NORJAK case summary: the crime, suspect description and handling of suspect leads
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 52 pp. 169–171 (DB Cooper-21819–21821), Report — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-52%3A169-171
NORJAK CAA SE 164A-81
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The Crime
On 11/24/1971, the day before Thanksgiving, a lone White male boarded Northwest Orient flight 305 at Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:22 p.m., while the flight was en route to Seattle, Washington, he indicated to the stewardess that his briefcase contained a bomb, which would blow up the plane unless his demands were met.
The hijacker demanded $200,000.00 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 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 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.
Original artist's conception drawing of the aircraft hijacker were prepared by the FBI Exhibit Section and are considered a reasonable likeness. The more recent aged composite was prepared to depict what the hijacker might have looked like in 1999.
The hijacker was described as follows:
Race: White Sex: Male Age: Mid-40s Height: Five feet ten inches to six feet Weight: 170 to 180 pounds Complexion: Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth Hair: Dark brown or black, parted on the left, combed back Eyes: Possibly brown; during the latter part of the flight, the hijacker put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims
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DB Cooper-21819
NORJAK Page 2
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Voice: Low, spoke intelligently, no particular accent Characteristics: Smoked filter-type cigarettes Wearing Apparel: Black or brown suit; narrow black tie (clip-on type); black rain-type overcoat or dark topcoat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried a brown paper bag 4 X12 X 14 inches; brown shoes Remarks: Very polite at all times
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ORIGINAL MONTAGE
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AGED TO 1999
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LEADS:
1. TYPICAL - A relative or former friend resembles UNSUB and has had previous parachuting experience. In addition, he had "a lot of money" at about that time and he possibly said he was "D.B. COOPER" while drinking in a bar.
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DB Cooper-21820
NORJAK Page 3
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Age differences or height differences between the suspect and UNSUB generally can disprove 95 percent of these leads.
2. NOT TYPICAL - Suspect is dead and told witnesses he was "D.B. COOPER." He also said he lost the money in the jump.
Age and height differences plus location on 11/24/1971 or 11/25/1971 can be useful in processing these suspects.
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DB Cooper-21821
Serials: SE 164-81