SAC Los Angeles to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect, with enclosed citizen-compiled handwritten dossier
Document date 9 November 1973
Also filed separately as sections:
- SAC Los Angeles to SAC Seattle re NORJAK, Highland Park witness and Oregon-plated vehicle
- Continuation LA 164-497 re Santa Monica interview, with leads for Portland and Seattle
- Handwritten notes submitted to FBI 11/8/73 re why subject should be considered a NORJAK suspect
- SAC Los Angeles to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect, with LA 164-497 report page
- Handwritten submission to FBI Los Angeles re suspect's background, employment, sightings and personal characteristics
- LA 164-497 investigative report pages re Los Angeles interview and leads to Portland and Seattle
- SAC Los Angeles to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect leads
- Page LA 164-497 with lead AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 33 pp. 281–291 (DB Cooper-12413, DB Cooper-12414, DB Cooper-12415, DB Cooper-12416, DB Cooper-12417, DB Cooper-12418, DB Cooper-12420, DB Cooper-12421, DB Cooper-12422, DB Cooper-12423), Airtel, dated 9 Nov 1973, serial SE 164-81-6076 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-33%3A281-291
FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 11/9/73
Transmit the following in _______________ (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL (Priority)
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK OO: Seattle
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Re Los Angeles nitel to Sacramento, Minneapolis, Portland, and Seattle, 2/8/72; Sacramento airtel to Los Angeles and Seattle, 2/9/72; Sacramento airtel to Seattle, Minneapolis, Portland, and Los Angeles, 2/9/72; Los Angeles letter to Seattle and Sacramento, 3/3/72; and Minneapolis teletype to Seattle and Los Angeles, 11/8/73.
RE [REDACTED]
On the night of 11/6/73, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Glendale, California, tele- phonically contacted the Los Angeles FBI and advised that a [REDACTED] off the Los Angeles coast, on 11/21/71. No traces [REDACTED] were found.
She advised that about two days ago, a man named [REDACTED] who used [REDACTED] had
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2 - Seattle (164-81) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) 2 - Portland (164-41) 2 - Los Angeles (Squad #11)
CRS/met (8)
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SEARCHED___ INDEXED___ SERIALIZED [checkmark] FILED [checkmark] NOV 1 5 1973 ...SEATTLE
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Approved: [signature] Special Agent in Charge Sent _______ M Per _______ U.S Government Printing Office: 19[obscured] DB Cooper-12413
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164-81-6076
LA 164-497
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[REDACTED] in Highland Park, California. [REDACTED] had seen [REDACTED] get into a car with Oregon license plates and hurriedly drive off. Efforts, by [REDACTED] to speak with [REDACTED] were ignored.
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[REDACTED] added that she and other employees [REDACTED] [REDACTED] have always thought the artist's conception of the hijacker looked like [REDACTED]
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For the information of all offices, [REDACTED] was previously furnished as a possible suspect by the [REDACTED] a local newspaper in Torrance, California, who had received information concerning [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Redondo Beach, California. [REDACTED] was also previously employed [REDACTED]
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Investigation conducted by Los Angeles, at that time, is set forth in referenced Los Angeles teletype dated 2/8/72, and Los Angeles letter dated 3/3/73.
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It is noted that per referenced Sacramento airtel to Seattle, copies of California driver's license of [REDACTED] [REDACTED] who were identical, were furnished to Seattle, Portland, and Minneapolis for display to witnesses in this matter.
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Per referenced Minneapolis teletype to Seattle, dated 3/2/73, Northwest Airlines Stewardesses were shown a photograph of [REDACTED] and was described as not identical with or resembling the Unknown Subject.
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On 11/8/73, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Glendale, were interviewed. Both indi- cated an interest in the reward and [REDACTED] indicated he had been in contact with Northwest Orient Airlines regarding any available reward.
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[REDACTED] had compiled a list of handwritten notations indicating why they believe [REDACTED] should be considered a suspect in this matter. Attached are copies of these hand- written notations.
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DB Cooper-12414
This Information Compiled to F.B.I. 11/6/73 [illegible]
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had Second Calif. Driver License With Mexican Name First Name Was [REDACTED b6/b7C], don't remember Last Name [REDACTED b6/b7C]
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Born - [REDACTED b6/b7C]
Served in U.S. Navy
childhood in Bakersfield or Vicinity
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Graduated About [REDACTED b6/b7C] From San Fernando State College, B.A. Degree in History
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Had Pilots License, Took Lessons In State of Washington Possibly Near Bellingham
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DB Cooper-12415
Known Addresses
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This information submitted [guess: Partial] to F. B. [illegible] Cooper [guess: 8/11/73]
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'60's [REDACTED] Los Angeles [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] Los Angeles [REDACTED]
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As of Nov. 1971 [REDACTED] Canoga Park
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Also had [REDACTED] in Highland Park and Glendale [REDACTED] 1968 - 1971.
