SA Donald J. Steele to SAC Seattle re suspect Jay Whiteford
Document date 17 December 1971
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 104 p. 97 (DB Cooper-47051), Memo, dated 17 Dec 1971, serial SE 164-81-1361 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-104%3A097-097
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 12/17/71
SA DONALD J. STEELE
NORJAK
RE: SUSPECT JAY WHITEFORD
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On December 3, 1971, [REDACTED] Seattle First National Bank, advised that he had been contacted by [REDACTED] of the [REDACTED] Branch of that bank, telephone [REDACTED] and that [REDACTED] considered the suspect as possibly being involved. [REDACTED] indicated that WHITEFORD runs the Jay Whiteford & Associates, Inc., 708 5th Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, and he specialized in aerial photography and map making. WHITEFORD is the sole owner of this business but he has [REDACTED] indicated WHITEFORD would be completely familiar with the area between Seattle and Portland.
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He indicated he knew WHITEFORD needs money and had asked for a loan from the Small Business Administration because "his business is in bad shape." He advised that on December 3, 1971, suspect had had a $50,000. application for a loan turned down because he had been desirous of purchasing a new airplane. Subject is a former Navy pilot with service in World War II. Subject was born December 18, 1927, 5'10", medium build, white male and is soft spoken.
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On December 3, 1971, he appeared with his hand having been bandaged stating he had "taken a tumble." HALL believed that this individual had the background necessary to pull off subject hijacking but had no other reasons for suspecting this individual.
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LEADS
SEATTLE At Seattle, Washington
Will contact [REDACTED] Seattle First National Bank, for more specific information concerning suspect and thereafter take steps necessary to identify suspect or eliminate him.
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DJS:set (3)
SERIALIZED FILED DEC [guess: 07] 1971 FBI-SEATTLE
DB COOPER-47051
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b6 b7C
164-81-1361
b6 b7C
Serials: SE 164-81, SE 164-81-1361