically bic
contacted the writer and advised she believes she knows who b7D

UNSUB in this matter is. | stated she is afraid for
her life and declined to name the suspect on the telephone,
She did state, however, that the individual bore a strong
resemblance to the artist's composite of UNSUB.

[| was advised that an Agent would contact
her at her residence as soon as practical,

The above information was telephonically provided
to SA RICHARD AVERY DYER on January 29, 1973,

LEAD
SEATTLE

AT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON

Will contact | land obtain from her any b6
information she may have concerning this matter, and will b7c
thereafter conduct appropriate investigation, b7D

ARMED AND DANGEROUS,
RNWN 3 jzgm
(3)

Ot ar
/ JANSO 197

DB COOPER-5276]]

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e

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

January 30, 1973

bé6 .
SA | | b7C
00: SEATTLE Ge 1:
RE: SUB J
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONS

On January 24, 1973, ly b6
Pacific National Bank, Washington Building, Seattle, bic
Washington, advised that she observed a white male enter
the Pacific National Bank on January 18, 1973, at about
2:00 p.m. who acted somewhat suspiciously.

[described this individual as follows:

Sex: Male

Race: White

Age: Middle 30's

Hair: Dark and receding

Height: 5*g"

Weight: 155 ibs,

Build: Thin

Complexion: Very light

Clothing: Dressed in hat and a coat

|stated after viewing the artist's conception b6

of UNSUB that the individual she observed was thinner than b7c

the one shown in the composite

On January 24, 1973,

[_—SC«iY:: Pacific: National Bank, Washington Building, Sea'

Washington, advised she talked

suspicious individual and described him as follows:

Sex: Male Geb SIR
Race: White
Age: In his 20's Y32 9 )
Height: 5'7" ~~ 5'Qt -
Weight: 140 lbs. ss Kecrarcny INnDae.

ANN :jem "JAN 80 1973

(3) . FRI-SEATTLE

and his face was "more drawn",

tle,
with the above-described,

DB COOPER-52/64

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SE 164-81

Build: Slight

Eyes: Wearin un
Characteristics:

b6
b7C

stated this individual advised he was
from New York, and although she could not remember his first

name, she did remember his middie

initial and_last name, which

she stated was advised was in the
bank to open a $50 checking account. | jstated he was from
New York and was presently living at| Land
was employed as | jstated | | year

of birth was | |

ladvised after viewing the artist's composite 6

of UNSUB that | had more hair than the individual pictured, b7C
stated that | jieft the bank without obtaining

a checking account and had taken his ap

|gave as a reason for leaving
too many questions.

lication card with him,

that]

was asking

On January 24, 1973, |
Pacific National Bank, Washington Bui ng, Sea e, Washington,

advised she observed the above-mentioned individual on January
18, 1973, and described him as follows:

Sex: Male

Race; White

Age: 27-28

Hair; Black, normal length

Height: 5°10"

Build: Medium to thin

Complexion: Light

Ciothing: Wearing a hat that looked like a

derby with a crease in it

composite of UNSUB in this matter.

stated the individual had more hair than the b6

b7C

In tne oP above, no further action is being

taken concerning

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

in relation to the NORJAK matter.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (CP)

2/15/73

SA THOMAS J. MANNING Sob SO | SB 3.

NORJAK SUB 593

Re memo of SA MANNING, 1/29/73

Investication re matter set_out in referenced memo consisted
of contact with the employer of at Kalama, Wn, .
He advised that | made a comment some time aso that

the night of the hijacking she heard her neighbor's dogs barking

and thought she heard a plane or a helicopter pass overhead,
At no time did she say that a helicopter had Landed.

COP ED BOURDAGE, Kalama PD_ advised that the source of the
information re the helicopter, | |
| | She has been known to take small
stories, exaggerate_them and build them into incidents which

never took_place. | | and
have been [L | Further
she has had ghosts in each place she has Lived, Also

at time time alleged that a ghost had cleaned her house.

LEONARN LEDGETT sub ject in SUN 593 does not resemble
hijackero

In view of above information no further action being taken,

ELLs aw Ve

b6
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 . B010-106-03 PY
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA GEN. REG. NO. 27

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) .(P) DATE: 1/29/73

TO
FROM + SA THOMAS J. -MANNING Que Ei)
SUBJECT? NORJAK SUB: LEONAKD LEDGETT, Kalama, Washington a

Hee AA

On 1/29/74 |Kalama, Washington bé
contacted the Cowlitz County SO, Kelso, Washimgton ard' stated she b7c
knew "D. B, QOOPER", ei meee ONE was relayed to the writer ,
and contact was made with on 1/29/73.

She stated that she feels that LEONARD LEDGETT, a local long
time resident and contractor in Kalama, Washington bears a
distinct resemblance to UNSUB in instant matter. She viewed
the bhack and white (lst. photo) composite and' stated LEDGETT
"certainly looks like him" but on. viewing the color photo
composite stated they don't look at'all alike. She stated
that she has learned that LEDGETT is liquidating all his assets
(home being sold for $129,000) andis going to Africa or at least bé
SO }is supposed to have stated, She described LENGETT b7c

as_5'2" at first and then said he w 5t6" mitted she as
| Jhad given | jana had never seen

him standing but presumed from viewing him sitting in a car that
he was 5'6" tall. He weighs 180, is about 59 years of age and
slim build and has a light complexion,

She stated that she was "put on" to LEDGETT as a_ suspect_when
she contacted | |}who operates | in Kalama. b6
|}told her, about five or six weeks ago, that b7c

had observed a helicopter land in a meadow behind LEDGETT's

home in Kalama the night of the_hijacking shortly after dark.
according to the store was given, approached the

pilot who stated he had lost direction and was, then given directions

to the Kelso, Washington airport, The pilot of the plane is also

alleged to have told his name was "COOPER". Sut S73
e : . — 164% BI— F394
| |}then said that LEDGETT has always "been one of the b6
biggest crooks in the county and is nothing more than a gypo b7c

logger", She indicated animosity toward LEDGETT in her demeanor
and remarks_but this facet of the interview was not pursued.

She stated | can furnish more detail on. this matter and
stated that | would not be at the store until Wednesday
or Saturday. She further indicated that all of the information

furnished to the interviewing agent was also furnished to BILL
STEWART, undersheriff of Cowlitz County, when she vifginap tire
She also stated "I always go to Sheriff CHUCK GILL Wathuskd ae
information, I get", : UA

-qrmatic [Jd san3-11973
On 1/31/73 or 2/3/73 contact | Jat, tHe Kalseer{ "|
and secure further details on above matieyvand folLayg to lacical

re "al Set 53

conclusion. K OP ys
(2) TIM/ BYCOOPER-S2765 1.0 4-H = SB e+

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 1/29/73

SA THOMAS J. MANNING Sb sd

NORJAK cast $500 Ele
"eet 4, 4 Lis
Bre Ba VC cha
Re Memo of SA 12/27/72 Neate
wast.
On 1/26/73 | | Pacific National Bank of Washington, 6
Chehalis, Washington advised that he had received his copy of the b7c

booklet re serial numbers of bills in captioned matter. Hestated
that the $800 in $20 bills were all checked against the serial numbers
in the booklet with negative results. He pointed _out that the abnormal

number of $20 bills aroused the suspiciion of |} a teller
at the bank.

| | was also contacted_and explained that the b6
individual who made the $800 deposit was |who is about b7C

40 years old, an old depositor at the bank, but one who hasnever

had such a large sum of money 2n his account before. He is a white
male, 611" tall, dark hair, bushy and full head of hair and extremely
blue eyes which sheis sure are not blue_contact lenses. She viewed
two photos of unsub (composite drawings) and stated thereis no
resemblance to the shy jacker in the physical makeup of

In view of completely negative information re bill serial
numbers of $800 in 20s and physical description and no identification
effected through the photos viewed no further investigation is
warranted in this matter.

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SEIZED Lo fieen 3
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(2) TIM/

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 12/27/72
SA f b6
| : Sake ST
NORJAK
QO: Seattle
On December 21, 1972, L b6é
Lott the Pacific National' Bank of Washington at bic
Che s called and stated one of his tellers had taken
in $800 in $20 bills from a person she knew to be a former
parachutist. advised he had misplaced his book
of ransom money serial numbers and requested another book
be forwarded to him. This was done by separate communi~
cation on December 21, 1972.
LEADS:
SEATTLE
AT CHEHALIS, WASHINGTON
Will contact | jand ascertain from . b6
him the full circumstances surrounding the deposit of money b7c

possibly involved in this matter. Will thereafter conduct
logical investigation.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

3 - Seattle

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 2/15/74

b6

Sub SFO b7c

SA |

NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

Re UNSUB., aka Sonny, Sub No. 595
On 1/11/74, a check with Washington State Department

of Motor Vehicles revealed the follewing information concern-~
ing EDGAR WILLIAM TOTTEN:

Name EDGAR WILLIAM TOTTEN

DOB: 1/29/22

Address: 1410 West Raye Street
Seattic, Washington

Sex: Male

Eyes? Brown

Weights 185 lbs.

Height: 672"

A copy of EDGAR WILLIAM TOTTEN's Drivers License
yas obtained and it was noted that TOTTEN is required to wear
eorrective Jenses while driving. In addition, TOTTEN's hair
is shown to be silver in color and receding, white thin on
top.

In view of the physical discrepancies between TOTTEN
and UNSUB., no further investigation will be conducted con-
cerning TOTTEN at this time.

ARHED & DANGEROUS,

é yi Seattle (164-81)

srtr . _
(3) of \ "4 7, O
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; mer
SEARCHED. INDEXED. nssnn
SERIALIZED FILED. weeny lens

FEB 15 1974
FBI-SEATTLE . |
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W 399.9842.911174
437.G842.DD

FBI SEATTLE J — MILNES

SERVICE AND CHANGE

1419 W RAYE ST SEATTLE" ADEQUATE GLASSES "MALE
BRN EYES 185 LBS 6/2 ,

EDGAR WILLIAM TOTTEN DOB 1-29-22 EXP 74 _ TUTTE EW 781B9

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"REQUEST. puord

- EDGAR WILLIAM TOTTEN DOB 1- 29-22 PIC TOTTE ED 781B9

INVESTIGATIVE PURPOSES

RETURN REQUEST TO SA

SEATTLE 98194. THANK YOU..
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MV 455.9838.911174
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FBI SEATTLE J E MILNES

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EDGAR WILLIAM TOTTEN ALL VEHICLES REG TO NOT IN FILE

—
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TO

FROM

SUBJECT:

8010-108

. a
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-116 . .

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81 SUB 595) (P) DATE: 1/9/74
SA | b6
b7C
NORJAK Sut <7
00: SEATTLE
RE: UNSUB; aka SONNY
SUB: 595
Re memo of SA dated 5/12/73. Pee
On 12/11/73, | _7D
Seattle Police Department, was contacted concerning
one EDGAR W. TOTTEN, and advised that he could recall that
TOTTEN was a former Seattle Police Detective who retired in
March of 1973.
According to[____} TOTTEN is not deceased but ad- b6
vised he is unaware as to TOTTEN's current whereabouts. b7C
b7D

jadvised that he would check into records of
the Seattle Police Department on a confidential basis and
would try to determine TOTTEN's activities including the
current whereabouts and possible address of TOTTEN.

On 12/17/73, a review of the Seattle Credit Bureau,
Seattle, Washington, by SC CAROLYN FRANKHOUSER determined that
EDGAR WILLIAM TOTTEN, former Seattle Police Detective, was
residing at 1410 West Raye, Seattle, Washington as of March ,

1973.
/b JP. ore"

On 1/4/74, | b6
Seattle, Police Department, advised that: captioned. individual P7¢
EDGAR TOTTEN was fired from the Seattle Police Department in biD
1961, for allegedly tampering with a court matter. |
[_] advised that' information-available to him indicated that
TOTTEN was an individual who was not regularly employed, however,
he stated thatthe generally could be located through the Greenland
Restaurant located on Pike Avenue, Seattl ry the Gay Nineties,
located at 7th and Pike, Seattle. | dia state
that any agents making contact with TOTTEN should do so very
cautiously as TOTTEN has a reputation of being. extremely unco-~
operative toward law enforcement agencies. SEARCHED settee INDXtD.

PERIAMIZES CSP pi
KRC: jms ite
(2) DB COOPER-52772 | ne
. tBI-SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan Toma

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Indices Search Slip ©
FD-160 (Rev. 3-23-71)

TO: CHIEF CLERK

Date 9/2 9/23

Subject

COCK Ww. 7OTTe

Social Security Accofint #

CHS

Aliases

SONNY fo77CA/

Address Lo

Sex
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Ra
(-) Female

Birth Date Birthplace

(oi

née spotina

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All References

Main Subversive Case Files Only | Main Subversive (If

Subversive References Only

Main Criminal Case Files Only

Criminal References Only

Main Criminal (If no Main, list all Criminal References)

[reste a fearsiy,
c.

no Main, list all Subversive References)

File & Serial Number Remarks File & Serial Number Remarks

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Requested by pS B Extension File No.
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Searched by 3 . 2S . 23
Ci (date)
Consolidated by SEARCHED INDEXED,
(date) | SERIALIZED (s4__ FILER
Reviewed by JAN 7 1973
FBI—SEATILE | 4
(date) 3
File Review Symbols | i
I - Identical ? - Not identifiable DB COOPER-53 773
NI - Not identical U ~ Unavailable reference ¥¥ GPO: 1971—O-423-290

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FD-125 (Rev. 11-3-71) ;
(] Birth Cacsait mei ("]Death [CJINS [[] Marriages []Motor Vehicle [[] Other

([] Driver's License
. Cp Sto, T 7 _
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Retum to 7 File number Su
Name and ali est subject, eppliceptsor omnlovee, Spouse =

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(if applicable)

Race Sex Age Height Weight Hair Byes

([} Male
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Birthplace

\

Arrest Number Fingerprint classification Criminal specialty

Specific information desired

Results of chec! >
boL" £70 aa

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payee te 5/19/76 JAN 7 1973
he. Aoed sSi8/7/ FBSA Zi

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U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE — ¢43--16—-81500-1 402-897 (Use reverse aide, if necessary)

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) July 12, 1973
SA | | pe
Cc
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE
RE: UNSUB; aka Sonny
SUB 595

On July 5, 1973, Sergeant b6
[| Seattle Police Department, advised that he recalls b7C
a former member of the Seattle Police Department who was

involved in strong-arm robberies and other crimes after
he left the police department. This individual was one
SONNY TOTTEN. DoT advised TOTTEN is now deceased.

He could not furnish any additional information concerning
TOTTEN.

The indices of the Seattle Office contained no
information concerning one SONNY TOTTEN.

LEAD
SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Will determine additional identity information
concerning SONNY TOTTEN and attempt to resolve the date
of his reported death.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

aoe QL sas
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) May 11, 1973

SA | b6

b7C
NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

RE: UNSUB; aka Sonny
SUB 595

Re Minneapolis nitel to Seattle, 2/1/73.

Former Butte Division CI, | f b6
belives UNSUB was ex-police officer of the Seattle Police bic
Department known as SONNY. According to CI, SONNY bears b7D

a strong resemblance to artist's conception of D. B, COOPER,
SONNY now has white hair and owns a summer cottage on Puget
Sound, SONNY was described by CI as a shakedown artist as
capable of doing anything,

It has been learned that | Li b6
currently| "7 b7C
[_ _ jhas been on| | in
Seattie for many years, It is believed he might possibly
remember or be acquainted with suspect,

LEAD
SEATTLE

AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Will contact | jto determine if he b6
can further identify suspect, b7C

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

RNN: jen
(3)

DB COOPER-52776

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NR6G5 MP PLAIN
754PM NITEL 2-11-73 AGL
TO SEATTLE 164-81

FROM MINNEAPOLIS 164-73 IP ¢P) ltyouh-* ghee Sey

)
oFS5
NORJAK. 00: SEATTLE, Sut
Cl, BUTTE DIVISION, HANDLED Pee
BY SA THOMAS E. SAUNDERS, FORMERLY OF GLASGOW RESIDENT AGENCY, b7D

NOW ASSIGNED aT MINNEAPOLIS, CONTACTED SA SAUNDERS TODAY.
[__ | BELIEVES AN EX-POLICE OFFICER OF THE SEATTLE PD,

KNOWN AS "SONNY" BEARS STRONG RESEMBLANCE TO ARTIST CONCEPTION |
OF D.B. COOPER, SONNY NOW HAS WHITE HAIR AND OWNS A SUMMER
COTTAGE ON PUGET SOUND. [___| DESCRIBED HIM aS A "SHAKEDOWN |

ARTIST™, CAPABLE OF DOING ANYTHING. DID NOT KNOW

SONNY'S TRUE NAME.

SEATTLE SHOULD ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY SONNY AND RESOLVE HIS
POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION WITH BD. B. COOPER.

AIR MAIL COPY FURNISHED BUTTE FOR INFORMATION,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS »
END e

Gube SHS
[6y- el BR

HED ase: Bbaas {NORXED.......-
SARC ED edSter FILED ance.

FEB 11973 -
FLN-SEATILE 7 _|
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 3/28/73
SAC, BOSTON (164~153) (P) Sut 37

NORJAK
(00: SEATTLE)

Re Seattle airtel to Boston, 2/12/73. Bureau
airtel to Seattle, 2/27/73.

x

RE: SUSPECT MANUEL PERREIRA fore

i597
On 2/27/73, | bé
Fall River, Mass., advised that | b7C
in approximately 6/71. She related that

she sees him frequently or hears about hin through

mutual friends. According to , MANUEL
PERREIRA has always lived in Fall River and has no

friends or relatives outside of the Fall River area.

She stated that he was born 8/18/22 and has always

worked as a painter or a day to day employee doing odd
jobs, sch as cleaning, ete. She reiterated that MANUEL
PERREIRA has never had a steady job. During World War II,
MANUEL PERREIRA was in the U. S. Army as an infantry man.
MANUEL PERRETRA knows nothing about and has had nothing
to do with aircrafts. She reiterated that MANUEL PERREIRA
has never been outside of Fall River and has no relatives
or relations on the West Coast. She advised that

never has "had any money."

On 3/9/72, b6é

|, advised that shel | She b7C

stated that |

| She related

that MANUEL PERREITRA has never been out of Fall River as
far as she knows and has made no extended trips. She
advised that he works on a day to day basis doing cleaning
and odd jobs.