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b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-12416
This Information Compiled 11/6/73 Submitted to F.B.I. 11/8/73 by
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[REDACTED - b6/b7C] owned Much Property Around North Los Angeles, They were
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[REDACTED - b6/b7C] Saw A bank statement listing investments totaling in vicinity of [REDACTED - b6/b7C]
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DB Cooper-12417
Recent Employment
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[REDACTED] Liked To work More Than One Job AT A TIME. [REDACTED] b6 b7C [REDACTED] Redondo Beach — [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] IN Holly wood — [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] Glendale b6 b7C [REDACTED] — Part Time [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Full Time [REDACTED] ON [REDACTED]
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This Information [guess: Submitted] To F.B.I. 11/8/73 [illegible]
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DB Cooper-12418
This [illegible] information compiled to [illegible] 70 F.J. B.I. [illegible] 11/08/73 [illegible]
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Worked at [REDACTED] Redondo Beach, 1970 Tacoma, Wash., early 60's Bellingham, Wash., 63 or 64 Bellingham, Wash., 63 or 64
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Los Angeles, Not Sure of Date, Maybe Mid '60s
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[REDACTED] -7-
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b6 b7C
This Information Submitted To F.B.I. Comp. 11/8/73 by [REDACTED]
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TIMES [REDACTED] [REDACTED] b6 b7C been spotted Since his dis- appearance in [REDACTED].
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Summer of 1972 [REDACTED] Saw [REDACTED] Walking on Sidewalk in Hollywood, When he tried To Follow him, [REDACTED] vanished.
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Spring 1973 [REDACTED] b6 b7C [REDACTED] Glendale, Calif. Saw [REDACTED] driving in Glendale
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[REDACTED] [guess: talked] to [REDACTED] AT a Gasoline Station in Highland Park, [REDACTED] Was Visibly Shaken and Left immediately in a Car with Oregon License Plates # [REDACTED] Knows [REDACTED] Well from Past years and Says [REDACTED] has not changed any AT ALL,
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DB Cooper-12420
Personal Characteristics
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This Information Submitted To F.B.I. Compiled [REDACTED]/73
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[REDACTED] is a quiet, Courteous Well Spoken Person. He is very Cautious of what he says and never spoke much of his personal Life. He did not attend Social Functions much. He is very observant and always knew what was going on [REDACTED] with regards to Management and Finances. He was good at finding info. on people and things in this world. He also had ability [REDACTED] He often carried large amounts of Money. [REDACTED] He often said [REDACTED]
He Several Times Said he was doing [REDACTED]
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b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-12421
LA 164-497
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On the same date, [REDACTED] who advised his true name is [REDACTED] was interviewed at his employment, [REDACTED] Santa Monica, California.
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He advised that on Monday, 11/5/73, he had observed a man, whom he was positive was [REDACTED] at an unrecalled service station in Highland Park, California. He had approached this man as [REDACTED] and spoke to him. The man ignored him, accepted the change from the attendant, and hurriedly departed in about a 1971 gold colored Chrysler, bearing Oregon License [REDACTED] He is positive this man was [REDACTED]
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On the same date, the above license was checked through the Oregon Law Enforcement Data System, and revealed License [REDACTED] was registered to a 1972 Imperial. [REDACTED] registered owners [REDACTED] [REDACTED], and address of [REDACTED] Monmouth, Oregon. The legal owner was shown as [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Hollywood, California.
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In view of the unusual circumstances surrounding this matter, it is recommended the following investigation be conducted.
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AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA:
1. Will process copies of photograph of [REDACTED] which is described by [REDACTED] as an excellent likeness and furnish copies to Portland, Seattle, and Minneapolis for possible display to witnesses.
2. Will conduct logical investigation at local law enforcement agencies, U. S. Coast Guard, etcetera, to ascertain if [REDACTED] possibly involved in insurance or other fraud.
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DB Cooper-12422
LA 164-497
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LEADS:
PORTLAND
AT MONMOUTH, OREGON: 1. Conduct all logical investigation regarding address of [REDACTED] in an effort to establish the whereabouts of [REDACTED] during pertinent period or otherwise ascertain details regarding his financial condition and other factors to determine if he should be considered logical suspect in this matter.
2. It is suggested interview of [REDACTED] be held in abeyance pending inquiry by Los Angeles to ascertain if he is involved in insurance or other frauds.
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SEATTLE
AT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Contact FCC authorities in an effort to ascertain details of [REDACTED] [REDACTED] in Bellingham, Washington. It is noted [REDACTED] reportedly flew to Seattle, Washington several times in 1970 concerning this matter.
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b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-12423
Serials: LA 164-497, MP 164-73, PD 164-41, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-6076