Seattle report SE 164-81 re NORJAK investigation, period 3/18-4/31/75

Document date 23 May 1975

Part 35pages 115–1184 pagesDB Cooper-13515, DB Cooper-13516, DB Cooper-13517, DB Cooper-13521

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FD-263 (Rev. 1-7-72)

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE: SEATTLE OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE DATE: 5/23/75 INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD: 3/18 - 4/31/75 REPORT MADE BY: [redacted] TYPED BY: b1j b6 b7c

TITLE OF CASE: UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT. 305 FROM PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 11/24/71

CHARACTER OF CASE: CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

REFERENCE: Seattle report of SA [redacted] dated 12/3/74.

-P-

[handwritten signature: partially legible]

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ADMINISTRATIVE:

The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau of pertinent facts concerning this major case other than routine investigation of numerous suspects currently being processed.

There are currently 763 suspects, 726 of whom have been eliminated. New suspects are being developed and ex- peditious processing of the suspects continues.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED: [x] NONE CONVIC.: [blank] FUG.: [blank] FINES: [blank] SAVINGS: [blank] RECOVERIES: [blank] ACQUIT-TALS: [blank]

CASE HAS BEEN: PENDING OVER ONE YEAR [X]YES [ ]NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS [ ]YES [X]NO

APPROVED: [signature] SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE

DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW

COPIES MADE: 8 - Bureau (164-2111) 1 - USA, Seattle 3 - Seattle (164-81)

Searched Serialized [checkmark] Indexed Filed [checkmark]

164 81 655 8

Dissemination Record of Attached Report Agency: [blank] Request Recd.: [blank] Date Fwd.: [blank] How Fwd.: [blank] By: [blank]

Notations: [blank]

COVER PAGE DB Cooper-13515

SE 164-81

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Leads concerning individual suspects are being set out by separate communication. The results of these investigations are not set forth in this report since all results to date have been negative. Positive results will be immediately forwarded to the Bureau.

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-B*- COVER PAGE

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DB Cooper-13516

FD-204 (Rev. 3-3-59)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Copy to: 1 - USA, Seattle Attention: Assistant United States Attorney Report of: [REDACTED] Office: SEATTLE Date: May 23, 1975

Field Office File #: 164-81 Bureau File #: 164-2111

Title: UNKNOWN SUBJECT; Also Known As Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 FROM PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 11/24/71

Character: CRIME ABOARD AIRCRAFT - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

Synopsis: Investigation to identify Unknown Subject to date has been negative. Assistant United States Attorney [REDACTED] has made inquiry to the Department of Justice concerning the statute of limitations for this crime. Investigation continuing. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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DETAILS:

Investigation to identify Unknown Subject to date, negative.

On March 18, 1975, Assistant United States Attorney [REDACTED] was contacted regarding a statute of limitations as it pertains to this crime. Assistant United States Attorney [REDACTED] advised he would have a law clerk research this question.

The following letter, dated March 31, 1975, was received by the Seattle Division of the FBI:

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This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBI and is loaned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. DB Cooper-13517 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1970 O - 406-840

FD-263 (Rev. 1-7-72) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REPORTING OFFICE: SEATTLE OFFICE OF ORIGIN: SEATTLE DATE: 5/23/75 INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD: 3/18 - 4/31/75

TITLE OF CASE: UNSUB; aka Dan Cooper NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT. 305 FROM PORTLAND, OREGON TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 11/24/71

CHARACTER OF CASE: CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION

TYPED BY: b1|b6 b7C

REPORT MADE BY: [redacted]

REFERENCE: Seattle report of SA [redacted] dated b6 12/3/74. b7C

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-P- [guess: Jul] [guess: 23] [guess: 92]

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ADMINISTRATIVE:

The purpose of this report is to advise the Bureau of pertinent facts concerning this major case other than routine investigation of numerous suspects currently being processed.

There are currently 763 suspects, 726 of whom have been eliminated. New suspects are being developed and ex- peditious processing of the suspects continues.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLAIMED [x] NONE CONVIC. | FUG. | FINES | SAVINGS | RECOVERIES | ACQUIT-TALS

CASE HAS BEEN: PENDING OVER ONE YEAR [X]YES [ ]NO PENDING PROSECUTION OVER SIX MONTHS [ ]YES [X]NO

APPROVED SPECIAL AGENT DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW IN CHARGE

COPIES MADE: 16 4|- 8/- 6558 8 - Bureau (164-2111) 1 - USA, Seattle 3 - Seattle (164-81)

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Dissemination Record of Attached Report Notations Agency Request Recd. Date Fwd. How Fwd. By

COVER PAGE DB Cooper-13521

Serials: 164-2111, SE 164-81