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BS 164-163

On 3/3/73, | _ |, b6
advised that MANUEL PERREIRA resided in a rooming house b7
[ which is located at 515 South Main

Street, Fall River, from 6/1/71 until 2/15/72. She
stated that she is positive that he was there during
the entire time and that if he had been away for anytime
at all she would have been aware of it,

The records of the Fall River PD reflect that
MANUEL PERREIRA has the following arrest record:

DATE CRIME DISPOSITION
12/13/47 Larceny Less 3 months House of
Than $160 Correction - filed
6/16/48
9/17/48 Lareeny Less - Pined $50, committed
Than $100 House of Correction
9/18/48
3/17/71 Forpery Defaulted
3/17/71 Uttering Defaulted
3/17/71 Lareeny Over $100 Defaulted
3/18/71 Neplect of Minor Dismissed
Child

RE: SUSPECT WILLIAM DEEMS
#598

On 3/9/73, | b6

Mass., advised that on 10/13/61, WILLIAM DEEMS opened a
checking account at this bank and the account was closed on
1/20/68, There were several closings and reopenings of this
account during this period. DEEMS had no savings accounts
or loans with this bank.

[| Valley Bank & Trust Co., Springfield, bie

c

DB COOPER-52779

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BS 164-153

said that the last known address for
DEEMS was 2518 W. Minnehaha St., Tampa, Fla. 33614,
At one time, DEEMS indicated that he was a pilot with
United Airlines and had an address of Flight TS,"
Stapleton Field, Denver, Colorado. Other addresses
listed by DEEMS were C/0 _
| | Springfield, Mass.3; P. 0. Box 10, Sarasota,
Fla.; P. 6. Box 174, Pairfield, Fla. and an address in
Montana which was illegible.

Noted that |__ above, is cur-
rently vacationing in Fla. and is scheduled to return
to Springfield, Mass. in 4/73.

It is to be noted that SA| |

b6
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inefield, Mass. RA, is a | |
nd will interview him upon his return te Springfield

if so desired by the office of origin, -
LEADS:
BOSTON
AT BOSTON, MASS.:

Will report results of investigation being
conducted at Easton, Me, re suspect WILLIAM DEEMS,

~ 3% —

DB COOPER-53278C

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. 2/12/73

AIRTEL : ve AIR MAIL
TO: . SAC, BOSTON (164-153); Qete s77
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) .(P) | | __

SUBJECT: NORJAK >
00:. SEATTLE

ae SUSPECT. MANUEL: PERREIRA
#597

Re Boston airtel to Seattle dated wais7a. a

All NORJAK eyewitnesses have been. repeatedly
contacted and have viewed numerous photographs. Up to. now
they have been extremely cooperative, not withstanding
the many contacts they have endured both at work and at home...
Based on the above, these witnesses will not be contacted.
to view photographs unless. there is no other way to ) eliminate
a suspect. aa

Accordingly, the following lead: is being set forth:
LEADS |

BOSTON
At Boston, Massachusetts

will, . if possible, attempt to further ddentity
(ie. description, financial situation, and lecation on 11/24/71),
PERREIRA, | in order to determine if he is identical with
UNSUB in this matter. .

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

9 - Boston .
C22. Seattle
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(4)

Let S77
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DB COOPER- 52781

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1/31/73

AIRTEL
PO: SAC, SEATTLE ) | ; Sub <7
FROM: SAC, BOSTON (164-153) (RUC) _——

SUBJECT: NORJAK :
SUSPECT MANUEL PERREIRA

= ae

Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of MANUEL
PERREIRA, profile and front view, taken by Fall River PD,
Number 8287 on 3/17/71.

fhe Massachusetts State Police Bureau of Identifica-
tion, as a result of a wented notice published in the FBI
Law Enforcement Bulletin, 12/69, caused a review to be made
of their photograph files.

As a result of the foregoing, the Mass. State Police
has furnished the enclosed photograph of MANUEL PERREIRA
with identifying information, They point out that they make
no conclusion that this individual is identical with the
subject of captioned investigation, but furnish it for
investigative assistance. .

PERREIRA is described as being born 8/18/22 at

Fall River, Masa.; 5' 8" tall, 170 pounds; Black hair} Brown .
eyes; Medium build and complexion; occupation Handyman;
Citizenship: U.S.; Marital Status: married < 4 ar b6 }
Father: MARIANE PERREIRA; Mother: MARY PERREIRA; ; " b7c
| Scars or Marks: Large sear on stomach; |!

Previous arrests: 3/17/71, Fall River, Mass., Forgery - 7
Uttering - Larceny more than $100. (check); 1/1/68, Cambridge,
Mass., Asseult and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Date of
Birth on this record furnished as 2/11/23, Height: 5 feet 5 inches,
. |

weight 135 pounds.
5 eset? is requested to display the encloseao*e S 77 |
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photographs of PERREIRA to witnesses in this matter.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81)
SAC, PORTIAND (164-41) (P)

NORJAE
(CO; Seattle)

Re suspect, WILLIAN FRANCIS DEEMS, suspect No. 5983
Seattle airtel to Boston, dated 6/4/73.

Enclosed herewith for Seattle are two copies of an
insert prepared at Portland. Seattle will note that DEEMS
appears eliminated as a suspect in this matter an no further
investigation concerning him will be conducted, YA.

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The following investigation was conducted by

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AT WINSTON, OREGON:

On July 17, 1973, WILLIAM FRANCIS DEEMS, Route 3,
Box 4035, Roseburg, Oregon, was interviewed at his place of
employment, The World Wildlife Safari, Winston, He has been
employed at World Wildlife Safari since June 21, 1973. Prior
to that time, he was employed as a salesman by Montgomery
Wards in Roseburg. Until December 9, 1971, he was employed
by Executive Air Lines at Sarasota, Florida as a pilot. He
was also at one time a pilot instructor for United Air Lines
teaching students to fly DC 9s, He left Sarasota and moved
to Coram, Montana, did not like the climate, and moved to
Roseburg, In addition to his current employment, | | b6

le b7C

DEEMS denied being involved in any way with a
hijacking and stated that if he were to hijack a plane, he
would have everyone leave the plane including the crew and fly
the aircraft himself as he has sufficient knowledge to avoid
being tracked by radar.

The following description of DEEMS was obtained
through observation and interviews:

sex Male

Race White
Nationality American

Date of Birth May 1, 1916
Place of Birth Easton, Maine
Height 5°gtt

Weight 174

Hair Brown

Eyes Green

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P)

NORJAK
(60: Seattle

_Reurairtel to Portiand, 8/1/73. / Se YG l-/&

. "of a 1972 Montana driver's
kicense issued to WILLIAM FRANCIS DEEMS, Coram, Montana.

The following investigation was condueted by SA

Enclosed are two copi

FRANCIS E. BURKE:

Cup

On 8/15/73, |

| Montana b6

Highway Patrol, Driver*s License Section, furnished copies of b7c
a driver's license issued to WILLIAM FRANCIS DEEMS, which re- .
flected the following description of DEEMS:

DOB.
Height
Weight
Hair

Byes
Address, 1972

Occupation
Maritei status

Previous license

There ig @ notation that DEEMS's 1972 Montana license
Yas surrendered, date not recorded, when he was issued a license
in another state, net further identified in the file. Subhe SHE

@- Seattle (mnes.2)
i ~ Portland (164-41) (Info.)
2 =- Butte

(5)

WILLIAM FRANCIS DEEMS
White
5/1/16
Easton, Maine
5* 9*
1704
Brown
Gray
P. 6. Box #37,
Coram, Montana
Airline pilet, unemployed

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F831 - SEATTLE

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8/16/73
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, JACKSONVILLE (164~109) (RUC)
SUBJ; NORJAK
00: SB

RE: SUSPECT WILLIAM F, DEEMS
#598

ReSEairtel to Pertiand, 8/1/73.

On 8/9/73, | | Drivers License 6
Bureau, Tallahassee, Fla., advised SC | | that one bic
WILLIAM FRANCIS DEEMS, 902 Magellan Dr., Sarasota, Fla., was
issued Florida operator's drivers license number D52092616161751,
on 5/4/70. She advised this license expired in 5/72, and to
date has not been renewed. She further advised DEEMS described
WM, born 5/1/16, St9",

It should be noted that Florida drivers licenses do not
contain photographs.

Any leads regarding above information being left to
discretion of office of origin,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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« Jacksonville |L$/—-f-FO3
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Via AIRTEL AIR MATL
(Priority)
we ee poe
TO: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

SUBJECT: NORJAK

00: SEATTLE

Re: SUSPECT WILLIAM F. DEEMS
#598

Re Seattle airtel to Boston dated 6/4/73.

For the information of Jacksonville DEEMS suggested

as possible suspect by| I, b6
FAA, Denver, because he reportedly bears strong resemblance b7c
to artist's composite of UNSUB. DEEMS described as:
a

Race White

Sex Male

Age Early 50's

Height 5t1i"

Build Medium

Hair Dark, graying, and thin in

' front.

DEEMS is presently living at Route 3, Box 435
Melrose Lookng Glass Road, Roseburg, Oregon. In the past
DEEMS has lived at Kalispell, Montana, and at 6015 18th
Avenue E., Bradenton, Florida. .

2 - Portland
2 - Butte (164-26)
- Jacksonville (164-109)

"ae Seattle . y
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16 VFL Affe

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) V19/73
SAC, BOSTON (16-153) (RUC)

NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

RE: Suspect WILLIAM DEENS, Suspect Number 598.
Re Seattle airtel to Boston, 6/1/73.

On 7/6/73; | b6
Springfield, Mass., was interviewed concerning b7C
his lmowlLedge of WILLIAM DEENS, advised he has

known DEENS for many years and that he himself was a
pilot at one time and had met WILLIAM DEENS as a pilot.
He advised DEENS was employed by American Airlines at
either the number two or number three pilot, had worked
for United Airlines, Antilla Airlines in the Sarribean,
and Executive Airlines, which he believes to be out of
Oregon. He stated DEENS resided in Montana for a time
end now he believes DEENS resides in Oregon.

According to[__] DEENS was educated at the b6
University of Pennsylvania after_having attended Andover b7C
Prep School in Massachusetts. [__] advised DEENS'father
was a doctor and his grandfather was an exemmtive, possibly
vice president, of what he believes to be New York Railway.
According to DEENS has been worth_about a half million
dollars ever since he has known him and| can see no
reason why DEENS would become involved in anything dishonest
especially anything to include aircraft hijackings.

[__jadvised that DEENS has used his name as
a reference on several occasions, he believed DEENS to
be of very high character and reputation, and understands
the necessity for determining the background of as many
persons as possible concerning sircraft hijackings, but
feels WILLIAM DEENS would be a very unlikely suspect

to have committed s such ¢ an act. - yy ae 7¢ |
2)- Seattle (64 £fF. k0P-
Portland (16-1) (Info) SEARCHED. INDEXED
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| AIRTEL AIRMAIL

Via (Priority)
TO: SAC, BOSTON (164-153) Gute S71 4
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK .

00: SEATTLE

RE: SUSPECT WILLIAM DEENS
SUSPECT NUMBER 598

: Re Boston letter to Seattle dated 3/28/73: Portland
airtel to Seattle dated 2/8/73; report of SA| | b6
dated 5/30/73. b7C

Extensive investigation has failed to establish
whether DEENS is identical with UNSUB. The following has
been learned concerning DEENS:

1. No record of DEENS working for United Air Lines
or Hughes Air West.

2. Credit checks by Tampa and Boston Division Failed
to show any large deposits in any of DEENS' accounts.

LEADS

BOSTON DIVISION
At Springfield, Massachusetts

Will interview | ls b6
to determine any information that might identify DEENS as bic
UNSUB in this matter.

2 - Boston
- Portland (164-41)
Q- Seattle
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SE 164-81

PORTLAND DIVISION
At Portland, Oregon

Will continue investigation as referred to Portland
airtel to Seattle dated 2/8/73 to determine if DEENS identical
with UNSUB. Report results to Seattle.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 5/21/73

SAC, BOSTON (164-153) €RUC)

NORJAK SUL sof

(00: SEATTLE)

Re Buairtel to Seattle, 2/27/73.

RE: Suspect WILLIAM DEEMS
Suspect #598

On March 21, 1973, |
| Aroostook County Sheriff's Department, Houlton,
Me., examined the arrest records located at the Aroostook
County Sheriff's Department and advised that the files are
negative concerning DEEMS. The arrest records located at
the Aroostook County Sheriff's Department, Houlton, Me.
cover Easton, Me.

On May 2, 1973. | | Credit Bureau
of Bangor, 61 Main St., Bangor, Me. examined the eredit
records at that apency and advised that the files are nega-
tive concernins WILLIAM DEEMS. The Credit Bureau of Bangor
covers Easton, Me.

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G2) - Seattle -
7 -— Boston SEARCHED... ssssesee. "INDEXED...
ASRikl SERIALIZED .<AZ FILED, Ae
(3) MAY 2 5 1973
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- oy relations on the West Coast. She advised that her

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 3/28793

SAC, BOSTON. (164-153) (P) |
Cub S77
NORJAK Sul st &

(00: SEATTLE) —_—

Re Seattle airtel to Boston, 2/12/73. Bureau
airtel to Seattle, 2/27/73.

RE: SUSPECT MANUEL PERREIRA Ope nei
pe Wwe
On 2/27/73, | , b6
L Fall River, Mass., advised that | b7c

in approximately 6/71. .She related that

she sees him frequently or hears about him through

mutual friends. According to| | MANUEL
PERREIRA has always lived in Fall River and has no

friends or relatives outside of the Fall River area.

She stated that he was born 8/18/22 and has always

worked as a painter or a day to day employee doing odd
jobs, sch as cleaning, etc. She reiterated that MANUEL
PERREIRA has never had a steady job. During World War II,
MANUEL PERREIRA was in the U. S. Army as an infantry man.
MANUEL PERREIRA knows nothing about and has had nothing
to do with aircrafts. She reiterated that MANUEL PERREIRA
has never been outside of Fall River and has no relatives

| jnever has "had any money."

On 3/9/72, | b6
| |, advised that she] | She b7C
stated that] |

| She related

that MANUEL PERRETRA has never been out of Fall River as

far as she knows and has made no extended trips. She

advised that he works on a day to day basis doing cleaning

and odd jobs.
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2/9/73

AIRTEL Qe ia

TO: ; SAC, SEATTLE (164~81)
FROM: SAC, TAMPA (164-110) (¢RUC)
NORJAK

GO: SE

Re SE airtel to Bureau, 3/1/73 and BY airtel to SE,

2/27/73.
Re: Suspect WILLIGM DEEMS
Suspect #598
Mrs. ANNE LEURIE REED Vice President and Controller, b6
First National Bank, Bradenton, Fla., made the following infor— bic
mation about DEEMS available.
WILLIAM and|[ ] with local address[___]

| , Bradenton, Fia., on 1/21/73, opened a checking
and savings account as well as rented a safety deposit box
with their bank. DEEMS' occupation was listed as pilot,
retired and the Valley Bank and Trust was listed as a reference.
The checking account was initially opened with a
deposit. The dor [Jana br lalance for this account was

po

noted to be under and presently carries a balance of
No other deposits are indicated to this account.

The | | savings account was initially opened b6
with a | | deposit. This account was gradually depleted b7c
and has been closed as of 3/72, No other deposits were made
to this account. Sut_- SFP a

~ Seattle Li Y~ e/~ $4R-
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AIRTEL AIRMAIL

Cube SY ;

TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, SAN FRANCISCO (164-220) (?)

SUBJECT: NORJAK

RE: SUSPECT WILLIAM DEEMS

Enclosed for Seattle are nine copies of an investigative
insert reflecting that suspect DEEMS is not known at Hughes Air
West in San Francisco,

ra eattle (Encls. 9)

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PHC/cad imnbad 1 jn

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SF 164-220
FIC:1ljp

Qa 579°

The following investigation was conducted by SA

AT SAN FRANCISCO

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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

On February 20,

Hughes Air West,

1973,
advised that WILLIAM DEEMS was

not presently an employee with that company.

He stated that

had he made application as a pilot, this application would have
been maintained for a one~year period and then destroyed.

Applicant records for January, 1972, to the present
contain no information concerning one WILLIAM DEEMS.

Sub SIE
[bo Y—§ /— LYFF-

SEARCHED INDEXED.
SERIALIZER St. FILER
FBI—SEATILE
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FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)

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Date:

2/27/73

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AIRTEL £28 MATE
(Priority)
ee ee eee ee ee ee Loe. _—
TO : SAC, SHATPLE (3154~21) Cul
FROM >: SAC, BUTTS (364~26) (2)
BUSEECT: NORJAT
G0: Seattiec

Re Sortiland airtel to Seattle, 2/3/73, and Seattie

airtel to Butte, 2/12/73.

DEEMS suggested as possible suspect by |

DD tet fet tot COW)
t

DEEMS described as follows:

~ Seattie (AM)
Boston (AM)
~ Chicago (164-297) (Ai)
~ Portiand (164-41) (AMD

thon!
EOi4 2

Suspect WILLIAM DEEMS
nusvect #598

FAA, Denver, Colorado, because he reportedly
bears strong resemblance to the artist's composite of UNSUS.

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a share on (AID SEARCHED INDEXED
~- Butte SER! pp §
JEB/gid ATED AZE FILED. A
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FBI—SEATTLE >
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Sex Male
Race White
Age Harly 5ds
Height 5°21"
Build Meciun
Hair Dark, graying,
and thin in front

DEEMS believed presently residing in Roseburg, Oregon,

3,at one time, was a pliot for United Airlines.

He apolied for a job with Fughes fir West in Kalispell, Montana,
and his employment questionnaire with all of his background should
pe in the Air West Office in San Prancisco, California,

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The above information is being furnished for the
information of the Boston and Tamoa Divisions.

investigation at Roseburg, Oregon, disclosed WILLIAM
FF, DEEMS, Route #3, Box #435, Melrose Looking Glass Road,
Roseburg, came to Roseburg from Coram, Montana, in aporoximately
sSecember, 1972,

On 11/24/72, DEES anal

county records show contract

S$ oF Financine disclosed,

memo Signed, our no devarz

int
be

On 12/6/72, |

| of which contract

igned for balance of | ] Utilities
3 ne ¥ @ to above residence
nC _—s«d':«saand telephone | jinitiated on

DSEMS Listed occupation as retired,
No record cf DEERME at Khosebure sheriff's office or
police department,

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on LR RA_OR
SP 7164-25

gation at Corusi, Montana, dete 1ed

rain
traveled a ereat Geal, showing his

i3 ck
aan
ct

Srior invest
suspect was retired a
Great Dane aogs.

