SAC Los Angeles to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect missing from Redondo Beach, with investigative summary and leads
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SAC Los Angeles to SAC Seattle re NORJAK suspect investigation (LA 164-497), with investigative summary
Document date 4 January 1974
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Date: 1/4/74
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Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL (Priority)
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TO: SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)
FROM: SAC, LOS ANGELES (164-497) (P)
RE: NORJAK OO: Seattle
Re Los Angeles airtels to Seattle 11/9/73, and 11/15/73; and Portland airtel to Seattle 12/4/73.
Re Suspect: [REDACTED]
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Photos of the captioned individual were previously displayed to witnesses in this matter and he was not found identical or similar to the hijacker. He is described by associates as a blond headed, blue eyed, light to medium complexioned, Caucasian male and not Latin in appearance.
Based on the above, it would not appear he should be considered as a likely suspect, however, in view of his highly unusual activities and the results of recent extensive invest- igation at Los Angeles, it would appear investigation is warranted to positively eliminate him as a suspect in this matter and to ascertain if he is the subject of any other crimes, either Federal or local.
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3 - Seattle 4 - Portland (164-41) 2 - Minneapolis (164-73) 2 - Sacramento (164-50) 2 - Los Angeles
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SEARCHED [INDEXED] SERIALIZED [FILED] JAN 1 1 1974 FBI — PORTLAND
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Approved: __________ Special Agent in Charge Sent __________ M Per __________ U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 — 455-574
DB Cooper-42926
LA 164-497
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For the information and investigative assistance of receiving offices, the following detailed summary of investigation concerning [REDACTED] is set forth below:
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In January 1971, [REDACTED] South Bay Daily Breeze, Torrance, California, and [REDACTED] for that newspaper, advised the Los Angeles Division that during conversation with [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Redondo Beach, California, [REDACTED] had mentioned that [REDACTED] had disappeared in a [REDACTED] was reported missing and his boat was located in Redondo Beach Harbor. Due to the time of his disappearance, it was suggested that he be considered as a possible suspect in this matter.
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On 1/25/71, Lieutenant [REDACTED], Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (LACSO), Harbor Division, Redondo Beach, advised that MARGARET WOOD, [REDACTED] had reported [REDACTED] missing on [REDACTED].
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Lieutenant [REDACTED] and LASO deputies have located [REDACTED] boat anchored a short distance off shore near Palos Verdes Penninsula, Redondo Beach, California.
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[REDACTED] led divers in an intensive search of the area for two days under good weather conditions and clear water and failed to locate a body. There was no evidence of foul play. One fishing pole was found aboard the craft and deputies could not get the engine started after boarding the craft.
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On 1/27/71, MARGARET BLANCA SILKWOOD, 22451 Roscoe Boulevard, Canoga Park, California, was interviewed at her residence. She advised that [REDACTED] who used the [REDACTED] had been [REDACTED] in Glendale, California. She stated that they were [REDACTED]. [REDACTED]. Mrs. SILKWOOD added that it has been very hard for her to accept the fact that [REDACTED] as she always knew him to be extremely careful. [REDACTED] was a Navy veteran and had never been a parachutist. She added
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DB Cooper-42927
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that she would definitely be aware of any parachuting experience as she knew his habits and hobbies well. She advised that about 1960 while she [REDACTED] living in Prospect, Oregon, near Klamath Falls, she and [REDACTED] had both taken flying lessons. [REDACTED] had obtained a [REDACTED], as they had at that time moved to California and found flying too hazardous.
When asked if [REDACTED] regularly flew on commercial airlines, Mrs. SILKWOOD responded by stating she had never known him to fly commerically as he was afraid of commercial flying. She added that he would have no knowledge of commercial aircraft.
Mrs. SILKWOOD observed an artist's conception of the hijacker in this matter and advised it did not resemble [REDACTED] [REDACTED] She stated [REDACTED] [REDACTED] was born [REDACTED], was about 5'11" - 6', about 160 - 170 pounds, had golden blond hair, blue eyes, and medium complexion.
Based on the rather unusual circumstances surrounding the disappearance of [REDACTED] and the fact that [REDACTED] claimed he was afraid to fly commercially while he had obtained [REDACTED] [REDACTED] previously, the Sacramento Division was requested to obtain a photo of [REDACTED] from the Driver's License Division of the California Department of Motor Vehicles and forward copies of this photo to appropriate offices for display to witnesses in this matter.
