FBI Seattle letterhead appeal with description of hijacker of NW Flight 305
Document date 28 November 1971
Also filed at: Part 11 p. 366 · Part 69 p. 294 · Part 112 p. 478
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Part of: FBI Seattle public appeal letter describing the hijacker, with composite sketches
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 53 pp. 365–366 (DB Cooper-2), Letter, dated 28 Nov 1971, serial LA 164-497-6 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-53%3A365-366
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 164-81
1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
November 28, 1971
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Dear Sir:
Enclosed is an artist's conception of the hijacker who extorted $200,000 from Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971. This man is described as follows:
Race: White Sex: Male Age: Mid 40s Height: 5' 10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 pounds Build: Average to well built Complexion: Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth Hair: Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back Sideburns, low ear level Eyes: Possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims. Voice: Low, spoke intelligently; no particular accent, possibly from midwest section of the U.S. Characteristics: Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes. Wearing Apparel: Black or brown suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes
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If you have any information which might lead to the identity of this individual, please contact the FBI Office at Seattle, Washington, telephone MA2-0460, or your nearest FBI Office which would be found in the front of your telephone directory.
Very truly yours,
[signature] J. E. Milnes Special Agent in Charge
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SEARCHED /INDEXED SERIALIZED /[guess: FILED] /[illegible] 164-497-6 Cooper-2[illegible]
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[illegible handwriting]
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 164-81
1015 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104
November 28, 1971
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Dear Sir:
Enclosed is an artist's conception of the hijacker who extorted $200,000 from Northwest Airlines on November 24, 1971. This man is described as follows:
Race: White Sex: Male Age: Mid 40s Height: 5' 10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 pounds Build: Average to well built Complexion: Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth Hair: Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back Sideburns, low ear level Eyes: Possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims. Voice: Low, spoke intelligently; no particular accent, possibly from Midwest section of the U.S. Characteristic: Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes Wearing Apparel: Black or brown suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes
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If you have any information which might lead to the identity of this individual, please contact the FBI Office at Seattle, Washington, telephone MA2-0460, or your nearest FBI Office which would be found in the front of your telephone directory.
Very truly yours,
J. E. MILNES Special Agent in Charg[e]
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[guess: # check] [guess: Book] 8 [guess: sheet] [guess: Joe] [guess: notes] - [guess: To] [guess: not] [guess: sure]
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SEARCHED_A_ INDEXED_A_ SERIALIZED_A_ FILED_A_ NOV 2 8 1971
164-4916
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Serials: 164-4916, LA 164-497-6, SE 164-81
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