On 2/26/72, investigation determined through sources
that suspect first arrived in Corum area on 3/6/72, when he
rented Fost Office 3ox #27, and for three days prior he resided
at the ChCOHID TREE MOTEL.

On 3/8/72. ne purchased | | frou

| [ Creswell

suspect resold the above |} and moved
to Roseburg, Oregon. °*.

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Suspect banked at Columbia falls, Montana, and
account reflects under $100.00 top balance during a six month
period with the checking account still being active. No
leans or savings account . References given at banix reflect
the VALLEY BANK AID TR ST, Springfieid, Massachusetts, and
the FIRST NATIONAL BAIT, Bradenton, lorida, and he gave his
residence as Haston, Maine.

LikDS
ZOSTON DIVISION
AT SPRINGFIZLD, MASSACHUSATTS

Will contact VALLEY BANS AND TXUST and determine
extent of suspect's Sanzking activities
devosits Since 11/24/71.

AT EASTON, MAING

Will conduct credit and arrest cheeks in an effort
to determine whereabouts of Suspect 11/24/71.

&
and if he made any large

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TAMPA DIVISION

£7 BRADEITYOIU, 3h

Wilk contact
of suspect's banking ac
deposits since 11/24/72.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

TIONELL BANK and determine
ana if he made any large
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Va
OPTIONAL, FORM NO. 10 () C)
MAY 1962 EDITION 4
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 2/28/73
ROM SAC, CHICAGO (164-297) =P= , Sua.
NORJAK : : : : | 7?
SUBJECT: 00: SEATTLE | , | e |
Re Seattle airtel to Butte, 2/12/73
| security, United Air Lines, Chicago, b6é
Illijois, advised on 2727/73 a review of company records failed . b7C

to disclose a former employee by the name of WILLIAM DEEMS,

2-Seattle
l-Chicago
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Cut sip
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SEARGHED sssnpoesanalNDERED...cnsencene

FBI-==SEATTLE

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

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FD-36 (Rev, $-22-64)
FBI
Date: 2/12/73

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Via _ AIRTEL . AIRMAIL
(Priority)
ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee bot
TO: SAC, BUTTE (164~26)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SEATTLE , Suk s? a

RE: WILLIAM DEEMS
SUB 598

Re Butte nitel to Seattle and Portland, 2/9/73.

DEEMS suggested as possible suspect by | | |bé
| | FAA, Denver, because he reportedly bears strong |P7¢
resemblance to the artist's composite of UNSUB, DEEMS described
as white, male, early 50's, 5'11i", medium build, dark hair -
graying and thin in front, DEEMS believed presently residing in
Roseburg, Oregon,

DEEMS, at one time, a pilot for United Airlines, He
applied for a job with Hughes Air West in Kalispell, Montana, and
his employment questionnaire with all of his background should
be in the Air West Office in San Francisco, California,

'LEADS

BUTTE

AT KALISPELL, MONTANA

Attempt to determine DEEMS' place of employment on
November 24, 1971, and set forth lead to ascertain if DEEMS
working that day.

2 ~ Butte

2 - Chicago (164~297)

1 - Portland (164-41) :

2 ~ San Francisco (164-220) Gel S AO

3) Seattle
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te

SE 164-81

CHICAGO

1.

AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Will contact appropriate personnel at United Airlines —

and obtain all background information re DEEMS,

2.

Will conduct same investigation as set forth for the —_

Butte Division,

SAN FRANCISCO

1,

AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Will contact appropriate personnel at Hughes Air West ,~

and obtain all background information on DEEMS.

2.
Division,

Conduct same investigation as set forth for Butte low

Information copy furnished Portland since DEEMS resides

in Roseburg, Oregon,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS,

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2/8/73
AIRTEL
10: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) Sei S78
PROM: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)

SUBJECT: NORJAK

Re Denver nitel to Butte, et al, 2/5/73, recsaraing
suspect WEELLIAL DEEMS.

investigation at Rosebur,;, Oreven, disclosed WILLTAH
EF, DEEMS, Route 3, Box 435, Melrose Lookin: Glass Road, Rose~

pur, came to Rosebury from Coram, Montana, in approximately
December, 1972.

On 11 /e4/72, DEEMS andl | purchased b6é |

| County records show_contract b7C
memo Sisned, but no details of financin: disclosed.

on 12/6/72; | lon
which | __ loi Woien contract
Signed Tor balance of} Utilities
files disclose start of electrical service to above residence
on 12/29/72, and telephone initiated on 1/5/73.

DEEMS Listed occupation as retired.

No record of DEEMS at Roseburg sheriff's office or
police departnent.

Sx
(2)-Seattle /ey Sutisyg
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2-Portiand frcas hen = '
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PD 164-41

LEAD
BUTTE

AT CORAM, MONTANA, Intensify investigation at
Coram, Montana, to explain source of above funds.

Investigation by Portland continuing.

-2-

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NR 667 BT PLAIN
7235 PM NITEL 2/9/73 TDS
| Subs 4%
TO SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM BUTITE (164-26) (P)

WORJACK 00 sSE.

RE - SUSPECT WILLIAM DEEMS,
RE SEATTLE NITEL TO BUTTE, 2/5/73.
ON 2/9/73, | KALISPELL, . b6

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FOR UNITED AIRLINES AND WAS LAST EMPLOYED FOR AN UNKNOWN

AIRLINE CARRIER IN FLORIDA. DEEMS RECEIVED AIR EXPRESS FREIGHT

AT KALISPELL CONSISTING OF EXOTIC LIVE PETS, SUCH AS DUCKS

AND GEESE, WHICH CAME FROM MIAMI, FLORIDA. THE NAME ON THE

CARTONS WOULD VARY FROM WEEMS TO DEEM AND DEAN, BUT HIS TELE-

PHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, WOULD ALWAYS BE RIGHT.
SUSPECT APPLIED FOR A JOB WITH AIRWEST IN KALISPELL AND

HIS EMPLOYMENT QUESTIONAIRE WITH ALL OF HIS BACKGROUND

SHOULD BE IN THE AIRWEST OFFICE IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

[couLD OFFER NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Sh S705
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| DEPUTY SHERIFF, FLATHEAD COUNTY, KALISPELL,

ADVISED ON 2/9/73, HE KNEW THE SUSPECT, WILLIAM DEEMS, AND STATED
HE WAS A RETIRED AIRLINE PILOT AND FOR A HOBBY RAISED
GGREAT DANE SHOW DOGS AND THE REASON HE WAS LEAVING CORUM,
MONTANA, WAS BECAUSE HE AD TO TRAVEL SQ MUCH TO SHOW HIS
DOGS AND WANTED TO BE CLOSER TO THE SHOWS.

LAST FALL WHEN SUSPECT WAS FISHING ON A MOUNTAIN STREAM
NEAR CORUM MONTANA, ANOTHER FISHERMAN CAME ALONG TO FISH NEAR
HIM. SUSPECT PULLED A GUN AND RAN THE OTHER FISHERMAN OFF,

KNEW OF NO OTHER INFORMATION IN REFERENCE TO HIM,

THE CREDIT BUREAU OF KALISPELL WAS ALSO NEGATIVE.
LEADS ARE BEING LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE 00,
END
QSLA
FBI SEATTLE CLR

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NRSSS DN PLAIN

6s5SPM 2/5/75 NITEL DXF

TO BUTTE Ql si

SEATTLE (164-81)
PORTLAND (€164-41)
FROM DENVER (164-98) (P) 2P

NORJAK.s OG: SEATTLE.

RE SUSPECT WILLIAM DEEMS. .

USPECT WiLL
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l AIR WEST AIRLINES, TOLD HIM HE SUSPECTED

WILLIAM DEEMS OF NORJAK.
[_ | TOLD ALLEN DEEMS HAS WORKED FOR SEVERAL AIRLINES
AND HAS GONE TO 727 FLIGHT SCHOOL, POSSIBLY AT SEATTLE. DEENS
WAS LIVING CORAM, MONTANA, UNTIL THREE MONTHS AGO AND RECEIVED
AIR FREIGHT UNDER DIFFERENT NAMES AND UNDER SUSPICIOUS
CIRCUMSTANCES.
[_]SAID COMPOSITES OF NORJAK UNSUB BEAR STRONG 6 |
RESEMBLANCE TO DEEMS. DEEMS DESCRIBED AS WM, EARLY 5a'S, 5"11", Sub— 57}

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DN 164-98
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MEDIUM BUILD, DARK HAIR, GRAYING AND THIN IN FRONT, DEEMS
BELIEVED PRESENTLY RESIDING ROSEBURG, OREGON.

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INFO RE DEEMS,

CONDUCT APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AT CORAM IF INDICATED,
INFORMATION FURNISHED PORTLAND SINCE DEEMS REPORTEDLY
NOW RESIDES ROSEBURG , OREGON,
ARMED AND DANGEROUS,
END TEL
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1/31/73

AIRTEL REGISTERED MAIL

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164~81)

FROM: SAC, ATLANTA (164~254) (P) —_——

UNSUB, aka

Dan Cooper;
HORTHWEST AIRLINES
FLIGHT 305,

PORTLAND TO SEATTLE,

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CAA ~ HIJACKING;

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BUFILE: 164-2111 ——

Enclosed is copy of "Kaman Rotor Tips," 8/62.

The following information, which was developed
by the Atlanta Division, is being furnished to the
office of origin for evaluation and any leads regarding
the information set forth below will be left to the
discretion of the office of origin.

|
Ga., telephone | | telephonically advised the
Atlanta FBI that } fellow who matches description
of BD. B. COOPER. stated he works for |

Andersonville, Ga., and had just_returned from work and
decided he should cail the FBI. |stated he has
been thinking about COOPER about a month and how his
friend fits the description. [__|said he would
like to taik to an Agent regarding this fellow he

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and taught himself how to jump from aircraft, and just

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00; Seattle
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Remylet, 3/14/73, and urairtel, 4/74/73.

Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an investigative _
insert revealing investigation conducted on 3/9/73, and 3/12/73,
at Helena, Montana, by SA FRANCIS E. BURKE,

; forthe information of Seattle, in referenced Butte

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BT #164~26
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Page 1

The following investigation Was conduc y
FRANCIS E, BURKE:

AT HELENA, MONTANA

On March 1973, | |
| Montana Department of Inter-Govern-

mental Relations, Helena Airport, advised that

'Billings, Montana, registered with this
office | [as having an |
deral Aviation Agency (FAA) | |
| He listed his employer as|

|} Wyoming.

Pilots operating in the State of Montana are
ected to renew their registration each year; however,
en not done so.

If further information is desired on his pilot's
rating, it is suggested that FAA Airman's Certificate Branch
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, be contacted where copies of
all pilots' licenses are on file. There is no further
information concerning this in these records.

On March 12, 1973, |

| |Montana Highway Patrol, made

available two copies of Montana driver's License
issued | | and expiring in 1976, to

| | Billings, Montana, described as follows:

Date of birth
Place of birth

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Height 6* 4"
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Record Request r ) . @
FD-125 (Rev. 11-3-71)

{_) Birth ir] Credit Exf criminal L_] Death (_] INS ["] Marriage* }®] Motor Vehicle ([] Other .
be] Driver's License

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Former

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Race , i Age ' Height ' Weight Hair Eyes
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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 3/14/73
SAC, BUTTE (164-26) (P) bs I
NORJAK f
CO: Seattle
Remynitel, 1/2/73; and Pittsburgh nitel to the
Bureau, 2/7/73.
Enclosed for the Seattle Office are two copies each
of the following investigative inserts:
Insert at Missoula, Montana,
in on 2/9/73, by SA JOSEPH H,
. a SERVEL}
Insert at Missoula, Montana,
on 2/14/73, by SA JOSEPH H.
SERVEL;
insert at Billings, Montana,
on 2/15/73, by SA ROY L.
BURNS,
For the information of Seattle, efforts by the Butte
Division to identify and locate suspect 2t Pocatello, b6
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LEADS
BUTTE DIVISION
AT HELENA, MONTANA '
1, Check records of the Montana oe ca _fom D6
misgion to determine 12 they have a record of
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The following investigation was conducted by SA
JOSEPH H. SERVEL:

AT | | MONTANA

Efforts to contact | _
| |} on February 9 and 12, 1973, were negative.

On February 13, 1973,[._____| who is
| was interviewed at his resi-
dence at which time he furnished the following information:

He has"discussed the D. B. COOPER hijacking caso

at length with | |} & young woman_who former]
resided at | jand was employed at the |

[tora him about cqaversa tions sé had_had

ith an individual by the name of from
a Montana. Apparentiy|_
and one evening, while they were having a few drinks,
started bragging about the fact that he knew D, B. COOPER,
Based upon conversations he has had with he has cone
to the following conclusions concerning the possible identity
of the individuai[_ si was referring to:

Mr. X, | | went to school with hin,

has another_friend possibly involved, whom he will
identify as Mr. Y. | land Mr. ¥ are from Minneapolis
Minnesota. Mr. X was raised in | Montana. _
told i re [iMr, X and
Mr. Y sald

Mr. X has enough money so that he would not have to spend
any o£ the ransom money he received from the hijacking.

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Mr. X is a pilot and had worked out of

sometine in 1968,. If this is true, he would have had to ;

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po The following investigation was conducted by SA
JOSEPH H. SERVEL:
AT MONTANA
On February 14, 1973, " be
| Executive Aviation, x pie
| who has been employed by Bxecutive Aviation since
L968, and is a Vietnam veteran, advised that the only pilot
| he can think of who has flown for either JOHNSON FLYING
| SERVICE or Executive Aviation since 1968, who bas the ini-~
tials | :
for | ladvised that]
is | jand has been employed at the
jtor a@ number of years, He is fot a Vietnam
@teran,
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advised his records do not know any individual current. .
employed by Executive Aviation, who has the initials fo
who was also smployed in 1968,
CJ On February 14, 1973, | b6
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vised he is familiar with all personnel employed by JOHNSON

FLYING SERVICE, He said that there is no one currently em-
ployed whose initials are[_], who served in Vietnam prior

to boing hired. He said the only employee of

SERVICE with the initials _

who has been employed by JOHNSON FLYING SERVICE since April

21, 1962, He said that| Jis not a Vietnam veteran

and he is not a parachute jumper,

After being contacted telephonically by SA ROY
BURNS, Billings, Montana, relative to his interview of

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The following investigation was conducted by SA
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After several unsuccessful attempts, | |"

was located at his residence, | |, on
Eebruary 15, 1973, — ts

On interview,L______| stated that he and an un- b6
identified friend of his were discussing the hijacking in-~ b7C
volving D. B. COOPER and were trying to determine who, of
all their acquaintances, would be most logical to consider as
being suspect in having committed the_hijacking, After dis-
cussing the situation for some time, | land his friend \-
decided that an individual by the name of | | (phone~
tic) would be the most logical individual, The reason they
considered [_____] as being a prime suspect is due to the
fact that he was formerly a mercenary soldier in an unknown
location, was a former | |} in Vietnam, and
had done a substantial amount of propelling. | | addi-
tionally, |

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believed that[— _—i| would be a logical suspect due to the b7C
fact that he would simply enjoy participating in an activity
of this nature, He is not particularly interested in the
money, but being of the personality that he is, would enjoy
just taking on the challenge of successfully effecting a hi-
jacking,

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of thing that | would enjoy doing, /bY- § /- fssf-

| |] on interview, actually knew very little

about[___————s|:s«He described him as follows: a,
SPAT DED. |
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"4/4/73

AIRTEL Bt eo an . AIR MAIL gee

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TO: SAC, BUTTE (164-26) 0 st |
FROM: "SAC, 'SEATTLE (164-81) (PY —
'SUBJECT: NORJAK i
. " 00:° SEATTLE
es,
'Re Butte letter to Seattle dated a/.u/73.
Seattle Division unaware | | should be - | bb
considered a suspect in this matter. — - > Sn non
: - Butte. Division is. "pequested to forward all information
to Seattle. that would indicate |should be a suspect...
BO Suspect | | Jhas been eliminated based on
investigation conducted by Salt Lake City Division. No further .
investigation. is to be conducted concerning [ °
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NR @2 PG PLAIN

325 PM NITEL 2/7/73 RED

TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
BUTTE
SEATTLE (164=81)

FROM PITTSBURGH ¢€164=93) (UC) 3

HORJAK

RE ALEXANDRIA NITEL TO BUREAU DATED 2/3/75.

| CONTACTED aT | IPAs,»
ON 2/6/736[ _—i| ADVISED| | MONTANA ,
[iS AND RETYRNED To b Pies | |
[_Japvrsep | |, SHE WAS EMPLOYED AT THE

[J apvisep on

|, MONTANA, PRESENTLY OF A DIFFERENT ADDRESS IM
|, AND TOLD HER[_]
IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.

FURTHER ADVISED[_—s| TOLD HER |

| THE

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[J apvisep WHICH
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FURTHER ADVISED]
[__JaDvisED SHE DiscussED
MONTANA), AND THAT[ |

CAME UP WITH
OF BETG COOPER INASMUCH AS

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RESIDE AT MONTANA

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[| MONTANA) WILL BE COMPLETELY COOPERATIVE AND FURNISH
THE FBI ANY DETAILS HE HAS OF THIS MATTER.

[ Japvisep

FURTHER ADVISED THAT SHE DOES NOT, UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES , WANT TO KNOW SHE HAS CONTACTED THE FBI

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"11957PM NITEL 273/73 wMm

TO ACTING DIRECTOR
PITTSBURGH
SEATTLE (164-

FROM ALEXANDRIA (1

NORJAK

RE BUTELCAL TO

RE CALL ADVISED THAT INFORMATION FROM Faa INDICATED[ _|

(164-2111)

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64-72) IP

ALEXANDRIA y 2/3/73.

[PHONE

INFORMATION RE THIS

MATTER.

