To SAC Seattle re source description of suspect 'Dick' (LNU) with parachuting knowledge
Document date 28 November 1971
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Id: Cooper-Part-98:234-236
Subject: Cooper Files: Cooper-Part-98:234-236 Document: Memo to SAC Seattle re source description of suspect 'Dick' (LNU) with parachuting knowledge Id: Cooper-Part-98:234-236 Page: https://cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-98%3A234-236 What is wrong (title, date, type, which pages belong together, copies)? What does the scan show?
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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 98 pp. 234–236 (DB Cooper-44298–44300), Memo, dated 28 Nov 1971 — cooper.theunsolved.net/documents/Cooper-Part-98%3A234-236
SAC, SEATTLE (164-81) 11/28/71
SA [REDACTED]
UNSUB; NORTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT 305 PORTLAND TO SEATTLE 11/24/71 CAA - HIJACKING; EXTORTION OO: Seattle
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[guess: Dick] [guess: Caucuzh] J. R.
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On November 28, 1971, [REDACTED] [REDACTED], who has no telephone and who [REDACTED] telephone [REDACTED], can be reached sometimes through [REDACTED] telephone [REDACTED], Seattle.
[REDACTED] Tavern (formerly known as the [REDACTED]) until about one month ago) located on [REDACTED] near the intersection of [REDACTED], Seattle. From about the winter of 1970-71 to August or September, 1971, an individual known only as DICK (LNU) who closely resembles the artist's sketch of the hijacker in the newspapers, frequented this tavern. This individual is [REDACTED] [REDACTED] but did not recall the name of the individual. This person was formerly employed in the aerospace industry in California, place unknown, and apparently had been accustomed to making good money.
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He had a temporary job with a lithography firm, name unknown, in the area near the tavern apparently which is believed [REDACTED]. It is not known if he was a salesman for the firm or did work in the shop; however, he frequently had a thin briefcase or folder with him with sketches and other material representing the firm. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] conversations so as to make his points of view more clear.
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11/4-81- sub. 16 SEARCHED _____ INDEXED _____ SERIALIZED _____ FILED _____ NOV 3 0 [illegible] FBI - SEATTLE
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RBC:bfr (2)
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DB COOPER-44298
SE 164-81
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It is believed his residence was located on Aurora but the exact location is unknown. He either rode the bus or walked and is not known to have a car. He was seen frequently walking in the University and Wallingford Districts.
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He mentioned [REDACTED] but did not identify her. He was known to the tavern and to [REDACTED] (LNU) who is [REDACTED].
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The individual exhibited color photographs which he mentioned were taken in California, showing him to be a parachutist. He claimed to be an expert in the field and to be able to land with pin-point accuracy any place he desired. The pictures showed him with his equipment on and were posed photographs.
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The individual did not mention having any arrest record. He was a loner and is believed to have made friends with the source because [REDACTED] [REDACTED]. The source has since [REDACTED] the Unsub was looking for a position paying much more money [REDACTED].
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The source described the individual as follows:
Name: DICK (LNU) Sex: Male Race: White Age: Early to mid 40s Height: 6' to 6' 2" Weight: 170, 175 to 180 pounds Build: Slender Hair: Very dark, neatly trimmed and like that in the artist's sketch except had a slight curl to the hair on top Complexion: Olive or dark Eyes: Dark, piercing in effect Nose: Slight touch of Roman appearance Clothing: Very businesslike and neat in appearance; apparently had been able to afford expensive clothes; wore dress type dark shoes, no frills; had black trench type raincoat, Military style
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DB COOPER-44299
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SE 164-81
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no hat; white shirt; had signet ring with large setting on left ring finger Employment: Laid off from aerospace industry; former parachutist; worked with lithographer in Seattle
The source said he would attempt to obtain additional information from his contacts as to the last name of this individual and his place of employment and would recontact the FBI.
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DB COOPER-44300
Serials: SE 164-81