To SAC Seattle re source investigation of NORJAK suspect with attached interview detail

Document date 11 April 1974

Part 34pages 159–1613 pagesDB Cooper-12780–12782

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Document: Memo to SAC Seattle re source investigation of NORJAK suspect with attached interview detail
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 34 pp. 159–161 (DB Cooper-12780–12782), Memo, dated 11 Apr 1974, serial SE 164-81-6205 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-34%3A159-161

OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 JULY 1973 EDITION GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum

TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) DATE: 4/11/74

FROM : SA [redacted] [redacted]

SUBJECT: NORJAK OO: SEATTLE

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Re memo of SA [redacted] 2/26/74.

On [redacted] [redacted] was contacted re captioned matter by the writer. [redacted] advised that he would have the necessary investigation conducted and would advise the results as soon as possible.

On [redacted] a subsequent contact with [redacted] [redacted] disclosed that [redacted] investigation has not been completed to date.

On [redacted] [redacted] provided the following infor- mation to SA [redacted]

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[redacted] stated that [redacted] In March, 1972 he went to the Pacific Parachute Center, 1 mile west of Donald, Oregon. The mailing address at that time was Route 1, 215A Aurora, 97002, telephone 503- 678-5271. The center has now moved to Sheridan, Oregon. His purpose was to learn more about sky diving.

The Pacific Parachute Center was [redacted] [redacted] who apparently has [redacted] [redacted] feels he is capable of [redacted] is a parachutist as well, having in excess [redacted] jumps to his credit as of 1974. His residence was [redacted] Aurora, Oregon, however, he spent little time there. [redacted]

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X Subj Cl NUT

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SEARCHED ……. ……INDEXED …… SERIALIZED …… FILED …… [redacted] APR 12 1974 FBI-SEATTLE

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2-Seattle CC: djm (2)

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164-81-6205

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Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan 5010-110 DB Cooper-12780

SE 164-81

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[REDACTED] stated he stayed at [REDACTED] while in Oregon. [REDACTED] also claims that [REDACTED]

[REDACTED]

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In June, 1972, or prior to that time, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] the Pacific Parachute Center, Inc., at the U.S. National Bank, Lloyd Centre, Portland, Oregon.

One, [REDACTED] the Pacific Parachute Center, and [REDACTED] The 1972/73 U.S. Parachute Association Directory showed his address as [REDACTED] telephone [REDACTED]

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As a matter of interest, [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] He is described as a white male, 5'6", 155 lbs., mod style, light brown hair, mustache, and wears glasses. He was born [REDACTED] While in Oregon, [REDACTED]

[REDACTED]

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[REDACTED] he called the FBI regarding the hijack in question. He claims that [REDACTED]

That same day he [REDACTED] and something about a hijack. Trying to put everything in perspective, he associated it all to the D. B. COOPER hijacking and called the FBI. His theory is [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] felt that if he had more information than was available in the newspapers, he could shed more light on the situation.

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[REDACTED] viewed the composite photo of the hijacker, D. B. COOPER, but it was not recognizable to him as anyone he knew. He stated that it did, however, [REDACTED]

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DB Cooper-12781

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SE 164-81

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[REDACTED] as a matter of interest, that after the hijacking a sketch appeared in a parachute magazine about how to exit a 727. It was obviously a comical takeoff of the COOPER hijacking. It was on the bulletin board at the Pacific Parachute Center and was marked "Our Hero." "Hero" later became "Here."

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[REDACTED] are in all probability members of the U.S. Parachute Association. [REDACTED] feels most of the persons frequenting the parachute center are a bit shady. [REDACTED] photostatic copies were obtained for the FBI file.

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DB Cooper-12782

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Serials: SE 164-81, SE 164-81-6205