TELEPHONICALLY ADVISED SA

ON 2/3/73 SHE IS VISITING HERE UNTIL 2/4/73.

IS NOT URGENT AND WOULD REQUIRE FURTHER CHECKING. [| _|1s a

VISITING AT LEESBURG , VA«, MAY HAVE SOME

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TERVIEW AT HOME WEEK OF 2/5/73,

PITTSBURGH aT |

|, PAs) WILL INTERVIEW

[__] burtNe WEEK OF 2/5/73 FOR INFORMATION SHE HAS IN THIS MATTER.

END »

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SAC (164-81) April 19, 1973
SA ROBERT H. WICK

. Cel. Co/
NORJAK

Subject 601

Re memo from Special Agent | jon
April 3, 1973.

AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

On April 17, 1973, | _ |
Lael Department of Motor Vehicles, made availabie a =)
river's license photograph of JAMES GRISWOLD CLAYTON, date "~
of birth June 29, 1919; blue eyes, 165 pounds, 6' tall, and /7
address of Route 2 Box 2170, Kennewick, Washington. This —,---
photograph was taken during June, 1971. ~

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SAC (164-81) April 3, 1973
sal ul ¢ of PF
NORJAK
(OO: Seattle)
Sub, 601
Re memo by Special Agent on

February 16, 1973.

On March 23, 1973, records of the Tri-City Credit
Bureau, Pasco, Washington, reveal that the only person who
may possibly be identifiable with JAMES CLAYTON mentioned
in referenced memo is a JAMES G. CLAYTON, a self-employed
farmer of Route 2 Box 2170, Kennewick, Washington.
CLAYTON is approximately 54 years of age, married (wife--
PEARL), and | b6
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since 1957, and was previously from O'Donnell, Texas.

CLAYTON's credit record is satisfactory and shows
no recent activities,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

LEADS
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

Obtain a photograph of JAMES G. CLAYTON, SR. from
the Department of Motor Vehicles and forward same to case
agent.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81)(P) 2/16/73

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JAMES CLAYTON a

SUB #601

An anonymous note received at the FBI Office in
Seattle implicated CLAYTON in this matter. The note stated
CLAYTON was a high-ranking Special Forees Officer in
the United States Army during World War II, about 50-58
years Old, 180 pounds, and is known to be buying land in
the Seattle area.

LEADS:

SEATTLE
AT KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON:

Will conduct appropriate investigation to
determine if CLAYTON identical with unsub. If CLAYTON's
date of birth and SSAN can be determined, forward same to
Case Agent, so that CLAYTON's military record can be
obtained from St. Louis.

AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON:

Will conduct credit and criminal checks concerning
CLAYTON to further identify him.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Enclosed for the RA handling lead at Kennewick
is one copy of anonymous note mentioned in the body of this
letter.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 2/5/73
SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60) (P) _ Cuk OX
NORJAK
| Hallman Chevrolet, Reno, Nevada, b6é
on 1/31/73, advised that he had located a leasee agreement bic

for Consolidated Leasing Corporation, 5670 East Washington
Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90022, The agreement is
dated 9/7/71, and was cancelled on 9/21/71. The leasee

is Atlantic Richfield Corporation and lists the driver as
D, B. COOPER, 1930 Windsor Way, Reno, Nevada.

| Atlantic Richficld,
was contacted on the telephone and using a no-name pretext,
it was determined that a DAVID REESE COOPER had been employed
at that company for a number of years. @ was specificall
asked if COOPER worked Thanksgiving Eve, 1971, and said
records indicate that COOPER was in Reno, working that day.

DAVID REESE COOPER, 1930 Windsor Way, Reno, was
interviewed on 2/2/73. He said he did not know a D. B. COOPER
and that there was no D, B. COOPER at his address. He said
he is kidded a great deal about his name and the NORJAK subject
because of the manner in which he signs his name, the R. looking
like a B,

COOPER is about 50 years of age, 5'7" tall, is bald
and wears hornrimmed slasses,

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Torrance, California, advised on 12/7/72, he | b7c
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believed it to be a good likeness of } He advised
previously worked with hin | Jat Hughes
Aircraft, El Segundo, California. E
| | advised | lcame to work with | |
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he had fallen down.
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Hughes Aircraft Company, El Segundo, California, caused the b7C

records of that agency to be reviewed and these records
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regular work day. | ladvised that | lwas on| |

failed to reveal

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Date: March 20, 1973 Ca Go

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indicates that this casesis still under investigation
and they will advise as to the results as soon ag possible.

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Washington, D. C. 20537

REPORT

of the

IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE No. 164-31 imarch 1, 1973
FBI FILE NO. 164-2111
LATENT CASENO. A~45410

to: SAC, Seattle
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re: NORJAK

REFERENCE Letier 2-21-73

EXAMINATION REQUESTED By: Seattle
SPECIMENS: fap of Island of Kauai we

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One latent palm print of value developed on map.

Latent palm print compared previously reported latent
palm prints this case, but no identification was effected.

No palin prints identification Division files for SA Thomas J.
Manning .

Specimen enclosed.

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Enc.

L. Patrick Gray

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THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
In Reply, Please Refer to Honolulu, Hawaii

File No.
February 20, 1973

J
UNKNOWN SUBJECT; — DG? /

Also Known As
Dan Cooper,
D. B. Cooper

, On November 24, 1971, unknown subject

boarded United Airlines Flight 305 scheduled to fly from

Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, using the name

of Dan Cooper. Unknown subject displayed to a stewardess
aboard the flight a black attache case which was said to

contain a bomb. Unknown subject, the hijacker, requested
$200,000.00 and. two parachutes.

At the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport,
hijacker was provided with four parachutes and $200,000.00
in $20.00 bills and a canvas bank bag.

The plane departed the Seattle-Tacoma Inter-
national Airport with three crew members in the cabin and
a stewardess in the rear of the plane with the hijacker.
Within minutes after takeoff at 7:36 p.m., the hijacker
had the stewardess show him how to lower the steps and
he then ordered her to go to the first class section
which she did. At 8:05 p.m., the captain was in touch
with the hijacker by the intercom. This was the last
communication he had with the hijacker. Just prior to
this communication, the captain had a signal indicating
that the stairs had been lowered. At 8:12 p.m., the
captain experienced "oscillation" in the plane and thought
perhaps the hijacker had departed the plane. Sub boy

Je - ELIE

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conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI
and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents-ere-

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Res: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; Also Known
As Dan Cooper, D. B. Gooper

An artist's conception of the hijacker was
prepared.

On February 12, 1973,.|

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| Longview, Washington, advised that while

visiting on the Island of Kauai, Hawaii, on February 6,
1973, he had a conversation with an individual who
'introduced himself as D. B. Cooper and said he was from
British Columbia. This individual was described by

as being a Caucasian, male, early 40's, 5'10%",
L/0-180 pounds, ruddy complexion, rounded chin, sideburns
to about the middle of his ears, with slight graying
hair, who commented that he and his partner had purchased
30 acres on the Island of Kauai to grow corn.

[| believed that a composite drawing of
unknown subject was an excellent likeness of the Cooper
he had met on the Island of Kauai.

On February 16, 1973,| |
| Kilauea, Island of Kauatl, employed by | |

advised that he js acquainted with

a Dave Cooper of | Victoria, B. C.,
telephone number 384-9547, who about one year ago
purchased | jon the Island of Kauai for

Jof Victoria, B, C., anda
j

B. C All | | gave the same address of

| Victoria, B. C. Dave Cooper was described as
a prosperous businessman who operates a plumbing business
at Victoria, B. C. and has as a hobky car racing.

described Dave Cooper as a Caucasian male,
age in 50's, nice looking, 5'9", 150 pounds, black hair
graying at the temples. TJ advises that Dave Cooper
visited on the Island of Kauai during the first week of
February, 1973 and during this time was a guest at the
Plantation House, Stated that Dave Cooper and his

two associates are presently at Victoria, B. C.

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Re: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; Also Known
As Dan Cooper, D. B. Cooper

viewed an artist's conception of unknown
subject and commented that although there was some

slight resemblance between Dave Cooper and the hijacker, ,

Dave Cooper was a much older man.

There is being enclosed one copy of an
artist's conception of unknown subject.

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Re: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; Also Known
As Dan Cooper, D. B. Cooper

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AT VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA:

Will, at | | telephone
number 384-9547, contact Dave Cooper to determine
whether he is identical with the hijacker.

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The following investigation was conducted on .
the Island of Kauai, Hawaii, by Special Agents THOMAS L.
BECKWITH and JOHN F. WILTGEN on February 16, 19733

AT LIHUE, KAUAI

. l. b6
State Building, advised that he had no information in b7c
his files regarding the purchase of any real estate by

anyone by the name of DAN COOPER or D. B. COOPER.

[State

Building, advised that he had no information in his files
regarding the purchase of real estate on the Island of
Kauai by anyone by the name of DAN COOPER or D. B. COOPER.

He suggested that b6
at Kilauea, Kauai be contacted for possible b7c
information regarding the purchase of real estate on the
part of someone by the name of COOPER.

AT KILAUEA, KAUAI

| | b6 |

telephone number | | advised as Follows: bic
During the first week of February, 1973, a

DAVE COOPER, address - Victoria,

B. C., telephone number 384-9547, visited at Kilauea

on the Island of Kauai and stayed at the Plantation

House in connection with the purchase of some real estate

by _COOPER | b6

[from Victoria, B. C., and[_ _ bie

}o£ Victoria, B. C. It is his under-
standing that DAVE COOPER is in the plumbing business jn
Victoria, B. C. These

land in the Kilauea area for a price of approximatel . i
| jJabout one year ago. | Ser 607

[ luse the same address as COOPER, that
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During the time that DAVE COOPER was on the
Island of Kauai in February, 1973, he spent most of his
time at_the Plantation House where he also lived.

COOPER |

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in British Columbia and none of them at this time are b7C

in Hawaii.

man.

He described DAVE COOPER as a male Caucasian
in his 50's, about 5'9", 150 pounds, black hair, graying
at the temples, and nice looking.

He viewed an artist's conception of Unknown

Subject, also known as D. B. COOPER, and concluded that
although there might be some resemblances, the DAVE
COOPER from British Columbia appears to be a much older

He described DAVE COOPER as a prosperous

businessman whose hobby appears to be racing automobiles.

[_]was unable to suggest anyone in Hawaii b6
who would be well acquainted with DAVE COOPER or who
might be able to provide a better description than he,

could provide.

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FROM

SUBJECT:

010-108

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10

MAY 162 EDITION
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum

ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) DATE: February 21, 1973
ATTENTION: FBI LABORATORY

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) ,

NORJAK

Enclosed for Bureau_is original map of Island of
Kauai, Hawaii, given to [ by an individual who b6
stated his name was D, B, COOPER and then DON or DAN COOPER, b7C

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| Jadvised that he met the man mentioned
above in a lounge on the Island of Kauai on February 6, 1973,
-and in the course of general conversation, the man gave his
name first as D, B, COOPER_and then DON or DAN COOPER, This
man, in order to acquaint [____] with location_of |
on Kauai, gavel] the enclosed map. Upon [reporting
this fact to the Longview, Washington, Resident Agency, he
was shown two colored composite photographs of the subject
in this matter which are considered to be excellent like-
nesses and he stated that the composites are those of the
man from whom he received this map,

The above information in detail has been furnished
to the Honolulu office and investigation concerning this mat-
ter is presently being conducted in Kauai. Results of
requested examination are to be furnished Seattle and Honolulu,

It is to be noted that prior to the interviewing
agent being advised of the nee that the man mentions
above had furnished the map to gave b6
the map to the interviewing agent and consequently it was b7c

handled by the interviewing agent, SA THOMAS J. MANNING of b7D
the Seattle Division and by | }

REQUEST OF BUREAU FBI LABORATORY

Examine enclosed map for latent fingerprints, If
any are located, cause elimination of latent by check of
fingerprints on file for SA THOMAS J. MANNING,

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fingerprints will be taken of | ] b7D

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SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Enclosed for Honolulu is one Xerox copy of a map of
the Island of Kauai with rectangular location marked with red
arrow, and two colored composite photographs mentioned in the ~
body of this communication,

It is to be noted by Honolulu that the enclosed
photographs with and without glasses are the latest composites
completed by the Bureau and are considered to be excellent
likenesses by witnesses in instant matter. However, the
enclosed photographs have not at this time been disseminated
Bureau wide and until this is done no publicity should be =
afforded to the photographs.

ae ee ne
On February 12, 1973, | |
Longview, Washington, advised SA THOMAS J. MANNING
that he recently returned from Kauai, Hawaii, and during his
time on that island stayed at the Kauai Resorts Hotel. About
5 p.m. on February 6, 1973, he was in a lounge at that location
where a rock band was practicing. He noticed a white male
sitting at a table and they began to speak about the noise of
the band. CL in order to converse with this man over
the band sound moved closer to him and they introduced them-
selves with[ ___]stating he was from the State of Washington,

This man introduced himself as D., B, COOPER and
said he was from British Columbia with no location given.

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SE 164-81 .

At the time he gave his name, [___]was immediately alerted b6
to facts he is familiar with concerning the Norjak matter b7c
for publicity has been given to that case in the Longview b7D

area due to the proximity of the city to the area which was
searched for the subject at the time of the hijacking and
subsequently. Further publicity has been given to a composite
picture of the hijacker in local Longview paper.

[__jadvised that this man brought up the
Longview~Kelso area even though he stated he was from
British Columbia. Specific remarks were made by this man
concerning weather and other conditions in Longview.
pointed out that at the time he spoke with this man it was
bright in the lounge and he had a good close-up view of him.
He recalled that this individual was drinking bourbon and
water and was smoking filter cigarettes but the brand was
not detected by

[_]described this individual as white male b6
American, early 40's, 5' 103", 170 - 180 pounds, ruddy b7c
complexion, rounded chin, sideburns to about middle of ears b7D

with slight graying hairs in sideburns but not in rest of his
hair, slight wave in front of hair which was parted on the
left side, soft spoken, and definitely no accent such as a
British Columbia resident would normally have. This man also
mentioned that he was waiting for a friend from Riverside,
California,

During the conversation this man stated he had
bought thirty acres of land on Kauai recently and he and his
partner (not identified) have planted a large stand of corn
and plan to expand to about fifty acres. He also mentioned

planting soy beans. This man spoke about | bé
| stated he did not have | | b7¢c

| |}with him and he had just arrived on Kauai recently but b7D

had been there several times previously. At this point the

man said his first name was DON but advised that due

to the rock band music it could have been either DON or DAN,

This man took from his pocket a map of the Island
of Kauai and explained to|
located stating that there was | |.
At this point he placed a rectangle in the vicinity of the
|was located there,

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SE 164-81

He gave the map to | |} in turn furnished it to b6
the interviewing Agent. It was noted that the map bore on b7C
the front and back a stamp of the Watase Taxi and U-Drive b7D

Company on the Island of Kauai.

This man_did not tell[—_ where he was staying
on the island and later left the lounge and again
saw the man walking through the lobby of the hotel and bade
him goodbye.

At this time [_____] viewed a color composite 6
drawing of the Unsub which is known to be an excellent like- b7c
ness. This drawing had dark glasses affixed. [___] after b7D

viewing the drawing for some time said, "His hair was parted
the same way and that's him". He then viewed the same drawing
without the dark glasses and said, "He had the same nose, no
hump, straight small and delicate for a man" and once again
said, "That's the man I was speaking with".

also advised that the next night hel] b6
[| were at the Islander Restaurant and again saw_this man b7c
in the lounge there but did not speak with him, | | b7D

who had the man pointed out to her then viewed both
composite drawings and Said, "The man I saw in a poor light
bears an excellent Likeness to the picture without the
glasses",

It is to be noted that | Jare |
known to the interviewing Agent and both are known to he
very reliable individuals and people who are not excitable
or given to flights of fantasy.

LEADS- |

HONOLULU

AT KAUAI, HAWAII

Immediately initiate investigation to attempt to
identify the individual mentioned in body of this communication
and conduct appropriate inquiry in vicinity of Kilauea.

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SAC SEATTLE (164-81) 2/15/73

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NORJAK

RE Memorandum from Night Clerk [__|, 2/14/73.

At 1:00 AM, I received a telephone call from

| He stated that he had alerted the Airport
Police Re |Jstated that the subject had
changed cloths and was now wearing a turtleneck sweater
(color unknown), a shirt (color unknown), a medium blue
sweater, a blue windbreaker ~ in that order. Subject had
taken off his tie and was also now wearing a straight,
medium length, black wig.

as he had asked [___—iJ if he was in the
military and stated he was a medic. In checking
with the military at SEATAC they stated that they had no
record of [____]being in the military at all.

| |stated that ca@stams was still watching
| |) and the only luggage he was now carrying was a
large zip-up bag and a self standing suit bag. All other
items had been placed in a locker.

At 1:12 am, cso | telephoned this office
and stated they were still watching | Jand would
"hit him good when he reached a check point".

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At approximately 11:00PM, this date, | | U.S. b6é
Marshal's Office, Seattle-Tacona Airport, telephonically b7c
contacted this office re a possible suspect in captioned bID-
case.

| Jadvised that he had questioned_a | I, -

| |} Seattle, telephone | | as | |was

seen watching boarding techniques for approximately two hours.
stated that [____] could only produce three pieces of

identification and that these pieces were dated since 1971.
carried no wallet, had no driver's license, social security

card, or charge account cards. [___]stated that [____] was

carrying four or five pieces of luggage, five or six shopping

bags, a suit bag, and a briefcase that he constantly held.

[__|stated that[__|s fit perfectly the description of bé
the SUBJECT of captioned case with the exception of the weight. bic
WAS wearing dark glasses, and was carrying three or four b7D

airlines tickets, stating that he was leaving on Airwest flight
733 at 5:00AM tomorrow morning. [___] stated that he was attempt-
ing to ascertain if there was such a flight in the morning.

