SAC Seattle to Acting Director re witness comments on revised artist's sketches

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SAC Seattle to Acting Director re witness comments on colored composite sketches

Document date 22 November 1972

Part 69pages 227–2282 pagesDB Cooper-29599–29600

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 69 pp. 227–228 (DB Cooper-29599–29600), Airtel, dated 22 Nov 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-69%3A227-228

11/22/72

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AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO: ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111) ATTENTION: EXHIBITS SECTION

FROM: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (P)

SUBJECT: NORJAK (OO:SE) RE: ARTIST'S SKETCH SUB K

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ReSE airtel to the Bureau, dated 9/14/72.

On November 20, 1972, witness [REDACTED] [REDACTED], examined revised Sketch B (with glasses only), and stated it was a closer likeness than the original color composite. [REDACTED] suggested the following changes:

Nose: Too skinny

Glasses: Wider frames (see referenced communication)

Hair: Good texture - hairline not as receding as shown - front should stand up more and be thinner.

Complexion: Good

Age: Should be slightly younger

Neck: Not as much distance between chin and collar.

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2-Bureau 2-Seattle (4)

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DB Cooper-29599 Sub K 164 PL 4443

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Sub K

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b6 b7C

SE 164-81

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Overall Appearance Too sophisticated and intelligent looking

On November 21, 1972, [REDACTED] viewed both colored sketches, (with glasses and without glasses), and made the following comments:

General Appearance: Very close to what he remembers Unsub looked like.

Lips: Still a little too angry and nasty looking.

Facial Features: Should reflect a Mexican or Indian ancestry.

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On November 22, 1972, [REDACTED] Seattle, Washington, made the following comments after viewing the revised Sketch B (with glasses only):

General Appearance: Quite good and close to what he remembers.

Face: Should be a little wider

Complexion: Good

Age: About right

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ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

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2*

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DB Cooper-29600

Serials: 164-2111, SE 164-81