Seattle to Criminal Investigative re NORJAK DNA leads and sample collection
Document date 5 November 2003
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 77 pp. 190–193 (DB Cooper-33531–33534), Memo, dated 5 Nov 2003, serial SE 164-81-DNA (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-77%3A190-193
(Rev. 08-28-2000)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 11/05/2003
To: Criminal Investigative Attn: VCMOS, MT/TCU San Francisco Attn: Santa Rosa RA
From: ✓Seattle Squad 5/ PSVCTF Contact: SA [REDACTED]
Approved By: [REDACTED]
Drafted By: [REDACTED]
Case ID #: ✓SE 164A-81-DNA➝ ¶(Pending) SE 164A-81-SUB 112
Title: UNSUB, aka DAN COOPER; NORJAK CAA - HIJACKING
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Synopsis: To set additional leads for investigation and collection of DNA samples for submission to the Laboratory, DNA 1. This case remains the only unsolved hijacking in the United States, and is commonly referred to as the "D.B. Cooper" investigation. Items collected should be forwarded directly to the Laboratory, DNA 1, Attention [REDACTED] The EC should be uploaded to SE 164A-81-DNA. Due to the nature of this particular San Francisco lead, Seattle requests it be assigned to an experienced Agent.
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Enclosures: For each receiving office is one case information sheet. Enclosed for San Francisco, Santa Rosa RA, are copies of various serials related to previous investigation of [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Santa Rosa, CA.
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Details: Over the years, over one thousand possible subjects meriting subfiles have been processed by Seattle with the assistance of virtually every Field Division. Most were quickly eliminated, some required extensive investigation to eliminate, some remained of interest and could not be included or excluded through normal means. To date, the hijacker of Northwest 305, who parachuted from the aircraft with the $200,000 ransom, has not been identified. Although it is very likely that the hijacker did not survive the jump, it remains a possibility. If currently alive, the hijacker would likely be in his mid-70's.
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DB Cooper-33531
To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle Re: SE 164A-81-DNA, 11/05/2003
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As hijacking was a capital offense at the time, DOJ has advised that no statute of limitations exists.
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For the information of VCMOS and receiving offices, a recent resubmission of an item connected to the UNSUB, has resulted in recovery of male nuclear DNA. This DNA was suitable for entry into CODIS and for identification and elimination. Seattle has identified the below individuals from which a DNA sample is desired to process a comparison.
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A review is being conducted in Seattle to identify possible candidates for DNA comparison. It is expected that this review process will be lengthy, and leads will be set out in several groups.
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Due to the extensive and counterproductive media coverage that may result from these contacts, all offices are requested to exercise discretion in dealing with these leads. Some of these suspects may have known they were considered a person of interest, others may not. Likewise the families may, or may not be aware. In cases where the suspect is alive, oral swabs should be solicited. In cases where the subject is deceased, all methods to include hair from shavers, brushes, salvia from postage stamps, etc. should be considered. In those cases where recovery of these items are not possible, obtain proper death and burial records. Contact Seattle case agent before asking family members for any exhumation authority.
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Obtain samples by one of the following methods, in the following order of priority:
1. Oral swabs from suspect (best) 2. Toothbrush, shaver, brush, comb belonging to suspect, or envelope with saliva on flap or stamp (second best). 3. Oral swabs from both surviving parents (third best). 4. Oral swab from two of suspect's natural children. (fourth best).
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All family or possible suspects contacted should be advised that this is merely another investigative step following advancement in technologies. No mention of the recovery of DNA evidence should be made. Care should be given so persons contacted are not lead to believe that they or their family member are a suspect of great interest in this case. Media discussions should be avoided. Refer any media inquiries without comment to the Seattle Media Coordinator, SA [REDACTED] at [REDACTED]. Any follow up leads to obtain these samples should be set by receiving offices with a copy to Seattle.
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DB Cooper-33532
To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle Re: SE 164A-81-DNA, 11/05/2003
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If anyone is uncooperative with this process, advise Seattle.
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For the further information of San Francisco related to this lead, [REDACTED] was identified as a possible NORJAK suspect soon after the hijacking due to his activities [REDACTED] [REDACTED], his physical appearance and his age. In addition, after the hijacking [REDACTED] was known to [REDACTED] No interview with [REDACTED] was ever conducted. A [REDACTED] photo of [REDACTED] shown to a NORJAK witness in 1972 was inconclusive.
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Recently, Seattle has determined [REDACTED] [REDACTED] referencing the above Santa Rosa address. According to Social Security records, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] was known to have associated in the Seattle area in the [REDACTED].
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[REDACTED]. In addition, Seattle has received recent information from an individual who knew [REDACTED] who claims that [REDACTED] had discussed [REDACTED] while [REDACTED] prior to the hijacking, and was known to be [REDACTED].
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DB Cooper-33533
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To: Criminal Investigative From: Seattle Re: SE 164A-81-DNA, 11/05/2003
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LEAD(s):
Set Lead 1: (Adm)
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE
AT WASHINGTON, DC
For information of VCMOS, MT/TCU.
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Set Lead 2:
SAN FRANCISCO
AT SANTA ROSA, CA
1. Locate and interview [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Santa Rosa, California concerning his whereabouts and possible involvement in captioned case. Obtain detailed information concerning his employment and residence location from [REDACTED] to the present, especially to include location in November, 1971. Obtain DNA sample (oral swabs) and submit to Laboratory, DNA 1, Attention [REDACTED]
2. Following interview and obtaining of voluntary DNA sample, arrange to obtain major case prints from [REDACTED] and forward to Latent Fingerprint Section, Attn. [REDACTED] for comparison with latents recovered in this case. Previous automated searches have been conducted, however [REDACTED] prints are not on file.
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ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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DB Cooper-33534
Serials: SE 164-81-DNA