SAC Seattle to SAC Atlanta re NORJAK, enclosing Georgia correspondent's letter, with case summary and Atlanta lead
Document date 22 January 1980
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 43 pp. 109–113 (DB Cooper-17304–17308), Airtel, dated 22 Jan 1980, serial SE 164-81-8199 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-43%3A109-113
FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76)
FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION: ☐ Teletype ☐ Immediate ☐ TOP SECRET ☐ Facsimile ☐ Priority ☐ SECRET ☒ Airtel ☐ Routine ☐ CONFIDENTIAL ☐ EFTO ☐ CLEAR Date 1/22/80
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TO : SAC, ATLANTA (164-254)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)
SUBJECT: NORJAK UNSUB; [REDACTED] Source CAA-HIJACK (A) OO: SEATTLE
Enclosed for Atlanta is copy of letter received from [REDACTED] Georgia. Also, are four (4) artists composites, two black and white, and two color, depicting the NORJAK Unsub with and without glasses.
In the above-mentioned letter [REDACTED] asks several questions regarding this matter. The question and answers are set out below:
Q. Did he wear western clothes at the time? A. No. (See description of clothing).
Q. The height, weight, and age of Unsub? A. See physical description of subject.
Q. Do you know if he had any Indian connections at the time? A. None are known.
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2 - Atlanta (Enc 5) 2 - Seattle JKM/ljt (4)
[Handwritten annotations and stamps] Filed
DB Cooper-17304
[Handwritten number at bottom right]: 164-81-8199
Approved: _____ Transmitted _____ Per _____
SE 164-81
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Q. Is there a reward offered for his apprehension? A. Yes, a negotiable reward through the insurance company for Northwest Orient Airlines and vari- ous northwest newspapers may be available, only after such time as the FBI verifies the infor- mation and handles this matter through the federal court system.
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A summary of the violation is as follows:
THE CRIME
On November 24, 1971, a lone white male boarded Northwest Orient Flight #305 at Portland, Oregon. At appro- ximately 3:22 P.M., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his brief case contained a bomb which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000 and four parachutes in exchange for the safety of the 36 passengers aboard the plane. When the aircraft landed at Seattle, Northwest Orient Airlines complied with his instructions. After he received the parachutes and money, the hijacker allowed all passengers and the two airline stewardesses to deplane.
He then ordered the remaining crew members into the first-class section of the aircraft and informed them he desired to fly to Mexico City. The hijacker instructed that the plane proceed in a southerly direction and fly at a low altitude and slow speed which would enable the rear door of the plane to be opened during the flight.
The hijacker apparently bailed out somewhere between Seattle, Washington, and Reno, Nevada, where the plane landed to refuel. It was determined the hijacker, two parachutes, and the ransom money had disappeared when the plane was inspected at Reno, Nevada.
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DB Cooper-17305
SE 164-81
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Artist conception drawings of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The black and white composite was prepared initially and sometime later the color composit was prepared to depict the hijacker's complexion and age more graphically.
The hijacker is described as follows:
Race: White Sex: Male Age: Mid 40s Height: 5'10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 lbs. Complexion: Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth. Hair: Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back. Eyes: Possibly brown, during latter part of flight the hijacker put on dark wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims. Voice: Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent. Characteristics: Smoked Raleigh filter type cigarettes. Wearing Apparel: Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip-on type); black dress suit; black rain- type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a brown paper bag - 4x12x14 inches; brown shoes. Remarks: Very polit at all times.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-17306
SE 164-81
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LEAD:
ATLANTA DIVISION
At Jekyll Island, Georgia
Will contact [REDACTED] regarding the information of possible NORJAK Subject.
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b6 b7C
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- 4 - DB Cooper-17307
FD-36 (Rev. 7-27-76) FBI
TRANSMIT VIA: PRECEDENCE: CLASSIFICATION: ☐ Teletype ☐ Immediate ☐ TOP SECRET ☐ Facsimile ☐ Priority ☐ SECRET ☒ Airtel ☐ Routine ☐ CONFIDENTIAL ☐ EFTO ☐ CLEAR Date 1/22/80
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TO : SAC, ATLANTA (164-254)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P) [REDACTED] b6 b7C SUBJECT: NORJAK UNSUB; [REDACTED] b6 Source b7C CAA-HIJACK (A) OO: SEATTLE
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Enclosed for Atlanta is copy of letter received from [REDACTED] Georgia. Also, b6 are four (4) artists composites, two black and white, and b7C two color, depicting the NORJAK Unsub with and without glasses.
In the above-mentioned letter [REDACTED] asks b6 several questions regarding this matter. The question and b7C answers are set out below:
Q. Did he wear western clothes at the time? A. No. (See description of clothing).
Q. The height, weight, and age of Unsub? A. See physical description of subject.
Q. Do you know if he had any Indian connections at the time? A. None are known.
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2 - Atlanta (Enc 5) 2 - Seattle JKM/ljt (4)
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DB Cooper-17308
Serials: AT 164-254, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-8199