Part 25, page 390
DB Cooper-8463Serials SE 164-81
Document date 17 May 1972
FBI 164-81, Vault Part 25 p. 390 (DB Cooper-8463), Memo, dated 17 May 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-25/pages/390
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum
TO : SAC, SEATTLE (164-81)(P) DATE: 5/17/72
FROM : SA [REDACTED]
SUBJECT: NORJAK
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On May 10, 1972, Mr. VERNER WEINZ, 1401 S. 12th, Mount Vernon, Washington, was contacted by the writer in response to a phone call he made to the Everett Resident Agency concerning captioned matter. Mr. WEINZ indicated that he worked for the Skagit County Sheriff's Office as a deputy for five years about 20 years ago, and would have come forward with information sooner if he had not developed such a distrust for the American Court System. He recently saw an article in the Seattle Times, which indicated that the Air Transport Association of America would pay up to $250,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons committing airborne crimes. Mr. WEINZ indicated that he is a businessman and felt that he could furnish some information concerning this hijacking if the reward was high enough.
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Mr. WEINZ indicated that an individual he has known for several years, came to his home in Mount Vernon several weeks before the hijacking. He indicated that he and friends were going to pull a big deal with a take of $200,000. He said it would be the greatest news event in the northwest and would make all of the papers. His partner remained outside in the car while WEINZ spoke with his friend. Mr. WEINZ said he would furnish no other information until he was told how much reward he would get.
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On May 10, 1972, SA CHARLES E. FARRELL was contacted by the writer regarding the above information. He indicated that the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the subject is $5,000.
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On May 11, 1972, Mr. VERNER WEINZ was again contacted at his home in Mount Vernon by the writer. He immediately inquired as to the amount of the reward and was given a figure of $5,000. Mr. WEINZ laughed and said he would furnish the information for no less than $50,000 and would have to have a majority of that amount in his possession before he would furnish any names. WEINZ did agree to furnish additional details concerning his conversation with the friend.
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