Comparison chart: attributes of UNSUB (D.B. Cooper) versus suspect
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Id: Cooper-Part-47:244-247
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 47 pp. 244–247 (DB Cooper-19636–19639), Report — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-47%3A244-247
JN 164A-181
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Attributes of UNSUB
UNSUB stated that he initially wanted to go to Phoenix, Arizona, and eventually agreed upon Reno, Nevada, with an ulti- mate destination in the country of Mexico.
Hijacker is a white male, mid 40's, 5'10" to 6', 170 to 180 pounds.
Complexion of hijacker, olive, Latin, or ruddy complexion.
Hijacker had dark brown or black hair, parted on the left and combed back.
UNSUB's eye color possibly brown.
UNSUB spoke in a low intelligent voice with no particular accent.
UNSUB smoked Raleigh filter tips, soft-pack cigarettes.
UNSUB wore black or brown suit; narrow busboy-style clip-on tie; black or dark colored overcoat.
UNSUB was very polite at all times.
Hijacker was familiar with Pacific Northwest and ordered pilot to fly to Reno, Nevada, for refueling.
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Attributes of [REDACTED] b6 b7C [REDACTED] has resided in Phoenix, Arizona, Reno, Nevada, and has spent time in Tijuana and Juarez, Mexico.
[REDACTED] is b6 described as a white male, b7C [REDACTED] years old as of 1971, 5'10" - 5'11", 160 pounds, and has been as heavy as 195 pounds.
[REDACTED] complexion is ruddy b6 b7C
[REDACTED] has dark brown, with some gray hair, parted on the left and combed back.
[REDACTED] eye color blue. b6 b7C [REDACTED] has no particular accent, and speaks in a low or moderate voice and converses intelligently.
[REDACTED] smokes Salem, soft- b6 pack filter tip cigarettes, b7C and has smoked Camel/ Pall Mall/Lucky Strikes cigarettes in the past.
[REDACTED] does not wear suits b6 on a regular basis, but b7C while working in the Seattle Portland area, at a [REDACTED] [REDACTED] wore clip-on style black ties.
[REDACTED] is very cooperative b6 and polite. b7C
[REDACTED] has worked in Pacific Northwest, California, Nevada, Arizona, and has lived and worked in Reno.
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2 DB Cooper-19636
JN 164A-181
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Attributes of UNSUB
Hijacker was physically fit; not afraid to parachute jump from an aircraft at night into forested area.
Hijacker had some type of parachute training experience, probably obtained in the U. S. Military.
Hijacker stated he had a grudge against something or somebody.
Hijacker profile indicates he has flight or airline service related work experience.
Hijacker profile does not have an extensive or hardened criminal nature experience.
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Attributes of [REDACTED] b6 b7C [REDACTED] formerly employed by a [REDACTED] out of Flagstaff in Prescott, Arizona:
[REDACTED] knows how to read topography maps and has spent many nights in the woods. [REDACTED] states he has never gotten lost in the woods.
[REDACTED] served in the U. S. Marine b6 Corps and Army, but unable to b7C determine parachute jump training, in that some of [REDACTED] military records burned in 1973 fire at St. Louis Military Records Center. [REDACTED] denies parachute experience, but [REDACTED] indicates [REDACTED] has spoken of using parachuting skills in the military and in [REDACTED] [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] was discharged from U. S. b6 Military for initially [REDACTED] b7C [REDACTED] and for [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Military authorities have attempted to take away [REDACTED] Purple Heart medal, which he has resented.
[REDACTED] has experience in helicopte b6 and has been in some fixed wing b7C aircraft, but states he has not flown commercially, except for experience in U. S. Military.
[REDACTED] arrest history under FBI b6 Number [REDACTED] reflects arrested b7C [REDACTED]
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DB Cooper-19637
JN 164A-181
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Attributes of UNSUB
Hijacker profile is calm, a loner, not paranoid/competent in reacting to situations as they arose.
Hijacker probably always carries pocket knife.
Hijacker profiled to be a gentleman who offered tips to stewardess, but does not use profane language; probably has or had a religious upbringing.
Hijacker had no unusual mannerisms or accent.
Hijacker drank in moderation/ had bourbon and 7-Up on flight.
Hijacker left a clip-on tie in aircraft, along with white pearl circular stone, yellow metal tie clasp.
Profile of hijacker was that he was possibly an executive/gave dictation to stewardess, etc.
Hijacker said to be a high school graduate with possibly some college.
Hijacker bailed out of jet aircraft at night into rugged, wooded terrain, possibly sustaining personal injuries of a severe nature.
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Attributes of [REDACTED] b6 b7C
[REDACTED] is a loner, had experience as rifleman in Korea, and [REDACTED] b6 [REDACTED] does not now carry a knife,b7C but if in woods with [REDACTED] most likely carried one.
[REDACTED] thinks well of women and b6 does not use profane language; u[s]b7C to attend [REDACTED] weekly, and has Philatelic interest b6 [REDACTED] has no discernible regionalb7C accent, but has [REDACTED] [REDACTED] and consequently, his speech is slightly affected.
[REDACTED] said he no longer drinks, but at one time was a heavy drinker. b6 Usually drinks beer, but drinks b7c hard liquor to "impress people."
[REDACTED] worked in a [REDACTED] in b6 Seattle/Portland, in which employ[ed]b7C wore clip-on ties. [REDACTED] spent tin[e] in Arizona and Nevada where many Indian jewelry makers used Mother o[f] Pearl, etc., in necklaces, rings, and other types of jewely. b6 b7C [REDACTED] grew up on the [REDACTED] [REDACTED] estate in Delaware, and worked for the family and developed a "sense" of how to act and talk. b6 [REDACTED] did not complete high scho[ol],b7C but indicated he reads extensively, has had training beyond his high school training, and has developed interest in stamp collecting.
[REDACTED] advised in 1971, early 1972b6 he [REDACTED] and had b7C [REDACTED]
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DB Cooper-19638
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JN 164A-181
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Attributes of UNSUB Attributes of [REDACTED]
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[REDACTED] either by injury or disease, and was treated for [REDACTED] by a doctor known only as (FNU) [REDACTED]
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During interview, [REDACTED] brought up the hijacking of air- craft where the "guy jumped out of the plane," and quickly denied he had done it, even though the hijacking and his guilt, per se, were never discussed. Later in the interview, [REDACTED] stated that he wished he had been the hijacker that had gotten away with the money. [REDACTED] has had prior exposure to law enforcement when he worked in the Newcastle, Delaware, Workhouse, as a [REDACTED] [REDACTED] and later when he worked for the [REDACTED] from Ft. Worth, Texas. [REDACTED] has been a[REDACTED] in the State of Texas, but is now living a very transient lifestyle.
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A review of some of [REDACTED] available military records indicates that he was treated by U. S. Military authorities for [REDACTED] in which they indicated that they assessed [REDACTED] In interview by U. S. Military authorities at the time of his treatment, [REDACTED] stated that it was his intention to become an Agent of the FBI.
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Investigation into the captioned matter in order to eliminate or identify [REDACTED] as suspect in captioned matter shall continue at the Meridian Resident Agency on an expedititious basis.
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5*
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DB Cooper-19639
Serials: 164-181, JN 164-181