To SAC Seattle re Dr. James A. Roman as possible NORJAK suspect
Document date 18 August 1981
Also filed at: Part 46 p. 112
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 46 p. 111, Memo, dated 18 Aug 1981, serial SE 164-81-8577 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-46%3A111-111
Memorandum
To: SAC, SEATTLE (164A-81)(P) Date: 8/18/81 From: SA [REDACTED] Subject: NORJAK(A) OO: Seattle
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RE: DR. JAMES A. ROMAN(deceased)
On 8/18/81, William Closner, Sheriff, Skamania County Sheriff's Office, Stevenson, Washington, advised Dr. James A. Roman, Date of Birth 10/9/27, shot his wife and killed himself on 2/3/80 after allegedly assaulting an individual in Portland, Oregon. He said his office investigated the homicide/suicide and while doing so, discovered the Roman residence was filled with numerous weapons. He stated that also found were scanners capable of monitoring numerous police frequencies. Sheriff Closner stated Roman was either a paratrooper or did some sky-diving, was a previous employee of NASA, and apparently continued to have some interest in parachuting. He said the Roman residence, located at Milepost 0.56R Strunk Road, Washougal, Washington, was in the flightpath of the aircraft carrying D.B. Cooper. He said that based on the above stated facts it appears as if Roman should be looked at by the FBI as a possible D.B. Cooper suspect.
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Sheriff Closner said he was not aware of Roman's description or further identifying data. He said [REDACTED] [REDACTED] a Washington State Welfare [REDACTED] was friends with the Romans and would be able to provide details concerning Roman and his appearance.
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It is recommended that an investigation be conducted to determine the validity of Sheriff Closner's findings. It is noted [REDACTED] office is located adjacent to the Vancouver Resident Agency Office and he may be able to provide enough information so as to eliminate Roman as a suspect or cause additional investigation to be conducted.
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Serials: SE 164-81, SE 164-81-8577