SAC Seattle to SAC Boston re NORJAK subject Richard M. Worden, Sub 469
Document date 24 August 1972
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 113 pp. 67–68 (DB Cooper-51535–51536), Airtel, dated 24 Aug 1972, serial SE 164-81-3617 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-113%3A067-068
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8/24/72
AIRTEL AIR MAIL
TO : SAC, BOSTON (164-153) FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) SUBJECT: NORJAK OO: SEATTLE
RE: RICHARD M. WORDEN SUB 469
Re Albany airtel to Boston, 8/3/72.
For the information of Boston, [REDACTED] (PROTECT), date of birth [REDACTED] advised [REDACTED] [REDACTED] discussed [REDACTED] WORDEN [REDACTED] and suggested the Northwest area as the ideal location with two grand mentioned as ransom. No specific drop area, airline, or cities were mentioned. An accomplice on the ground was to be used. The crew was not to know when the jump was made. Due to the hazard of jumping from side doors on commercial jets in existence at that time, the plan was abandoned. WORDEN was [REDACTED] dis- cussed the plan with. [REDACTED] believes WORDEN has the ability and mentality to carry out instant hijacking.
A review of WORDEN's Army Personnel File revealed the following background information:
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2-Boston 1-Butte (164-26) 2-Seattle (164-81) RNN:md (5)
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Sub 469
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DB COOPER-51535 Sub 469 164-81-3617
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b6 b7C b7D
SE 164-81
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Date of birth 1/13/44 Place of birth Ilion, New York Race White Sex Male Height 5'7" Weight 118 pounds as of 1962 Hair Brown Eyes Hazel Build Medium
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It is clear from the above description of WORDEN that he is not the unknown subject in this matter; however, the possibility exists that he discussed this type of hijacking with unknown subject.
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LEADS:
BOSTON At Fort Devens, Massachusetts
Will interview WORDEN to determine if he is possibly involved in this matter.
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB COOPER-51536
Serials: BS 164-153, BT 164-26, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-3617