[__Jadvised that[____]gave his occupation as free lance b6
photographer, and stated that he didn't stay in one_place very b7C
long. | | stated that L___]was very nervous. a described b7D
| jas WMA, a it, 140 lbs. One piece of identification,
described as a fashington State Identification dated _ 1/11/73,
| | gave a social security number of and a
DOB ofl, |stated that the| appeared to he
approximately" 36 years of age, brown eyes and blake hair.
Place of birth shown to be| |

LJ advised that | | answered any questions addressed_to
him in a very vague manner. L____joffered the opinion that
with as much luggage as he was carrying probably would not return

to the above address. 1QY- & ]-- PA
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ASAC O'CONNELL advised. SERIALIZED 2 CCFILED «<t—
Seattle indicies, NCIC negative. FERL.41973 ji
FBI—SEATTLE - -

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE; 7/31/73
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RE: ALLEN EUGENE YORK
SUBJECT 606
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Several attempts were made to contact ALLEN EUGENE
YORK, Route 12, Box 487, Olympia, Washington, during June,
1973, with negative results.
On 7/3/73 | L U.S. Post Office, Olympia,
Washington, advised that his recoré reflected that ALLEN
EUGENE YORK had moved from Route 12, Box 487 to 928 N. ~
McCormick, Olympia, Washington.
On 7/3,6, 16, and 18, 1973 attempts were made to
contact ALLEN EUGENE YORK at 928 N. McCormick, with negative
results.
Also on 7/18/73, __ | | b6
Delson Lumber Company, 1821 West Bay Drive, Olympia, b7Cc

Wshington, advised that ALLEN EUGENE YORK was on vacation
until July 23, 1973. She stated she would have YORK contact
the FBI upon his return to work. -

Oh 7/23/73, ALLEN EUGENE YORK, 928 N. McCormick,
Olympia, Washington, voluntarily appeared at ee eee
Resident Agency. Mr. YORK was advised by SA that it
had come to the attention of the FBI that he, YORK, had been
a paratrooper, and was similar in appearance to the |
composite drawing of the hijacker known as D.B. COOPER in¢ eb Lol
connection with the hijacking of -a Northwest Orient fGo--

Airlines on November 24, 1971. Jl JL &/-
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Mr. YORK stated outright that he knew nothing
concerning the hijacking other than what he had read in 'the
newspapers and he had never been a paratrooper in the
military nor had he ever had any experience of any kind
as a parachutist. He added that he served in the United
States Army during World War II in the 398th Engineers,
lst Battalion, Company A.

Mr. YORK specifically recalled his whereabouts on
November 24, 1971 since this was the day before Thanksgiving
and he had to go to the Goctors office in Olympia to see
Doctr COKER concerning a leg injury. He stated that
on or about November 20, 1971 while working at the, Delson
Lumber Company Mill. he accidently struck himself in the thigh with a
sledge hammer. He added that his leg was sore but did not
really begin bothering him until the following Monday,
November 22, 1971, and by November 24, 1971, he was having
great difficulty walking and his leg was swollen. He stated
that he had xrays but apparently did not have any broken bones.

Mr. YORK stated that he was in the doctor's office
most of the morning until approximately 12:00 noon at Which
time he left the doctor's office, went to his home and gathered
some belongngs and along with his wife drove to Portland,
Oregon, to visit his son, GARY ALLEN YORK, 1635 SW
Battaglia Avenue, Gresham, Oregon. He stated that he and his
wife arrived at approximately 3:00 PM in Portland and

waited until approximately 4:30 that afternoon for his
son and | to return to their b6
residence. He added that he spent the rest of that day and bie

Thanksgiving day with his son |

Mr. YORK stated he had no knowledge of the
hijacking of the Northwest Orient Airlines and again stated
he was in no way involved.

The following description was obtained by observation
and interview:

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Name ALLEN EUGENE YORK
Race White
Sex Male
Height §'11"
Weight 160 lbs.
Hair ; Dark Brown,
very thin and receding
DOB December 28, 1923
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Mr. P YORK added that although he was born in Adel,
Iowa, from the age of 1 he has resided either in Oregon
or Washington.

It should be noted that Mr. YORK was most cooperative
in this matter and stated that he understood the FBI merely
was doing it's job by checking into all persons who looked
like the composite drawing of D.B. COOPER and he was in no
way upset by this inquiry. It is suggested that no further
investigation be conducted concerning Mr. YORK in view of the
fact that he did have an injury prior to the date of the
hijacking which would have made it highly unlikely he could
have been involved and nothing' has been developed in his
background to indicate that he has any large sums of money.

It is suggested that should any further
investigation be desired to eliminate Mr. YORK as a possible
suspect in this matter that his drivers license photograph be
displayed to any logical witness as the photograph on the
drivers license is current and a good Jikeness of Mr. YORK.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 6/5/73
SA JAMES A. GIRARD

NORTARK
09: SEATTLE

Re: ALLEN EUGENE YORK
SUBJECT NO. 606

Re: Memo of SA| |, 3/29/73.

AT TACCMA, WASHINGTON

On May 30, 1973, | | Beneficial
Finance Company, 747 Broadway Street, advised they have had
business with ALLEN EUGENE YORK, born 12/28/23, since 1961.
At present they are carrying two loans for him, making his
total payments $99.96 a month. His payments are received by
mail and they are by check. He has not been delinquent and
is not delinquent now and the regular payments reflected
nothing unusual that would reflect on instant investigation.

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) May 16, 1973

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RE: ALLEN EUGENE YORK

SUB 606 |
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The following persons advised on the dates
indicated that they could locate no record of any savings
or checking account, safe deposit box, or loans in the
name ALLEN EUGENE YORK (all of the below-listed persons'
names should be protected since they are furnishing infor-
mation from bank records):
; On April 19, 1973,| _ | b6
Bank of Olympia, 120 East Ninth Avenue, Olympia, Washington; b7c
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On April 19, 1973, | |
Cao Washington Mutual Savings Bank, 825 South Capitol
Way, Olympia, Washington;

_ Olympia Federal
Savings and Loan Association, Fifth and Capitol Way, Olympia,
Washington;

__ _ _ | Thurston County
Bank, Fifth and Columbia Streets, Olympia, Washington,

n April 19, 1973,| __| b6
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National Bank, Fifth and Columbia Streets, Olympia, b7D
Washington, advised that his bank had no record concerning
ALLEN EUGENE YORK having any safe deposit box or loans
with this bank; however, he does have a record of a Firstline
Savings and Checking Account, number 86424-280, in the name
ALLEN E, and JOSIE YORK, Route 12, Box 487, Olympia,
| Washington, employed with Delson Lumber Company, date of Sule 6G
birth December 28, 1923, place of birth Adel, Iowa, which

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indicates a balance in the checking portion of his account

of approximately $500 and less than $30 in the savings
account,

All banking institutions in the Olympia,
Washington area have been contacted and the above account
is the only account located in the name ALLEN EUGENE YORK.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

LEAD
SEATTLE
AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

Will locate end interview ALLEN EUGENE YORK,

Route 12, Box 487, concerning his whereabouts on November
24, 1971.

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' On 3-9-73 | |,
Delson Lumber, Inc., est Bay Drive, Olympia,

. Washington, advised that ALLEN E. YORK, Social Security
number 564-26-3484, DOB 12-28-23, is currently employed
with this company and has been employed with this
company Since 6-3-71 as a millwright at $5.51 per hour.
His address was indicated as being 6314 Max tin Way,
Olympia, Washington, and his time card for the month
of November, 1971, indicated that he was off duty on

| "L1-24-71 with an injury.

| | further advised that her semi-
monthly time report for 11-16-71 to 11-30~71 indicated
that YORK worked each day from 11-16-71 until 11-23-71;
however, on 11-24-71 there was a notation that he was
"off with injury." It further indicated that he did not.
return to work until 11-29-71, She explained, however,
that 11-25-71 and 11-26-71 were company holidays and ,
11-27-71 and 11-28-71 were the weekend days of Saturday
and Sunday. She'added that he then returned to work on

¢C 11-29-71, *

| | stated that | | was
the | | After contacting him she determined
that he could only recall that the subject had had some
type of leg injury prior to 11-24-71.

On 3-12-73 | jwas recontacted
at which time she advised that she had contacted |
Olympia, Washington, who
stated that his records indicated that the subject was_. : /

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of this_injury from 11-24-71 through 11-28-71. She added
. that | |} said the subject was examined by Dr. COKER, b6
Olympia, Washington, telephone number 491-4211, on 11-24-71. _ b7C
Also on 3-12-73 | oA
Dr. JOHN W. COKER, M.D., Medical Offices,
3525 Ensign Road, Olympia, Washington,' advised that as-
best as she could determine from her records, Dr. COKER
examined ALLEN E, YORK sometime between 10: 30 a.m, and
12:00 noon on 11-24-71, The medical diagnosis indicated
that YORK had pain in his right hip; however, x-rays
determined that there was no fracture,
Also on 3-12-73 the following persons advised
that they had no record concerning ALLEN EUGENE YORK:
MARY ANN WINN, Clerk
Olympia, Washington, Police Department
Deputy | | _ b6
Thurston County Sheriff's Office b7¢c
Olympia, Washington .

' with this Credit Bureau or the Porterville Credit Bureau.

On 3-13-73 records of the Olympia, Wash'ington,
Credit Bureau revealed a file since June: of 1971 concerning
ALLEN E, YORK, wife JOSIE, address Route 12, Box 487,
Olympia, Washington, These records further reflected that.
YORK was employed.with the Delson Lumber Company. and his
prior employment was with Sierra Forest Products. He had
the following former addresses:

» Route 2, Box 98
Olympia, Washington
March of 1972

3209 South Pear
Olympia, Washington
August of 1971

6341 Martin Way, Unit #5
Olympia, Washington
June of 1971

643 Crawford
Porterville, California v4
Prior to becoming
a member of this
credit bureau

He had no record of any checking or savings account either

There was no Suits or collections and. further there was,

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an indication that YORK had purchased a boat from Jacobsen
Boats and Motors and had obtained a loan with the Beneficial
; Finance Company.

It should be noted that there are no Beneficial .

Finance Company offices in Olympia, Washington, and the
_the nearest Beneficial Finance Company is located at
747 Broadway, Tacoma, Washington, telephone number FU3-4393,
There are also offices of this company in the Highland

, Hill Shopping Center, 5939 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, Washington,
telephone LO4-7515, and also at 616 Pacific, Bremerton,
Washington, telephone ES7~7663.

Also on 3-13-73 the following persons advised
that they had no record of any checking or savings account,
or safe deposit box, in the subject's name, and also loan
records were negative;

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Seattle Trust & Savings Bank as .

Olympia, Washington

J Capital Savings & Loan Association
Olympia, Washington

It should be noted that all of the above persons
furnishing information of bank records identities should
be PROTECTED,
LEADS
SEATTLE -
) AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON
Will contact all banks to ascertain if the subject

has any record of a checking account, savings account,

safe deposit box or loan. ,

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81)(P) 2/15/73

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00: Seattle

ALLEN EUGENE YORK

Re' memo of SA ROBERT H. WICK, to Seattle file
164-81, dated February 13, 1973.

Referenced communication advised YORK should
be considered a suspect in this matter because he has
been making a number of statements indicating he has
unusual wealth and vaguely resembles artist's composite
of unsub.

All NORJAK eyewitnesses have been repeatedly
contacted and have viewed numerous photographs. Up to
now, they have all been extremely cooperative, not
withstanding the many contacts they have endured, both
at work and at home. Based on the above, these witnesses
will not be contacted to view photographs unless there
is no other way to eliminate a suspect.

LEADS:

SEATILE

AT OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON:

1. Will contact appropriate personnel at the
Delson Lumber Company to determine if YORK present at
work on 11/24/71.

2. If YORK was not at work or if his work
records cannot be located, attempt to determine YORK's
financial situation through credit and bank checks, as
well as determine if he has a dafe deposit box in his name.

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3, Determine if YORK has ever been fingerprinted
so that his prints can be compared to NORJAK partials
currently on file at the Identification Division.

4, Interview YORK and display latest artist's
composite to him to evaluate his reaction. (This lead
should be done only if YORK cannot be eliminated by
investigation set out above).

If YORK is interviewed, arrange to have a
color photograph taken with and without sunglasses for
eventual display to NORJAK witnesses.

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) (P) February 13, 1973

SA ROBERT H. WICK

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00: SEATTLE
RE: ALLEN EUGENE YORK

On January 19, 1973, an anonymous caller contacted
the Olympia Resident Agency and advised that a fellow worker
by the name of ALLEN YORK at the Delson Lumber Company in
Olympia has been making a number of statements indicating he
has unusual wealth, Furthermore, YORK has worked at the mill
for about a year and a half, claims to have been a paratrooper,
recently bought a $10,000 boat, purchased a home for his son
in Oregon for $32,000, and bought himself a place for $28,000,
The anonymous caller advised that YORK vaguely resembled the
picture of the hijacker in his recollection,

On January 29, 1973, | bé6
[ | Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia, made available »/7¢
a photograph of ALLEN EUGENE YORK taken December, 1971.
LEAD
SEATTLE

AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Will show photograph of YORK to witnesses in this
case for purposes of elimination.

RBW: jen
(3)

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'Memorandum

OPTIONAL FORM NO. {0
MAY 1962 EDITION

CSA FPMR (41 CER) 101-11.5 '
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ; -

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 2/20/73

FROM: Wi SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P) cS ,
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SUBJECT:

NORJAK

00: Seattle

RE: Suspect RAY BRIEM . 4D)

: | JE SGA 1&

Enclosed for Seattle is one photograph of RAY
BRIEM. ' .

For the information of Seattie, on 1/5/73, L___] " b6
| Los Angeles, California, b7c
advised he fet there was a strong resemblance between buD

RAY BRIEM and the artist's conception of the unknown subject
in this matter.

He advised BRIEM works for XABC radio as an
announcer and has seen BRIEM's picture in newspapers and ~_.
on billboards. He does not know BRIEM nor has he ever
met him personally.

On 1/9/73; | b6
KABC Radio, 3321 South La Cienega, Los Angeles, advised b7C
she is well acquainted with RAY BRIEM, a KABC radio |
announcer. Sne advised she sees BRIEM regularly in connection
with routine vusiness affairs of the station. She advised
BRIEM does not, in her opinion, bear any resemblance to the
composite drawing

She added that BRIEM is a respected radio announcer
and a substantial individual. He has been a regular employee
of KABC for a number of years. She described him as about
4O years of age, 6'2", dark hair and a full face. She
furnished a copy of a photograph of BRIEM currently appearing
on billboards in connection with KABC publicity.

Los Angeles files indicate BRIEM has conserva ive

political leanings and was characterized in a leaflet ce ¢ 97
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circulated by the First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles

as active in the John Birch Society, along with actor JAMES

STEWART. He appears to be somewhat of a controversial
figure due to his political beliefs.

The original complainant in this matter has
never personally observed or met BRIEM, apparently a
reputable and respected radio announcer who's photograph
has been displayed widely. A person who knows and deals
with him regularly does not note any resemblance between
BRIEM and the composite of the unknown subject.

In view of the above, BRIEM does not appear to
warrant further consideration as a logical suspect at
this ti e'and unless advised to the contrary by Seattle,

no further investigation is being condacted at Los Angeles.

UNSUB ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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Memorandum

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) | DATE: 2/21/73

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'FROM SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK Suck G Oy

00: Seattle a .

RE: Suspect VERNE A. JACKSON
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On 12/12/72, | | b6
Bank of America, 4680 Admiralty Wey, Marina del Rey, b7C
California, advised she noted a resemblance between VERNE A. — b7D
JACKSON, a customer at the bank, and the artist's conception © ,
of D.B. COOPER. She notified Loss Investigations Division
of the Bank of America on 11/24/72, when nd VERNE
JACKSON had opened an account with
= Jat the bank. At that time information
was furnished to the Los Angeles Office of the FBI, along
with serial numbers of the bills in potsession of the
JACKSONs.

On 12/13/72, | b6
Bank of America, 555 South Flower, Los Angeles, California, b7c
. advised he had caused the serial numbezs of the bills to b7D
' be checked against bills known to have been stolen in bank
robberies and other crimes and no identification was effected.
was of the opinion | lover reacts to matters of
this type. He stated on 12/12/72, | jJagain contacted
him advising that VER? CKSON had been at the bank on
that date to withdvan Po of their money from the bank and
she believed he resembled the artist's conception of the
4 skyjacker.

On 1/3/73; | | Bank b6
of America, Marina del Rey, California, advised she has b7Cc
observed both and VERNE A. JACKSON on two or

three occasions, the last 'being on Mester | ISut-¢ 66
observed the artist's

conception and advised she notes no similaritigs between VERNE
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DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) 7/18/73

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

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ULSUB;
Businecsman in Canada
Sub. 609

Re: Legat Ottava letter to the Bureau 6/29/73.

Cnelosed are six (6) copies of an Lm! reflecting
the results of investigation concerning cantioned businessman
in Canada.

ARCO AND DAUCENOUS.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Seattle, Washington
In Reply, Pl R r :
reply lease Refer to July 18, 1973

RE: NORJAK
UNKNOWN SUBJECT;

BUSINESSMAN IN CANADA

A_source of unknown reliability informea[_____ be
| |, that he, the source, knew 'the b7¢c
identity of D. B. COOPER and stated COOPER was a businessman b/D

| in Canada. The source provided four polaroid copies of sus-
| pect's photograph which were shown to Norjak witnesses.at
Seattle, Minneapolis and Denver. All advised this suspect
is not identical with unknown subject.

It is noted source has no evidence to link his
suspect with Norjak, other than his knowledge that suspect
is the type of person who would try such a scheme and
possesses the daring and parachuting ability to carry it off.

In view of the above, no further investigation will
be conducted concerning this suspect. The above is included
for information.

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Date! June 29, 1973 ; —

To: Director, FBI (164-2111)
From: Legat, Ottawa (164-27) (P)

. Subject: NORJAK
(00: SE)

° ' eet e Setar { .
Re Ottawa Airtel dated 4-12-73.)
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[have requested information as to the results
of leads set forth in re Ottawa Airtel dated 4-12-73. If
not already done, Seattle is requested to advise.

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SUBJECT: NORJAK Sw yrs"

- Re Bureau nitel to 'Seattle dated 4 fit/73 and 4 1. yf
Minneapolis letter to Seattle dated 4/23/73, (oor oS

, Enclosed for Seattle are nine (9) copies of an
FD«302 reflecting interview with NEAL R. SUNDBERG and
two (2) copies of a 1970 photograph of SUNDBERG,

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"| | supra, advised SA[L__|that the —_

photograph of HANSEN was not identical to unsub,

| 7] supra, advised SA[__] that the (ie
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: HANSON advised that SUNDBERG and his family had
lived on the West Coast near San Francisco. He also advised
that they had lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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athletic due to a problem with his right shoulder.

