SAC Seattle to SAC Butte re suspect James A. Keller, with leads

Document date 23 June 1972

Part 112pages 203–2042 pagesDB Cooper-51035–51036

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Document: Airtel SAC Seattle to SAC Butte re suspect James A. Keller, with leads
Id: Cooper-Part-112:203-204
Page: https://cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-112%3A203-204

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 112 pp. 203–204 (DB Cooper-51035–51036), Airtel, dated 23 Jun 1972, serial SE 164-81-8545 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-112%3A203-204

6/23/72

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AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO : SAC, BUTTE (164-26)

FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

SUBJECT: NORJAK

RE: JAMES A. KELLER

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On 5/30/72, [REDACTED], FAA, Spokane, Washington, advised he had received information from [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Idaho, that he thinks "D.B. COOPER" is JAMES A. KELLER, United Airlines Captain, who lives in Clarks Fork. He described this KELLER as born 6/3/28, 5'11" to 6', 180 lbs., sandy hair, grey eyes, white.

KELLER [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] stated KELLER is known to FAA as he has wrecked two small planes.

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LEADS

BUTTE DIVISION

At Clarks Fork, Idaho

Will contact [REDACTED] and determine his reason for thinking KELLER is identical with subject in this case.

Will thereafter attempt to determine whereabouts of KELLER on pertinent date and if necessary, interview him to determine activities on that date and conduct investigation necessary to verify.

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2 - Butte 2 - Seattle TBW:klb (4) [initials] sub 444 164-81-8545

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DB COOPER-51035

SE 164-81

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SEATTLE DIVISION

At Seattle, Washington

Will determine through UAL records whether or not KELLER was flying on pertinent date.

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DB COOPER-51036

Serials: BT 164-26, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-8545