AirtelSAC Seattle to SAC Butte re suspect James A. Keller, with leads23 June 1972page 1 of 2
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Part 112, page 203

DB Cooper-51035Serials BT 164-26, SE 164-81, SE 164-81-8545

Document date 23 June 1972

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 112 p. 203 (DB Cooper-51035), Airtel, dated 23 Jun 1972, serial SE 164-81-8545 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-112/pages/203

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6/23/72

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AIRTEL AIRMAIL

TO : SAC, BUTTE (164-26)

FROM : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)

SUBJECT: NORJAK

RE: JAMES A. KELLER

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On 5/30/72, [REDACTED], FAA, Spokane, Washington, advised he had received information from [REDACTED] [REDACTED], Idaho, that he thinks "D.B. COOPER" is JAMES A. KELLER, United Airlines Captain, who lives in Clarks Fork. He described this KELLER as born 6/3/28, 5'11" to 6', 180 lbs., sandy hair, grey eyes, white.

KELLER [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] stated KELLER is known to FAA as he has wrecked two small planes.

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LEADS

BUTTE DIVISION

At Clarks Fork, Idaho

Will contact [REDACTED] and determine his reason for thinking KELLER is identical with subject in this case.

Will thereafter attempt to determine whereabouts of KELLER on pertinent date and if necessary, interview him to determine activities on that date and conduct investigation necessary to verify.

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2 - Butte 2 - Seattle TBW:klb (4) [initials] sub 444 164-81-8545

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DB COOPER-51035