SAC Portland to SAC Seattle re Diamond Lake Resort suspect resembling Cooper composite
Document date 14 April 1976
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Subject: Cooper Files: Cooper-Part-37:270-274 Document: Memo SAC Portland to SAC Seattle re Diamond Lake Resort suspect resembling Cooper composite Id: Cooper-Part-37:270-274 Page: https://cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-37%3A270-274 What is wrong (title, date, type, which pages belong together, copies)? What does the scan show?
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 37 pp. 270–274 (DB Cooper-14421–14425), Memo, dated 14 Apr 1976, serial SE 164-81-6910 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-37%3A270-274
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: [REDACTED b6/b7C] [REDACTED b6/b7C]
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The following investigation was conducted by SA [REDACTED b6/b7C]
On 11/20/75, [REDACTED b6/b7C] 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 [REDACTED] the South Store at Diamond Lake Resort. After viewing a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER, [REDACTED] stated that it is his recollection that there would be a striking resemblance between [REDACTED] and the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER. [REDACTED] stated that Douglas County Resident [REDACTED] 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 [REDACTED]
Later on 11/20/75, Douglas County [REDACTED] Diamond Lake Resort, viewed a composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and stated that there is a "startling resemblance" between [REDACTED] and the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER. [REDACTED] described [REDACTED] 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)
[STAMP] 164-81-6910 [STAMP] SEARCHED INDEXED [STAMP] SERIALIZED FILED APR 1 6 1976 [illegible]-SEATTLE
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Regularly on the Payroll Savings Plan
DB Cooper-14421
PD 164-41
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Complexion Olive Hair Dark, receding in front
[REDACTED] stated that [REDACTED] has worked [REDACTED] at the South Store at Diamond Lake Resort for a least the past three years from [REDACTED] and spends the rest of the year in Mexico at an unknown location. [REDACTED] then telephonically contacted [REDACTED] Diamond Lake Lodge and Resort and was advised by [REDACTED] that [REDACTED] Social Security
have a permanent address of [REDACTED] in Grants Pass, Oregon, however, are believed to be in Mexico, at this time.
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[REDACTED] stated that he further recalls that [REDACTED] seem to have any financial problems as he recalls that they drive a motor home of some sort.
[REDACTED] Roseburg, Oregon Police Department, stated that the files of their respective agencies disclose no references identifiable with [REDACTED]
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The following investigation was conducted by [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] of Diamond Lake Lodge, who resides [REDACTED] Oregon, on 12/10/75, viewed the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and stated there is a strong resemblance to [REDACTED] [REDACTED] the South Store at Diamond Lake [REDACTED]
In addition, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] also viewed the composite drawing and stated they could not eliminate [REDACTED] on basis of the drawing.
[REDACTED] was not available as he had returned to Diamond Lake.
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DB Cooper-14422
PD 164-41
[redacted] stated they know little about [redacted] background. They hired him on the recommendation of [redacted] [redacted] the South Store [redacted] They required no other reference and no written application. He
[redacted] [redacted] while at Diamond Lake and they understand [redacted] [redacted] to Mexico and live in Mexico during the off-season at Diamond Lake. [redacted] claims to be retired but [redacted] do not know from what he is retired. They think he receives some sort of pension but [redacted] in the Diamond Lake Post Office, does not recall that he receives [redacted] They seem to be financially independent but are not extravagant and have never flashed money. [redacted] 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.
About two weeks ago Douglas County [redacted] [redacted] was at Diamond Lake inquiring about a forwarding address for [redacted]
The following investigation was conducted by SA [redacted]
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On 12/1/75, the following individuals advised that a search of their respective files did not disclose any record of [redacted]
[redacted] Josephine County Sheriff's Office Grants Pass, Oregon
[redacted] Grants Pass Police Department
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On 12/8/75, [redacted] Credit Bureau of Grants Pass, advised that a search of their files did not disclose any record identifiable with [redacted] [redacted] They do, however, have a file for a [redacted] [redacted] Grants Pass. [redacted] has been employed for years at Broer's Wholesale
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DB Cooper-14423
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.
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On 12/17/75, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Grants Pass, viewed the composite drawing of D. B. COOPER and stated that same resembles [REDACTED] very much. He stated that [REDACTED] has run the south store at Diamond Lake Resort [REDACTED] and is currently in San Carlos, Mexico, address unknown. [REDACTED] said he has tried to get [REDACTED] to work three or four months a year. He said the [REDACTED] don't seem to be particulary rich; however, they always seem to have sufficient funds for a comfortable living. He said they have a fairly late model pickup [REDACTED] He mentioned that the [REDACTED] in approximately April [REDACTED] at Diamond Lake.
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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]. He stated that he could see why someone would notice a resemblance. [REDACTED] was not positive but he believes that [REDACTED] in Mexico in November, 1971. [REDACTED] said that [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Don's TV and Appliance in Ashland, Oregon, and got a [REDACTED]. He also men- tioned that [REDACTED] worked a number of years and made good money 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] currently reside [REDACTED] San Carlos, Mexico. [REDACTED] has a 1970 Ford 3/4 ton pickup.
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[REDACTED] described [REDACTED] as being a white male, American, [REDACTED] 5'10", 155 pounds, dark hair, receding hairline.
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DB Cooper-14424
PD 164-41
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He does not believe that [REDACTED] is identical with D. B. COOPER; however, if the FBI is not convinced, [REDACTED] could be contacted personally at Diamond Lake Resort as he is due to return on approximately [REDACTED] the South Store at the resort.
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LEAD
PORTLAND
AT DIAMOND LAKE, OREGON. Will, subsequent to 4/20/76, contact suspect, [REDACTED] and interview concerning his possible involvement in this violation.
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b6 b7C b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-14425
Serials: PD 164-41, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-6910