News clipping'FBI description of hijacker given' with composite drawing (The Daily News, Longview)December 1971page 1 of 2
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Part 13, page 280

DB Cooper-3119

Document date December 1971

Open in FBI Vault (Part 13, page 280 of the PDF)

FBI 164-81, Vault Part 13 p. 280 (DB Cooper-3119), News clipping, dated Dec 1971 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-13/pages/280

Transcript

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FBI description of hijacker given

'This drawing below of the hijacker was made by FBI artists during interviews with witnesses, primarily the aircraft crew. If a witness says of the drawing, "His lips look too thin," then changes are made. Following is a word description of the hijacker. Special FBI agent Tom Manning said today he is particularly anxious to distribute picture and description in The Daily News' circulation area.

Race: White Sex: Male Age: Mid 40s Height: 5' 10" to 6' Weight: 170 to 180 pounds Build: Average to well built Complexion: Olive, Latin appearance, medium smooth Hair: Dark brown or black, normal style, parted on left, combed back. Sideburns, low ear level Eyes: Possibly brown. During latter part of flight put on dark, wrap-around sunglasses with dark rims Voice: Low, spoke intelligently; no particular accent, possibly from Midwest section of the U.S. Characteristic: Heavy smoker of Raleigh filter tip cigarettes Wearing Apparel: Black or brown suit; white shirt; narrow black tie; black dress suit; black rain-type overcoat or dark top coat; dark briefcase or attache case; carried paper bag 4"x12"x14"; brown shoes

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Composite drawing of hijacker

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DB Cooper-3119