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on 4/27/73 that photograph of SUNDBERG in no way resembles pic

unsub. She advised that his base face structure does not
'¥esemble unsub and his physical characteristics are not
-identical. She stated that unsub had an olive complexion
and SUNDBERG appears ta be fair skinned. oO ,

a | supra, advised SA BONSHIRE on
' 4/27/73, that photograph of SUNDBERG is not identical with
wunsub. She advised that facial characteristics" are not";~

' : similar. ; Pec pea a i as ue
} UNIDENTIFIED WHITE MALE SUPPLIED BY <, -: 69.
LECAT, OTTAWA - SD A

. | supra, advised SA BONSHIRE bé

that photographs of unidentified white male do not resemble BIC

unsub. She advised that this individual-appears to be
more handsome than unsub.

oe | | supra, advised SA BONSHIRE on
4/27/73, that photograph of white male in which individual
is wearing a cap, does resemble unsub when eyes are covered
with a small piece of paper. She advised" that dertiie*the-™
hijacking, wumsub did not Look directly at her, nor did he
git up straight in the seat. At all times unsub was
bending over. She advised that the angle of the head in
photograph was similar to the angle in which she saw unsub.
She advised that if eyes wereurovered, this photograph lost
some of its similarity to unsub, She advised that from the
cheekbone down, this photograph: appears to be similar with
unsub. She advised that when she firee coverad the" eyes
tthe photograph, she had a "weird feeling". She advised
that she could not positively identify this individual
as being identical to unsub, but_believed this photograph
to be most similar to unsub as she remembered him.

Concerning the other three photographs supplied,
| | advised that they do not resemble in any bé

. way the unsub.

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Re Bureau airtel, 4/17/73.
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| was contacted at Denver, Colorado, an b6
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referenced communication. b7D

jJadvised the photographs of the suspect in
no way resemble the individual known as D.B. COOPER.

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it was not a photograph of UNSUB in this matter.

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

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NORJAK
00: SEATTLE

RE: SUB H.H.3
SUB 604

4 25/73

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On 4/23/73, Suspect 60's photograph was shown to
CORD SPRECKEL, 624 Yale Avenue Nf, who advised he was positive

SPRECKEL

further advised that his recollection of UNSUB is becoming
dim, but he still feels he could identify UNSUB from a
photograph if he gets an opportunity to see the correct

photograph.
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not think it was UNSUB in this matter.

On 4/23/73, |

[| Renton, Washington, stated after viewing Suspect 7604's
photograph that he was not identical with UNSUB.

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Reference Sub: D. B. COORER, aka Don Cooper from
British Columbia sub #609; Bureau airtel to Seattle dated
4/17/73.
Suspect's photo shown to Seattle NORJAK witnesses
4/23/73 and all three advised he is not identical with unsub
in this case,
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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To: SACs, Seattle (164-81) Pe arn eo
Minneapolis (164-73) ef : Dk
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From: 'Acting Director, FBI (164 2111)
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to "Leget, Ottawa, 2/23/73, oa. ae we aa 7 ey

: Enclosed for 'each receiving office is. one copy each | +
of three photographs depicting four views of suspect as furnished. | '
|to Legat, Ottawa. / ee

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All receiving offices should note that| or
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to be protected. a nt oer CAL SS

Receiving offices should exhibit suspect! s photographs oly,
to all witnesses in order to determine if identical with mee
D. B. Cooper. No information regarding the source of these

photographs should be mentioned. Results should be furnished 7 Lo,
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To: Acting Director, FBI (164-2111) ) 509
From: Legat, Ottawa (164-27) (P) ~ | es Sy

Subject: NORJAK

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ReBUeah 2-23-73 | and Honolulu Airtel and LEM dated

2-20-73, .

A recent check withL__ in this mattor b7D
indicates that this casesis still under Investigation
and they will advise as to the results as soon as possible.

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FROM ACTING DIRECTOR FBI (164-2111) Ae: a an GO) EAs

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FOR INFO LEGAT, WASHINGTON, D.C., pa/ PC

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RELIABILITY" INFORMED ; Seeeces,

THAT HE, THE SOURCE, KNEW IDENTITY OF D. B. COOPER AND STATED

BY THAT HE WOULD BE CONTACTED AT A LATER
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ANY VALIDITY TO INFO FURNISHED BY THE SOURCE,
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SAC, SEATTLE {(164~81}
SAC, KNOXVILLE (164-35) (RUC)

NORJARK

4/26/73

Re Knoxville airtel to Bureau and Seattle,
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2/23/73. captioned

dated 4/20/73, titled RJAK. *

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determined to be not identical with latents developed in the

and Bureau letter to Knoxville

fingerprints were

Norjak case and since there is no further investigation

outstanding in the Knoxville Division, this case is considered

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vee Ge °2 FEDERA@® BUREAU OF INVEST@ATION

Washington, D. C. 20537

REPORT

of the

IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

LATENT FINGERPRINT SECTION

YOUR FILE NO. 164-35 April 20, 1973
FBI FILE NO. 164-2111
LATENT CASE NO. A-45410

TO: SAC, Knoxville

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RE: NORJAK

REFERENCE: Airtel 2-23-73

EXAMINATION REQUESTED BY: xnoxville

SPECIMENS:

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files for |

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Section report of 3-7-73.

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younger in age than the UNSUB, aka DAN COOPER in NORJAK,
there is a slight resemblance in facial features when

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To: AC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE: 10/25/73
FROM: SA | . AU
SUBJECT: NORJAK

RE: LLOYD M, BARNEY
SUB 611

Re Seattle letter to Portland, 9/27/73.

On 10/9/73, Deputy | | Thurston County
Sheriff's Office, Olympia, Washington, advised he had no
record concerning LLOYD M, BARNEY,

On 10/9/73, | | Olympia,
Washington Credit Bureau, advised that she had no record
concerning a LLOYD M, BARNEY, however, she did have a
record concerning a FLOYD M, BARNEY, wife LELA, home address
206 "C" Street, Tenino, Washington. His occupation was
listed as_employee of Manson Osberg Construction Company,
Alaska, further advised that she personally knew
Mr. BARNEY and added that he has two sons, DEAN and REED,
however, REED is now deceased, He also has a daughter,
JOANNE, all of whom are in their mid-forties. She added —

that there, is no LLOYD M, BARNEY, . °

Also, on 10/9/73, |

| I, Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles,

Olympia, WaShington, furnished a copy of Washington Drivers
License Number BA~RN-EF-M935LW, in the name FLOYD MARION
BARNEY, 206 "C" Street, Tenino, Washington, described as:

Sex: Ma le

Date of birth: 6/16/07
Eyes: Brown
Weight; 150 pounds
Height: 5°9"

Also, on 10/9/73, Mrs, HILDA DONNELLY, Vehicle
Registration Section, Washington State Department of Motor

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Vehicles, Olympia, Washington, advised that Washington License
GA 4568 was registered to a 1953 Chevrolet pickup in the name
CHARLES E, COOKE, 23206 ~- 96th West, Edmonds, Washington, She
added that the only vehicle registered to FLOYD M, BARNEY, of
206 "C' Street, Tenino, Washington, was a 1972 Ford. pickup,
bearing Washington License GH 7223.

It would appear that FLOYD MARION BARNEY is identical
to the LLOYD M, BARNEY, as mentioned in referenced letter,
however, it should be noted that BARNEY is 66 years of age and
almost completely bald, and therefore it would not appear that
he is identical with UNSUB known as D, B, COOPER,

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SAC, SEATTLE (164~81) 10/18/73
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) 'l
NORJAK

Re: Sub. No. 611

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Portland, Oregon, telephone | | advised
SA RALPH P, HIMMELSBACH on 10/16/73 as follows:

| | used to work
of the Lakeside Motel, Woodland, Washington, far | |
| She, | | occasionally

helped|

During about November, 1971, she |

a and she remembers being in one room in which the
enant had left a pile of personal belongings in one

corner of the room. She does not have a clear recollection
of all of the stuff, but remembered a tan-colored canvas
bag which she recalled as being similar to a seaman's
sea~hbag in size and shape, which she thought to have been
round. Her impression was that the pile of stuff would
be more Likely property of a hitch~hiker than of someone
with money. She had no recollection of radios of any kind.

She at no time ever saw the man who rented the
above room, nor his vehicle. The only reason she remembers
anything about it was that later on, someone made a joking
remark that maybe the canvas bag had contained money or
& parachute.

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SAC, SEATELE (164-81) (P)

NORJAK *

| _ Re Anchorage letter. 'to Seattle, B/S/73., m
"on 9721/73, [ |

Lakeside Motel, Woodland, Washington, madé available for. .
. Peyiew the registration. ecards of the motel for November,

1971, for Unit #7... These cards reflected that. on 11/9/71, —
& man-who gave his name as LLOYD M, BARNEY, 206 "CY" Street,
Tenino, Washington, registered at the motel. He listed. his

. . business affiliation as Manson-Osberg Company, with no —

'address for the company listed. His car license. for a 1971 —
Ford pickup was listed ag Washington, Gi 4568.. The

registration cards vefiected that he checked into the motel -
on. 11/9/71, had another registration card dated 11/16/71,.
and a third on 11/22/71, The 11/22/71 card was for ene - .
'week, and this indicated that bass rent, was. up and. he: left :

| "the: motel on (129/71.

| ladvised that she never. aia see
the man in Unit #7, and stated when she was in his room to

'Ghange the linen during the period he wag there, did not

. obServe any walkie-talkie radios. Further, she stated she
had no information that he paid his. bills with $100 bills.

| J advisea that sho and a friend,

Gregor, and works on
| ner home phone Tumber

| and She can algo be reached. at the. Semaphore

Cafe, number 9896, and the address of the Semaphore is.

(Q>Seattie (164-82) |

' 41639 Holgate, Portland, Oregon, | advised
_ that when she was in Unit #7, she did notice some type of |
canvas bag in the room. She was asked if this was the size
of a parachute, and stated she did not Know, but in looking

at a blanket. on her Sofa, 'Advised. that 'At was about

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-fadled to reveal any. information concerning straps. or other —

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man 4n Unit #7 did resemble the Hijackers composite photograph..
- However, she did not. call this' to the stoentf FBI,. for on

she. felt. there: was nothing | to the statement

At Portland, oregon

me ~ contact C lat the jocations or 'phone.'
+ pumbers set forth in the body of this communication, and_

uestion her concerning the. "canvas bag" mentioned by
| | which \ was in Unit 77 at the Lakeside Motel.

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1982 EDITION
CSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 8/31/73

AC, A S (164- P
SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) (P) Cheb! |

suBJEcT: NORJAK 7 —

Re: Sub. #611.

Re Portland letter to Anchorage, 8/6/73.

On 8/29/73, | |were located and b6
interviewed at their residence in Seward, Alaska. They stated bic
that they were | | Lakeside Motel in

Woodland, Washington. They recalled that approximately two
weeks prior to the subject hijacking, a man checked into Unit 7
at the Lakeside Motel. This man had a late model Ford pickup
truck and claimed to be employed by a construction firm
working on the dykes on the Columbia River near Woodland,
Washington. The man stayed in Unit 7 at the motel until a

day or two prior to the hijacking when he left. They recall
that he was gone for approximately two weeks and then returned
to Unit 7. | recalls that during the time that he

was gone she made a telephone' call to a telephone number that
he had left on his registration card and she determined that he
was staying in a rooming house, location unknown to |
and that she was able to contact him at the number left with
the Lakeside Motel and found that he was i111 but was intending
to return to Woodland, Washington.

| Jrecall that when they went into b6
Unit 7 to clean the room, they noted that the individual had b7Cc
three handy walkie-talkie type radios in the room. He had a
large wardrobe of sport type clothing and they feit he was not
the usual type construction worker because of his vocabulary
and manner. They also recalled that he always paid his motel
bill with $100 bills.

| jstated that a short time after
the individual returned to the Lakeside Motel after his stated

illness, he checked out and never returned. } C/
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| stated that the individual never a

stated anything about his background and they did not know

the name of the construction company for whom he was reportedly
employed. They said he was approximately 50 years of age,

5 feet.10- inches tall, medium build, with balding gray hair.
They stated that they did see a composite 'drawing of the
hijacker and believed that it resembled the individual that
stayed in Unit 7. They could not recall the individual's

name or any other information concerning him.

LEAD
SEATTLE .
AT WOODLAND, WASHINGTON. Attempt to determine from motel

Ciirpsrexperers- records Who stayed in Unit 7 just prior to the
hijacking and set forth appropriate leads to identify.

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OPTIONAL PORK NO. 10 " -
MAY 1692 UOLTION
GBA PPAR (4 CPt) 101-116

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Memorandum

TO : SAC, ANCHORAGE (164-59) DATE: 8/6/73
FROM } SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK

Re: Sub, #611

Re Portland letter to Seattle, dated 2/22/73,
copy of which is enclosed herewith for Anchorage,

For information Anchorage, Portland has been
attempting to identify and locate for interview regarding

this matter, tho former| | the Lakeside Motel,
Woodland, Washington,

On 7/12/73, |, the
original source in this suspect Lead, contacted the Portland

Office to advise that he had identified the above couple
as | He said he understood they are
now in Alaska, location unknown,

On 7/27/73, | advised that
are presently in Seward, Alaska, but he could not_obtain a
specific address, He said further he understood
|

} location unknown,

LEAD
ANCHORAGE
AT SEWARD, ALASKA, Will attempt to Locate |
and | [ror interview regarding Unknown Suspec 611.

Seattle (164-81)

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) VW/LT/73

SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P)

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NORJAK

RE: SUB. #611
Re Seattle airtel to Portland dated 5/2/73,

| was contacted at St, b6
Elizabeth's Church, 4112 §.W, Sixth Ave.,, telephone 222-2168, b7C

on 5/22/73, requested that the | not b7D
be contacted further in this matter, and offered To try to

obtain the identities of| |the Lakeside

Motel from them,

Recontact with| lon 6/16/73, disclosed
he had not as yet developed the requested information,

On 7/12/73, | |contacted_the Portland b6é
Office and advised that he had learned the | bic

He understands they are in Alaska b7D

at the present time, exact location not known, He stated that
his contacts with the | | must be discreet, and he
does not wish to appear as if he is probing their affairs,

| added that he thought he would have b6
access to the old registration records for the Lakeside bic
Motel by about 8/14/73, and that he would try to provide pho-
tostats of them after that time.

Portland will maintain contact with |
'2/7. Seattle
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5/2/73

AIRTEL AIR NAIL
TO: SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: Seattle

RE: SUB, #611

Re Portland's letter to Seattle, dated 3/29/73.

A neighborhood investigation, Post Office in-
quiries, and checks with local authorities all failed to
reveal name of former| |the Lakeside Motel.

Pursuant to information contained in referenced
communication, Portland is requested to recontact]

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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OPTiC..4! FORM NO. 10 :
MAY 1222 COITION

GSA Feri (41 CFR) 101-11.6 @
UNITED STATES GC™ -RNMENT '
Memorandum
to : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) pare: t/21/73

FRomM : SA THOMAS J. MANNING

supject; NORJAK
Re attached Portland letter to Seattle, 3/29/73
The Seattle letter to Portland dated 3/21/73 was not sent with
attached serial 4563 but it is recalled that the writer determined
when covering the original lead that the previous manager was someplace
in Alaska, and efforts to identify this man met with negative restuls,.

It is felt that the only way to identi£y the former manager

and secure his present location is through the ment ioned bé
in Portland Letter which is attached. b7¢c
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'With no other serials in possession of thr writer in this
P matter it is requested that the matter be reviewed and if the lead

appears _to have an otential that Portland be directed to contact
either lthe original source of the information

, or the {| it its felt that in a matter of this
tyve that the} jwould not have to be alerted to
the source of Che information being §

Further action is in this matter is being left to case agent,

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 3/29/73
SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) ayes al

&
NORJAK

RePDlet to SE, 2/22/73 and SElet to PD, 3/21/73.
Seattle note original sources of information
fro uninown suspect at Lake ide Motel, » poodiand, tashingtons
Jesuit Hig Chool, requested
Ais—sourcas this lead, |
not_be contacted concerning this lead. Note
further, that advised the identities of former
= -

Lakeside Motel should be obtainable from neighbors
€ motel, or through the Post Office. Other possibilities
are local authorities and it seems probable that they were
contacted during initial phases of this investigation,
shortly after violation occurred.

In view of above, Seattle i a cee
investigation to identify Above former Lakeside
Motel. In the event investigation is negqiive. Beatty
should advise and Portland will recontact

for his permission to contact the|

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have this information and the present location of that: manager. —

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'he +e OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10
MAY 1962 EDITION

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Memorandum

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TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 2/22/73

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FROM lg SAC, PORTLAND (164-41) (P) OO U re
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SUBJECT: NOR JAK
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RE: UNSUSP AT LAKESIDE OR LAKEVIEW MOTEL IN
WOODLAND, WASHINGTON.

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Reairtel from Portland to Seattle 2/15/73.

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ighway, Beaverton, Oregon advised SA E, WILLIAM TRAINOR as ~ b7D
follows on 2/20/73: :
|

| Portland, Oregon | | Lakeview or

Lakeside Motel in Woodland, Washington, approximately ten

miles north of Vancouver, Washington.

Semaphore Cafe 1639 S.E. Holgate, Portland phone 235-9896.

They want their names kept confidential and prefer not to be

contacted in this matter.

About ten months ago | Jadvised b6é

| |as follows: bic

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About a month or two after NORJAK | .

[____—_—si|motel, name not mentioned or forgotten, made state-
ments as follows:

About a week prior to Thanksgiving, 1971, a man not
described and means of transportation not mentioned, but who
resembled the composite drawing of D.B. COOPER, registered at
the motel saying he would be in and out and instructing that
his room was not to be disturbed and not to be rented to any-
one else. He departed the motel on or about Thanksgiving Day
and returned during the night of Thanksgiving. He then G//
stayed at the motel a few more days and checked out. He WG EF

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man and nothing additional of a suspicious nature was b7c
mentioned. She did not report the matter to the F.B.I. b7D

because she did not want to become involved and thought it
had been so reported because a newspaper man believed to be
from Los Angeles had stayed at the motel shortly after the
hijacking and had made some inquiries.

