Acting Director to SAC Seattle re composite sketch development and hair color
Document date 23 August 1972
Also filed at: Part 27 pp. 281–282 · Part 76 pp. 151–152
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 69 pp. 250–251 (DB Cooper-29626–29627), Airtel, dated 23 Aug 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-69%3A250-251
August 23, 1972
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Airtel
To: SAC, Seattle (164-81) From: Acting Director, FBI (164-2111) NORJAK
Reurairtel dated 8/7/72.
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Sub K Sub 2 Sub HH
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Bureau artist developed composite drawing of NORJAK Unsub with sunglasses based on interviews with stewardesses [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]. On 11/27/71 stewardess [REDACTED] while viewing original sketch prepared, commented that it was "almost 100% like him" and stated she could suggest nothing additional to make sketch a better likeness.
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With reference to photo KK5-1 in the Bureau's Facial Identification Catalog, it is noted [REDACTED] indicated on her initial interview it would bear a resemblance to Unsub if modifications were made. She selected ten additional photos as resembling various features of Unsub. This plus the comments and look-alike photos selected by stewardesses [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] went into the preparation of composite drawing with sunglasses. The sketch was modified to show the eyes when additional witnesses later selected look-alike photos of the eyes.
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The attempt to depict the apparent age of Unsub has proven difficult from the beginning since witnesses did not describe age lines or features that lend themselves to the aging process. Preparation of the drawing in color may contribute to the aging factor as well as show the complexion color. In view of [REDACTED] more recent comments, an additional sketch in color and labeled "B" has been prepared by Exhibits Section with and without sunglasses. The "B" sketch is based on photo KK5-1 from the Catalog with changes suggested by [REDACTED]. Original Sub-K sketch previously prepared from combined descriptions of several witnesses will be retained in Bureau files.
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Enclosures (20)
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164-81- 8830 [REDACTED stamps] FBI-SA
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DB Cooper-29626
Airtel to SAC, Seattle RE: NORJAK
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Bureau Laboratory advises hair sample submitted insufficient to determine overall hair color. Hair color on "B" sketch is based on recollection of [REDACTED]
Preparation of profile view of Unsub will be held in abeyance until your office determines whether or not an available witness can supply sufficient descriptive data for sketch of side view to be made. If this description is available Exhibits Section should be advised accordingly.
Advantages offered by full length sketch in standing position appears questionable. A full length sketch is recommended only if it shows some descriptive feature that deviates from the average and can better be described pictorially than written.
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[guess: photos] 164-81-1a
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Enclosed herewith are twenty photographic copies of "B" sketch in color. Ten show Unsub with sunglasses, ten without. They should be displayed to available witnesses for their evaluation and comments.
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b6 b7C
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DB Cooper-29627
Serials: 164-2111, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-1A, SE 164-81-8830