On 2/9/72, the Sacramento Division advised that a California Driver's License [REDACTED] in the name [REDACTED] [REDACTED] had been located. In addition to this driver's license a second driver's license number [REDACTED] in the name of [REDACTED] [REDACTED] had been located.
Driver's license [REDACTED] was issued on [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Glendale, California. [REDACTED] was described as a male, born [REDACTED], 5'11", 150 pounds, blue eyes, blonde hair [REDACTED] His residence was shown as [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Los Angeles, effective 3/26/68. This license was to expire on [REDACTED].
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DB Cooper-42928
LA 164-497
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Driver's license [REDACTED] was issued on [REDACTED], to [REDACTED], Los Angeles, California. [REDACTED] was described as a male, born [REDACTED], 5'11", 160 pounds, blue eyes, blond hair. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] residence was shown as [REDACTED], Los Angeles and a second address as [REDACTED] Los Angeles, effective 7/13/69. This license was mailed on 12/7/71, and was to expire on [REDACTED]
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On 2/9/72, the Sacramento Division forwarded one copy of each of the above driver's licenses to Seattle, Portland and Minneapolis for possible display to witnesses.
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On 2/15/72, the Postal Inspector's Office, Los Angeles advised that [REDACTED] was rented on 1/6/66, to [REDACTED] had furnished an address of [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Los Angeles. This address had been deleted, date unknown, and a new address of [REDACTED], Los Angeles, had been entered. Mail at this box was being regularly picked up and the box was current. [REDACTED], Postal Inspector's Office, confidentially advised the letter in the box was addressed to [REDACTED]
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On the same date [REDACTED], Postal Clerk, U.S. Postal Service, 313 South Broadway, Glendale, California advised that [REDACTED] was rented to [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Los Angeles, on 4/29/68. [REDACTED] had furnished a driver's license number of [REDACTED] [REDACTED] advised the box is current and mail is regularly being picked up.
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He confidentially advised that three pieces of mail were currently in the box and contained the following return addresses:
1) [REDACTED]
2) [REDACTED]
3) [REDACTED]
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DB Cooper-42929
LA 164-497
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On 2/15/72, [REDACTED] Los Angeles, California, was interviewed, [REDACTED] an [REDACTED], advised she had [REDACTED] [REDACTED]. She described herself as closely associated with them while they [REDACTED] [REDACTED] prior to moving into the new home they purchased in Canoga Park in early November 1971.
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She was well aware of [REDACTED] having disappeared and [REDACTED]. She maintained regular contact with MARGARET WOOD whom she described as [REDACTED] and her observations while [REDACTED] indicated they were a happy couple and she was not aware of any [REDACTED] [REDACTED].
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On 2/16/72, MARGARET SILKWOOD was reinterviewed and advised she was aware of both post office boxes [REDACTED] which [REDACTED]. She stated she regularly picked up the mail at these boxes and explained the boxes were maintained due to the rough neighborhood in which she [REDACTED] had b6 resided prior to moving to Canoga Park in November 1971. She b7C added that both she [REDACTED] were separately employed and feared their mail would be stolen if delivered to their residence while they were at work.
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Mrs. SILKWOOD further stated she had accompanied [REDACTED] at the time he had purchased a driver's license in the name of [REDACTED] in early November 1971, a week or two prior to his disappearance. She stated [REDACTED] had desired the driver's license in the name of [REDACTED] in the event he should be cited or arrested by the police for traffic violations as he did not want unfavorable publicity to come
[REDACTED] other identification purposes.
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DB Cooper-42930
LA 164-497
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She stated the mail being received at the two Los Angeles post office boxes is being turned directly over by her to attorney [REDACTED], whom she has engaged to handle legal matters since [REDACTED] disappearance. Her attorney has requested this be done in the event there are any threatening type letters or any other indications [REDACTED] disappearance was due to reasons other [REDACTED]
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AT MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
On 3/2/72, the Minneapolis Division advised that a photo of [REDACTED] and four other possible suspects in this matter had been shown to Northwest Orient Airlines stewardesses in Minneapolis and the photo of [REDACTED] was not found similar or identical to the hijacker in this matter.
