SAC Seattle to Acting Director re file review and proposed reward
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SAC Seattle to Acting Director reporting review of 47 NORJAK volumes and proposed investigation
Document date 1 June 1972
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 74 pp. 262–263 (DB Cooper-32181–32182), Airtel, dated 1 Jun 1972, serial SE 164-81-3378 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-74%3A262-263
6/1/72
AIRTEL AIRMAIL
TO : ACTING DIRECTOR, FBI (164-2111)
FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) (-P-)
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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Re Bureau airtel 5/17/72.
Pursuant to instructions contained in referenced airtel, an extensive file review of captioned case was con- ducted. Among the files reviewed were the main volumes, numbered 1 through 47, sub-files designated for particular areas of interest, i.e., Parachutes, Witnesses, Course, 1-A volumes and numerous suspect files. In addition, an examina- tion was made of all physical evidence being maintained at Seattle, for pertinent investigative leads.
As a result of this review, the following suggestions are being proposed:
REWARD: This case has generated world-wide attention and many suspects have been suggested and are continuing to be received. However, since nothing of value has yet been developed, it is felt that the prospect of a substantial reward for information leading to the identification and conviction of this hijacker, might entice someone to come forward and name the hijacker.
To be realistic, the reward would have to be attractive to the person furnishing the information and therefore, a sum of not less than $25,000 is recommended.
The reward money could be provided either by the Department of Justice, or by the airlines, or by both. The only reward at the moment is $5,000, offered by the Seattle, Washington newspaper SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER "Secret Witness Program."
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2 - Bureau (164-2111) 2 - Seattle (164-81) CEF:klb (4) DB Cooper-32181 Sub. X 164-81-3378
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SE 164-81
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SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES: Since nothing was found in the search conducted by the Army in March and April, 1972 of the probable drop area in southwestern Washington, it now appears quite possible that the hijacker escaped safely and might have secreted the money in a safe deposit box.
It is recommended that nation-wide circularization be made of all banks, savings and loan associations and commerical companies offering this type security. Each such location would be furnished with a description of the subject and the artist's conception showing the hijacker with and without the glasses.
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THE BOEING COMPANY: In 1963-1964, The Boeing Company had a team of 20 to 30 engineers and test pilots experimenting with the air stairs of The Boeing 727 to determine the plane's adaptability for dropping cargo or personnel. In the tests conducted the air stairs were removed and packages were dropped from the plane using an especially designed chute.
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The Boeing Company has furnished the names of their employees who were involved in that experiment and investi- gation is being conducted to determine if one of these could be the hijacker. They are also being interviewed for any info they may have as to the identity of the hijacker.
Seattle is continuing to screen suspects in this matter, which are received from various sources and will give expedite attention to any worthwhile information obtained.
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DB Cooper-32182
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Serials: 164-2111, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-3378