SA to SAC Seattle re interview of NORJAK suspect in Bellevue, Washington
This copy: Part 103 pp. 293–296Also filed at Part 20 pp. 174–177 (primary)
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To SAC Seattle re investigation of suspect, file 164-81-1236
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Document date 5 January 1972
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 103 pp. 293–296 (DB Cooper-46748–46751), Memo, dated 5 Jan 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-103%3A293-296
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81-1236) January 5, 1972
SA [REDACTED] b6 b7C NORJAK
Witness Suspect [REDACTED] Washington
Re Portland nitel to Seattle 12/15/71.
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On December 20, 1971 a representative of Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company in [REDACTED] Washington b6 advised that telephone number [REDACTED] is unlisted and b7C subscribed to by [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Washington.
On December 22, 1971 a discreet investigation was conducted in the neighborhood of [REDACTED] Neighbors contacted indicated that they did not know the name of the young couple who had recently moved in to the house.
A pretext interview was conducted with [REDACTED] b6 [REDACTED] who indicated that [REDACTED] b7C was employed by [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Seattle.
On December 23, 1971 the following employees of [REDACTED] were discreetly interviewed:
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[LARGE REDACTED BLOCK - list of employee names redacted]
/64-81-2648 When the situation was explained to each of these people, each indicated an opinion that [REDACTED] in no way resembled the suspect D.B. COOPER. [REDACTED] verified
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SEARCHED ......... INDEXED ...... SERIALIZED ... FILED ...... JAN 5 1972 FBI - SEATTLE
DB COOPER-46748
SE 164-81-1236
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that [REDACTED] has been employed as [REDACTED] [REDACTED] since May 12, 1969 and that he has been an excellent employee. Each of these people independently described [REDACTED] as being a white male American, approximately 25 years of age, 5'11", 160 lbs., with blond hair and blue eyes. [REDACTED] also advised that a check of attendance records indicated that [REDACTED] had worked on November 23, November 24, and that he was on holiday leave from November 25 through November 28 and that he returned to work on November 29 and November 30, 1971.
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[REDACTED] was interviewed at his place of employment. He gave his address as [REDACTED], [REDACTED] Washington. The following information was obtained from observation and interview:
Name [REDACTED] Date of Birth [REDACTED] Place of Birth [REDACTED] Height 6'1" Weight 205 Hair Blond Eyes Blue Washington Driver's License [REDACTED]
Wife [REDACTED] Children [REDACTED]
Former Address [REDACTED]
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[REDACTED] advised that for a period of about one week during the last part of November he [REDACTED] were the recipients of approximately two crank calls a day at their telephone number [REDACTED]. The callers, usually a woman but on one occasion a man, would make obscene or stupid remarks over the phone and then hang up. [REDACTED] indicated that he had no idea who made these calls or where they came from.
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When asked if he had any interest in flying or skyjumping, [REDACTED] replied in the negative and stated that his only hobbies were golf and hunting. He stated that he had never been hunting in the area around Woodland, Washington.
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DB COOPER-46749
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SE 164-81-1236
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When questioned about his activities on Thanks- giving Day, [REDACTED] provided the following information:
He stated that he spent the day at [REDACTED] home, [REDACTED]. He [REDACTED] arrived there around noon and did not leave until fairly late in the evening. He further advised that [REDACTED] who is separated [REDACTED] was also there during approximately the same time period. [REDACTED] described [REDACTED] as follows:
Name [REDACTED] Age Height 6'2" Weight 170 lbs. Build Slender Hair Black and gray Eyes Blue Complexion Dark but not Latin looking Distinguishing Characteristics Heavy smoker, usuall Pall Mall or Chesterfield cigarettes
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[REDACTED] indicated that [REDACTED] had had some flying experience during World War II; however, to his knowledge, [REDACTED] has never been involved with skydiving. [REDACTED] also advised that he has an [REDACTED]. This man is approximately 55 years of age, 5'10", 150 lbs., small build, dark hair streaked with gray and thinning, dark complexion, distinguishing characteristic a heavy smoker, usually small cigars.
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When shown a copy of the composite picture of the hijacker, [REDACTED] indicated that the image in no way resembles either [REDACTED].
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On December 28, 1971 [REDACTED] telephonically contacted this office several times. On each occasion he sounded as if he were intoxicated. He stated that he was calling from the Bellevue Tavern at 10128 Main Street. He made reference to the fact that the FBI had interviewed [REDACTED] and stated that he was quite upset about being considered a suspect in the hijacking. He requested that an Agent be sent out to interview him so he could clear himself. He gave his
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DB COOPER-46750
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b6 b7C
SE 164-81-1236
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address as [REDACTED b6/b7C] Bellevue. He was advised that it was impossible for an Agent to contact him immediately but that arrangements would be made at a later date for him to be interviewed.
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Between 12/27 and 12/28/71 the records of the Seattle Credit Bureau, the Seattle Police Department, and the King County Sheriff's Office for [REDACTED b6/b7C] were checked with negative results by SE [REDACTED]
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LEAD
SEATTLE
AT BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON
Will make discreet inquiries regarding [REDACTED b6] [REDACTED] at the Bellevue Tavern, 10128 Main Street, b7C and at [REDACTED] to determine if any connection exists between this individual and the hijacker. Unless advised to the contrary only information of a positive nature will be reported.
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4 DB COOPER-46751
Serials: SE 164-81-1236, SE 164-81-2648