In view of the opinion of the witnesses and the lack of any positive indication that [REDACTED] had not actually [REDACTED], no further investigation was conducted at that time.
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AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On 11/6/73, [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Glandale, California, telephonically contacted the Los Angeles Office of the FBI. She stated that about two days ago a man named [REDACTED] who had worked with [REDACTED] had claimed he saw [REDACTED] in a gas station in Highland Park, California. [REDACTED] claimed [REDACTED] got into a car with Oregon license plates on it and hurriedly drove off. Efforts by [REDACTED] to speak with this individual were reportedly ignored.
Based on the above, the following investigation was conducted by SA C. ROBERT STRANGER at Los Angeles, California:
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DB Cooper-42931
LA 164-497
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On 11/8/73, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] were interviewed. Both expressed an interest in any reward being offered in connection with the Seattle hijacking and [REDACTED] advised he had been in contact with Northwest Orient Airlines regarding possible rewards.
[REDACTED] both furnished handwritten notations concerning background of [REDACTED] and reasons why they believed he should be considered as a suspect in this matter.
Xerox copies of these notations were forwarded by Los Angeles to Seattle, Portland, and Minneapolis on 2/9/73. A photo of [REDACTED] was made available by [REDACTED] and she described this photo as an excellent likeness of him.
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On 11/8/73, [REDACTED] who advised his true name is [REDACTED] was interviewed at his employment, [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Santa Monica, California.
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[REDACTED] stated on Monday evening, November 5, 1973, he had observed a man whom he felt positive was [REDACTED]. While at an unrecalled service station in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, this man was seen buying gas, for about a 1971 gold colored Chrysler. He had approached this person and spoken to him by the first name of [REDACTED] stated he was completely ignored, the man turned his back, accepted change from the attendant and hurriedly departed. Based on the fact he felt certain it was [REDACTED], and his unusual actions, he copied down the Oregon license plate number from the Chrysler as [REDACTED].
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[REDACTED] observed the photo of [REDACTED] furnished by [REDACTED] and advised the photo was a good likeness of [REDACTED] except the hair on the individual he had observed appeared shorter than in the photo.
[REDACTED] could not recall what service station this incident took place at nor what brand of gasoline he had purchased. He recalled he was possibly on York Boulevard in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, near Occidental College.
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DB Cooper-42932
LA 164-497
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On 11/8/73, the Oregon license number furnished by [REDACTED] was checked through the Oregon law enforcement data system and revealed license [REDACTED] was registered to a 1972 Imperial, [REDACTED] registered owners [REDACTED] [REDACTED] MARGARET B. WOOD, born 2/22/38. The owner's address was shown as [REDACTED], Monmouth, Oregon. The legal owner was shown as [REDACTED], Hollywood, California.
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On 11/13/73, MARGARET SILKWOOD was reinterviewed at the Los Angeles Office of the FBI. She stated she continues to reside at 22451 Roscoe Boulevard, Canoga Park, California, and claimed she has had absolutely no contact from [REDACTED] since his alleged [REDACTED] in November 1971. She recalled about a year ago a former acquaintance of [REDACTED] had reportedly seen him on the street in Hollywood. She had inquired as to whether this person had stopped or spoken with [REDACTED] and was told this had not occurred to the person at the time. She stated, due to the uncertainty of the information, she tended to disregard it as invalid.
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She stated that about 1963 she [REDACTED] had taken [REDACTED]. This policy was to decrease in value as their [REDACTED]. The insuring company was [REDACTED] and she advised no claims have been filed as [REDACTED].
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Following [REDACTED] disappearance, a [REDACTED] boat which he owned was berthed in Redondo Beach Harbor and due to the expense involved, she had to dispose of the boat. Since it was registered in both she and [REDACTED] names, it was necessary that she hire an attorney to handle the legal aspects. The attorney had discussed with her a possible petition to the court to declare [REDACTED]. This possibility was discussed with [REDACTED] both objected to such a petition.
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DB Cooper-42933
LA 164-497
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The attorney had made other arrangements and was successful in disposing of the boat and no petition was filed.
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She added that she and [REDACTED] in Los Angeles in [REDACTED] and described their relationship as very close.
