FBI Laboratory Report of Examination (Nuclear DNA), specimens Q57-Q62, NORJAK
Document date 17 June 2011
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 77 pp. 305–308 (DB Cooper-33667–33670), Report, dated 17 Jun 2011, serial 164A-SE-81 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-77%3A305-308
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FBI Laboratory 2501 Investigation Parkway Quantico, Virginia 22135
REPORT OF EXAMINATION
To: Seattle Squad C-1 SA [REDACTED]
Date: June 17, 2011
Case ID No.: SE 164A-81-DNA - 53
Lab No.: 110330009 QB ACO
Reference: Communication dated March 23, 2011
Your No.:
Title: UNSUB, aka DAN COOPER; NORJAK CAA - HIJACKING
Date specimens received: March 30, 2011
The specimens listed below were examined in the Nuclear DNA Unit:
Q57 Watch (1B33, E4556358, Item 1)
Q58-Q59 Watches (1B33, E4556358, Item 2)
Q60 Watch band (1B33, E4556358, Item 2)
Q61 Ring (1B33, E4556358, Item 3)
Q62 Ring (1B33, E4556358, Item 4)
This report contains the results of the nuclear DNA analyses.
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Results of Nuclear DNA Examinations:
Specimens Q57 through Q62 were subjected to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) typing by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) at the amelogenin sex typing locus and the nine short tandem repeat (STR) loci of the AmpFlSTR® Profiler Plus™ ID PCR Amplification Kit.¹
Based on the typing results from the amelogenin locus (for sex determination), male DNA² is present in the DNA obtained from specimens Q58 and Q61. No amelogenin typing results were obtained from specimens Q57, Q59, Q60, and Q62.
No STR typing results were obtained from specimens Q57, Q59, Q60, and Q62.
The DNA typing results obtained from specimen Q58 indicate the presence of DNA from two or more individuals and are suitable for comparison purposes. A major contributor can be discerned from the DNA obtained from specimen Q58 and is suitable for matching purposes. The STR typing results for the minor contributor to specimen Q58 are not suitable for matching purposes; however, may be utilized for exclusionary purposes.³
The DNA profile obtained from specimen Q61 is not suitable for matching purposes; however, it may be utilized for exclusionary purposes.³
It is noted that the DNA typing results obtained for the major contributor to specimen Q58 and the DNA typing results obtained for specimen Q61 are consistent with having originated from the same male individual.
It is noted that specimens Q57 through Q62 were submitted as alternate reference samples for WILLIAM PRATT GOSSETT. Due to the limited results obtained from Q61, and the consistency of the DNA typing results obtained for the major contributor to specimen Q58 and the DNA typing results obtained for specimen Q61, the major contributor to specimen Q58 will be used for all future comparisons and designated as specimen Q58 (GOSSETT) to further differentiate it from the other questioned (Q) specimens analyzed.
The STR typing results for specimen Q58 (GOSSETT) were compared to the STR typing results from specimen Q40/Q41 [submitted under FBI Laboratory Number 010904012 HL MD and reported in FBI Laboratory report dated April 2, 2002].
Based on the STR typing results, Q58 (GOSSETT) is excluded as a potential contributor to the mixture of DNA obtained from specimen Q40/Q41.
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The STR typing results obtained from the tested specimens are not eligible for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
No other nuclear DNA examinations were conducted.
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Methods/Limitations:
The following methods and limitations apply to the results/conclusions provided in the results section(s) of this report and are referenced by number in the body of the text for clarity.
1. The AmpFlSTR® Profiler Plus™ ID PCR Amplification Kit enables the human specific typing of the STR loci D3S1358, vWA, FGA, D8S1179, D21S11, D18S51, D5S818, D13S317, and D7S820. Insufficient DNA quality and/or quantity can affect the ability to generate a DNA typing result and is not an absolute determination that an individual did not come into contact with an item of evidence.
2. The presence of male DNA in a mixture may limit the ability to determine if female DNA is also present in that mixture.
3. Inconclusive STR typing results can be due to insufficient DNA quality and/or quantity. In order for the STR typing results to be used for matching purposes, sufficient DNA quality and/or quantity is necessary.
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Remarks:
The supporting records for the opinions and interpretations expressed in this report are retained in the FBI files. The submitted items will be returned to you under separate cover. For questions about the content of this report, please contact Forensic Examiner [REDACTED] [REDACTED] For questions about the status of your submission, including any remaining forensic examinations, please contact Request Coordinator [REDACTED] [REDACTED]
In addition to the evidence in the case, the Nuclear DNA Unit has generated secondary evidence that will also be returned to you. The secondary evidence can be found in a package marked NUCLEAR DNA UNIT SECONDARY EVIDENCE. It is recommended that this evidence be stored in a refrigerator or freezer and isolated from evidence that has not been examined.
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This report contains the opinions/interpretations of the examiner(s) who issued the report.
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Serials: 010904012 HL MD, 110330009 QB ACO, 164A-SE-81, E4556358