Recently, however, | |mentioned she
did not think it had been reported to the F.B.I.

The. motel is supposed. to be situated on the lake .
at Woodland, Portland indices negative re | be |

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stated_the names of |
£ el are known to | | He said the
now reside at an unknown place in Alaska and
that this address should also be known to |
neighbors or post office.

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"EXAMINATION Beauasri BY:, | ° Lag. Vegas
SPECIMENS: Photographs and | aagatives of fingerprints

tio record located : ot tet Divisten oe

"es fies for Robert Van Holton.

ae - Previously reported: latent fiogespeities
7 captioned case not identical submitted prints. 7

Spesinens enclosed.
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aes 10:5 4AM URGENT 3-14-73 -JPS |

-TO SEATTLE

LAS VEGAS a - , Sub— G | 2—

FROM ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111) IP co —
NORJAC

s- eae

_ REFERENCE SUSPECT ROBERT VAN HOLTON.

VAN HOLTON IDENTIFIED. THROUGH PHOTO AS PERSON RESIDING .
CUERNAVACA, MORELOS, UNDER THAT NAME AND CONTINUES TO RESIDE
AT AVENIDA JALISCO EIGHT; INVESTIGATION INDICATES VAN HOLTON
(NO LONGER CONSIDERED SUSPECT THIS CASE, SPOT CHECK SURVEILLANCES
AND OTHER INVESTIGATION BEING DISCONTINUED BY "FXICC CITY,

ARMED. AND DANG EROUS |
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NRGD4 SE PLAIN.

Si4 RM NITEL 3/19/73 FEE

TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-911)
FROM SEPTTLE (164-81) @) IP

NORJAK. OO: SEATTLE.

REFERENCE SUSPECT ROSERT VAN HOLTON; LAS VEGAS NITEL
TO' BUREAU, MARCH TWO, SEVENTYTHRES.

INFORMATION IN REFERENCED NITEL FURNISHED LEGAT
MEXICO CITY ,, TELEPHONIGALLY, MARCH TYO, SEVENTYTHREZ. IT
"OULD APPEAR LF SUSPECT I$ IDENTICAL WITH HOLTON, HE CAN BE
ELIMINATED.

LEGAT, MEXICO CITY If TO EXPEDITIOUSLY RESOLVE
THIS MATTER AND PROMPTLY SUTEL RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION TO
BUREAU AND 00. ARMED AMD DANGEROUS.

BUREAU RE@UESTED TO ADVISE MEXICO CITY.

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TO LAS VEGAS
SEATTLE
FROM ACTING DIRECTOR @P

NORJAK «

LEGAT MEXICO CITY ADVISED BY TELETYPE 3-5=73, AS FOLLOWS s
REFERENCE SUSPECT ROBERT VAN HOLTON.
WESTERN AIRLINES, INTERVIEWED b6

AT CUERNAVACA, MORELOS, AND ADVISED HE THINKS VAN HOLTON I5
LOOK ALIKE OF UNSUB ON BASIS OF ARTIST*S SKETCH. HE AND HIS :

| ALSO STAYING THERE, WERE SHOWN SKETCHES
AND BOTH THINK VAN HOLTON POSSIBLY IDENTICAL, NEITHER KNEW

ANYTHING ABOUT HIM, VAN HOLTON OBSERVED BY AGENT PERSONNEL

ON MARCH TWO, LAST, AND DESCRIBED AS WHITE MALE, THIRTY FIVE

DASH FORTY IN APPEARANCE 4 ABOUT SIX FEET, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY

FIVE POUNDS , BLACK HAIR WITH PRONOUNCED WIDOW*S PEAK, SWARTHY

OR TAN COMPLEXION, MUSCULAR OR WIRY BUILD. HE I5 CURRENTLY

RESIDING AVENIDA JALISCO EIGHT, CUERNAVACA, SINCE FEBRUARY SEVEN, Set 6/2

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GOLF DAILY AT CLUB DE GOLF THERE WITH NO VISIBLE MEANS OF
SUPPORT. REPORTEDLY HaS BANK ACCOUNT IN BEVERLY HILLS,
CALIFORNIA AND ANOTHER WITH BANCO DE COMERCIO, MEXICO CITY.
HAS INDICATED SOME TYPE OF FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES WITH
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN NEVADA AND IS TRYING TO OBTAIN LETTER
OF CREDIT OR SOMETHING SIMILAR TO HELP RESOLVE FINANCIAL
PROBLEMS » IRS, MEXICO CITY, HAS NO RECORD REGARDING VAN HOLTON,

| MEXICO CITY KEEPING TRACK OF VAN HOLTON AND ENDEAVORING
70 DEVELOP FURTHER INFORMATION.

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TO ACTING DIRECTOR (164-2111)
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FROM LAS VEGAS (164-60) 6 P Suk (, [we —

NORJAK «

REBUTELCALL , 3={-73, BUTEL 3-2-73 AND LV TEL CALLS
TO LEGAT MEXICO CITY, 5+2+73.

RE SUSPECT ROBERT VAN HOLTON.

RECORDS , CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (CCSO),

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, INCICATE ROBERT VAN HOLTON APPLIED FOR WORK

PERMIT 91-71, INDICATING EMPLOYMENT aT TROPICANA HOTEL-CASINO ,
LAS VEGAS. THIS WORK APPLICATION INDICATED VAN HOLTON BORN
64-27, CHICAGO, ILLe, WHITE MALE, 5°10", 155 POUNDS, BLACK HAIR,
BROWN EYES.

DEPARTHENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS INDICATE VAN
HOLTON HAS 1972 JAGUAR, CURRENT NEVADA LIC. C20323.
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RECORDS, TROPICANA HOTEL+CASINO, INDICATE VAN HOLTON
EMPLOYED AS CASINO CREDIT MANAGER, S=2-71, AND TERMINATED ON
91GB 715 REASON NOT LISTED, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER INDICATED
AS 2188201928, OFFICIALS AT TROPICANA ADVISED VAN HOLTON RUMORED

TO BE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE| | (PH), ARRANGING ee

JUNKETS TO LAS VEGAS FROM MEXICO CITY.

GRACE VAN HOLTON, 615 HOGAN DRIVE, LAS VEGAS, ADVISED
HER HUSBAND IS VAN HOLTON, BUT SHE IS DIVORCING HIM FOR PERSONAL

" REASONS, MRS, VAN HOLTON SAID THAT SHE AND HER HUSBAND WENT

TO MEXICO CITY IN DECEMBER, 1972, IN ORDER TO ATTEMPT A RECONCILIA-
TION. WHILE THERE, THEY RESIDED IN AN APARTMENT AT LONDRES 226,
SINCE THE ATTEMPT AT RECONCILIATION FAILED, MRS. VAN HOLTON
DEPARTED MEXICO CITY BY PLANE ON 1-973, AND RETURNED TO Las
VEGAS « .

MRS» VAN HOLTON SAID THAT TO HER KNOWLEDGE, HER
HUSBAND IS STILL IN MEXICO, EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENCE UNKNOWN, SHE
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ADVISED THAT SHE DOES NOT KNOW OF ANY EMPLOYMENT FOR HER HUSBAND
SINCE SEPTEMBER, 1971, BUT SHE DOES NOT KNOW OF ANY LARGE AMOUNT
CF MONEY THAT HE HAS HAD. SHE DESCRIBED HIM AS HONEST,

RELIGIOUS AND A "GOOD MAN", WHOM SHE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR
ANY POSITION. SHE STATED THAT TO THE BEST OF HER RECOLLECTION,
HER HUSBAND HAS NOT MADE ANY TRIPS TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
DURING NOVEMBER, 1971, AND FEELS SHE CAN DEFINITELY STATE HE

WAS AT HOME ON THANKSGIVING , 1971. MRS. VAN HOLTON CONTINUED
THAT HER HUSBAND HAS AN EXTREME FEAR OF HEIGHTS, AND WILL NOT
FLY ON AN AIRPLANE. SHE RELATED AS AN EXAMPLE, THAT WHEN SHE

AND HER HUSBAND VISITED THE SEATTLE WORLDS FAIR, HER HUSBAND
YOULD NOT EVEN GO UP INTO THE SPACE NEEDLE BECAUSE OF HIS FEAR
OF HEIGHT «

| | ATTORNEY, LAS VEGAS, TELEPHONICALLY

ADVISED LAS VEGAS OFFICE, MRS» VAN HOLTON, WHOM HE IS REPRESENTING,
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IN HER DIVORCE ACTION, HAD ADVISED HIM OF INQUIREIS CONCERNING

HER HUSBAND» STATED THAT VAN HOLTON HAD SOME SHARES
OF STOCK IN CAESARS PALACE BUT HAS SOLD THEM AND FOR THE PAST
YEAR OR SO HAS LIVED ENTIRELY OFF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE

OF THESE STOCKS, STATED THAT HE HAS NOT BEEN IN

CORRESPONDENCE WITH VAN HOLTON, BUT HAS BEEN TOLD BY MRS, VAN
HOLTON THAT HER HUSBAND IS IN MEXICO.

THE FILES OF THE LAS VEGAS DIVISION CONTAIN A
REFERENCE TO ONE ROBERT VAN HOLTON, EMPLOYED aS A PITBOSS at
CAESARS PALACE, INDICATING THAT VAN HOLTON WAS APPROVED BY
THE GAMING CONTROL BOARD TO PURCHASE TWENTY FIVE SHARES IN
CAESARS PALACE, NO DEROGATORY INFORMATION CONCERNING VAN
HOLTON IS CONTAINED IN LAS VEGAS INCIDES,

RECORDS » NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD (NGCB), LAS VGAS,

CONTAIN APPLICATION FROM ROBERT VAN HOLTON, BORN 6-4=27, CHICAGO,

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ON 19-23+68, THESE FILES INDICATE VAN HOLTON''S RESIDENCE AS
615 HOGAN DRIVE, LAS VEGAS AND HIS EMPLOYMENT AS PITBOSS,
CAESARS PALACE. AT THE TIME OF THE APPLICATION, VAN HOLTON HAD
BEEN AT CAESARS PALACE FOR TWENTY SIX MONTHS (CAESARS PALACE
HOTEL=- CASINO, OFFICIALLY OPENED IN AUGUST, 1966), THESE FILES

INDICATE VAN HOLTON MARRIED, WIFE, GRACE, WITH] L ee
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AGES] | 180 ARRESTS LOCATED IN THESE FILES
AND THEY DID NOT INDICATE PRIOR MILITARY SERVICE. NGCB FILES

FURTHER INDICATE VAN HOLTON EMPLOYED IN LAS VEGAS AS DEALER

AT VARIOUS CASINOS SINCE 1952. AT THE TIME OF THE INVESTIGATION,
THERE WAS NO RECORD ON VAN HOLTON AT THE LAS VEGAS PD OR CCSO.
ON 2-20—69 y VAN HOLTON WAS APPROVED TO PURCHASE TWENTY FIVE
SHARES IN CAESARS PALACE AS "EMPLOYEE PERCENTAGE",

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PAGE SIX
PLACE OF BITH . THESE RECORDS ARE

COMPLETED BY JUNKETEERS EACH TIME THEY ARRIVE IN LaS VEGAS WITH
A JUNKET, THE Ls DATE WOULD INDICATED THaT[____]waS LasT
IN LAS VEGAS ON THIS DATE, IT SHOULD BE POINTED OUT RECORDS ON

INDIVIDUALS BRINGING JUNKETS INTO LAS VEGAS HAVE ONLY BEEN
RECENTLY ESTABLISHED.

FINGERPRINT CARDS OF ROBERT VAN HOLTON, CCSO, NO,
50171615 DOB 64~27, OBTAINED FROM CCSO AND PHOTOCOPY BEING
FORYARDED THIS DATE TO LATENT FINGERPIRNT SECTION BY ROUTING
SLIP s

PHOTOGRAPHS OF VAN HOLTON TAKEN 9=2-71, OBTAINED AND
FORWARDED TO GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION, FBIH@ AND SEATTLE
BY ROUTING SLIP AND LEGAT MEXICO CITY.

ALL ABOVE INFORMATION FURNISHED TELEPHONICALLY THIS
DATE TO LEGAT MEXICO CITY.

END

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NR@GS YA PLAIN
2:96AM URGENT 23-92-73 JRM
TO SEATTLE

Ce be
LAS VEGAS

FROM ACTING DIRECTOR 3P

NORJAK «

RE BUREAU TELCALLS MARCH ONE, SEVENTYTHREE, AND BUREAU AIRTEL

DECEMBER SIX, SEVENTYONE .

» NORTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT, VACATIONING In

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CUERNAVACA y MEXICO, RESIDING |

TELEPHONE NUMBER |
BUREAU EVENING MARCH ONE, SEVENTYTHREE, FROM CUERNAVACA, MEXICO,

|) TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED

(APPROXIMATELY FIFTY MILES SOUTH OF MEXICO CITY), ADVISING THAT HE

WAS A CLOSE FRIEND OF
PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED IN DETAIL THE HIJACKING 3Y AND DESCRIPTION

OF D. By COOPER WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS. Co ovissn THAT HIE
PRESENT PLANS ARE TO BE IN CUERNAVACA UNTIL A.M. OF ('°CH THREE,

SEVENTY THREE.

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ON THE MORNING OF MARCH ONE, SEVENTYTHREE,[___|and Two 6 |

ASSOCIATES INVITED AN INDIVIDUAL AT THE TIME UNKNOWN TO THEM TO JOIN

THE GROUP FOR A FOURSOME, THIS INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIED HIMSELF As

VAN HOLTON AND ADVISED HE LIVED IN APARTMENT OFF SEVENTH FAIRWAY OF

CLUB DEGULF , CUERNAVACA, MEXICO, HE STATED THIS INDIVIDUAL APPEARED

10 BE 4 LONER, CONVERSED VERY LITTLE WITH THE REST OF THE GROUP, AND

FIT THE ARTIST"S CONCEPTION OF De Bs COOPER AND THAT VAN HOLTON WAS

DRIVING-A YELLOW JAGUAR, NEVADA LICENSE C TWO ZERO THREE TWO THREE,

WITH A NINETEEN SIXTYNINE PLATE BEARING A NINETEEN SEVENTYTHREE

STICKER. LAS VEGAS ADVISED THIS LICENSE PLATE REGISTERED TO ONE

ROBERT VAN HOLTON, SIX ONE FIVE HOGAN DRIVE, LAS VEGAS, PURPORTEDLY TO

BE a PIT BOSS IN TROPICANA HOTEL CASINO, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, DESCRIBED

AS WHITE MALE, BORN JUNE FOUR, TWENTYSEVEN, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,

FIVE FEET TEN INCHES, ONE FIVE FIVE POUNDS, BROWN EYES, BROWN

HAIR « )
NCIC, BUREAU INDICES AND RECORDS OF IDENTIFICATION DIVISION

FAIL TO INDICATE ANY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION CONCERNING ROBERT

VAN HOLTON.

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PoE THREE
ABOVE INFORMATION WAS TELEPHONICALLY FURNISHED TO LEGAT MEXICO
CITY WITH INSTRUCTIONS To PROMPTLY conTacT[_ |AND IMMEDIATELY on
INSTITUTE NECESSARY INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE IDENTITY OF INDIVIDUAL |
DESCRIBING HIMSELF aS VAN HOLTON CHECKING APPROPRIATE RECORDS
RELATIVE TO APARTMENT RENTAL, HOW LONG HAS VAN HOLTON BEEN IN
MEXICO, BANK ACCOUNTS , CONTACTS, EMPLOYMENT, DESCRIPTION OF FAMILY
MEMBERS OR OTHER ASSOCIATES TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THAL_ sd b6
HAS ALREADY MADE INITIAL CONTACT WITH VAN HOLTON AND IN VIEW OF -
FacT THAT[__—sJ EMPLOYED BY NORTHWEST AIRLINES, THIS COMPANY May
CONSIDER, IF FEASIBLE, ALLOWING[_ (| TO FURTHER DEVELOP HIS
ASSOCIATION WITH VAN HOLTON IN ORDER TO CLEARLY RESOLVE WHETHER OR
NOT VAN HOLTON IS, IN FACT, D. Bs COOPER,
LAS VEGAS IMMEDIATELY OBTAIN DETAILED BACKGROUND OF ROBERT
VAN HOLTON (CONSIDER POSSIBILITY INDIVIDUAL IN MEXICO COULD BE
UTILIZING VAN HOLTON'S IDENTIFICATION), OBTAIN FINGERPRINTS OF
VAN HOLTON FRON APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES AND SUBMIT SAME TO FBI
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION FOR EXAMINATION WITH AVAILABLE LATENTS THIS
CASE.
LEGAT MEXICO CITY ADVISED SEPARATELY.
END
DCA FBI SEATTLE CLR TU

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SUBJECT:

10-108

OPTIONAL FORM NO, 10

MAY 1962 LUITION

GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 108-11.6 )
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

SAC, Seattle (164-81)(P) DATE: 5=3=73

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RE: SUSPECT JOHN CARRAS
SUBJECT #613

Re Seattle memo of SA L Yu3e73,

On 4-17~73 MARY ANN WINN, Olympia, Washington,
Police Department, advised her records reflect that JOHN
MOONEY CARRAS, 905 Eskridge, Olympia, Washington, was
arrested on 8-29571, their arrest number 5559, ona
charge of drunk and disorderly and discharging a firearm
in the city. He forfeited $450 bail on 11-1-71.

CARRAS was described as follows:

Race - White
Sex - Male AL
Date of Birth - February 23, 1928 "
Place of Birth ~- Seattle, Washington ' .
Height - 6! (, -
Weight - 155 Pounds (i

Hair - Black +,
Eyes =~ Brown a
SSAN = 547 28 2199

Mrs. WINN had no photograph of CARRAS.