During [REDACTED] she handled the [REDACTED] through the United California Bank, 411 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California, where she is [REDACTED]. She stated she had also, [REDACTED], purchased most of [REDACTED] clothing, and stated he usually dressed in conservative business suits. She recalled having purchased some of his clothing at J. C. Penny's Store in Glendale, California. However, could not recall specifically whether she purchased ties for him at that store. She knew him to wear clip-on type ties and tie tacks regularly.
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[REDACTED] has a college degree from San Fernando Valley State College and is a History major. He is also a graduate of the [REDACTED] in Hollywood, California, and has worked as [REDACTED] described [REDACTED] as a quiet person who disliked crowds and social affairs. He was a moderate smoker of cigarettes favoring Winston brand.
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[REDACTED] could not stand heights and she does not believe he would ever consider parachuting due to this fear. She is certain [REDACTED] could not have been making trips to Elsinore, California, to the Parachute Center, without her being aware of it.
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She stated [REDACTED] had extremely fair complexion and blue eyes. Both his skin and eyes were very sensitive to the light. He wore prescription dark glasses even indoors if the lights were bright. She recalled about September 1971, he purchased new prescription sunglasses from [REDACTED] (phonetic) who had an office believed to be on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. [REDACTED] had natural golden blond hair and she recalls several years ago [REDACTED] was studying Cosmotology. [REDACTED]
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She added that [REDACTED] had enlisted in the U. S. Navy when [REDACTED] was honorably discharged and to the best of her knowledge, had never been arrested.
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She continued stating that about 1963 to 1965, [REDACTED] had been closely associated with a man named [REDACTED] [REDACTED] had bought [REDACTED] in Bellingham with [REDACTED]
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Under the agreement, [REDACTED] was to [REDACTED] [REDACTED]. A long legal "hassle" developed regarding [REDACTED] and eventually the man who sold [REDACTED]
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She stated that last year her income taxes were audited by Internal Revenue Service and it had been necessary for [REDACTED] to be contacted in Bellingham. She advised she had not retained his address or telephone number.
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About two years prior to this disappearance [REDACTED] had suffered from [REDACTED] and just prior to his disappearance he underwent [REDACTED] [REDACTED] in Los Angeles. He never suffered any mental problem and this operation had appeared successful.
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Mrs. SILKWOOD stated she maintains contact with [REDACTED], also known as [REDACTED] [REDACTED] in Visalia, California, and also with her [REDACTED]. She is certain that they have no information concerning [REDACTED] she does not know. She recently contacted [REDACTED] to invite her to Thanksgiving dinner and [REDACTED] declined the invitation [REDACTED].
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On 11/13/73, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Temple City, California, representative of the [REDACTED] [REDACTED] advised [REDACTED] is the holder of several [REDACTED] [REDACTED], specifically as he furnishes an address at a Post Office Box in Glandale, California, and does not respond to correspondence directed to the Post Office Box. He stated he has no information indicating any claims having been filed against the company by the bene- ficiaries in these policies.
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DB Cooper-42935
LA 164-497
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A review of previous investigation reveals Redondo Beach, California, Police Department, and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office, Harbor Division, were involved in the search for [REDACTED]. No information was developed indicating the U. S. Coast Guard was involved.
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On 11/9/73, Sergeant [REDACTED], West Valley Division, Los Angeles Police Department, which has jurisdiction over the area where [REDACTED] advised they have no record identifiable with the suspect or [REDACTED].
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On 11/15/73, the Portland Division was requested to conduct appropriate investigation at Monmouth, Oregon, for the purpose of resolving whether or not [REDACTED] warranted additional investigation as a suspect in this matter.
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AT PORTLAND, OREGON
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On 11/26/73, it was ascertained that [REDACTED] had registered a 1972 Imperial two door with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles on 3/23/73. [REDACTED] Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles, advised there was a hold on the Oregon title which would indicate the title is in the hands of a lien holder out of state. The vehicle's legal owner [REDACTED], Hollywood, California. There was no record of a driver's license having been issued to a [REDACTED] MARGARET B. WOOD in Oregon.
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On the same date the records of the Dallas, Oregon, Credit Bureau, which serves Independence, Oregon; the Monmouth, Oregon Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office were checked and no record was located for [REDACTED].
