SAC Portland to SAC Seattle re investigation of Richard (Dick) Lee Waller, Diamond Lake, Oregon
Document date 14 April 1976
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 118 pp. 42–45 (DB Cooper-54019–54022), Memo, dated 14 Apr 1976 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-118%3A042-045
OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) DATE: 4/14/76
FROM : SAC, PORTLAND (164-41)(P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
RE: DICK WELLER SUB 741 [handwritten: Sub 741]
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The following investigation was conducted by SA JERRY G. WILSON:
On 11/20/75, Detective [redacted], Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Roseburg, Oregon, advised that he worked at Diamond Lake Resort, Diamond Lake, Oregon, two summers ago and during that time, had opportunity to meet RICHARD WALLER, who managed the South Store at Diamond Lake Resort. After viewing a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER, Detective [redacted] stated that it is his recollection that there would be a striking resemblance between DICK WALLER and the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER. Detective [redacted] stated that Douglas County Resident Deputy Sheriff RICHARD KNACK, who is assigned to the Diamond Lake Resort, will be in the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Roseburg, Oregon, during the afternoon of 11/20/75, and will most likely be familiar with WALLER.
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Later on 11/20/75, Douglas County Deputy Sheriff RICHARD KNACK, Resident Deputy, Diamond Lake Resort, viewed a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and stated that there is a "startling resemblance" between RICHARD WALLER and the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER. KNACK described WALLER as follows:
Race White Sex Male Nationality American Age Approximately 40 years of age Height 5'9" - 5'10" Weight 150 - 160 Pounds
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(2) - Seattle 2 - Portland
RPH:dh (4)
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[handwritten: 164-81-Sub 741]
SEARCHED ___ INDEXED ___ SERIALIZED ___ FILED ___ APR 16 1976 FBI - SEATTLE
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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB COOPER-54019
PD 164-41
Complexion Olive Hair Dark, receding in front
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KNACK stated that WALLER has worked as Manager at the South Store at Diamond Lake Resort for a least the past three years from May through approximately Labor Day and spends the rest of the year in Mexico at an unknown location. Deputy KNACK then telephonically contacted JOHN KOCH, owner, Diamond Lake Lodge and Resort and was advised by KOCH that RICHARD LEE WALLER, Social Security No. 541-34-5171, and [REDACTED - b6/b7c] have a permanent address of [REDACTED - b6/b7c] in Grants Pass, Oregon, however, are believed to be in Mexico, at this time.
Deputy KNACH stated that he further recalls that neither WALLER nor [REDACTED - b6/b7c] seem to have any financial problems as he recalls that they drive a motor home of some sort.
Deputy KNACK and [REDACTED - b6/b7c] Records, Roseburg, Oregon Police Department, stated that the files of their respective agencies disclose no references identifiable with RICHARD LEE WALLER.
The following investigation was conducted by LEROY R. ELLIOTT:
Mrs. JOHN KOCH, Co-proprietor of Diamond Lake Lodge, who resides at Bridge Route, Myrtle Point, Oregon, on 12/10/75, viewed the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and stated there is a strong resemblance to RICHARD LEE WALLER, who they hire to operate the South Store at Diamond Lake during the summer months.
In addition, [REDACTED - b6/b7c] also viewed the composite drawing and stated they could not eliminate WALLER on basis of the drawing.
Mr. JOHN KOCH was not available as he had returned to Diamond Lake.
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DB COOPER-54020
PD 164-41
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The KOCHs all stated they know little about WALLER's background. They hired him on the recommendation of [redacted] [redacted] the South Store before WALLER. They required no other reference and no written application. He commenced working for them in the summer of 1972, and has worked each summer for them. He lives in a mobile home while at Diamond Lake and they understand he [redacted] [redacted] to Mexico and live in Mexico during the off-season at Diamond Lake. WALLER claims to be retired but the KOCHs do not know from what he is retired. They think he receives some sort of pension but Mrs. PEGGY KOCH, who works in the Diamond Lake Post Office, does not recall that he receives any monthly checks. They seem to be financially independent but are not extravagant and have never flashed money. WALLER is about 40 - 45, 5'10", slender, brown hair. Military experience is unknown.
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[redacted] resides in Grants Pass. Has telephone listing.
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About two weeks ago Douglas County Deputy Sheriff [redacted] was at Diamond Lake inquiring about a forwarding address for WALLER.
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The following investigation was conducted by SA ANDREW J. RAGSDALE:
On 12/1/75, the following individuals advised that a search of their respective files did not disclose any record of RICHARD LEE WALLER:
MARSHA NAILON, Deputy Josephine County Sheriff's Office Grants Pass, Oregon
[redacted] Clerk Grants Pass Police Department
On 12/8/75, [redacted], Credit Bureau of Grants Pass, advised that a search of their files did not disclose any record identifiable with RICHARD LEE WALLER. They do, however, have a file for a [redacted] age [redacted] Grants Pass. [redacted] has been employed for years at Broer's Wholesale
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DB COOPER-54021
PD 164-41
Grocers, Grants Pass and is personally known to [REDACTED] [REDACTED] stated that [REDACTED] in no way resembles the composite of D. B. COOPER.
On 12/17/75, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Grants Pass, viewed the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and stated that same resembles RICHARD LEE WALLER very much. He stated that WALLER has run the south store at Diamond Lake Resort during the summer for a couple of years and is currently in San Carlos, Mexico, address unknown. DAVIDSON said he has tried to get WALLER and [REDACTED] to work three or four months a year. He said [REDACTED] don't seem to be particularly rich; however, they always seem to have sufficient funds for a comfortable living. He said they have a fairly late model pickup and a [REDACTED] He mentioned that the [REDACTED] in approximately April and will [REDACTED] at Diamond Lake.
On 1/5/76, [REDACTED], Grants Pass, was contacted at his place of employment, Broer's Wholesale Grocers. He viewed the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and stated that same does vaguely resemble [REDACTED] RICHARD. He stated that he could see why someone would notice a resemblance. [REDACTED] was not positive but he believes that RICHARD and [REDACTED] in Mexico in November, 1971. [REDACTED] said that RICHARD did own Don's TV and Appliance in Ashland, Oregon, and got a great deal of money when he sold the store. He also men- tioned that [REDACTED] worked a number of years and made good money and RICHARD and [REDACTED] for several years have done what many people would like to do, work a few months out of the year and spend their winters in Mexico. According to [REDACTED], RICHARD and [REDACTED] currently reside [REDACTED] San Carlos, Mexico. RICHARD has a 1970 Ford 3/4 ton pickup.
[REDACTED] described [REDACTED] RICHARD, as being a white male, American, age 42, 5'10", 155 pounds, dark hair, receding hairline.
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DB COOPER-54022