MemoSA to SAC Seattle re Secret Witness tip suggesting John E. List resembles the sketch15 December 1971page 2 of 2
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Part 16, page 197

DB Cooper-4504

Document date 15 December 1971

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 16 p. 197 (DB Cooper-4504), Memo, dated 15 Dec 1971, serial SE 164-81-1249 (as read from the transcript) — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-16/pages/197

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In reference to the recent hijacking committed by (D. Cooper) I've been reading various news articles and I believe I've discovered something of value. Consider the enclosed news- paper clippings. There is a definite resemblance between the photo of John E. List and the artist conception of D. Cooper.

It would seem that Mr. List has the type of grooming, background and intelligence that has been described by witnesses in the hijacking incident. Also, Mr. List would have the motive because if he were killed during the hijacking, he would have nothing to lose since he had already murdered his family. It is suspected in both cases that each man has left the country.

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