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[REDACTED], owner of the residence at [REDACTED], [REDACTED], Monmouth, Oregon, was not familiar with anyone identifiable with [REDACTED] and stated the only persons who lived at his rental were young hippy type individuals. He recalled there has been a former student at Oregon College of Education in Monmouth Oregon, who had lived at [REDACTED] whose name [REDACTED], [REDACTED], however, he was only [REDACTED] years of age and drove a late model Chevrolet Vega.
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DB Cooper-42936
LA 164-497
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[REDACTED] could not recall ever having observed a 1971 or 1972 Chrysler Imperial at the above address.
[REDACTED] added that one of his former tenants, [REDACTED] in Salem, Oregon. He did not know the present whereabouts of [REDACTED].
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On 12/3/73, [REDACTED] Salem, Oregon, advised he had lived previously at [REDACTED] in Monmouth during the late Spring of 1973. One of his roommates at that time was [REDACTED] who is presently attending the Eastern Oregon College in La Grande, Oregon. [REDACTED] said he was acquainted with [REDACTED] in Hollywood, California, inasmuch as he had attended that [REDACTED] He claimed their relationship had been that of strictly [REDACTED] and he had not known [REDACTED] socially.
[REDACTED] stated he had not seen [REDACTED] since leaving school [REDACTED] and did not think it possible that [REDACTED] would have any way of locating him.
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AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
On 12/5/73, [REDACTED] Hollywood, California, advised a search of credit union records reveals a check was made payable by [REDACTED] [REDACTED], for the purchase of a 1972 Chrysler.
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She stated her records reveal [REDACTED] also known [REDACTED], had an address of [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Glendale, California, in 1971 at the time he obtained the loan to buy the Chrysler.
Her records further indicate that on 9/8/72, a [REDACTED] was received from [REDACTED] final payment on the loan to [REDACTED] on the purchase of the 1972 Chrysler. Upon receipt of the final payment, [REDACTED] advised the pink slip would have been mailed to the [REDACTED] Glendale. Her records did not indicate in what form the payment [REDACTED] was received.
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DB Cooper-42937
LA 164-497
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She stated that records indicate payments were received on [REDACTED] account as follows:
1) On 4/4/72, a payment of [REDACTED] was received as payment in full on a 1970 Buick.
2) On 4/4/72, a payment of [REDACTED] was received as payment in full on a Volvo.
3) On 4/4/72, a payment of [REDACTED] was received on a boat.
4) On 7/11/72, a payment of [REDACTED] was received as a final payment on a boat.
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Her records indicate the following addresses had been furnished by [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] Los Angeles, California
[REDACTED] Glendale, California
[REDACTED] Los Angeles, California
Mrs. MARGARET WOOD 22451 Roscoe Boulevard Canoga Park, California
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This file indicated that [REDACTED] possessed [REDACTED] shown).
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DB Cooper-42938
LA 164-497
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On 12/8/73, [redacted], Atlantic Richfield Company, 515 South Flower, Room 491, Los Angeles, advised [redacted], Glendale, California, opened an account on 10/1/67, and was furnished [redacted].
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On 12/19/73, [redacted] advised he had ascertained billings to the [redacted] issued to [redacted] are sent to [redacted] in Glendale, California, and accounting records indicate bills [redacted] were paid on [redacted], respectively. These bills were paid by checks drawn on an account of [redacted] telephone number [redacted] Glendale, California. This checking account was at the Bank of America, Riverside-Woodman Branch, 13700 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, California.
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He advised he would request microfilm invoices of all purchases against the [redacted] from November 1971 to present as well as all available credit data concerning [redacted]. He advised this information would have to be obtained from their headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and he would make them available upon receipt.
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On 12/19/73, records of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver's License Division revealed on [redacted] California Driver's License Number [redacted] was issued to [redacted] [redacted], Glendale. [redacted] was described as a male born [redacted], 5'11", 160 pounds, blue eyes, blond hair, Social Security Account Number [redacted] and address of [redacted] [redacted], Glendale.
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On the same date inquiry at the address [redacted] [redacted], Glendale, revealed this to be a single family residence occupied by [redacted]. They had no rental units and the photo and known aliases of [redacted] were unfamiliar to [redacted] [redacted] residence in Glendale, California.
