SAC Butte re suspect William F. Deems, with leads including Tampa Division
Document date 27 February 1973
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 95 pp. 206–208 (DB Cooper-42608, DB Cooper-42609, DB Cooper-42611), Airtel, dated 27 Feb 1973, serial PD 164-41-1204 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-95%3A206-208
FD-36 (Rev. 5-22-64)
FBI
Date: 2/27/73
Transmit the following in _______________ (Type in plaintext or code) Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL _______________ _______________ (Priority)
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TO : SAC, [REDACTED] b3 b7D FROM : SAC, BUTTE (164-22) (P) b7E
SUBJECT: NORJAK OO: Seattle
Re Portland airtel to Seattle, 2/8/73, and Seattle airtel to Butte, 2/12/73.
RE: Suspect WILLIAM DEEMS Suspect #593
DEEMS suggested as possible suspect by [REDACTED] b6 [REDACTED], FAA, Denver, Colorado, because he reportedly b7C bears strong resemblance to the artist's composite of UNSUB. DEEMS described as follows:
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2 - Seattle (AM) 3 - Boston (AM) 1 - Chicago (164-297) (AM) ① - Portland (164-41) (AM) 1 - San Francisco (164-220) (AM) 2 - Tampa (AM) 2 - Butte JFB/gld (12)
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164-41-1204 SEARCHED ......INDEXED...... SERIALIZED......FILED...... MAR 5 1973 FBI — PORTLAND
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Approved: _______________ Sent _________ M Per ___________ Special Agent in Charge GPO: 1970 O - 402-735 DB Cooper-42608
BT #164-26
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Sex Male Race White Age Early 50s Height 5'11" Build Medium Hair Dark, graying, and thin in front
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DEEMS believed presently residing in Roseburg, Oregon.
DEEMS, at one time, was a pilot for United Airlines. He applied for a job with Hughes Air West in Kalispell, Montana, and his employment questionnaire with all of his background should be in the Air West Office in San Francisco, California.
The above information is being furnished for the information of the Boston and Tampa Divisions.
Investigation at Roseburg, Oregon, disclosed WILLIAM F. DEEMS, Route #3, Box #435, Melrose Looking Glass Road, Roseburg, came to Roseburg from Coram, Montana, in approximately December, 1972.
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On 11/24/72, DEEMS [REDACTED] County records show contract memo signed, but no details of financing disclosed. [REDACTED]
On 12/6/72, [REDACTED] of which contract signed for balance [REDACTED]. Utilities files disclose start of electrical service to above residence on [REDACTED] and telephone [REDACTED] initiated on [REDACTED]. DEEMS listed occupation as retired.
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No record of DEEMS at Roseburg sheriff's office or police department.
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DB Cooper-42609
BT #164-26
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TAMPA DIVISION
AT BRADENTON, FLORIDA
Will contact [REDACTED] and determine extent [REDACTED]
ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
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DB Cooper-42611
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b7D
Serials: BT 164-26, CG 164-297, LR 164-22, PD 164-41, PD 164-41-1204, SF 164-220