Part 17, page 153

DB Cooper-4979

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 17 p. 153 (DB Cooper-4979), Letter — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-17/pages/153

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[REDACTED] Washington

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[REDACTED]

F.B.I. Box 744 Everett, Washington, 98206

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Dear [REDACTED]

It was a pleasure talking to you this morning. This is a fantastic idea and it is probably wrong. I certainly hope it is wrong. I don't believe in hijackers and I would be interested in reward money.

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[REDACTED — multiple blocks, FOIA exemptions b6, b7C, b7D]

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Again, this is a fantastic idea but then someone did a fantastic type thing at Sea- Tac Airport recently; specifically November 24th ($200,000 dollars worth).

I believe I am entirely wrong and I certainly hope that I am.

Sincerely, [REDACTED]

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SEARCHED ______ INDEXED SERIALIZED /MK FILED __/[guess: 1]__ DEC 20 1971 FBI — SEATTLE

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DB Cooper-4979

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Sender's city and state line visible; remainder of return address redacted. Recipient address block showing the letter is addressed to the FBI office in Everett, Washington. Opening of the letter. The writer references a phone conversation that morning, describes their tip as a 'fantastic idea' that is probably wrong, expresses disapproval of hijackers, and mentions interest in reward money. Large redacted sections covering the main body of the letter, likely containing the writer's tip or suspect identification and personal details. Closing paragraph explicitly references the D.B. Cooper hijacking at Sea-Tac Airport on November 24 and the $200,000 ransom. Writer reiterates they believe they are wrong and signs off; signature is redacted. FBI Seattle field office processing stamp indicating the letter was searched, indexed, serialized, and filed on December 20, 1971. Case tracking or Bates number reference at the bottom of the page.

Multiple redaction blocks obscure sender identity, return address, and large portions of the letter body
FOIA exemption codes b6, b7C, b7D visible in right margin beside each redaction
Two hole-punch marks visible at top of page
Bottom stamp partially legible

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