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DB Cooper-42939
LA 164-497
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On 12/19/73, [REDACTED] advised telephone number [REDACTED] was a published number which was disconnected on [REDACTED]. The subscriber was [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Van Nuys, California.
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The billing for this telephone had been sent to [REDACTED] at the above address and indicate [REDACTED] had telephone services at [REDACTED] and residence phones of [REDACTED].
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On 12/20/73, [REDACTED] adjacent to the address of [REDACTED] Van Nuys, California, positively identified the photo of [REDACTED] as identical to a man who had operated [REDACTED]. She advised that [REDACTED] had [REDACTED]
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She stated the [REDACTED] [REDACTED]. She advised that the [REDACTED], who has been in this area for some time. She did not know the degree of association between [REDACTED].
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[REDACTED] stated she had been a [REDACTED] [REDACTED]
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She stated that about two weeks ago on a Wednesday, 12/7/73, morning she had observed a sign in the window which read [REDACTED]
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She added that a couple of days prior to this a sign had been observed in the window indicating [REDACTED]
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DB Cooper-42940
LA 164-497
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On the same date, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] advised he was [REDACTED] advsied he had He advised that [REDACTED] paid the at the [REDACTED] stated [REDACTED] has an office phone of [REDACTED] and home phone of [REDACTED].
He added that [REDACTED] always paid his rent by checks drawn on an account in his name at the Bank of America.
[REDACTED] furnished an address for [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Los Angeles, California [REDACTED]
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He positively identified the photo of [REDACTED] as the person he knew as [REDACTED] advising that [REDACTED] was driving a beat up looking Volkswagen bug, blue or grey in color during the times he has seen him.
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He added that to the best of his knowledge, [REDACTED] has been a reputable business man in the area for several years and he does not know the degree of association between [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] or how they became associated in [REDACTED].
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[REDACTED] recalled that on one occasion he had approached [REDACTED] as he was a few days late in paying the rent. [REDACTED] had remarked to him that he would have to transfer some money from another bank into his checking account before he could pay the rent. He believed this was when [REDACTED] first rented the building [REDACTED] when it was necessary for him to have [REDACTED] for each of the first and last months rent, a total of [REDACTED].
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On 12/21/73, [REDACTED], Sherman Oaks, confidentially advised that [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] could locate no record indicating how [REDACTED] [REDACTED] stating she was
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DB Cooper-42941
LA 164-497
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[REDACTED] was known to [REDACTED] as [REDACTED] whom she believed to be a reputable local businessman.
She advised that [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] was furnished a list of the ransom bills in this matter and advised she would compare any twenty dollar bills [REDACTED] with this list and would immediately notify the Los Angeles Office should any pertinent information be developed.
On 12/20/73, [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Los Angeles, [REDACTED] [REDACTED] at this location, were interviewed. [REDACTED] advised that his records [REDACTED] [REDACTED] however, they do have a
[REDACTED] stated she had questioned [REDACTED]
[REDACTED].
[REDACTED] made available [REDACTED] which she stated [REDACTED] [REDACTED] indicated that the [REDACTED]
[REDACTED] in November 1972 [REDACTED], Portland, Oregon.
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DB Cooper-42942
LA 164-497
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References were furnished as: 1) [REDACTED] Portland, Oregon, known since 1965. 2) Sears Roebuck, Portland, Oregon 3) [REDACTED] Portland, Oregon. 4) First National Bank of Oregon, Barber Boulevard Branch, Portland, Oregon.
[REDACTED] furnished former addresses of: 1) [REDACTED], Portland 1965 - 1972 2) [REDACTED], Portland 1963
He described his vehicle as a 1963 Volkswagen and a driver's license (state not indicated) of [REDACTED]. His Social Security Number was shown as [REDACTED].
This application was signed [REDACTED] and dated 11/4/72.
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[REDACTED] advised that within the past [REDACTED - large block]
Neither [REDACTED] had ever observed a [REDACTED].
[REDACTED] stated that after [REDACTED] had completed [REDACTED] in November 1972 she had never seen [REDACTED] to the best of her knowledge, has always lived alone.
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DB Cooper-42943
Serials: LA 164-497, MP 164-73, PD 164-41, SC 164-50, SE 164-81