On 4-20-73 |
| Department of Motor Vehicles, Olympia ,
Washington, furnished a copy of Washington driver's
license number CA-RR-AJ-M721C3, which was issued to
JOHN MOONEY CARRAS, 905 Eskridge Way, Olympia, Washington,
and he was described as follows:

Race = Male
Date of Birth - February 23, 1928 Qu. 13

Eyes - Brown [69> El ob FE-

Weight - 155 pounds TAP ASOHED, cual!
Height ~ 6'o" 5 sper

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SE 164-81

On 4-25-73 | b6é

| Washington State Department of bie
Highways, Highway Administration Building, Olympia,

Washington, advised that JOHN MOONEY CARRAS, date of birth
2-23-28, was employed by this department in the Materials
Laboratory. He then verified that Mr. CARRAS was,

according to records, on the job at the Materials Laboratory
on 11-24-71 from 8:00 a. m. until 5:00 p. m.

In view of the fact that employment records
indicate CARRAS was working on the day of the hijacking,

no further investigation being conducted concerning this
subject.

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Record Request @ }
FD-125 (Rev. 11-3-71)

([) Birth [XZ] Credit Jl Criminal {[[]Death (CJINS (_] Marriages (X] Motor Vehicle [7] Other
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_ ubjec po or employee, and spouse ,
Torw Keekas aga Dou Hers yALy
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* Date and place of marriage
(if applicable)

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Lv Ci Femate | 7 % Sor (¥S | we)
Birth date Birthplace

Arrest Number Fingerprint classification Criminal specialty

Specific information desired

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SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) 4/3/73
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NORJAK

00: SEATTLE

RE: SUSPECT JOHN KARRAS, Aka
John Carras
SUB #613

Re Phoenix airtel to Seattle dated 2/28/73.

KARRAS has been suggested as a suspect in this
matter because he bears a close resemblance to the artist's
composite of UNSUB. KARRAS' last known address as of 1972
was 907 Eskridge, Olympia, Washington.

LEADS

SEATTLE
At Olympia, Washington

Attempt to further identify KARRAS and process
him as a suspect in this matter.

we. Ceattle, Washington

Conduct credit and criminal checks concerning

KARRAS.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Enclosed for RA at Olympia handling this lead
is one copy of Serial 4469. QL 6 £3
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Za Seattle oe
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APRS 1978

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2/28/73
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) oe OLS
FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
HORJAK
00: SE

Re memo of SC dated 2/26/73 at Phoenix, —_
RE: SUSPECT JOHN KARRAS, aka John Carras

Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of referenced
communication for info of Scattle.

Any further investigation concerning referenced
suspect is being left to diseretion of 00,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

Qt 4/3
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furnish tne following information on.a confidential basis, b7D
and she requested that if recontact is necessary, that it be
made through

Both | | observed\the composite photograph
shat appeared in newspapers concerning captioned matter, She
advised that both she and her husband 'feel that it bears a close
resemblance to j aka JOHN CARRAS,

She described this individual as white mele. of i wreck extraction,
dark hair, 5110", 440-150 lbs., approximately } 2 years old, Wife
is TMOGENS, he was employed by the state of Washington either

in the Highway Department or Agriculture Department working
in a Laboratory. CARRAS is a college graduate, He was born
in ALlensburg, Washington. lkLast information regarding an address
for CARRAS, which is about one year ago, they resided at
907 Eskridge, Olympia, Washington, CARRAS allegedly an alcoholic,

business.

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When the photo appeared in the newspapers, | were
reluctant to advise anyone of tha&ar suspicions_because they
were close to CARRAS and his family, In fact| |
advised her husband is not aware that she made. this inrormation
available today, and requests that any contacts made with her
be when her husband is not present. She further requested
tnat her identity be maintained confidential from the CARRGS
if they are confronted with this matter, C/3

bem \ AGYE &/— PLC G — |

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RE: D. B. COOPER
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7 . Orient Airlines Flight 305 . _
November 24, L971 \ .
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Thank you for your letter of b7D

February 28, 1973. Your cooperation in
this matter is deeply appreciated.

- Very thuly yours,

J, E. MILNES
_ Special Agent in Charge _,

1-Addressee
(ySeattle (164-81)

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wR O15 PX PLAIN
620 PM 9-19-73 URGENT JRL
TO SEATTLE (164-81)

FROM PHOENIX (164-198 2 @) ¢2P)

NORJAK » 003 SE .
ROBERT LEE EICHELBURGER, AKA, ROD MASTERS, ROBERT LEE MASTERS,

ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

REPXAIRTEL TO SE, 9m1-735 _

ON 9 19=73, PHOENIX,
STATED SHE WILL BE LEAVING PHOENIX AREA ABOARD GREYHOUND BUS AT
AND IS SCHEDULED TO MEET WITH SUSPECT
AT 6 AM THAT DATE AT BUS STATION.

EICHELBURGER APPARENTLY DRIVING BEARING
PERSONALIZED NEVADA PLATE WHICH SPELLS OUT

IN EVENT EICHENBURGEER IS STILL CONSIDERED SUSPECT IN THIS
MATTER AND SEATTLE DESIRES TO HAVE HIM INTERVIEW , SUGGEST

SEATTLE TELEPHONICALLY CONTACT EL PASO, PURPOSE OF FURNISHI ts
APPROPRIATE BACKGROUND INFO AND SETTING FORTH LEAD TO
END PG ONE

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PX 164-190

HAVE ELCHELBURGER CONTACTED AND INTERVIEVED IN EL Paso BUS
STATION AT 6 AM, 9-20-73.

END

DCA FBI SE CLR.

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PD-46 (Rev. 5-22-64)

FBI
: Date: 9/1/73

Transmit the following in

(Type in plaintext or code)

Via AIRTEL
(Priority)
wee ne ee eee bow
TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P) a
SUBJECT: NORJAK
OO: SE
ROBERT LE EICHELBURGER, aka
Rod Masters,
sehen Lee Masters
ARMED AND DANGEROUS,
Re PX airtel te SE, 8/3/72.
On 9/1/73, | b6
Phoenix, telephone | | advised she recently received bic
@ box containing her ongings from EICHELRURGER, Enclosed
in the box of be loneines was a cassette tape on which he
asked her to return and marry him.
She stated he asked her to send him an Air Mail
letter with her answer in care of General Delivery, Little
Rock, Arkansas, EICHELBURGER indicated to her he would he
in Little Rock within a few days.
stated she has no intention of returning b6
to HICHELBURGER or marrying him. b7C
The setting forth of any additional leads re
suspect EICNELSURGER is being left to the discretion o£ the
office of origin,
©- Seattle Lb V-Fl- LGLG
« Las Vegas (164-60) (Info) [SEARCHED canutene INDEXED,...u..2./4
2~ Phoenix ESERIALIZED oe 109. ]
REL/bme SEP 41973 |
(5) | HOE SPATTLE an
~ — ; a wsenennn doe ( rf ;
Approved: ~ Sent M Por ——- -
Special Agent in Charge U.S.Governmant Printing Office: US72 ASS-S74 |
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F,D-36 (Rev. 5-22-64) Fo ow

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Via

FBI
Date: 8/3/73

(Type in plaintext or code)

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(Priority)
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P) b6
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SUBJECT: NORJAK
00: SE
CHANGED I0 :
. ROBERT LEE EICHELBURGER, aka
Rod Masters,
| Robert Lee Masters
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Title marked "changed" to reflect true name of
suspect.
RePXairtel to Seattle, 7/12/73.
Enclosed for Seattle are (2) copies of an
investigative insert reflecting investigation conducted
by the Phoenix Division. Also enclosed for Seattle are
three (3) photographs of suspect EICHELBURGER.
7 & Y- 6 f- (& .
Enclosed for Las Vegas is one (1) copy of
investigative insert for information purposes.
; Investigation conducted in the Phoenix Division
is for the_most part exhausted. Stops have been placed
with both| Jin the event bé
EICHELBURGER contacts them in the future. b7Cc
In view of the above, no further investigation
- Seattle (Encs. 5)
@- Las Vegas (164-60) (Info.) (Enc. 1) J Y-&FL VE 45—
2 ~ Phoenix : SEARCHED. -awcnersess INDEXED.
REL: emb , _ SERIALIZED.<ch— FILED.
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Approved: Sent M Per VA

Special Ayent in Charge U.S.Government Printing Office: 197 — hes-574

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'will ibe conducted by the Phoenix Division UACB office

of

origin.

In the event the office of origin pursues

investigation for the purpose of eliminating EICHELBURGER

as
no

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a suspect in captioned matter, it is requested that they
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PI

PX 164-100

REL: emb

The following investigation was conducted
by SA RALPH E. LAWRENCE, JR. at Phoenix, Arizona:

On July 18, 1973, Mr. MICHAEL F. GROOM,

Chief Supervisor, Driver's License Records, Motor

Vehicle Division, Arizona Highway Department, Phoenix,

caused a search of his files which reflected the

following driver's license information for a

Race:

sexs: :
Heights

Weights

Hairs

Eyes:

Date of Births:
Residences

Driver's License
Issued:

Driver's License
Number:

Social Security
Account Number:

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On July 26, 1973, |

advised she has not heard from MASTERS
Since she wes last contacted by the FBI.

She stated

egain that MASTERS had indicated to her he was returning

to the Phoenix area in July, 1973.

He had further stated

he would attempt to raise enough money to travel to Europe

The driver's License

was shown to

to perform his ect there for a six-week period.

photograph of L_____—d

she was identical to |

and | she indicated that _

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| lstated| had previously received

| Phoenix, Arizona,
and that locating information on | |might be secured
at that facility.

Later in the day on July 26, 1973, L___]

telephonically contacted Pp ice and advised
she found the eddress for name unknown,
which was | [in Phoenix.

On July 27, 1973, |
telephone number | | advised she was

ROD MASTERS but had | |

[for approximately 13 months between
4 'She said that-:she last. saw:

"MASTERS in a bus station in Tampa, Florida.

advised she initially met MASTERS on

tex 28, 1972, at which time she applied for employment

jin his magic act. She indicated that

"although |

| | sometime in the future.

[stated MASTERS! true name is ROBERT LEE
EICHELBURGER, and can possibly be contacted through his
mother, VIRGINIA EICHELBURGER, who resides at 825 North
Main Street, Urbana, Ohio.

stated she is not aware of MASTERS!
present wheresbouts eat this time, but stated he plays
mostly military bases with his magic act.

[____] stated that MASTERS is heavily in debt,
indiceting he hed borrowed $5,000.00 from someone in
northern Arizona, and another $2,000.00 from al]

a_ friend of MASTERS' who is supposedly on the

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|advised that MASTERS was formerly in b6
the Army but to her knowledge did not possess any b7c

parechuting experience and edvised that MASTERS does
not smoke, and stated that she believed MASTERS was
required to wear prescription glasses.

[_ indicated that MASTERS probably would
be difficult to locate but felt that he could be located
over:a period of time through his mother, |

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Columbus, Georgia, telephone

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}and might possibly be in a position to b7¢c
ascertain the whereabouts of MASTERS.

(oT stated that MASTERS belongs to the"
'following Magician's associations:

Armed Forces Magician's Association, care of
| | International Brotherhood of Magicians,
Kenton, Ohio.

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FBI
| Date: 7/12/73

(Type in plaintext or code)

AIRTEL i: AIRMAIL

i (Priority) i
ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Lot
TO: ' SAC, SEATTLE (164.81)
VROM: SAC, PHOENIX (164-100) (P)
WORJAK )

00: SEATTLE

ROD MASTER, aka
Robert Lee Masters

ARMED AND DANGEROUS

RePXairtel to Seattle dated 5/31/73,

Enclosed for Seattle are two copies of an investi-
gative insert reflecting investigation conductedin Phoenix,

Also enclosed for Seattle is one brochure depicting
several photographs ofROBERT LEE MASTERS and information con~
cerning his experience and magical act.

Enclosed for Las Vegas is one copy of investigative
insert for information purposes,

Investigation conducted in Phoenix to date has
failed to eliminate ROBERT LEE MASTERS as possible suspect
in this matter. However, the setting forth of a lead to have

MASTERS interviewed is being left to the discretion of the 00,

° IDs
LEADS: a
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AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Will attempt to secure additicnal information

concerning | jin effort to secure ins. b6 |
formation concerning location of MASTERS and[__ 4} b7C

AT LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA

Will contact appropriate source in effort to
determine if there are records at the base that would indicate
if ROBERT LEE MASTERS, aka Robert Lee Eigelberger (phonetic)
had any parachuting expreience,.

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The following investigation was conducted by
SA RALPH E, LAWRENCE, JR. at Phoenix, Arizona:

On June 11, 1973, Mr. MICHAEL F. GROOM, Chief
Supervisor, Driver's License Reocrds, Motor Vehicie Division,
Arizona Highway Department, caused a search of his files which
reflected that an Arizona driver's license B27071 had been

issued on May 19, 1971 to] b6
Phoenix, | description is as follows: bic

Race White

Sex Male

Height 6'2"

Weight . 180

Eyes Blue-green

Hair Auburn

At this time arrangements were made to secure 2
copy of the driver's Licénse application and photograph of
the above past described driver's license, Areview of the
copy of the driver's License and photo has still failed to
reflect any physical similarity or any Similarity that would

connect any information between and MASTERS, b6
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. It is noted that Arizona driver's license B270271
was used as identification in the securing of Phoenix Post
Office Box 1495 in the name of ROD or ROBERT MASTERS, 2202
North 17th Avenue, Phoenix,
On June LL, 19783, | | b6
[SC*dY:s«Maricopa County Sheriff's Department, advised there b7c

was no record in file identifiable with ROBERT LEE MASTERS
or ROD MASTERS,

On June 11, 1973, | |
Phoenix Police Department, advised there was no recard

in the filesidentifiable with ROBERT LEE MASTERS or —
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On July 2, 1973, the following individuals re-

viewed theirrespective bank files and found no record of
a customer by the name of ROBERT LEE MASTERS:

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United Bank

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Great Western Bank;

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Continental Bank;

First National Bank,

On July 3, 1973, | |] Valley National Bank, b6

advised a review of her bank records reflected a former customer b7c

_ by the name of ROBERT LEE MASTERS who formerly had been

issued a Loan at the 21st Avenue and West McDowell Road branch
of the Valley National Bank, She indicated the only infor-
mation available to her at this time was that the loan had
been closed in 1971.

On Jniy 5, 1973, | | Valley
National Bank, 21st Avenue and West McDowell Road Branch,
made available the bank records which reflected that ROBERT
LEE MASTERS was issued a loan on April 29, 1970 on the basis
of an auto purchase contract from Morgensenl»tors in Phoenix.
The vehicle for which the loan was being issued was described
as 1970 Volkswagen stationwagon, model 2211.

The records indicated the loan had been closed
on April 1, 1971 having been prepaid two years in advance.
At that time, a check was received under voucher 23351 in the
amount of $2,002.05 from the Bill Stremmel Volkswagen Dealership
at 1492 South Virginia in Reno, Nevada,

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The records reflected a former address for MASTERS
as P.O, Box 2582 in Reno, MASTERS' Social Security Number = ¥y
was shown as 297--18..54393and he was described as 45 years of &7%'4
age (as of 1970), single, occupation was a professional
magician and reflected he was a veteran, possibly in the Air
Force in view of the fact he had previous stations at Williams
Air Force Base, Arizona, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and
Ft, Huachuca, Arizona,

A reference in the records for MASTERS was shown
as BERT EASLEY of Bert.Easley's Funhouse, 509 West McDowell
Road, telephone 254-7227, The records indicated MASTERS was
residing in the rooming house of| |

| Phoenix,

On July 10, 1973, |
advised that she was formerly | | ROD
MASTERS, who was also known by the stage uame of ROBERT MASTERS,
However, she stated the true name for ROBERT MASTERS is ROBERT
LEE EIGELBERGER (phonetic). She stated she has known MASTERS
_approximately 53 years and had last seen him approximately
three months ago in Phoenix, At that time, he advised her
he was going to make his_home in the State of Texas, She

stated that MASTERS had| |] in Phoenix
in January, 1973 and she was presently travelling with him.
indicated jhad previously resided with
|} in Phoenix, | | She described
| as being approximately |

| ladvised that MASTERS had Lived in the
rooming house at| ] offand on for ap~
proximately four years, During this period of time, he would
periodically take off for several months.while on tour with

his magical act,

[stated to her knowledge, MASTERS' mother
lives in Ohio,

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She indicated he was supposed to return to Phoenix
in July, 1973 but is uncertain as to the exact date as to
his expected return,

[______|stated she is unable to remember if MASTERS b6
, was in Phoenix during Thanksgiving, 1971 but was almost b7c
/} certain he was, She stated it was her belief that MASTERS
erew up_ tfie Ohio area and felt she had heard his father was
dead, | |stated MASTERS drives a Volkswagen stationwagon
and sometimes uses Nevada plates or Arizona plates depending
upon which state he happens to be spending most of his time
in,

provided SA LAWRENCE with a brochure bearing b6
several photos of MASTERS at an earlier age which included b7C
a description and advertisement of his magical act,

On July 11, 1973,[______] Phoenix Post Office,
advised a review of his records indicated a temporary forwarding
address hadkeen placed on file for P.O. Box 1495 with a forwarding
address designated as General Delivery, Springfield, Ohio.for
MASTERS, | stated the temporary forwarding address could he
in effect for one month or possibly less,

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MASTERS. In view of the fact the occupation for ROBERT

" JRE MASTERS is listed as professional aneichany he could |
. very well. be identical to ROD MASTERS « Z .

~ On 5/22/73, a source at the Phoenix Post office
' advised their records reflect that P. 0. Box. 1495 is
assigned toa ROD or R. Ls MASTERS, sLe02 Horth . th :
Avenue, in Pacenizx. The rceords indicate. the box has
~ peer assigned to them sinee 5/1/72 and is paid up tnreugh..
. . 6/30/73. _, the records also reflect Phoenix telephone
' .pumber' 254~7977 and Arizona Driver's Liccnse Be27071,
possibly the driver's License of one of: the, assignees to. .
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TO: SAC, LAS VEGAS (164-60)
FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) Pec
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Re Las Vegas airtel to Portland dated 12/29/72.
Las Vegas advised by airtel, 4710/73, that the
| whose address is b6é
Sparks, Nevada, has a date of birth of b7C
In referenced communication, the following information
was made available concerning | | registered
- 1971 | | Nevada license
| address| L Reno, Nevada, | L
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LAS VEGAS DIVISION
At Reno, Nevada
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valid company in the Reno area; and if so, conduct logical b7c
investigation.
2) Determine who has | | in Reno and
process to ascertain if he is identical with | | or
UNSUB in this matter.
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1 - Portland (164-41)
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